Golf/GTI VI :: 2012 / 2.5 - Shifts Too Early And Cause Some Vibration
Sep 17, 2012
Just got it in August, but found it shifts too early and cause some vibration. It already at 5th gear when the speed is at 45km/h.
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Sep 17, 2012
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