As there is always a loss on changing cars, why not convert to ordinary tyres - they will fit and go to Birds and fit a Quaife LSD, apparently it is very effective, more so for RWD than FWd where it can be somewhat snatchy.
204 bhp is 150 kw - which obviously fits into a convenient euro slot.
More important is whether the new 170 has managed to sort the DPF problems.
I must admit to being disappointed that the new TTD does not have the twin turbo enigne, rumoured to be launched when the Q3 comes out.
I did...
Relaxitscool - I had a look at the link, sadly it is technically incorrect in saying:
'The haldex is the centre differential and is responsible for dividing torque between the front and rear axles. It is used in VAG AWD cars that have a transverse mounted engine (Golf/A3). The longitudinally...
I am asking about the latest version - I am a prospective owner.
Julians does raise an interesting point about the ESP - complicated algorithms to say the least!
I do agree that my question is almost irrelevant for road use - I am looking at the occasional bit of competition when a more...
Haldex Upgrades Questions
I am trying to obtain feedback from anyone who has used one of these or has access to a more detailed technical spec than is available on most websites.
Let me explain my understanding of the Haldex, as this will then set my questions into perspective.
The...
I see that Milltek now do a replacement pipe for the 170 DPF. Does this have any other implications - warnings lights, smoke and MOT? As far as the latter is concerned I presume that the existing smoke test still applies?
Dunk, thanks very much - most interesting and helpful. My current hill climb car is a Cliio Trophy - the suspension settings are so different that I can see I shall need to learn all over again.
Dunk
I had been researching the best ways to obtain negative camber, and probably for reasons similar to yours came across the K-Tec top mount and decided that it appeared to be a much better route than lengthening the bottom arm (less risk of drive shaft joints running in the wrong part of...
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