Sorry for the late update! Been tied up with work off-lately.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom Hey, check out my driving before you let me do that! Because I'm noticing that my skills and abilities are ageing. |
Haha sure.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom But I'd be very very happy just to meet you and your star car! |
Looking forward!
Quote:
Originally Posted by rageshgr Bilstein B6 is something I am mouth wateringly looking forward to in my GT TSI. |
Please get it by all means. Transforms the handling of the car completely. Highway jaunts to Palakkad every month couldn’t get any better!
Quote:
Originally Posted by rageshgr How do you find the PS3 ST in handling department? I have heard they are comfort oriented and a bit houncy with 195/60 profile |
They are indeed comfort oriented. Bouncy? I am not sure. If you’re in Chennai, feel free to come over and take a drive sometime. I also roam around Chennai after 1-2 AM during weekends to get familiarized with the place. In case you’re awake, we can meet up!
Quote:
Originally Posted by rageshgr Also, ECR is now double lane with high median and with very few median brakes. It is a hoot to drive! |
Will check it out some time. But the last time I was there during 2007, I was very scared after a short drive to Mahabs and back.
Quote:
Originally Posted by avinash_clt I am not sure how it would be the B6s, but 16" wheels/tyres with the stock suspension takes a hit on the ride quality, while not significantly reducing body roll. |
You know what, I think I’ll stick to the stock wheels for now. While 16” rims do look better, I’m not sure how the ride quality would take a hit especially considering I do Chennai-Palakkad and Chennai-Madurai drives twice a month these days.
Quote:
Originally Posted by avinash_clt If your objective is for better grip levels primarily, I suggest look for good tyres in 205/55 R15. Also there aren't particularly great tyre choices 205/50 R16. |
I’m sold on these Primacy 3 STs man. I don’t have to look for another replacement now. I just hope availability isn’t going to be an issue.
Quote:
Originally Posted by avinash_clt Combine that with a simple Brembo OE replacement pads+rotors (better than the stock TVS Brakes-India units), you will complement those B6s even better. |
I am looking at something better than that. Will keep you posted.
Quote:
Originally Posted by arun_747 Request Your assistance for procuring Bilstein B6. |
Hi Arun, I am really not sure what is the equivalent replacement for the Vento. Why don’t you ask Bilstein directly? I am sure they’d help.
Quote:
Originally Posted by arun_747 Also request You to provide me Your contact number & confirm if I could call You sometime regarding the upgrade. |
Drop me a PM.
Quote:
Originally Posted by halfbytecode Gannu_1, I have a suggestion for reducing the body roll. |
After the suspension upgrade, the body roll has reduced significantly.
Quote:
Originally Posted by keeru Hi Gannu, my 2014 GT TDI which is clocked at 52k kms has started behaving strange during cold start. |
Did you resolve this issue finally?
Quote:
Originally Posted by shibujp Have they made the rear end feel stiffer having a kick when going into a dip in the road? |
The stiffness has increased compared to the stock shocks but the rear passengers didn’t complain about it though. I did not replace the buffers on the rear shocks either.
Quote:
Originally Posted by shibujp Regarding the limp mode behavior, the car does get upto 100 kmph with the glow plug engine malfunction light on, but as you said progress is slow. I do get the light one once in a while. I usually turn the engine off,pull out the key, wait for 10 seconds and turn the engine back on and things are back to normal. Of late this has been less and less frequent. |
A recent VCDS check revealed this error:
Quote:
382 - Manifold Pressure / Boost Sensor (G31)
P0236 00 [096] - Implausible Signal
|
It hasn’t resurfaced though.
*touchwood*
Also got my HU changed to the RCD 330G + MIB 2 unit. After the Skoda Rapid drive that happened last month, I was sold on this HU. The capacitive touch LED display is ridiculously smooth! More like a current gen. smartphone display. Plus no CD drive meant zero moving parts and a more compact unit. And the integrated Bluetooth (supports connections to two devices simultaneously so one can be for streaming music and the other can be for mobile network) and an onscreen dialer also helped. What I miss is the information on the MFD. It only displays who’s calling. For 105 USD inclusive of Aramex shipping to Chennai with zero duties, I have zero complaints!
Some snaps:
The
Phone home screen which supports 4 quick dial contacts:
During an incoming call:
During an outgoing call:
Radio supports RDS:
Displays a clock during standby (the one on the Rapid looked better though):
The 8 sensor ParkPilot system works beautifully (supports the PLA 2.0 as well):
The splash screen which I rarely get to see since the unit boots almost instantly:
The only info relayed to the MFD (during an incoming/outgoing call):
As always, massive thanks to the Russian folks!
![Thumbs Up](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbs up.png)