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by Shahev
Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Tyre wear
Replies: 28
Views: 4673

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/bran ... v-acoustic
by Shahev
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Security and Tracker
Replies: 19
Views: 5718

Re: Security and Tracker

We have the same, but that’s pretty easy to avoid, then we have more “professional” types that steal to break for parts, use for other crimes, steal to order etc. I’ve just looked on line and it seems there were 130.500 car thief’s 2022/3 but that’s a big improvement over 20 years, in 2002/3 there ...
by Shahev
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Security and Tracker
Replies: 19
Views: 5718

Re: Security and Tracker

A tracker is a 5 minute fit, but 3/4g signal blockers are norm amongst those that steal cars. When the Borns at home it’s the last vehicle likely to be nicked, but the obvious answer is for manufactures to add a simple secondary start feature such as a PIN code Totally agree, simple feature but eff...
by Shahev
Wed Dec 27, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Security and Tracker
Replies: 19
Views: 5718

Re: Security and Tracker

Reviving this thread to see if anyone has heard of Cupra Birn thefts as I've see ID3s appear on list of EV theft league table.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/moto ... c-27786973
by Shahev
Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Massive battery recall check - TPI 93Q2
Replies: 72
Views: 47525

Re: Massive battery recall check - TPI 93Q2

It makes you wonder why Cupra is able to source components for production of the cars but is unable to source them for repair. Makes no sense unless the required components are not used during the original assembly. Our original V3 77kwh car was recalled with a steering motor fault after it arrived...
by Shahev
Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: BMW 440i to Born
Replies: 4
Views: 2952

Re: BMW 440i to Born

Highly recommended you get DCC and the Michelin EV tyres on the Born to get best handling experience
by Shahev
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Jeez EV car insurance!
Replies: 13
Views: 1939

Re: Jeez EV car insurance!

Our V3 is now £590 on LV
by Shahev
Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: V2 e-Boost incoming
Replies: 20
Views: 6454

Re: V2 e-Boost incoming

More Borns the better! We saw two in one day around the Peak District. Congratulations to all the new owners here!
by Shahev
Sun Oct 22, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Extras V1
Replies: 15
Views: 2788

Re: Extras V1

Premium paint or Tech Pack L and Beats
by Shahev
Sat Oct 21, 2023 11:48 am
Forum: Main CUPRA Born chat
Topic: Adaptive DCC
Replies: 4
Views: 1346

Re: Adaptive DCC

We have a v3 with DCC and 20 inch wheels. Was such fun handling today on some A roads and had 3 adults plus lots of luggage and all that weight handled so well.