Search found 112 matches

by Shahev
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:44 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Reduced range- new tires or software update?
Replies: 9
Views: 385

Re: Reduced range- new tires or software update?

Tyre pressures? Tyre make can make a difference, different rolling resistance.
by Shahev
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:18 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Steering fault after tyre change?
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Re: Steering fault after tyre change?

Looks like it required a complete steering rack replacement. SMC Woking responded quickly and car now ready for collection.
by Shahev
Sun Mar 10, 2024 10:50 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: can new Cupra Born have recalls?
Replies: 3
Views: 531

Re: can new Cupra Born have recalls?

Our original 77kw Born was recalled in transit from Germany. They discovered all 130 odd cars for the UK had a steering power fault. This in retrospect was a good thing.
by Shahev
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Steering fault after tyre change?
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Re: Steering fault after tyre change?

The warning message says power issue. A search on the interweb shows that someone with an ID4 had a similar problem and was related to faulty cable between 12v battery and power steering unit.

We now don't there was a link with the tyre change. Just coincidence.
by Shahev
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: [UK] - Updated real-world range figures and e-Boost functionality?
Replies: 7
Views: 581

Re: [UK] - Updated real-world range figures and e-Boost functionality?

Mainly motorway in winter on the 77kwh Born can give us at 210 miles range with 3 adults and luggage. Pretty good. 210 in winter (sub zero) with fully loaded car is excellent. But for these numbers to mean anything, please define “range”, your theoretical range from 100 to 0 SOC or a more realistic...
by Shahev
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Steering fault after tyre change?
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Steering fault after tyre change?

Any peeps seen this issue? Wife's Born needed a new front tyre. After fitting the car developed a fault with the power steering. Any thoughts on why this should happen?
by Shahev
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:58 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: [UK] - Updated real-world range figures and e-Boost functionality?
Replies: 7
Views: 581

Re: [UK] - Updated real-world range figures and e-Boost functionality?

Mainly motorway in winter on the 77kwh Born can give us at 210 miles range with 3 adults and luggage. Pretty good.
by Shahev
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Battery Charge Levels
Replies: 11
Views: 808

Re: Battery Charge Levels

External temperatures, load, wind, rain and tyre pressures all effect range. But in good conditions I also get 20 miles per 10% or more with wife's heavy 77kwh variant.
by Shahev
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tyre wear
Replies: 28
Views: 4650

Re: Tyre wear

How about the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 EV as used with the Born 20 inch wheels?. We like them, good grip and handling. https://www.blackcircles.com/tyres/brands/michelin/pilot-sport-ev-acoustic Can’t see them in 215/45x20 MPS EV are only in the 235 width it seems, I have them but have that weird cavi...
by Shahev
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Issue with Instavolt Chargers
Replies: 0
Views: 284

Issue with Instavolt Chargers

We've recently had three occasions where the initial plug in seemed to start a charge and then it failed within a few seconds. On all three occasions we had to move to another charger before we had success. I wonder if Instavolt have upgraded their software ?