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by Gizmo
Sun Oct 03, 2021 7:16 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: 2021 week 30 Tour - spec and initial thoughts
Replies: 12
Views: 3929

Re: 2021 week 30 Tour - spec and initial thoughts

I agree the Tiguan is a far better built and feels more superior and it will be shame to see mine go Having just given the dealer their Tiguan back after they had our Tour for 8 weeks I cannot agree, we were glad it went back! It was a 150 TDi DSG Elegance and yes it had a few nice touches (virtual...
by Gizmo
Mon May 24, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tool kit??
Replies: 17
Views: 6903

Re: Tool kit??

I bought some spacers on eBay but the centre bore was too tight despite despite being "57.1mm" clearly it wasn't, so they were returned, as I too found out the wheel just touched the front caliper.

Do you want to sell your spare one?
by Gizmo
Sun May 23, 2021 7:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Tool kit??
Replies: 17
Views: 6903

Re: Tool kit??

The tiguan spare will fit perfectly on the back but you need a 3mm spacer to clear calipers on the front. You can strap it down in the boot with the tie down hooks with a ratchet strap. Have you bought a spacer yet? I have the 145/80/18" Tiguan skinny space saver spare as well (chosen as the c...
by Gizmo
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:29 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts
Replies: 13
Views: 9299

Re: Breakdown Set/Tyre Jack/Wheel Locking Nuts

Looking into a spare wheel for our Tour which is currently sat in Emden waiting to get on a boat. The closest size I have found for the factory fit 215/50/19" (alloy) wheels is: 145/80/18” from a VW Tiguan (2007-2020) part No. 5N0601027A This would give a speedo error of just 1.22%, my factory ...
by Gizmo
Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:14 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Installing a dashcam
Replies: 14
Views: 7139

Re: Installing a dashcam

Yorkie wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 9:01 pm Order placed today, garage indicate they will install my Nextbase pre delivery for £20.
Thought that was pretty damn good?
Kev
If it’s just a front dashcam then it’s a 10 min job
by Gizmo
Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Have you named your car?
Replies: 22
Views: 12894

Re: Have you named your car?

Not into naming cars but the app insisted on a name.

So went really original and decided on Evie 😂

Which TBH is what we call our cars anyway “Superb, Leaf, BM” you get the idea.
by Gizmo
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Your previous cars...
Replies: 17
Views: 12911

Re: Your previous cars...

1972 Mini 850, converted to 1293 Cooper S spec 1973 Mini 1275GT (ex-works) rally car 1980 LWB Transit 3ltr V6 (to tow rally car) 1988 BMW 318i 1989 BMW 325i Touring 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 1990 BMW 318is 1988 BMW M3 (E30) 1997 BMW 323i Coupé 2001 Škoda Octavia Elegance 2004 Škoda Superb Comfort 201...