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TheSkeptic

TheSkeptic

Ready to race!
Location
Oregon
Does anyone have experience with Lamin-X alternatives? I'm looking for something comparable, that doesn't cost the crazy amount they charge if you don't catch a sale. I recently bough a roll of Vvivid (yes, spelled with two Vs at the front) vinyl that I used for a completely unrelated project, but I was pleased with the quality. I'm uncertain if their offerings are ideal for lenses (headlights, tails). I'm also interested in other brands/offerings that are a bargain without compromise on quality.
 
Slapshot1

Slapshot1

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Location
NorCal
Disturbd1 said:
Does anyone have experience with Lamin-X alternatives? I'm looking for something comparable, that doesn't cost the crazy amount they charge if you don't catch a sale. I recently bough a roll of Vvivid (yes, spelled with two Vs at the front) vinyl that I used for a completely unrelated project, but I was pleased with the quality. I'm uncertain if their offerings are ideal for lenses (headlights, tails). I'm also interested in other brands/offerings that are a bargain without compromise on quality.
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I don’t have any alternative advice, but if you sign up your email with laminx they send out special flash sales all the time.
 
imthanick_a

imthanick_a

Autocross Champion
Location
Ohio
Wrath And Tears said:
So I don't know about the rest of you, but when the CC is on defrost, you can't activate recirc. I've pressed the button a bunch of times and it never comes on. Same with my 98 A4 which turns the AC on when you hit defrost. Seems like a function to me.
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You right. My mistake
 
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doak

New member
Location
Greater New Orleans
Finglonga said:
The opposite, you are trapping damp air in the car.
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Use of recirculation may vary as to the cause of the fogging.
Here,in south Louisiana, it is often caused by super humid outside air.
Activating cabin air recirculation along with A/C allows the internal air to be more effectively dehumidified.
 
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CeleritasPrime

Ready to race!
Location
Miami, Flori-duh
Jarbear said:
When the fob dies, you use the key to open the door. Then since its kessey, you hold the dead fob next to the cover where the key normally goes, and press the start button. It'll start right up. At least that's what I've read :rolleyes:
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I have practiced this but actually removing the battery from my fob and it works fine. Getting the little plastic bit off the key hole on the outside without scratching the paint can be tricky so I would recommend you do it a couple of times in controlled conditions before you're someplace dark/cold/unfamiliar, etc, to learn it.
 
demi9od

demi9od

Drag Race Newbie
Location
NC
CeleritasPrime said:
I have practiced this but actually removing the battery from my fob and it works fine. Getting the little plastic bit off the key hole on the outside without scratching the paint can be tricky so I would recommend you do it a couple of times in controlled conditions before you're someplace dark/cold/unfamiliar, etc, to learn it.
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You'll also see low key FOB battery faults in OBD11 if you check. I wasn't sure which key of mine was low so I just replaced the battery in both because it only costs a couple bucks.
 
Sir_Mk7r

Sir_Mk7r

Ready to race!
Location
Atl
did anyone else notice a drop in mpg when putting on your dp?

I may have been driving more than normal, but I am on day three with it and have used half a tank. Ill look at how many miles I have gone when I get off work.
 
imthanick_a

imthanick_a

Autocross Champion
Location
Ohio
Sir_Mk7r said:
did anyone else notice a drop in mpg when putting on your dp?

I may have been driving more than normal, but I am on day three with it and have used half a tank. Ill look at how many miles I have gone when I get off work.
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I noticed a drop in mpg randomly after like 8 months. I used to get up to 40, now I'm lucky if I get 30


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GTIpowerr

Ready to race!
Location
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Today i went to look at a Mk7.5 GTI (facelift). It has led/xenon head and taillights, but the blinkers arent dynamic... It has the regular blinkers all cars do. Does anyone know if there is a special option or package needed for the dynamic blinkers?

I was about to make a deal on this car, but this is a turn off.
 
Gogo GTI

Gogo GTI

Go Kart Champion
Location
Boulder, CO
Car(s)
2017 GTI Sport
From what I understand sequential indicators are not standard in NAR cars. You still have to get the Euro LED version. Sucks I know.


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dunncon13

New member
Location
Alabama
Hello all - this is my first post to the forum. I'm about to buy a 2018 GTI SE and have a couple of questions:

1) What does the "driving mode" button do on a manual transmission car? I saw somewhere that it changes soundaktor volume. It wouldn't affect gear shifting points on a manual transmission. Anything else? Suspension, steering, or braking differences?

2) Long ago I had a 1983 GTI, and I had bought a big "service manual" book for it, just to know more about the car. Is there still such a thing for 2018 models?

Thanks in advance.
 
eXpo

eXpo

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Location
Greensboro, NC
Car(s)
2009 GTI
dunncon13 said:
Hello all - this is my first post to the forum. I'm about to buy a 2018 GTI SE and have a couple of questions:

1) What does the "driving mode" button do on a manual transmission car? I saw somewhere that it changes soundaktor volume. It wouldn't affect gear shifting points on a manual transmission. Anything else? Suspension, steering, or braking differences?
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Welcome!

Different driving modes change Soundaktor volume, along with steering "tightness" and throttle sensitivity.
Honestly though, i've never noticed a difference in any of it except for the Soundaktor volume (which i have now completely deactivated)
 
Strange Mud

Strange Mud

Autocross Champion
Location
Small Town CT
Car(s)
Assorted
+1....normal/sport and custom. I prefer custom with everything set to normal except steering feel. If you have the LSD it will also affect that along with cornering lights. We expect pics when you get it.

Mud
 
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