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Yesterday, 08:45 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Rear Dash Cam - Golf R 7.5 in Mk7 Golf

Sorry its so long you need either a trim tool or a big long heavy screwdriver to get the trim off I have these but i got mine on Ali Express for...

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01-10-2024, 02:49 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread VW Golf R OEM Versus Aftermarket Brakes - rotors and pads, braided lines in Mk7 Golf

Get a spare 12v battery 2 bits of wire Hook them to the plug to the motor One way will wind it back reverse them and it will wind them in....

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01-10-2024, 12:39 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread VW Golf R OEM Versus Aftermarket Brakes - rotors and pads, braided lines in Mk7 Golf

Ask on here if anyone near you can do it for a slab Lot cheaper than buying one

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30-09-2024, 08:53 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Rear Dash Cam - Golf R 7.5 in Mk7 Golf

Ok as one who has installed several dash cams in VW'S this is what I would do . I ALWAYS run the cable to the rear along the carpet on the floor ....

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29-09-2024, 08:57 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Brakes Need replacing in Mk6 Golf

Usually shuddering is caused by warped rotors, sometimes caused by spirited driving. Maybe they can be skimmed but that will lead to the same thing...

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28-09-2024, 09:39 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Service Interval Golf R 7.5 in Mk7 Golf

Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. EG Our car is 3 and a bit years old . has had its 45000km service has...

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27-09-2024, 07:52 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Tiguan All Terrains in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

I do agree but this stuff wasnt exactly "plastic" I put some extra air holes in it on opposite side of centre and had to cut it with a grinder It...

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27-09-2024, 08:23 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Castrol Edge vs Liqui Moly in Fuels and Lubricants

As long as it meets the VW required specification of either 502. or 504-507 its all good The correct Castrol is the LL version usually In...

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26-09-2024, 10:09 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Tiguan All Terrains in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Just be careful off road with a TIG as I saw a post about a guy who hit a big clump of stuff in a paddock and ripped out the oil sender or its wiring...

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26-09-2024, 10:03 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Price expectations in Polo (6R & 6C 2010+)

After owning a Polo a Kamiq and a Passat, I would suggest that you look at something a bit more substantial than a Polo sized vehicle. Having...

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24-09-2024, 12:28 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

Thank you for the explanation and it makes sense. It will therefore work on the later PRO 2.5 units as well I guess. Macs are more trouble...

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24-09-2024, 06:57 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

So whats the update on this Is it working or not

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23-09-2024, 08:29 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread VW Tiguan Cameras in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

No metal at all its about 5mm thick extremely hard rigid plastic material, the little doors can open for oil changes etc.as have 1/4 turn clips...

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19-09-2024, 09:57 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

Ok just downloaded 373 from Flipper as above and yes its 15gb which is much smaller than they used to be. Why not go up to his January version and...

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19-09-2024, 06:22 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

Card can be formatted either as ExFat or NTFS Have just looked at 3 cards with maps on and all are in ExFat and all work One card only has about...

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19-09-2024, 10:40 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

Well I havent had trouble but questions Do you use a PC or a MAC Secondly I found years ago that you couldnt reload a map over itself...

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17-09-2024, 11:22 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Oil Leak around DSG (DQ200) - 2013 Golf 103 TSI in Mk7 Golf

Just a thought but if it has sport mode try that as what it does is change shift point to a higher rev setting. Havent used it much as i m around...

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17-09-2024, 08:25 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread VW Tiguan Cameras in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Well after seeing what a big clump of grass did to a Tiguans sump and oil sender I wouldnt be going far off road at all as the pissy little front...

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15-09-2024, 08:49 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread VW Tiguan Cameras in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Well in my foraging for all things Tiguan I can honestly say I have never seen it mentioned and I haunt about 6 different forums for VCDS mods. ...

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15-09-2024, 01:58 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Brake pads in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Buy a set of pads and do it your self A Jack two jackstands and a couple of hours would do it. Plenty of Youtube videos on how to

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15-09-2024, 08:39 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Polo 2008, 9N Rear Door Central Locking in Polo (9N & 9N3, 2002 - 2009)

Pay the money Dont be a miser or a pirate. Discussing illegal software is against forum rules

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14-09-2024, 09:56 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

When I asked VW about running E anything they stated Under no circumstances should it be used "Thank you for your email. Volkswagen only...

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14-09-2024, 09:53 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

DQ200 7sp as in Golf/Polos was the bad one and was only rated up to a reasonably low torque/ HP level Fuel economy. My 162 TSI Tiguan Rline...

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11-09-2024, 10:18 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Need a help about TSR in Passat (B8 Onwards)

Biggest problem with any of them, even VCDS is that VAG has been gradually blocking us from doing that stuff. Ive had numerous attempts to get road...

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11-09-2024, 08:27 AM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Need a help about TSR in Passat (B8 Onwards)

Well havent ever had a Carista but would say that the other is more useful and can do a lot more than just diagnostics Eg I did 36 mods to my Tiguan...

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10-09-2024, 07:17 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Need a help about TSR in Passat (B8 Onwards)

If thats all you want to do ask on the appropriate forum here for someone in your area to do it for a few beers as a new one is probably $180 or so

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10-09-2024, 03:11 PM

Hillbilly replied to a thread Need a help about TSR in Passat (B8 Onwards)

You need an OBD eleven to enable it using that and it isnt perfect by a long way as in my area it still shows 70kph areas that havent been there...

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