VW ID.3

KCross · 28-06-2021 11:27PM

Patmwgs wrote: »

The temp up and down is okay, its switching it on and off , which could be easier from a safety point of view. Its okay on a motorway, but not on bendy roads.

How often do you turn the a/c on/off?
Cant say I ever do that at all in any car but everyone is different I guess.

My normal is set the temp on auto to the temp I’m comfortable with. If the car a/c is any good it should get to that temp quickly and maintain it. Flicking it up/down or on/off won’t help it get to that temp. Again each to their own.

adunis · 29-06-2021 08:36AM

CFlat wrote: »

Thanks very much Raisin and rx8. Much food for thought there. A sibling of mine has a PHEV and everytime they visit one of us it's plugged straight in. They look like a lot of work. Might put my decision on hold for now.

Sorry thought this was a general chat about electric/PHEVs. Couldn't find a particular thread on the CEED Hybrid.

Yeah they are,PHEVS that is ,worst of both worlds,waste of space etc etc,wait did I overstate that ?.
You'll plug your EV in at home by night once or twice a week typically.
Just bite the bullet you won't look back,
This is from a commited petrolhead with 2 vintage yokes 2 bangers belong to the kids and 2 electric yokes as my dailys,yould want to be nuts not to go EV,the only fly in the ointment is charging at home is a given.

Comer1 · 29-06-2021 09:04AM

adunis wrote: »

You'll plug your EV in at home by night once or twice a week typically.

My father used always say you should never have your car low on petrol outside the door. He said you never know what emergency can pop up in the middle of the night.

I bought what I thought was my last €20 of petrol last week but two nights unexpectedly driving to A&E over the weekend changed that. Thankfully, everyone is OK, but it left me thinking about the reassurance of being able to fill up an ICE day or night in minutes.

If I were to to only be charging my EV when it was needed, it would be totally useless in such a situation.

I think I'll be keeping my EV at 80% every night.

fits · 29-06-2021 09:19AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

So tomorrow morning I begin the arduous task of calling every dealer in the country...

1 - do you have any Tour models in stock

2 - do you have any Tour models on order or in the system that aren't allocated

3 - how quick can you get me one

Any joy?

rx8 · 29-06-2021 09:34AM

fits wrote: »

Any joy?

Don't poke the Bear !

TitianGerm · 29-06-2021 09:48AM

Just got my renewal notice for my car insurance today, down to €300 now. Was €350 on the Golf so moving in the right direction.

Michael malone · 29-06-2021 10:34AM

Anyone having software problems since the latest update?
Radio stations are crap, signal is awful, its an absolute disgrace that there is no manual tune available and the auto tune for the stations frequency is a joke. (Maybe it’s just Waterford but was in cork last week and it was the same for the journey)
Last few days on occasions I have no radio volume or any sound from the twitchy infotainment system, turn off the car let it shut down and it sorts itself. Left work this morning, sound grand, stopped in supermarket, came back out, no sound, another short stop in way hone, still no sound at all, all sound/mute buttons non responsive came home shut it all down, started it again sound back..
ID3 Family 58kw. 2.1 software.

eagerv · 29-06-2021 10:38AM

Michael malone wrote: »

Anyone having software problems since the latest update?
Radio stations are crap, signal is awful, its an absolute disgrace that there is no manual tune available and the auto tune for the stations frequency is a joke. (Maybe it’s just Waterford but was in cork last week and it was the same for the journey)
Last few days on occasions I have no radio volume or any sound from the twitchy infotainment system, turn off the car let it shut down and it sorts itself. Left work this morning, sound grand, stopped in supermarket, came back out, no sound, another short stop in way hone, still no sound at all, all sound/mute buttons non responsive came home shut it all down, started it again sound back..
ID3 Family 58kw. 2.1 software.

Haven't had that problem, either pre or post 2.1 update. If I was you I would have a chat with my dealer.

fits · 29-06-2021 10:38AM

rx8 wrote: »

Don't poke the Bear !

I’m interested to know! Not sure why everyone is rounding on him.

CoBo55 · 29-06-2021 10:48AM

fits wrote: »

I’m interested to know! Not sure why everyone is rounding on him.

Ah, don't fret he's well able to fight back:D

Like Arnie he'll be back!!!

29-06-2021 11:07AM

I just checked the VW site just now and the VIN is showing up so does this mean it's just started or about to go into production ?

It's a pity it doesn't tell me at what stage the build is at.

Silent Running · 29-06-2021 11:11AM

This divider holds a load of cards. There's a tray insert as well.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4895497

TitianGerm · 29-06-2021 11:25AM

Silent Running wrote: »

This divider holds a load of cards. There's a tray insert as well.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4895497

That'd be really handy.

Silent Running · 29-06-2021 11:41AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I just checked the VW site just now and the VIN is showing up so does this mean it's just started or about to go into production ?

It's a pity it doesn't tell me at what stage the build is at.

For mine, the VIN turned up just as production started. It was five days in the factory, then it was on a transport ( I assume train) to Emden Port, where it sat for three weeks.

