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Same concerns here: I want a nice looking, robust set up suited better to our roads than the 19 Pretorias which I will take off and store.
My preferred wheel is the 18 OZ Leggera HLT, but I have considered the ones you are looking at too. Didn't know about the new version - do you have a link as can't find them?
Keen to see what they look like on a CSS. And torn over whether to go 235 or 225 (as standard on the ED 40 18s - which I like too). I would prefer the former so a 235/40/18 - probably PS4S.

Ignore me. I have found the Cup Evos. Nice looking wheel but my immediate concern is the load rating (560kg) is much lower than the original Cups (750kg), albeit the same as the OZ Leggera HLT I am eyeing up.
Do you know what the load rating on Prets is? I asked Borbet but they declined to tell me...

Have you tried putting both keys in the magic cup holder (where the little key logo is)?

My air compressor has gone on the TCR after 6 years from new. I have enjoyed some saunal experiences this week with the aircon blowing hot air into the cabin so unlike in winter when you're not quite sure if it's working properly or not, I had that question answered.

VW parts have quoted £1,108.80 (part number 5Q0816803D). Even the parts guy sounded a bit sheepish giving me the figure and tried providing it without VAT to make it seem less like theft. I said something about Veyrons, cold days in hell and disappeared to do better on the Internet.

If anyone else is faced with the need to replace theirs, Deutsche Car Parts are selling Denso air compressors (which are OE) at the moment for £454.99. Ordinarily £700. I was going to replace with a Lucas but it's comparable to the OE Denso. Really great service from the guys at DCP who I've not used but would based on the experience I've had.

Shared in case it helps someone else out.

Hi Everyone,

Sorry a total newb posting for the first time.

I’ve been looking at the below car and wondered if anyone on the forum had any info about number 167? Just wanting to know if it’s had a good life? Overall condition looks pretty good.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504020847601?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

Any help would be massively appreciated.

Thanks

We all start somewhere as newbs!  Starting at a Clubsport is what I would call a good start. Looks pretty similar to my car although you've got back seats so you're ahead on the extras! 

I can't speak for 167 but would ensure that you clarify whether the car has working CarPlay. Years ago on my Clubsport S, I had to upgrade the USB port to allow Apple CarPlay (presumably applies to Android Auto as well) which was primarily so I could use Waze. The vintage nav is unbearable by modern standards and is about 17 years old now. Vertu show App-Connect on the head unit interface but that doesn't answer the very specific question of whether the USB port has been upgraded. The dealer will try and charge you up to £200 so I'd make it a condition of sale if you're buying the vehicle, on the assumption that's important to you.

Hey

How old is the battery? Expectations for modern batteries are about 3-5.

Is the car in regular use or is it left to sit for extended periods? If it's left, do you leave the CTEK connected? Have you metered the battery to know what voltage you're getting?

You don't say what model of CTEK you use but you'll need to run in Recond or Supply mode and depending on the model you have, it may not support this functionality.

Not sure if the battery is deeply discharged but you'll need to use a multimeter before you start because there is a threshold of about 6-8v, below which a CTEK won't recognise it. You can connect everything up and not get any indication of what's going on, only that it hasn't worked when you meter it or try and turn the car over.

I bought a Ring 612 smart diagnostic charger a few years back as the interface was useful for monitoring progress. You can find them for about £30-40 than the MSRP on the link and it has worked pretty well in your scenario.

I gave up on CTEK (I had them as OEM rebranded via Porsche) and moved to NOCO, more versatile and I carry a Noco Boost (sufficient to jump start 12v) + the connectors and build is more robust.

Hope this helps.


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