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BHPian Anoosh and I placed the order with a vendor in China and it took about 1 month to arrive by ship. Here are a few post-installation pictures for you.
Here's the walkthrough video of the underbody post-installation.
Overall, very happy with the protection plates. Out of the factory, the car comes with flimsy plastic protection that disintegrates on its own. These plates provide much-needed protection to the underside while adding a bit of rigidity to the body. Total damage is about 40K.
Over a 2 month-long vacation in Europe, I ordered MEYLE engine mounts and front bushings from autodoc.de. They usually run 40% off on the Mobile app every Monday.
I also bought a VCDS cable on this trip. It cost about 24K and is restricted to 3 VINs. After replacing the engine mounts, driving in stop-and-go traffic has become a lot smoother. Barring 1 or 2, the suspension bushing didn't really need replacement. The suspension and the air springs seem to be holding well for now.
The car still puts a smile on my face in sports mode on an empty road. The 3 Liter V6 with the DL501 DSG gearbox and 4 wheel drive is an excellent combination to live with.
The annual service is due now. Planning to get the following done:
I recently moved to Bangalore. I would love to hear about your trusted garages and detailing shops around Koramangala / HSR Layout.
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