Silent Running · 29-06-2021 11:44AM

TitianGerm wrote: »

That'd be really handy.

Which one, the divider or the tray? I can't decide whether I'd like the tray or not. I should do a test print to find out.

Bif · 29-06-2021 12:08PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I just checked the VW site just now and the VIN is showing up so does this mean it's just started or about to go into production ?

It's a pity it doesn't tell me at what stage the build is at.

Does it give details of the car’s spec?

Comer1 · 29-06-2021 12:13PM

Patmwgs wrote: »

Vw golf. 57.1 centre bore. Pcd 112 , 3mm thick
Just make sure its 57.1 centrebore, or it will be very hard to line up.

Thanks to your advice I got a wheel and spacer. Is there a size I should be looking for with the wheel brace?

Thanks

29-06-2021 12:14PM

Bif wrote: »

Does it give details of the car’s spec?

It does.

29-06-2021 12:17PM

Silent Running wrote: »

For mine, the VIN turned up just as production started. It was five days in the factory, then it was on a transport ( I assume train) to Emden Port, where it sat for three weeks.

Does it give you the progress of the build ? and about what when it leaves the factory ?

I hope mine isn't sitting for 3 weeks without moving.

fits · 29-06-2021 12:20PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I just checked the VW site just now and the VIN is showing up so does this mean it's just started or about to go into production ?

It's a pity it doesn't tell me at what stage the build is at.

Woohoo! A step closer

Silent Running · 29-06-2021 12:24PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Does it give you the progress of the build ? and about what when it leaves the factory ?

I hope mine isn't sitting for 3 weeks without moving.

When it left the factory, it was at Emden dock the next day. When mine was shipping there was a big backlog due to Covid. Maybe yours will get on the boat with less delay. Then you can get to ship watching.

29-06-2021 12:31PM

Silent Running wrote: »

When it left the factory, it was at Emden dock the next day. When mine was shipping there was a big backlog due to Covid. Maybe yours will get on the boat with less delay. Then you can get to ship watching.

How do you track it ?

CoBo55 · 29-06-2021 12:41PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

How do you track it ?

On the 24th of December they'll do it on the telly and radio for you... This thread has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tis time to exit stage left me thinks.

the_amazing_raisin · 29-06-2021 01:01PM

Comer1 wrote: »

My father used always say you should never have your car low on petrol outside the door. He said you never know what emergency can pop up in the middle of the night.

I bought what I thought was my last €20 of petrol last week but two nights unexpectedly driving to A&E over the weekend changed that. Thankfully, everyone is OK, but it left me thinking about the reassurance of being able to fill up an ICE day or night in minutes.

If I were to to only be charging my EV when it was needed, it would be totally useless in such a situation.

I think I'll be keeping my EV at 80% every night.

Yeah it's a fair point and I wouldn't let either of our EVs drop below enough battery to get to the hospital

I tend to charge them when they drop below 50% which is plenty to get to and from anywhere I might need to go in a hurry

I appreciate that's probably a bit more planning needed in remote areas. Thankfully with longer range EVs you can now afford to be a bit more spontaneous

the_amazing_raisin · 29-06-2021 01:08PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Does it give you the progress of the build ? and about what when it leaves the factory ?

I hope mine isn't sitting for 3 weeks without moving.

Nope, you have to make guesses and hassle the dealer a lot. They're able to see more details than you and me, if they're bothered

TitianGerm · 29-06-2021 01:12PM

Silent Running wrote: »

Which one, the divider or the tray? I can't decide whether I'd like the tray or not. I should do a test print to find out.

I'd probably use both to be honest.

Patmwgs · 29-06-2021 01:33PM

Comer1 wrote: »

Thanks to your advice I got a wheel and spacer. Is there a size I should be looking for with the wheel brace?

Thanks

The extendable one that halfords and your local car spare shop is perfect. The wheel bolts have a fixed washer to help with locking tight, and they are not hard to loosen. The only let down is the handle on most jacks are not up to job for lifting the car, i added a large screwdriver for this.

29-06-2021 01:41PM

CoBo55 wrote: »

On the 24th of December they'll do it on the telly and radio for you... This thread has gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. Tis time to exit stage left me thinks.

Thanks for stopping by, see ye.

adunis · 29-06-2021 01:49PM

Comer1 wrote: »

My father used always say you should never have your car low on petrol outside the door. He said you never know what emergency can pop up in the middle of the night.

I bought what I thought was my last €20 of petrol last week but two nights unexpectedly driving to A&E over the weekend changed that. Thankfully, everyone is OK, but it left me thinking about the reassurance of being able to fill up an ICE day or night in minutes.

If I were to to only be charging my EV when it was needed, it would be totally useless in such a situation.

I think I'll be keeping my EV at 80% every night.

And that's a hardship why exactly ?

Comer1 · 29-06-2021 02:03PM

adunis wrote: »

And that's a hardship why exactly ?

Huh???

VW ID.3

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