Recent content by Moby Dick

Agree the Avant is much heavier and yes it is on the original clutch and remap was a generic remap which did iron out the acceleration to a far more linear one and smoother tickover. I would not consider taking a 140 to 200 BHP the best of ideas, great fun though till it went BANG. Mine was 170...

Cheers, it seems therefore that there is a huge hike from the 140 model which was excellent in both my Golf and the A3. But need the capacity and weight to be towing a caravan so have to live with it. My A3 used to get 500 out of a tank if driving like a fairy but normally get about 475. But a...

Hi folks, I've now had the car a month following my changing from an A3 with the same engine but in 140 spec. I have had the car re-mapped to arround 200 bhp which has given me a much more refined linear response to acceleration but fuel consumption is about the same at on average 35 - 40...

Absolutley correct. Stupid isn't it.

Cheers Itsmeagain. Have been in touch with a few specialist installers and the information varies enormously! However yes I need the cable to convert the rear speakers to audio and best price fitted is £287 fitted all in. However phoned them yesterday to book the car in and the guy will come to...

Cheers for the advice Jeff. I can understand your reluctance with Halfords!!!!! Decision based on £150 fitting from a specialist and £24.99 at Halfords. Big difference!

Hi folks. Have decided to install the Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Handsfreeto my RNS-E system after much deliberation. On rummaging around the net I would have thought it would be straight forward however any tips or advice would be very welcome before I venture forth. Otherwise Halfords charge...

Thanks for all the advice. I have deceided I think to take the Bury system out and install a Parrot Bluetooth hands free with USB input. I like others will keep the Tom Tom in the glovebox 'just in case'. On that note, I the RNS against the Tom Tom when doing a trip somewhere yesterday and have...

Cheers folk. Sounds like a good simple fix to make her taughter. I have an MX5 MK1 which is like a go kart and though I cannot ever replicate that it does give me an idea how a car can corner. Will put that one on my list. Thanks again...

Hi all, Just found this thread. I have a RNS-E and after using a Tom Tom for years find it slow and user unfriendly with no Full POstcode search, redirecting is slow and does find strange routes! Havinf no Speed camera info is a big ommision but what annoys me most is there is no inclusion of a...

Hi all, Well i traded in my A3 for an A4 2.0tdi estate s-line with a view to towing a caravan in the near future. A few points that surprised me about the new one are: 1. The equipment list is far less that the A3. Slightly disapointing, even small things like pockets on the back of seats...

Hi, Dependant upon whats required maybe. I assumed that it would just be replacement units for the rear quarters and the tailgate. What are u suggesting mate?

Hello all, Quick questions here. Was going to get rid of car, 2005 Tdi 2.0 Sportback but turbo blew and after spending some serious bucks getting it fixed have decided to keep her. So I want to spend some more making her look a little special. Now I love the LED rear lights on the new A3 but...

Morning MHN, Many thanks for your comprehsive reply. You have helped me make some sense of the problem. I am going to book the car in to a VAG specialist to hook up to the Diag. machine and see what it says about the turbo condition then make a decision from there. The Reversing sensor problem...

Thanks for the post Dan. YOu may of helped with my post now and certainly put my mind at some ease. Phil..