Recent content by nilslars

Charging from home charger or at a public station? More info is better.

I bought this one but I heard others work as well. https://a.co/d/jbk0UuU I think the GPS and phone running in the background doesn’t drain much unless I have music apps going.

Also use CarPlay but didn’t like the hardwired only option so I bought a usb dongle that uses blue tooth and connects automatically when I get in the car. Very nice for texts and phone calls hands free as well as ABRP and music apps.

I changed out my Ecopias for some Conti procontact and have noticed a huge improvement in handling and no more wheel spin. I went with these based on one of highest scores of Low Rolling Resistance from consumer reports. I did see a hit in my range but it that was my choice for going with a GTI...

Ok finally took the plunge and upgraded the wheels and tires. Found the lightest reasonably priced flow formed alloys , Fastwheels FC04 in 18x8 with 5mm spacers on the rear and 225/40-18 Conti Pure Contact (excellent low rolling resistance and grip) same as others have found with about 10% loss...

Hey I have been trying to figure out the fastest 120 v charger I can use on a 20 amp plug I have access to at work. My Delphi charger that came with the car said 21 hours to charge and it said 10 amp on the back. The best one I could find said it was a 16 amp and it did drop the charge time down...