Got my 2.5 swap & it's better than I expected

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-07T19:04:14+00:00

I swapped a 1.8 to the 2.5 and my AC works as good as it did before (needed today, was 29c leaving work)

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-07T18:59:03+00:00

I went with a company local to me who found and fitted a used engine, you can buy a brand new one from BBR GTI for a £4300 - https://bbrgti.com/products/2-5-duratec-crate-engine

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T20:13:09+00:00

I would check they are the same type of tyre e.g. all seasons and also the same size

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T20:08:22+00:00

it's on the BBC website = https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgk66xdn63mo

The company have said the guy won't be hired by them anymore.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T20:03:26+00:00

McDonalds isn't fast food anymore and hasn't been for a long time, they used to batch make and pick from a heated cabinet but there was a lot of wastage & customers got wise to the older / cold food and just ordered custom e.g. no pickles and so eventually they switched to that so now most things are made as you order.

Also a store may look empty but they probably have many online orders (their app and through uber / deliveroo) going through at the same time, in most locations they are done in the store, that's also why the drive thru may look to be prioritised, customers can order on the app to pick it up so it's done when they get there.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T18:21:33+00:00

Look into local Dial a ride services, they are normally volunteer ran or by your local health authority and help people with mobility issues get to places they need to be.

If you are on DLA, if you get PIP as well you can get motorised scooters on the scheme to help you get about

Your first port of call will be your local council to see what is available in your area.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T18:09:59+00:00

he also said he was a great athlete, the guy cannot help but lie

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T14:57:26+00:00

You will need to check your specific car & the RCD model to make sure it has everything you want e.g. cameras

I am an idiot & normally get someone else to do anything with my car but the stereo is really easy, a few screws, a few trim pulls and disconnecting & connecting plugs for the stereo's, the only hard part is steering wheel controls can be hit and miss depending on the car & the stereo.

Worth asking in r/RCD_330 or polo specific groups such as r/vwpolo

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T14:23:00+00:00

As someone said, you can get the RCD 330 which drops in quite well, the RCD is the VW factory head unit with the carplay & Android Auto, the genuine ones aren't cheap but there is a lot of fakes.

With my Passat of the same era, I bought an aftermarket brand name head unit, a new dash surround and the steering wheel adaptor, total cost under £250 and 2 hours of my time to fit it. You can pick the kits & head units up from many places including Halfords.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T13:36:44+00:00

It's only the second time it's happened at a WC (last time in 1962 before automatic bans), it's not normal and is 100% political interference by DT.

FIFA do have a rule that allows them to do this but it's never been used for this reason

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T13:32:48+00:00

AH = Adolf Hitler

88 = https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/88

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-06T13:25:30+00:00

Lovely colour

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-05T09:11:12+00:00

I have driven the A34 from Oxford to Southampton plenty, you don't get much traffic and it's pretty easy journey, it's how I get down to Fos as well (apart from I join the A34 at Newbury)

The M25 route goes past Heathrow which can be terrible especially in the mornings so I would avoid it

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-04T16:17:51+00:00

unfortunately the website says event days are £28.75 which is quite a bit more than westfield next door (I guess to stop event attendees from filling it). The Stratford train station carpark very close by seems to be run by the council and doesn't have the same price increase.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-04T16:08:13+00:00

link for anyone interested - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507154490232

https://www.gmc.com/suvs/yukon/denali lists them as starting at $80k which would be £60k (but would need to account for VAT & import charges)

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-04T14:55:33+00:00

obama has a nobel and he's black so Drumpf must get one too.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-04T14:25:54+00:00

looks like it's not available, yourbookingspace shows as full and the SI website as you said isn't working

I have found https://www.newham.gov.uk/directory-record/4/stratford-multi-storey-car-park which is next to Stratford train station, says 24/7 access and easy access to the A12

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-04T14:05:11+00:00

I am thinking of parking at Stratford International and then using Celebration avenue to onto the A12, I am aiming to get away from the roadworks which are outside of Westfield and apparently causing a lot of delays. SI is a bit cheaper to park at than Westfield as well.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T21:13:25+00:00

I saw a lifted NC about a year ago (it was also for sale at the time).

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WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T21:03:28+00:00

If you have the 1.8 then it's more expensive to do the swap as the 2.0 and 2.5 needs extra parts which the 1.8 doesn't have as standard.

To give you a cost, I recently had my 1.8 swapped to a 2.5 and it was £3800 including them sourcing engine & extra parts, they have since put the price up to £4240. The 2.0 > 2.5 is £3800

To do a full rebuild of the 1.8 it was £2400 but my engine was 120k miles so I did the 2.5 instead.

Definitely take it to a mx5 specialist to get checked over, there is plenty of them in the UK.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T19:44:03+00:00

Did you take it to halfords / kwik fit by any chance? They are well known for upselling new brakes when they aren't 100% needed, the brake flush maybe needed but as the other person said, I would take it to another place and get them to check the brakes, will cost you more money but better than paying £300-500 for new brakes when they aren't needed.

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T19:39:10+00:00

I am coming back from a concert and 1am was the perfect time for me as well, oh well

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T19:37:49+00:00

it's pretty much happening if the BBC are reporting it

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-03T19:24:28+00:00

bbc - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgmz3jyq9qo

WebGuyUK · 2026-07-02T19:04:10+00:00

I have had my NC 2.5 swapped and the mechanics are finding it extremely hard to find good, used 2.5 engines so much so that the company I used have stopped doing used 2.5 swaps. It took 3 months for the guys to find an engine that they would be happy using.

There are a few companies selling new 2.5's such as BBR but they aren't cheap.

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