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by m500dpp
Tue Sep 13, 2016 7:04 am
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Change from 19" to 17" wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

Re: Change from 19" to 17" wheels

yes don know why they put 19" wheels on even the salesman advised against them ruins the ride. I had a c class Merc with 18" wheels which I traded for an SLK on 17" much beter ride and no impact on handling that I can make out
by m500dpp
Sat Sep 10, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Change from 19" to 17" wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 7966

Re: Change from 19" to 17" wheels

Good idea! We went for the Ascenta partly because it comes with "only" 17 inch wheels. We have a horse and the farm where he is kept is accessed via a pot holed lane with crumbling edges. Low profile tyres not only give a worse ride but are very susceptible to sidewall damage which gets ex...
by m500dpp
Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:30 am
Forum: F.A.Q
Topic: What Engine, am I making the right choice?
Replies: 41
Views: 31355

Re: What Engine, am I making the right choice?

the 1.6 Dig T unit is im certain quiet and refined but so is the 1.5 Dci we have just bought! Each to their own Im happy wih ours!
by m500dpp
Sat Sep 03, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Electronic systems
Topic: Hill Start Assist
Replies: 23
Views: 15959

Re: Hill Start Assist

Just got our QQ and the wife had problems and said the HSA didnt come in and she rolled backwards! I tried it and it works fine but doesnt really give you much room for error it comes off pretty quickly! I think its easier and safer to put the electronic brake and then just pull away - it releases a...
by m500dpp
Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: 1.5 dCi Engine Oil
Replies: 49
Views: 61861

Re: 1.5 dCi Engine Oil

If you are looking for an economical source of oil try this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10L-Genuine-Mercedes-Benz-5W30-Low-Ash-SAPS-Engine-Oil-MB229-51-Fully-Synthetic-/181891084086?hash=item2a598daf36:g:HRsAAOxykUZTfx78 Yes I know its not branded or approved for Renault or Nissan, but its a long lif...
by m500dpp
Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: F.A.Q
Topic: What Engine, am I making the right choice?
Replies: 41
Views: 31355

Re: What Engine, am I making the right choice?

Well our new QQ is sitting on the drive, I went for the 1.5Dci and will post my thoughts once I've actually driven it! I based my choice on various reviews which all thought the 1.5 was the best overall, time will tell.
by m500dpp
Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: QQ on 1st September
Replies: 0
Views: 1350

QQ on 1st September

Well its arriving on Saturday, but cant use it till next week. Having recently got a puppy (Australian Kelpie ) it was apparent that we are not going to get much use out of our MX5 (and we have an Audi TT and Merc SLK anyway!) so the MX5 is being traded for a QQ. We decided on the Ascenta trim as th...