Need help on a mk3 ST 184 dsg FL

[SuperV8]

Quick update almost a week in.

Enjoying the car, put nearly 1K on it as a work horse and even a trip to IKEA today no issues and very practical.
Getting decent MPG if I’m honest over 50mpg very mixed driving, including idling because it’s so cold at night!

You lads have been spoiled with the standard sound system which is light years better than my 5 series....no distortion at any volume....and LOUD! slight rattles from the crap in the door pockets only.

Getting used to only having 6 gears over the beemers 8, feels much more natural, almost petrol like through the revs which is mucho enjoyable. LSD seems to work as you feel the power squirrel from side to side on damp roads. I’ve not fully committed to high speed cornering yet, being so cold, damp and a non-mainstream tyre brand setup (albeit brand new)
Pano roof seems to have fixed itself, closing first time each time now.

Not investigated the grumble on turning off the engine almost sounds asthmatic might need to check air intake.

I don’t really like how high the revs are held (1k) when coming to a stop before settling at around 750 at idle with the DSG. This and on setting off in forward or reverse which feels like a slight jump, kind of like an anti-stall system (eg Ford).

Only other negative is it feels and sounds like it rides on skateboard wheels ?

Bought a Bluetooth obd2 reader for a carista play on Sunday?

I agree, to my ears the standard sound system sounds good - i'd need to sort out trim before upgrading any speakers!

My manual also does the anti-stall thing, so when idling it will rev to around 1K without any accelerator pedal input.

 

[Woody_72]

Same car, the sound system is awesome - like being in a club. I translated all my build codes the other day and it just says '8 speaker sound system'. The front door speakers are 8" apparently which is why the bass is so good for a stock system.

 

[SuperV8]

Same car, the sound system is awesome - like being in a club. I translated all my build codes the other day and it just says '8 speaker sound system'. The front door speakers are 8" apparently which is why the bass is so good for a stock system.

Agree, but the front door speakers aren't 8"

 

[Jay5959]

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Very relevant for this thread . Jog on with that crap mate!

 

[Seriously?]

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[bigbadjay]

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Thanks for reviving my thread I suppose. This one will be going on sale as soon as I prep it. Wish I could keep it.

Just had wheels refurbed as I never got round to it when I got the thing. my intentions were to put a nice set of 17”s on it but these wheels have grown on me, no wheels that I’ve seen suit the car imo even OEM.

Anyone know how I can price this car for sale accuracy in the current market?


Had it pretty much 1 year. 2 owners 87k miles fully maintained including dsg and timing belt/water pump earlier this year. Quite a few options- sunroof, reversing camera, winter pack, technology trim, spare wheel. Bodywork is near flawless from what I can see (spent almost £900 on touch ups when I bought it) just needs a good wash/tlc detail

I’ve also had it mapped to 231bhp and north of 500nm torque by a recommend custom tuner. This was done about 2 weeks ago and I’ve barely driven it since (currently have 3 cars including my new cupra ) This can be removed foc.

i bought it to use as a work horse for long commute from Manchester to Stoke/midlands as my g30 5 series was on track to exceed lease milage. However in April, due to IR35 I moved jobs to one on my doorstep! Having 2 diesels was pointless and turned out I needed to hammer miles on the beemer. Bought a cupra on impulse and the Mrs wants an extension!

the longer I have it the more I’m going to do for sale prep, brake pads/tyres/detail etc and make use of the 3rd car to get work done on the others, is booked in for bodywork next week so it’s handy to have