Definitely talking about engine upgrades with my friends is dangerous for my wallet...
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So I postponed the front brakes upgrade and ordered a Forge Motorsport oil catch tank system for vehicles with charcoal filter (FMMK5CTC).
Decided to get the Brembo Z8 with 350 mm GL450 discs when I have funds available for them.
In the meantime more bits have arrived. There are also more that I have to pick up from shipping companies or from car part stores.
At home:- H&R Sport springs
- H&R front and rear sway bars
- Darkside Developments S3 uprated IC
- Cherry red hazard switch
- Mk6 brushed metal fuel door switch
- Mk6 rear view camera
- Mk6 OPS parking sensors front and rear
- Bluetooth kit upgrade (7P6035730J)
- Turbo muffler delete for K04 -> to be returned as the CTS Turbo outlet pipe does the same
Searched online about new firmwares for the RNS-510 and updated successfully my old version A to a modified 5238 with secret menu and VIM activated.
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Followed the instructions of this trusted site:
http://gpsunderground.com/forum/volkswagen-seat-skoda/34434-vw-rns-510-skoda-columbus-i-firmware-guide-downloads.htmlThe update went well in the 1st attempt. Burned the CD image to a Verbatim CD-R at 16x. The update erased my radio list, the maps, my favourite locations and my personalized POI file. So as I wanted to go for a drive I took the opportunity to save the maps without spending more battery power. Really enjoyed the almost 40 miles of the drive. The engine and the gearbox are great as standard.
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Made an average consumption of 28 MPG. It's what I get on my daily driving as well.
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That's it for now.