Salvaged..

bretti_kivi said:
since the rears define stability at speed, mixing is stupid. Sure it would be illegal here, too. You will also get completely useless ESP because it's assuming the brake efforts at the rear wheels do something. It is not the fastest system ever and provocation to overcorrect is easy to achieve.

I drive snow and ice four-five months per year not the four-five weeks of the uk and have done for the last 14 years. I had the Octavia activate ESP at speed last winter twice in some truly atrocious conditions. Both times it was the back end that lost traction, in one case throwing me halfway across the other lane with zero warning. No funny camber, just too fast at 55km/h... and zero grip. Second one was melting snow on sheet ice at 60km/h.

This is why I offer the opportunity to drive the ice each year, to learn and push in a safe environment.

We just drove up here tonight in snow and considering it's *always* the back that goes first....nope nope nope.

- Bret
Click to expand...
Hello Brett
What do you mean "I offer the opportunity to drive on ice each year" ?

Cheers
 
yeah, that. I run track opportunities each year, and it's invaluable. I've just remembered how to slide roundabouts and parking lots but accuracy requires practice.

- Bret
 
Need to get this fixed next. Any advice?
 

Attachments

  • PHOTO_20181028_091733.jpg
    PHOTO_20181028_091733.jpg
    1,023.2 KB · Views: 307
replacement involves taking the liner out and unbolting everything. Not hard, just time-consuming. I'd probably try to find a replacement on the 'bay....

- Bret
 
ROO3 said:
Need to get this fixed next. Any advice?
Click to expand...

As Brett said, replacement with a good used part would be the cheapest option and probably have the best result. Definitely a job for the home mechanic. Allow about an hour and 10 minutes if you haven't done it before.
 
New genuine Audi rear mudflaps fitted today plus a new starter motor (I couldn't put up with the squeeling anymore...or the neighbours couldn't..)

Next on the to-do list:

Touch up stick required to 'colou in' rear arch scrape
Fit black gloss grille - hoping this is an easy job?
Fit new rear 1.4 TDI badge
Replace 'clicking' drivers door check strap
 

Attachments

  • PHOTO_20190411_123004.jpg
    PHOTO_20190411_123004.jpg
    1.1 MB · Views: 206
ROO3 said:
New genuine Audi rear mudflaps fitted today plus a new starter motor (I couldn't put up with the squeeling anymore...or the neighbours couldn't..)

Next on the to-do list:

Touch up stick required to 'colou in' rear arch scrape
Fit black gloss grille - hoping this is an easy job?
Fit new rear 1.4 TDI badge
Replace 'clicking' drivers door check strap
Click to expand...

Depronman for your clicking door strap, he refurbs them.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top