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My battery was dying just before xmas, so I ordered the Varta. However the terminals are bigger than the existing fitting so you also need some new terminal clamps. I got everthing off ebay, and it works fine..... Varta Battery...

this should explain all.... http://www.itr-dc5.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8352-wiper-delete-kit/page__hl__%2Bwiper+%2Bdelete+%2Bkit__fromsearch__1

Hi, I live in Derby and commute to Nottingham daily (J27).....enjoy the forum.

I was under the impression you had to have new camber adjusters and have a Fast Road Setup or it would result in excessive tyre wear? It's great If I can get away with just the springs and a basic wheel allignment....result :)

I am in Derby, and I have alays used TDI North for my servicing its about 50 miles one way. They have a waiting area with lots of car magazines to pass the time...!

Car looks good....did you buy it from Ben at Ebony and Ivory Cars? the compound looks familiar. I bought mine from him 3 years ago, he was spot on I had no issues at all. Enjoy it :)

I use carlack68 and its fantastic stuff. Easy to apply and remove, I finish off with a good sealant.....it gives a great shine. You can get it from http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/

I had a similair problem, lots of road noise from the rear. It was because of an uneven tyre caused by the rear tracking being out. I swapped the rear tyres and had a 4 wheel allignment done, and it all seems to be fine now.

I took the easy option and had my wheels powder coated black.....makes life much easier and it makes the DC5 look menacing :twisted:

if you check out this thread all is explained......... viewtopic.php?f=6&t=13897

I went to the trouble of actually removing my wiper and used the 'wiper delete option' kit to fill the hole...! I think it looks 8) without it...........

I reset the ECU and the light has stayed off for 5 days. Fingers crossed it wont come back on :)

Hi, My engine light has come on and according to the OBD the error code is: P1167 - Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction. Does this imply the o2 sensor is at fault? I have done the obvious of resetting the ECU fuse. What‘s strange is it‘s an intermittent issue. If I...

I am in Derby and I drive to TDi North......it takes about an hour up the M6. They definitely know what they are doing and are far more reasonable than Honda.

Can I get the pops and bangs with just changing the exhaust / back box? I don’t want to change the manifold because that probably means a kpro and remapping......it starts getting very expensive :cry: