Recent content by Deschodt

It really depends where you come from and expectations... There are folks interested in hyper-miling and who see turns as something to be feared, or simply don't know better because they come from a Nissan or Hyundai some equally soul-killing vehicle and never experienced a better car. If you...

No I don't know about the black box but I'll tell you it is impossible for a black box to know I changed from a 16" wheel to a 18" wheel, there's no sensor attached to the wheel, best it can do is measure effort at the motor (which can be attributed to stickier rubber) or do a wheel rotation vs...

You asked the same question when I put sticky tires on the 2016. There were zero issues under warranty and zero issues upon return, and the car was accepted with the replacement non-eco tires... The person who took the car back told me they did not care what tire was on the car as long as it...

I did the AS3 on GTI sized wheels. 15% range penalty, but amazing handling and braking... a little more road noise too.

Verdict is in: about 15% range loss on my mixed 45 mi commute (city, freeway, steep hills). I attribute that to the wider and stickier non green tires... Zero to unnoticeable acceleration loss. Much improved braking and handling (I attribute that to the lighter wheels and tire profile) I'm...

Ok, so I did my own experiment... My goal was to a) get rid of the Godawful stock wheels b) go 17 or 18 to get some turn in with less flex in the sidewall c) Have better braking, especially on wet surfaces or painted surfaces than the stock ecrapia, d) make the car look a little nicer. I...

Absolutely. But that requires either new springs or cutting a coil and while I do want to buy the car, I want to play it safe and reversible until the lease is up and I do buy it. Right now I still have the option of returning it - in case VW comes out with an amazing new electric before next...

That’s just me but I think the car looks immensely better now. The turn-in is now like a normal car, on ramps are fun again, traction happens with less spinning and braking is way superior. Downside: louder tire noise, cost.

I decided to keep my car post lease because the 2019 range and features are perfect for my needs. Regardless, I was sick of looking at the Astana wheels on my previous 2016 and now this 2019, and feeling the molasses Ecopia sidewalls refusing to change direction and brake like crap... I finally...

There's always one who assumes too much. Both broke at full stop on my brand new car when the passengers were playing with them or grabbing one getting out of the car. They're a crap little plastic hinge with a spring that is impossible to refit. I am shocked it's there's not a rash of issues...

Since I started this.... I should say that I returned the car at lease end and it did show a 10% drop in range overall. Also nobody gave a hoot about the Max performance tires I put on the car as a replacement to avoid the squealy braking. But I did it no quarters, the limited range of a gen 1...

My 2019 did that also (the wheel). I recorded the sound on my phone, had the dealer listen (otherwise "can't reproduce"). They said something about cleaning the brakes on that side. Never came up again.... I also learned on a different topic that my 2 broken "Oh shit handles" are called "grab...

So glad that thread exists... I asked similar questions with my previous Egolf lease (2016) and was basically told to go hug a tree and that I bought the wrong car and was supposed to hypermile ;-) I am now on Egolf #2 (2019) with the same issues and wishes (but more power, noticeably more...

Much appreciated, thanks ! I'll stick with my 100% then, works perfectly for me.

I’m thinking I may keep my 2nd egolf at lease end because it’s so much better than my 2016 was, so I’d like to be “nicer” to it (1.5y to go). My 45 mi commute requires a charge every 2 days - to account for possible detours or urgent trips - if at 100% charge. I heard that it’s best for the...