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by Alpine Cabby
Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:34 pm
Forum: Topless Pics
Topic: My '89 Wolfsburg Edition
Replies: 11
Views: 5058

Re: My '89 Wolfsburg Edition

http://www.gull.us/misc/cabriolet-small.jpg That picture was taken right after I bought it. Since then, I've had new engine mounts, front seals, and a timing belt installed, put in a new antenna, had new tires put on, and fixed the HVAC controls. I also bought a boot for it on eBay. It still needs ...
by Alpine Cabby
Mon Sep 18, 2006 11:16 pm
Forum: General Car Work
Topic: Gas Mileage
Replies: 15
Views: 6429

Re: Gas Mileage

Caddycabby wrote:my mileage for city driving is only 24Mpg. is that suck or normal?

89 cabby, Standard w/ pwrsteering, no AC
I have the same year model Cabby as you do. Current MPG is 26.5 (average) for city driving using the recommended 93 Octane (RON). Hi way MPG is at 30.2 (average) .
by Alpine Cabby
Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:29 pm
Forum: Tires
Topic: Winter tires..
Replies: 7
Views: 13021

Ice and snow, Bridgestone Blizzak. The best there is. They are a soft compound that doesn't wear out too fast. If you can find them, thats the way to go. I had a set of Continentals when I lived in Germany, I found they wore out too fast. I also ran a set of Toyo tires and was quite pleased with th...