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I would beg to disagree, in my friends vento whenever we go for trip with 4ppl and luggage it use to scarp many humps. It is not as soft as city but not stiff enough to its own cousin Rapid. My point is just looking at GC will not give a complete picture as suspension setup(stiff/soft) maters more than just GC value. Last edited by B747 : 1st April 2014 at 21:49. |
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Yes people do say Rapid has better suspension but what intrigues me is that when both cars are made in same factory how can suspension be that different. Only a VAG parts manager at factory could elaborate. | |
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In that case, I would suggest you to close your eyes and go for the Jetta. Jetta's ride is far better that that of E90's... ![]() Quote:
Jetta's bottom does not scrap over humps. Problem is only with the extra-long Mud flaps. ![]() | |
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I'm not aware about tyre pressure for 1.8 TSi, maybe Laura/Octavia owners can give details about it. Mostly in VAG group, tyre pressure are mentioned on the inner side of fuel filler opening. Have a look at it and it would give you a detailed info. I mostly follow those specs and they work fine for me. |
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It should be similar for the Octavia too as tyre sizes and weights are similar. The Octavia is slightly lighter than the Laura if I am right. Last edited by Santoshbhat : 2nd April 2014 at 22:15. | |
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For the 1.8 TSI, its 33 PSI front and rear for normal load and 36 front 46 rear for full load (5 PAX + full boot). | |
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Something like 32/33 normal -> 38/40 full (20-25% increase) ; is commonly observed across many cars. But 33-> 46 is almost adding 40% more pressure. Wont the tyres build up more pressure anyway, after driving some distance and heat builds up ? | |
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Tyre pressures should always be measured when the tyres are cold. Generally after some running pressures go up by about 2~3 psi. So if you are filling up when the tyres are warm, you should add a couple more psi to the recommended pressures. | ||
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Just a wild question. Doesnt the tyre pressure monitoring system start showing warnings in case pressure goes up by 2/3 psi, which is pretty common |
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No, it's not in my opinion. TPMS usually detects if pressure falls by 10psi or more and has proved a lifesaver for me on more than one occasion. The puncture was detected before the pressure reduced drastically and repaired immediately due to TPMS. |
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TPMS is indeed a good thing to have especially on the highways where a tyre burst due to excessively low pressure can be deadly. | |
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