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Thread: Replacement Turbo?
Post: RE: Replacement Turbo?
I had a turbo failure on my Si4 at about 80,00kms, failure was the bearing and compressor housings separating. But my car never went into limp mode, it was only picked up due to excessive oil loss whe... |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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25-02-2018, 08:00am |
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Thread: Cost to replace brake pads & discs
Post: RE: Cost to replace brake pads & discs
Going through process of replacing all pads & rotors ATM, vehicle service last week noted both sets of rotors required replacement. I knocked back the dealers $600 quote per set to replace &am... |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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07-11-2017, 10:36am |
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Thread: Don’t be put off buying Evoque!
Post: RE: Don’t be put off buying Evoque!
Sounds like you have very good dealer, how they deal with issues reflect peoples perception of the brand. I have had a few issues over the years, most have been handled well by dealer. Just had a rece... |
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sethor |
General |
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9,622 |
08-03-2016, 03:16pm |
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Thread: Restricted power message
Post: RE: Restricted power message
(28-01-2016 04:03am)wheels Wrote: Strange that a hose could split without some outside damage
A little oil can degrade the rubber, most turbos will blow a little oil which will coat the inside... |
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sethor |
Technical |
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28-01-2016, 05:07pm |
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Thread: Reliability issues
Post: RE: Reliability issues
I have had quite a few issues with mine, I will be trading mine soon as I certainly don't want to own it out of warranty.
-knocking in steering (service bulletin fix)
-Coolant consumption (service bu... |
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sethor |
General |
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5,476 |
25-01-2016, 07:51am |
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Thread: Oil change?
Post: RE: Oil change?
TBH I don't think it would be necessary, they have increased oil capacity to push out service intervals. But I'm sure your dealer (like mine) will try to get you to come in for a half interval oil cha... |
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sethor |
Maintenance |
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10,498 |
25-01-2016, 07:23am |
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Thread: Aftermarket In Car Entertainment for Rear Headrests
Post: RE: Aftermarket In Car Entertainment for Rear Head...
Just buy iPads & get the headrest mounts for them. Quite a few variants available now.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Ap...0880828991
http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HG4...d?fnode=8e |
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sethor |
Modifications |
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13,918 |
21-01-2016, 03:41pm |
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Thread: LR Dealer refuses to give customer like for like loaner.........
Post: RE: LR Dealer refuses to give customer like for li...
My local dealer has typically given me a Freelander/Disco Sport, I feel that these loan cars degrade the brand. They seem to lack the after sales service & support of other premium brands like BMW... |
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sethor |
General |
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10,773 |
02-01-2016, 03:26pm |
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Thread: So who here is from Perth
Post: RE: So who here is from Perth
I'm SOR, here are pics of my car http://babyrr.com/forum/Thread-Fuji-White-Dynamic-Si4 |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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22,055 |
19-03-2015, 06:13pm |
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Thread: So who here is from Perth
Post: RE: So who here is from Perth
I'm from Perth. but tonight is the first time logging in for 6 months. |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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22,055 |
13-03-2015, 06:32pm |
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Thread: MPG... What's the problem?
Post: RE: MPG... What's the problem?
I still can't get over how so many people go on about fuel economy figures, most figures are derived from some form of standardized test procedures. They should be only used for comparison & not m... |
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sethor |
General |
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19-03-2013, 01:41pm |
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Thread: [AUS] WA Numberplate "SD4"
Post: RE: [AUS] WA Numberplate, Mudflaps, Foot Rest, Bon...
I'll take the foot rest if you still have it. |
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sethor |
For Sale & Wanted |
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7,994 |
04-03-2013, 05:30pm |
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Thread: Importing Parts/Accessories from overseas.
Post: RE: Importing Parts/Accessories from overseas.
Have you worked out how much it would cost to sell the car & just buy a Dynamic with wanted options+accessories? If you can spend $10k+ on parts now & it will become near impossible to rec... |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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5,942 |
24-01-2013, 04:23pm |
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Thread: Need HELP before placing a Deposit on a RRE!!!!!
Post: RE: Need HELP before placing a Deposit on a RRE!!!...
Do you have sat nav in your current car? if so how often do you use it? I had sat nav in my old car only really used it a handful to times over 7 years, did not bother optioning when I bought my Evoqu... |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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8,225 |
06-01-2013, 06:09am |
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Thread: Fuel consumption
Post: RE: Fuel consumption
done just over 12,000kms now with an average of 10.5L/100km, mostly city driving. |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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04-12-2012, 04:43pm |
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Thread: RRE SERVICE
Post: RE: RRE SERVICE
Just had the 6 month/13,000km service done last week for $244 ($44 was for loan car), very reasonable I thought & they even washed & vacuumed the car.. |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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20,318 |
03-12-2012, 06:24am |
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Thread: Petrol vs diesel
Post: RE: Petrol vs diesel
I'd go the Si4 again if I had to choose again. The SD4 is still nice but coming from a Subaru STi I could not resist going for the quicker Si4. |
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sethor |
General |
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03-12-2012, 06:07am |
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Thread: Importing Parts/Accessories from overseas.
Post: RE: Importing Parts/Accessories from overseas.
You need to keep your shipments under AUD$1000 (value of goods only) to avoid duties & GST which I highly recommend. Once you go over this threshold duty applies, GST is applicable on goods, f... |
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sethor |
Australia & New Zealand |
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5,942 |
18-11-2012, 03:38am |
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Thread: Porsche's Upcoming Macan Gets Spotted In Action - Look Out Evoque?
Post: RE: Porsche's Upcoming Macan Gets Spotted In Actio...
Not a fan of it's looks, Porsche have tried to do a scaled down version of the Cayenne & botched it like what BMW did with the X3. Price wise I think the Macan will start at about the same price r... |
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sethor |
Photos & Video |
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18-11-2012, 03:16am |
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Thread: Front Suspension Clicking/Ticking sound
Post: RE: Front Suspension Clicking/Ticking sound
I have the same noise, it's very noticable during low speed turning. Going to have it looked at when I go in for the first service. |
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sethor |
General |
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9,988 |
18-09-2012, 09:25am |