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  1. m.r.davies

    VAG diesel specialist near cardiff?

    Hi All Does anyone know of a specialist in VAG engines, specifically diesel engines near cardiff Never really like taking it to local garage! Euro performance were once used but no sign of them any more
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    small number plate - 7 characters - possible?

    Hi I've searched with no avail. First up, I want to stay legal. My question is, is it possible to reduce the size of the front number plate (height and width) Has anyone done this? if so where online and what dimensions I've found this, but still dont know if what i want to do is...
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    rear washer leaking - how to fix?

    Hi all I've taken the boot trim off, and turned the back washer on and the water is peeing out of the red section highlighted here: is there a fix for this, or do i need to buy a new car? Thanks Mark
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    camber, toe, Laser allignment near cardiff - scrubbed inside front tyres!

    Hi Pretty fed up of going through lots of front tyres, just checked them today as the car has been wheelspinning lots with hardly any effort and the inside of the front tyres are down to threads the rest of the tyre has boat loads of tread left on it, so i really need to get them sorted...
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    quantum platinum oil - any main local outlets selling these?

    hey guys i need to get 1Litre of quantum platinum oil (5w-40) and was wondering if anyone knows where to get it locally (halfords, GSF, Stealers etc) I can get it online but want to get some tomorrow if poss thanks all
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    Spoiler brake light hanging off - dont want to replace it - any options?

    Noticed this morning my rear spoiler brake light was hanging off and connected by the power wire the plastic on the back of it seems to have snapped so it doesn't hold in place, i can sit it back in, and it holds for a while, but eventually falls out after 30 mins of driving. The light...
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    SOLVED: fluttering boost - now i have smooth power delivery

    ive had issues for a while where the power delivery wasn't smooth, when planting it, the car wasn't delivering the power smoothly at all, for like of a better word, it felt inconsistent i've read lots of posts on this, and it seems there were a few things it could be To solve this...
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    LCR - MAF Log - peaks at 185 g/s

    Skahigh and I put vag com on the car last night, as its been acting strange recently When planting it, it seems to fluctuate, and the power delivery is no longer smooth. My logs were peaking at 185 g/s But his logs were up in the 200's which made us think the MAF may need replacing...
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    side lights to match 6000k hids?

    hi i've just ordered my 6000k hids, however, i've noticed some pics with the sidelights and they look rubbish so figured i need to get these after lots of searching and reading i figured i need to get a 12V LED sidelight set (12v 5w, W5W) if the above is correct, where can i get them...
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    dials go crazy, DEF displayed on dash, car starts then cuts out

    as the title suggests, these are the symptoms i just had all 4 door cards off, resealed the doors, and put it back together i then moved the car (no probs, started and drove fine) but 5 mins later i'm getting this issue! any ideas?
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    service due - can i change oil brand or is it bad for engine?

    I've always run the most expensice fuchs long life oil, its quite pricey, but figured it was worth it as it was long life etc however, i'm finding that the LCR burns the long life oil so i have to keep replacing it, and i always get the service done on cue, so is this false economy? Can I...
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    climate control - not keeping constant temperature

    I was on a long journey recently and had the climate control set to 20 degree's However i noticed a physical change in the temperature, throughout the journey, the climate still read 20, but we were much colder in the car compared with the rest of the journey I think it maybe my pionner...
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    which pads - ferrodo's are crap when cold

    I originally bought a pair of ferrodo pads which are great when they have been warmed up, however, i dont tend to drive the car like its stolen, so i need something that is good when cold the stock pads are much better at cooler temps, but obviously suffer from fade at high temps. what...
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    aerial booster adapter - whats the blue lead for?

    Hi As the title suggests, whats the blue lead for, I'm guessing its power, but how do i rig it up? ideally i dont wantt to be finding a 12V feed etc how have others done it?
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    my car is black - and now covered with red speckles

    the guy next door just called around, he was painting his fence all afternoon, and the wind carried the paint and i now have a red speckled car, its literally everywhere. I immediatley got out the power washer and shampoo, and gave it a good clean, however, there are still bits of red in...
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    ISO Connector for Headunit?

    A mate gave me a head unit, its a H&B CA-5555, nothing special, but something to keep me going until i invest in a becker However, the unit didn't come with a ISO connector, it's in the car he sold and doesn't have the guys details This is probably an novice question, but does the Leon...
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    quiet tyres?

    Hi Whats the most quiet tyre i can get for a leon fr tdi ? the stock ones are too loud (for my old man!) Cheers Mark
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    40k service and cambelt/water pump prices

    Hi Guys Sorry for creating a new thread on this I've been quoted the following price from a performance specialist 1) is this a good price 2) do i need anything else done given he's doing all this work Service cost 40,000 schedule Oil Filter £5 Sump plug £1.08 Air Filter £11.30...
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    Metal impeller VS Plastic impeller

    I just called Euro Performance in Llantrisant I said i have an 03 plate with 40k on the clock and it needs a service He said i need a cambelt change, due to age....however, how can i tell if i do? also, he said i should do the water pump too, so i asked if he would fit the metal impeller...
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    Line In on Aura HU & N95 mobile?

    Hi My goal is to have the aura HU playing the N95 music via bluetooth, and to take calls via bluetooth, if i'm listening to the radio, it must switch to the phone channel when the phone rings. I have removed the CD changer, and i need an adapter to make the aura HU have a line in (i think)...
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