Hello everyone, I have just purchased my first ever Seat, a 2016 Leon ST 1.6 tdi SE Business.
Very happy with the car so far and it’s by far the newest car I have ever owned even though it is 7 years and old! My last car was a 2006 Octavia estate, so driving the Seat feels like I am driving a limo! Having said that, the Octavia is what convinced me to buy another VAG.
Anyway, I am looking for some advice on the following if anyone can help:
Bike racks - can anyone recommend a complete setup/kit to accommodate two (kids) bikes on the roof?
Mapping- compared to the Octavia (a 2.0 Tdi PD), the Seat (1.6 CR) feels a little unresponsive, especially at low revs due to less torque. Before anyone asks, I was actually on the lookout for a low mileage 2.0 CR 150bhp but my budget wouldn’t allow). Given that I have a growing family (as the bike racks suggest), I have been thinking about getting the car Stage 1 mapped at nearby Celtic Tuning, which would theoretically bring it more in line with a 2.0 Tdi, but what are the cons (if any)? I don’t intend to hammer it but it would be nice to have a bit more on tap when it came in useful.
Any feedback most welcome!
Very happy with the car so far and it’s by far the newest car I have ever owned even though it is 7 years and old! My last car was a 2006 Octavia estate, so driving the Seat feels like I am driving a limo! Having said that, the Octavia is what convinced me to buy another VAG.
Anyway, I am looking for some advice on the following if anyone can help:
Bike racks - can anyone recommend a complete setup/kit to accommodate two (kids) bikes on the roof?
Mapping- compared to the Octavia (a 2.0 Tdi PD), the Seat (1.6 CR) feels a little unresponsive, especially at low revs due to less torque. Before anyone asks, I was actually on the lookout for a low mileage 2.0 CR 150bhp but my budget wouldn’t allow). Given that I have a growing family (as the bike racks suggest), I have been thinking about getting the car Stage 1 mapped at nearby Celtic Tuning, which would theoretically bring it more in line with a 2.0 Tdi, but what are the cons (if any)? I don’t intend to hammer it but it would be nice to have a bit more on tap when it came in useful.
Any feedback most welcome!