MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[rasonline]

I've never used adaptive cruise but my car used to tell me I was tailgating almost any time it could detect a car in front of me, seemingly regardless of distance or speed. I figured out how to turn off the warning and haven't looked back.

The adaptive cruise may need to be re-calibrated. If you've ever unplugged it (say, to remove your bumper or anything like that) it's probably messed up now.

If you ever need to switch from ACC to CCS, see my post here

ACC to CCS procedure

 

[ChristopherNeil]

Gonna replace my APR intake tube to ditch the carbon. Racingline, 034, CTS?

 

[Lob-Star]

Gonna replace my APR intake tube to ditch the carbon. Racingline, 034, CTS?

$26: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806047822434.html

 

[ChristopherNeil]

$26: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806047822434.html

I don't know if I feel comfortable giving them my info to save a few bucks. I'm guessing it's the same as the kyostar on Amazon. If there's anything with a flatter finish that's what I'd ideally prefer.

 

[Lob-Star]

I don't know if I feel comfortable giving them my info to save a few bucks. I'm guessing it's the same as the kyostar on Amazon. If there's anything with a flatter finish that's what I'd ideally prefer.

I've used them for quite a few parts in the past few months. It's been a much better experience than 5ish years ago. They are very good about refunding items that aren't received (which I had happen once). I do agree its probably worth the few bucks extra on amazon to get it fast and not worry about it.

 

[Supercrumpet]

How the heck does one go about getting radio station art to show up?
Anything I've driven before that would show station art would just pull it automagically...

2021 SE

On that note, how do you even get album art to show up for Bluetooth? It's literally never worked for me in any scenario. Tried multiple streaming services, both on Android and iPhone.

 

[Lob-Star]

How the heck does one go about getting radio station art to show up?
Anything I've driven before that would show station art would just pull it automagically...

2021 SE

I believe you need to have an SD card in one of the glove box slots as well as the station supporting the tech.

 

[Nineeightyone]

On that note, how do you even get album art to show up for Bluetooth? It's literally never worked for me in any scenario. Tried multiple streaming services, both on Android and iPhone.

IME album art is embedded in the files, streaming services might not send the data. What services are you using? Generally I have files on an MP3 SD card, I don't always have album art embedded though so I'd have to fool around with it and see what formats and whatnot it likes.

 

[Supercrumpet]

IME album art is embedded in the files, streaming services might not send the data. What services are you using? Generally I have files on an MP3 SD card, I don't always have album art embedded though so I'd have to fool around with it and see what formats and whatnot it likes.

Ah, that would make sense. I've only tried streaming services - GPM, Spotify, Apple Music, and just Youtube if you count it.

 

[Mac1080]

Was given a set of 235/55/17s on old audi wheels. They seem to work but are damn snug. Has anyone else pulled this off ?

 

[khail19]

That's a bit more than 2" larger in diameter. I'd be surprised if you didn't have some rubbing issues, although it also depends on the wheel offset. Plus the obvious problem of the speedometer being inaccurate.

 

[parapraxis24]

I had my windshield replaced a few weeks ago with Fuyao glass. Everything is mostly fine except the water repellency is nonexistent. I’ve had three modern VAG cars in the last five years, and the OEM glass was basically permanently coated with rain-x, I never had to apply any. No I never used the rainx washer fluid either.

So anyway, to the point, I’m not happy with it so I’m having Safelite order a replacement. Have any of you had non oem glass fitted where it had good water repellency similar to the oem glass?

I live on the PNW and it’s going to rain for the next four months with the sun going down at 4:30, clarity in the rain is important. I’m not sure what other brands they have access to but I did say as long as it’s not Fuyao I’d be fine.

 

[krs]

I had my windshield replaced a few weeks ago with Fuyao glass. Everything is mostly fine except the water repellency is nonexistent. I’ve had three modern VAG cars in the last five years, and the OEM glass was basically permanently coated with rain-x, I never had to apply any. No I never used the rainx washer fluid either.

So anyway, to the point, I’m not happy with it so I’m having Safelite order a replacement. Have any of you had non oem glass fitted where it had good water repellency similar to the oem glass?

I live on the PNW and it’s going to rain for the next four months with the sun going down at 4:30, clarity in the rain is important. I’m not sure what other brands they have access to but I did say as long as it’s not Fuyao I’d be fine.

Can’t answer your question really as it’s never crossed my mind, but you could always ceramic coat it.

 

[ChristopherNeil]

I had my windshield replaced a few weeks ago with Fuyao glass. Everything is mostly fine except the water repellency is nonexistent. I’ve had three modern VAG cars in the last five years, and the OEM glass was basically permanently coated with rain-x, I never had to apply any. No I never used the rainx washer fluid either.

So anyway, to the point, I’m not happy with it so I’m having Safelite order a replacement. Have any of you had non oem glass fitted where it had good water repellency similar to the oem glass?

I live on the PNW and it’s going to rain for the next four months with the sun going down at 4:30, clarity in the rain is important. I’m not sure what other brands they have access to but I did say as long as it’s not Fuyao I’d be fine.

I had safelite replace the glass twice, then issue refund so I could have oem glass put in at a mom&pop shop. Never had a problem after that. Hydrophobicity (or lack thereof) wasn't my main issue, but it definitely was noticeable.

 

[parapraxis24]

Can’t answer your question really as it’s never crossed my mind, but you could always ceramic coat it.

Yeah I’d just hate to have to keep up with it. In the two years I had my 2018, I never had to do anything to the window, just keeping it clean was enough to get water to bead.