In standard form you can get reasonable mpg out of it on a run(40-45ish), around town you'll probably see high 20's-low 30's. I think on a stage 1 you'll up that slightly, on a stage 2 like this you lose about 3-4mpg on standard, so I can get 40mpg on the motorway if I drive like a saint, and mid to high 30's if I'm sat around 70-80.
That's not bad at all! I'd say that's better mpg than I'm getting in my 1.2 lol!
I was thinking of a FR tdi, but I don't really do the miles to warrant buying a diesel. Plus insurance will only be a couple of hundred more for the 1.8t.
Thanks for the info mate
I was thinking of a FR tdi, but I don't really do the miles to warrant buying a diesel. Plus insurance will only be a couple of hundred more for the 1.8t.
Thanks for the info mate
Obviously this will most likely be worse initially as you'll be putting your foot down more lol
Haha that's true!
You had many problems with the car? I know they'd have the same common issues as other MK4's but what about the engine?
You had many problems with the car? I know they'd have the same common issues as other MK4's but what about the engine?
Nothing really, just serviced it every year, changed the belt and pump after 4 years...they're pretty robust.
I got myself an APR R1 diverter recently for a good price
Was dark when it went on last night (Man points please guys), but here's some quick pics from just now:
Drives nicely, a lot more 'stealth', a lot smoother on throttle up/release of boost than the Split-R.
I know my bay needs a good clean up, will be replacing a lot more of the hoses with the red vac hose soon.
Was dark when it went on last night (Man points please guys), but here's some quick pics from just now:
Drives nicely, a lot more 'stealth', a lot smoother on throttle up/release of boost than the Split-R.
I know my bay needs a good clean up, will be replacing a lot more of the hoses with the red vac hose soon.
It's a diverter valve, basically what releases turbo pressure when you let off throttle, to stop the turbo stalling. The faster they respond the better.
Couple of jobs done today.
First off, manky engine bay cleaned.
Also, old faded FR badges swapped out for new ones.
First off, manky engine bay cleaned.
Also, old faded FR badges swapped out for new ones.
I've been so tardy in doing them...I got the new badges soon after getting the car *looks down in shame* haha
But I may well go down a similar route with some gloss black wrap on the pillars.
But I may well go down a similar route with some gloss black wrap on the pillars.
Well, good news today. Finally heard back about the pothole damage to my OZ wheels, I'm being paid out and should have the cheque later this week. Sooo, they'll be off for a full refurb soon
glad to hear that bloody roads are a nightmare with potholes that was the bonus with getting the leon bigger profile on the tyres.
but my work vehicle still has no suspension so still have to be careful with potholes.
but my work vehicle still has no suspension so still have to be careful with potholes.
Ahhh got ya, I've added you now Rob
I can certainly do it for you.
Al, yeah, be good to get them sorted and on for the shows...luckily now both sets of wheels have decent tyres on them so I'll use these cheapie RS wheels as my winter set.
I can certainly do it for you.
Al, yeah, be good to get them sorted and on for the shows...luckily now both sets of wheels have decent tyres on them so I'll use these cheapie RS wheels as my winter set.
The pillars one of them went a bit funny prob a bird pooed on it and this is easy to vinyl. Taking them off is a pita thou used a screwdriver with towel over it they are tiger sealed on and have clips.
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