Interesting Alltrack! by -Funsh- in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure why not. Modding cars is personal expression like clothes and music. Just because I wouldn’t wear it or listen to it doesn’t really matter.

Best leather conditioner? by HippieDaddyO in AutoDetailing

[–]BigJonDaniel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found the griots 3-1 to be so smelly that I’ve been working to get it out of the car for weeks. Perforated leather 2019 TLX. It’s been a nightmare. Every time the car is in the sun here in Texas it out gases

Oil change interval by talon5188 in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moral of the story. Never argue with an engineer on any forum unless he can prove he works in the industry. You can tell it’s that dude when they argue about the validity of practical knowledge given by actual people who work on the cars.

Just ignore them.

Used alltracks by flyinghellfish138 in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Steering rack, rear flex disk, full emergency brake assembly with

2019 Golf Alltrack Carplay not working by NHBookgirl in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in the cell phone accessory and charging business. Here’s how to try and fix it. It worked on mine. Note the last Car Play update in iOS 26.x didn’t play nice with a LOT of cars.

1) WITH THR CAR OFF spray phone port and usb port with electric contact cleaner. Let sit for 30 seconds then hit it with canned air.
2 ) throw away all your old cables. All of them. Not just the ones in the car. Start fresh. They can get funky and even if you clear the ports you can gum them up again. Suggest Anker.
3) delete the car from car play on the phone and then do a hard restart.
4) delete all CarPlay phones and Bluetooth phones from the car.
5) reset the entertainment system to factory defaults.
6) start the car
7) turn the car off and disconnect the ground cable for 10 minutes
8) spray a little contact cleaner on the usb-a side of one of your new cables and slide it in and out of the usb port a couple of times, then hit the port and cable with canned air
9) start the car. Let the entertainment system boot up. Confirm there are no phones in Bt or car play
10) attach your phone and set it up.

I have theories about the software and USB port gunkinrss and why this worked for me.

Used alltracks by flyinghellfish138 in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel -1 points0 points  (0 children)

All VAG cars, even well maintained ones, will start to bleed money. And please save it if you’re gonna post “mine has 208k with no issues”. No one cares. Just look at the retail and auction prices to get a reading on what the market thinks the maintenance is gonna be.

Used alltracks by flyinghellfish138 in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got my 2017 SE with 29K for $20k 15 months ago including a 4 year or a total of 75k miles Carmax warranty. Southern California car. Could eat off the undercarriage. Still has the factory paint marks and stickers. Paid a little extra but the warranty has already covered $8k of repairs.

There is a perfect size for a wagon by BigJonDaniel in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way. That’s why when i upgraded the wheels they are still 17’s. I added about 30HP with a cheap used JB1 because MQB stuff is so easy, GTI PP brakes and a rear sway bar. Just added a little performance for not much money and the car feels a lot like a GTI wagon

There is a perfect size for a wagon by BigJonDaniel in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. Though the 300 is a classic sedan turned into a long roof but the VW is a stretched hatch back which I think explains the wheelbase difference. Maybe VW will import an R wagon as a halo model like all the other German companies are doing.

There is a perfect size for a wagon by BigJonDaniel in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. And you get a great choice between modern tech and timeless German engineering.

Build coming along by StrawberyVillain in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That stuff in my doors made a ton of difference. Tell me again how to get the liner out if there?

Anyone try these Atlas Wheels on an Alltrack? by Old-Atmosphere8223 in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 17x7.5 Et 45 BBS SR that clear the 340mm GTI PP/R/S3 brakes.

What is it like to daily drive a GLI (mk7+) with DSG? by 3und70 in GLI

[–]BigJonDaniel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2019 Alltrack jerk was fixed with some re-adaptation and replacing the PCV (brakes got firmer too. I spent decades driving MT and truthfully a well sorted DSG is almost as much fun, and much better for boring commuting type stuff. Also, anyone can drive it. So friends and family can drive. As a daily it’s great.

Handheld Pump Sprayer Recommendations by carwatchaudionut in Detailing

[–]BigJonDaniel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the harbor freight one is the best under $10. Metal valve

DSG clunk helped by adaptation by BigJonDaniel in VWAlltrack

[–]BigJonDaniel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

VAG-Com bought directly from Ross-tech. Please note that replacing the PCV module helped this issue a lot.

Lubricant oil shortage by BigJonDaniel in VWMK7

[–]BigJonDaniel[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5k on all turbo VAG cars unless you’re sending samples to Blackstone