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by mikezero
Fri Apr 15, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Name that tune!?
Replies: 4
Views: 2011

Re: Name that tune!?

I've been suffering with the same problem, it started after a month or so after buying the car from new.

Dealer said it was the intank fuel pump, which was replaced yesterday, it made no difference, the whine is still there when the engine is running.
by mikezero
Mon Jan 11, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Dash cams
Replies: 21
Views: 11639

Re: Dash cams

For some comprehensive video reviews on dash cams, I recommend this site:

http://www.techmoan.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by mikezero
Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Car-net App connect
Replies: 11
Views: 8082

Re: Car-net App connect

I have both in my new Scirocco. For car-net, one needs to set up one's phone as a wifi mobile hotspot (ie tethering) for this to operate depending on your phone contract. For app-connect, yes, there is a £100 cost involved but it allows your phone & car to run Android Auto & Apple Carplay. ...
by mikezero
Mon Nov 09, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Illumination of dashboard.
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Re: Illumination of dashboard.

Thanks Roy.

This must be a new "feature" then as my 62 plate Roc GT illuminated the dash when 'sidelights' were turned on.
by mikezero
Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Illumination of dashboard.
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Illumination of dashboard.

Hi guys!

Picked up a new facelift R-Line last week and noticed the following.

When I have the sidelights on, the dash cluster is not illuminated.

When the main lights are on, the dash cluster is illuminated.

My dealer says this is normal and not a fault. Can any of you guys assist?
by mikezero
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Car-net App connect
Replies: 11
Views: 8082

Re: Car-net App connect

I have both in my new Scirocco. For car-net, one needs to set up one's phone as a wifi mobile hotspot (ie tethering) for this to operate depending on your phone contract. For app-connect, yes, there is a £100 cost involved but it allows your phone & car to run Android Auto & Apple Carplay. F...
by mikezero
Mon Nov 02, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodbye Viper Green & Hello Black Editions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2128

Goodbye Viper Green & Hello Black Editions.

Just been on the VW configurator, new month, new Sciroccos, well the Black Edition line has been introduced, purely cosmetic though. I also noticed that Viper Green as a colour choice has been withdrawn from all models of Scirocco. Will that colour become a collector's edition? Only time will tell!
by mikezero
Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My new Indium Grey R-Line
Replies: 10
Views: 4429

Re: My new Indium Grey R-Line

It drives well so far. Will take her out for a proper run during the weekend.
by mikezero
Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My new Indium Grey R-Line
Replies: 10
Views: 4429

Re: My new Indium Grey R-Line

Yep, XH558, of which she had her final flight this week.
by mikezero
Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:30 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)
Replies: 1409
Views: 955369

Re: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)

Pics now in The Showroom.
by mikezero
Fri Oct 30, 2015 1:29 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My new Indium Grey R-Line
Replies: 10
Views: 4429

My new Indium Grey R-Line

Picked up my 3rd new Roc yesterday. :-)
by mikezero
Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)
Replies: 1409
Views: 955369

Re: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)

Picked up my new R-Line yesterday.

New car smell......how I missed it!!! :D
by mikezero
Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)
Replies: 1409
Views: 955369

Re: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)

My new build has just arrived in the UK. All being well I should have her by the end of the month.
by mikezero
Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Colour Choice - Ultra Violet?
Replies: 40
Views: 13281

Re: Colour Choice - Ultra Violet?

UV was one of my colour choices for my new build R-Line which I ordered this month.

It was a choice between UV and Indium Grey.

Having seen both in the flesh at my local dealer, I went with Indium Grey.

UV is unique, not many out on the roads, it's a good colour choice. :yes:
by mikezero
Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Roc - Undecided on colour
Replies: 11
Views: 3837

Re: New Roc - Undecided on colour

No mods planned, going to keep it as is.

The colour is exactly the same of an RX8 I had for 6 years before a hail storm wrote it off!
by mikezero
Sat Sep 05, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Roc - Undecided on colour
Replies: 11
Views: 3837

Re: New Roc - Undecided on colour

I placed the order yesterday and went with indium grey.
by mikezero
Thu Sep 03, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Roc - Undecided on colour
Replies: 11
Views: 3837

Re: New Roc - Undecided on colour

I've narrowed it down to Ultra Violet & Idium Grey.
by mikezero
Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Roc - Undecided on colour
Replies: 11
Views: 3837

New Roc - Undecided on colour

Hi guys! I'm currently on my second Roc and about to replace it with a third. I'm upgrading from a GT 140 manual diesel to an R-Line 184 manual diesel with a pana roof and a lot of extra electrical gubbins, Xenons, Park Assist, etc. To this date I'm still undecided on the colour as my 1st and 2nd Ro...
by mikezero
Tue Dec 11, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: 2013 Changes + 177PS TDI engine now available
Replies: 12
Views: 16187

2013 Changes

The new price list effective 2.1.2013 is now available to download from

http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/sciro ... brochures/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Along with the new 177bhp model, I've also noticed that the RNS510 now comes with DAB as standard.
by mikezero
Mon Nov 12, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2.0 l Bluemotion R-line
Replies: 5
Views: 620

Re: 2.0 l Bluemotion R-line

I went for the 2.0 TDI Bluemotion GT purely for the fuel economy and still wanting a coupe. I'm averaging 54mpg on a daily commute.

This was coming over from an RX8 which I had for nearly 7 years which averaged 18mpg on a daily commute.