Hey guys

[paddy6789]

I think my previous 290 was set to either every 8k or 10k for oil service. I did a lot of miles though, so it was every 4 months I was changing the oil. And it did make a difference when changing the oil on those intervals. I only use Millers oil, so it is a bit of an expense each time I change, probably close to £80 for oil, filter and sump plug. Only takes about 30mins or so to change. I still use a VAG specialist to do the minor and major services which include the oil changes, but do the other oil changes between the services myself.

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Yes mine is 10k / 1 year. The service intervals are set by the dealer according to there thought on your driving mode.

I think you can change this with OBD11/VCDS if the dealer don't want to change it.

Sump plugs are a thing of the past for me now I am pleased to say

 

[Cupra2407]

I think my previous 290 was set to either every 8k or 10k for oil service. I did a lot of miles though, so it was every 4 months I was changing the oil. And it did make a difference when changing the oil on those intervals. I only use Millers oil, so it is a bit of an expense each time I change, probably close to £80 for oil, filter and sump plug. Only takes about 30mins or so to change. I still use a VAG specialist to do the minor and major services which include the oil changes, but do the other oil changes between the services myself.

That sounds far more sensible to me, based on those mileage intervals i would probably be doing a yearly oil change inbetween a 2 yearly service interval

 

[Cupra2407]

Yes mine is 10k / 1 year. The service intervals are set by the dealer according to there thought on your driving mode.

I think you can change this with OBD11/VCDS if the dealer don't want to change it.

Sump plugs are a thing of the past for me now I am pleased to say

Oh and as an update, the dsg had an oil and filter change july 18 so that looks good.

No sign the diff was done though so that will need to be done pronto.

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Thanks for all that, willbear that info in mind when i go and look.

Regarding insurance, no, not yet. That being said i am due for renewal soon anyhow so can shop around. I guess it varies from insurer to insurer but for a stage 1 remap what sort of premium have people been getting?

Hi.
If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards.
Dan.

 

[Cupra2407]

Update time

Excited to say that they money has been wired over and I pick my my new car tomorrow morning. When i get the chance i’ll take some nice pics and post them.

 

[paddy6789]

Update time

Excited to say that they money has been wired over and I pick my my new car tomorrow morning. When i get the chance i’ll take some nice pics and post them.

Great news! Hope to see the pictures soon!

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Take it for a drive first then take a picture and check you smile in the mirror.

Enjoy and welcome to the club

 

[Deano j1971]

Update time

Excited to say that they money has been wired over and I pick my my new car tomorrow morning. When i get the chance i’ll take some nice pics and post them.

I know someone who has a huge smile on his face this morning...


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[Cupra2407]

I know someone who has a huge smile on his face this morning...


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You have no idea!! Just got back from the dealer and it is astounding. When it stops raining here i’ll take some nice pics

 

[paddy6789]

And now you need to show if off at one of our meets

 

[Cupra2407]

And now you need to show if off at one of our meets

Whats the score with the meets, is it just a show up on the day type of affair?

 

[paddy6789]

Pretty much - but we like to get an idea of who's attending before the date we are a fairly organised, yet chaotic bunch.

My signature has the links to the national forum meet in July, and the next upcoming meet in Doncaster at the end of April.

Meets are for anyone and everyone. Stock or modified cars, all are welcome.

 

[Deano j1971]

@Cupra2407......you there mate...you need to take it out of “cupra”mode for a few minutes and get some pics up of your new ride..it must of stopped raining by now. How you enjoying so far...


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[Cupra2407]

@Cupra2407......you there mate...you need to take it out of “cupra”mode for a few minutes and get some pics up of your new ride..it must of stopped raining by now. How you enjoying so far...


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yes i am still here, been crazy busy with work.

I will take a few pictures today

 

[Cupra2407]

@Cupra2407......you there mate...you need to take it out of “cupra”mode for a few minutes and get some pics up of your new ride..it must of stopped raining by now. How you enjoying so far...


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Just the one photo so far of the car, light isnt the best for views of the front.

Took some pics of the tyres that are currently on the front (avon) and back (blacklion). Not too keen on either, the avons apparently arent too bad but both types have so much tread left i dont really want to change them just yet



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[paddy6789]

Very nice!!

Already has the lip spoiler and the Maxton diffuser too!

How are you finding the car?

 

[Deleted member 103408]

Your car looks to have been modified for you. That looks like a Maxton Design Rear Diffuser and Spoiler Cap, You have some wind deflectors is there a spoiler on the front as well

@paddy6789 beat me to it...

With regards to rubber if you are not suffering badly with wheel hop then stay with these till you can afford decent rubber, if its bad then I am afraid you have to control your right foot or buy new rubber.

 

[Cupra2407]

Very nice!!

Already has the lip spoiler and the Maxton diffuser too!

How are you finding the car?

The car is a beast, keep finding excuses to pop out to the shops in it!!


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[Cupra2407]

Your car looks to have been modified for you. That looks like a Maxton Design Rear Diffuser and Spoiler Cap, You have some wind deflectors is there a spoiler on the front as well

@paddy6789 beat me to it...

With regards to rubber if you are not suffering badly with wheel hop then stay with these till you can afford decent rubber, if its bad then I am afraid you have to control your right foot or buy new rubber.

It is a maxton diffuser, there is a front splitter on there but it is a TRC one.

The lip spoiler though i have no idea of the brand, any ideas?

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