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Today, 02:19 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Newbie to Coding - Which tool ? in Vehicle Coding/Programming Tools (VCDS, OBD11 etc)

May the force be with you! :)

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Today, 01:29 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Newbie to Coding - Which tool ? in Vehicle Coding/Programming Tools (VCDS, OBD11 etc)

Thanks Michael - message sent! For future reference: main app page: Car Scanner ELM OBD2 – The best car OBD2 diagnostic solution for iOS and...

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Today, 10:38 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Newbie to Coding - Which tool ? in Vehicle Coding/Programming Tools (VCDS, OBD11 etc)

I've mentioned the carscanner elm pro app in your other threads, but it doesn't seem to be getting any airtime. It's super-capable - full service...

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Yesterday, 10:54 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Dynamic Light Assist in Passat (B8 Onwards)

It's definitely a valid function - @Kamold set DLA up perfectly in my MY18 Passat along with various other tweaks and goodies.

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30-09-2024, 08:02 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread VW Golf R OEM Versus Aftermarket Brakes - rotors and pads, braided lines in Mk7 Golf

Michael, you could do a lot worse than downloading the carscanner pro app onto your phone and seeing if it will work for you. I use this for all...

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27-09-2024, 10:34 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Castrol Edge vs Liqui Moly in Fuels and Lubricants

Unless you're actively sending off oil samples for testing and making informed decisions around which oil is "better", discussion around oils is...

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24-09-2024, 07:50 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Potential Class Action re Thermostats/Water Pumps in Mk7 Golf

$2,300? Sheesh, that's pricey! I had mine done a few months ago for $1,500 by Pacortech here in Sydney, including replacing the coolant overflow...

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24-09-2024, 07:29 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

Grab the previous Rest of World 2024 update here, which is the 'full fat' file: Columbus Map Update 2024 (MIB1/2 HIGH) - Audio, Electronics and...

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24-09-2024, 02:09 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

The info on briskoda is pretty useful - and it emphasises what you've consistently mentioned regarding the file format/structure etc. If one aspect...

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24-09-2024, 09:45 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Map updates - Discover Pro in VW Car Audio and Electronics

No, the smaller file includes all of the micro-level street data. To exclude that information would be just plain bonkers. I can confirm no issues...

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20-09-2024, 06:46 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

I'm the exact opposite - city driving is 99% of what I do. I'm only estimating my freeway consumption, as I very rarely do long enough drives on the...

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18-09-2024, 10:51 AM

petemac110 replied to a thread Brake pads in Tiguan 2nd Generation (2017+)

Pretty sure the build sticker inside the rear wheel well, and inside the owner's manual, will include a code which corresponds with the brake package...

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15-09-2024, 09:25 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

Yes, it indeed depends upon individual circumstances. It is also important to take VW's advice in context. To be clear, they are saying that...

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14-09-2024, 08:19 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

Depends how you drive I guess... just like with a Golf GTI, it's pretty easy to light up the front tyres if provoked - especially in the wet....

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14-09-2024, 08:09 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Passat B8 Sedan: 2017 206TSI R-line vs 2021 162TSI Elegance in Passat (B8 Onwards)

I achieve around 8-9L/100km on freeway driving and about 12-12.5L/100km around town, with lots of short trips (often one tank of fuel every two...

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12-09-2024, 05:21 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Need a help about TSR in Passat (B8 Onwards)

The dark horse here is carscanner pro - I think I paid $10 for the pro version. Highly functional data monitoring, coding (both one-click style and...

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12-09-2024, 01:55 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread Discussion - effects of 15k service intervals and stop/start systems on timing chains in General Discussion

I'm generally a 9-12 monther, which equates to around 8-10k between changes. I may start reducing that interval somewhat as I'm regularly running...

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04-09-2024, 05:37 PM

petemac110 replied to a thread More non-VAG content - Ford Fiesta ST build in A Photo Gallery of our Rides

Good stuff Lucas! This must be a hoot to drive.

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