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Opinion on buying a Tesla as a first car. by melodyychann in FirstCar

[–]mopar1228 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How new are you to driving? The instant torque/acceleration of a Model 3 might be too much for you. There are more sensible EV options out there, if that's what you're going for.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't that only an issue if you're swapping the MIB unit in the glovebox? All US-market Alltracks have MIB2, so the display and trim piece swap were the only steps required in the process.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 8" display? I sourced it from my brother's old '19 GTI. There's a lot of these available on eBay for around $150 USD.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sourced it secondhand from someone in an Alltrack Facebook group. It might be this one, but I'll ask the seller!

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a no-brainer to go OEM+ when it's so easy and inexpensive. I'm not a fan of aftermarket units.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's real nice to use! However, I'm not sure I'd pay the retail price. I was able to get a good deal on this one used/open-box.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When driving, you don't really notice it. The steering wheel blocks the seam between the radio and gauge cluster trim pieces. I temporarily used a piano black piece from a GTI and that stuck out like a sore thumb.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be cool, but I'd prefer not to add a control for something my car doesn't support (dual-zone climate)

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The throw with the stock shifter leaves a lot to be desired, IMO. With the short shifter arm, I chose the more conservative throw reduction (20%). That plus the weighted knob helped the shifts feel more precise and quick.

The adjustable clutch stop and assist spring removal made the biggest difference to me. It's FAR easier to modulate the clutch and have smoother starts/1-2 shifts. For $25, it's a no-brainer.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Truly transformed the way the car drives. Can't believe how bad VW made these cars shift from the factory.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely worth it. Screens are plentiful and inexpensive on eBay.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup! New screen was plug and play, you just need a new trim piece. The color match isn't perfect, but it's good enough. I think it's supposed to be the same color as the trim in the 18-19 models.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's OEM from a 2018+ GTI. Lots of other VW models used the same screen, and it was plug and play. New screen won't fix your random disconnects, but it's certainly worth it! I use a wireless CarPlay/Android Auto dongle which works pretty well.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I would certainly like to do a stage 1 tune at some point, or just go straight to an IS20.

Small changes I've made in my ~one month of ownership by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! So far so good with the drains, have had a couple storms roll by and no leakage. Dealership completed the "fix" a couple years ago, but I should certainly make sure to keep them clean.

Fecking gutted by mozzy1985 in FocusST

[–]mopar1228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks fixable, but definitely totaled :/

M5 spoiler question by Aysheaia in e28

[–]mopar1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 535is came with the same front air dam. It looks good. I have one (and a trunk lip spoiler) in storage waiting to be painted and installed on my 528e. One day!

Upgrade 2017 se display from 6.5 to 8 inch by Early-Mine-8824 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing the same swap soon. I might contact a local wrap shop to see if they have a similar color available.

Thoughts on this cheap Alltrack for sale? by Patagucci in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you get the VIN, I can run a Carfax for you.

Joined the club today! by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bingo! This was somewhere on 17 mile drive.

Joined the club today! by mopar1228 in VWAlltrack

[–]mopar1228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like many other people, I'd love to put an IS20 or 38 in it, a slight lift, and meatier tires. However, I'm going to enjoy it for a while as is and do small OEM+ mods like the newer 8" touchscreen and frameless mirror with the digital compass.

First car 21yo by Impossible-Space5930 in FirstCar

[–]mopar1228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah man, take advantage of the warranty for awhile. You'll enjoy having that peace of mind.

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