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by monkeyhanger
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: V2 e-Boost incoming
Replies: 9
Views: 531

Re: V2 e-Boost incoming

Given recent pricing, Octopus tracker seems a better bet the Go/Intelligent/Agile if your home electricity is around the same as that needed for the car. Daily prices float around 15 -18p per kWh (13.58p today). Those cheap charging prices are usually offset by higher than cap prices. I prefer 16p p...
by monkeyhanger
Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:46 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Cupra Born V1 - Colour Choices UK
Replies: 12
Views: 654

Re: Cupra Born V1 - Colour Choices UK

Nope V2. V2 has the best looking wheels in the range IMO.
by monkeyhanger
Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Cupra Born V1 - Colour Choices UK
Replies: 12
Views: 654

Re: Cupra Born V1 - Colour Choices UK

We had a Glacier White Born, and still have Aurora blue one. I preferred the White. We also had an ID3 in whatever VW call the Quasar grey colour - looked great in the ID3. the born's shape and detailing are lost in it. Really don't like undercoat grey.
by monkeyhanger
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?
Replies: 18
Views: 3127

Re: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?

I have 2 new Michelin Primacys on the back now, and retained the 1 good tyre as a spare (might try and source a steel wheel as a true "soare". With nearly 12k miles done, there was about 2.7mm left on the Conti self seal rears. Costco categorically stated that Conti self seals xan't be rep...
by monkeyhanger
Thu Sep 21, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Parking sensors disabled
Replies: 3
Views: 353

Re: Parking sensors disabled

I have fully working sensors and a faulty camera!
by monkeyhanger
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member
Replies: 4
Views: 288

Re: New Member

Not new to the Cupra family, but new to the EV ownership. Had a Cupra Leon 300, 2x Cupra Atecas, a Cupra Formentor VZ2 And now ordered a Born V3 in Glacier White. Hopefully get it in a couple of weeks as we picked an available car. Just waiting for Octopus to install our Zappi and link it upto out ...
by monkeyhanger
Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Golf R to Cupra Born....
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Re: Golf R to Cupra Born....

I don't recall axle tramp in my GTD. I do recall the torque would overpower the traction in the dry a little, but easy to control and it would torque steer in the wet. I found it to be a similar drive to the GTI of the same period in non performance variant. Actually probably a more engaging drive ...
by monkeyhanger
Mon Sep 18, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?
Replies: 18
Views: 3127

Re: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?

I'd like to move away from EV specific tyres if possible - they are so thin, no wonder they are always getting punctured! I have bought some Michelin Primacy e in 215/50 R19 to replace both back tyres, and have one as a spare (2 if the punctured one is repairable). Might also try to source a suitabl...
by monkeyhanger
Sat Sep 16, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?
Replies: 18
Views: 3127

Re: Puncture - Anyone know if Repairable?

Another puncture. 2 punctures in 10k miles, these tyres seem pretty crap.
by monkeyhanger
Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Golf R to Cupra Born....
Replies: 12
Views: 646

Re: Golf R to Cupra Born....

I used to have a mk7 GTD and it was my favourite long term car to own. Best all rounder I've had for sure if not the fastest or most exotic. My mate had the R and we once swapped cars for a couple of days. Once I got over the initial impression of grip and power of the R on my commute to work I may...