Skezza
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15 hours ago, Onarles said:
Absolutely agree, but for example Tesla head units are pretty damn good. Some guys put even iPads and create software to manage everything as they want. Saw some examples in live and on YouTube. This is not a pimp my ride of thing but if you really interested you can do something worthy.
Not comparing like with like. The Lupo head unit was quite outdated even at the time... Let alone now.
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That's a dog turd
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He wants to fit an aftermarket air filter.
Honestly? They're all a bit naff mate. Plus the SDI has it's OEM filter located right down the front end to ensure it gets nice cool air. Naturally you'll be sucking in naff warm air unless you plumb it in a similar way.
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What is the boot for?
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So is it purely the size then compared to the OEM wheel? I guess that makes more sense than some of the reasons I've seen (which usually revolve around them being cool and flashy) and truthfully I've never really thought about a wheel being too big or small. Would you say it makes the car easier to drive? Or is that something more likely felt on the track that down your local town centre? I'm guessing you have to resistor out the airbag as well otherwise you get the light?
In the OEM world:
Similar styling to your Momo but a bit of OEM flavour. Wonder how this would look in a Lupo.
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Love the seats and carpets, but just can't get my head around Momo steering wheels. I think with a nicely retrimmed OEM wheel, this would be one of the best interiors I've ever seen.
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Fancy doing a video showing what we're looking for? I'm trying work out where.
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On 9/22/2020 at 3:27 PM, mk2 said:
@RAB have you tried it? @Skezza and me and one or two others have had numerous attempts and have never succeeded. Don't know why, but I think Gtis (& 3L) are different to regular Lupos. I know the clusters are different. Even the automotive lock people I ask tell me they have to pull the dash to bits just to get the SKC. Usually costs about £75 to cut and program (pair) the key in, if aftermarket. If genuine VW, I believe the present cost is £120 + VAT per key.
I've managed no probs on Polos, Golfs, Boras and Passats, but never on my SDIs.
I was able to on my SDI but my GTI is having none of it.
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It's probably a tad overpriced mate but good luck.
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Change the oil. Change the selector seal.
Have a think about whether to switch and use 80w90. I did on my SDI gearbox and believe it is the main reason that box is still in great working condition (albeit on another car) today.
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Have you seen bubbles since? Could it be moisture?
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35 minutes ago, imaparana said:
The reason for the thought of fluid boiling is the pads I’ve got are very high temp pads, the fluid wasn’t the highest temp stuff available, it’s been bled very regularly
So you don't think it's brake fade?
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Curious about this boiling brake fluid.
How do you know it was boiling fluid?
When was the last time you changed it? How often do you do it? What method do you use?
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Early models is the white thermostatic valve. Newer ones is the black one.
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Did you try with a couple of jump cables attached. Clean the battery terminals as well.
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On 7/24/2020 at 4:22 PM, LR5V said:
That's the naughties trying to be the nineties - did this not appear on Barryboys as a SOTW?
Probably.
Shame really. Miles too far gone.
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5w40 in winter. 10w40 in summer.
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On 6/12/2020 at 11:02 AM, Sarahs Lupo said:
Thats good! I had been driving my SDI around with half power for 6 months!! so if you think the standard is slow you defo didnt want to be in mine!! I have full power now and it flies around town!
Let me guess.... Bent accelerator pedal?
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I spent 80 odd thousand miles in mine (bought with 90k, sold with 172k) and I wouldn't change those miles/memories for the world. Yes it was slow.... yes it was irritatingly agricultural, but it was so disgustingly reliable that every time I've had a problem with a car since, BMW, Audi, etc, I've thought "uhh, never had this with the SDI". Was a great car and I probably got it wrong selling it when I did really, but we live and learn.
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7 hours ago, Sarahs Lupo said:
That’s the plan.
Don’t get me wrong the car has had 3-4 times the price spent on it. But it means more to me than the money.
I have a brand new car sat on the drive if I want driving pleasure etc. This is for commuting, a hobby, taking the dog out, going to the tip. But a useable car you knowkeeps me happy for now
The Lupo will always be that to most people. Cracking little run arounds
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I am personally with Rich and mk2 in that the pedal boxes don't always go, plus many have already been welded or replaced. Nonetheless, respect for the fact you are maintaining it like a brand new car rather than some of the shitboxes you see knocking about second hand on eBay and Gumtree.
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If nobody has taken these, I'll have them :)
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On 4/28/2020 at 7:09 PM, mk2 said:
That's a partition function. low level format assigns which cells are bad in a flash memory (factory process step usually), same as on a hard disk drive. Similar sort of concept though
You used to be able to get the manufacturers' low level format app functions until the chinese realised that they could start 'reformatting' smaller flash cards to make them look bigger to a file system program. Then people wondered why their flash memory just started to behave wierdly, or lost data. Always buy a known brand from an authorised reseller. So many many many fake flash memory cards out there!
I lazily conflate rebuilding partitions with a low level partition. I know the historical significance of low level formats on spinning disks although I don't think we do them anymore.
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I will try and trace a copy of the file
6N0711167A rubber seal. All cars with 085 gearbox. They all fail.
in Volkswagen Lupo
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Isn't there an aftermarket replacement?