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it happens when I first apply the brakes while reversing gently, after being parked. Most of the time, both sides! (rears)

actually, I exactly know what you're talking about ... the "hill hold" feature with DSG. But unfortunately, it's not that. It's when I am already reversing and brake that I hear a loud pop.. as if the caliper piston was stuck and releases itself and hit the brake pad backing plate. Sometim...

Hi all, When I reverse after a period of parking (handbrake pulled), I hear a big thump from the rear breaks. I don't feel any resistance reversing or anything. Just when I brake to come to a full stop before I move forward in 1st gear, the rear brakes literally make a "POP!" noise .. Anyo...

no, I was delayed a bit because I broke my arm :( so my first track day will have to wait a bit. The purpose of the car is leisure really, since I can take public transport in the city to work rather easily. It's not a pure track car but I'd like to do 3-4 track days a year. I wouldn't mind trying o...

thanks a lot mk3Mike! Very valuable info to me.. I'm thinking about going to a track in France (Dijon) this summer but I wanted to get the minimum preparation done. I suspect the all-season P Zero Neros will be nothing but terrible on the track!!! Apart from an upgrade in tires, do you recommend a b...

hmm... thanks peoples! :) it sounds as though it's not worth risking having to modify a brand new downpipe and just go for a Milltek or alternative made for scirocco. I just moved to Switzerland so I don't know the shops well around me. So a well fitting downpipe (and exhaust) made for scirocco migh...

Hey guys.. it's been a great forum and I have been reading passionately for a while. But I feel that we are lagging a bit behind compared to forums like VWVortex on the technical side. Obviously, it's also because our cars are new and we're not familiar with them enough just yet. I look forward to m...

let'em hate

I LOVE IT !!!!!!!

as bad as we think?? it's gorgeous mate.. mine arrives tomorrow, Opal Silver!