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by yanto
Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2.0 l Bluemotion R-line
Replies: 5
Views: 622

Re: 2.0 l Bluemotion R-line

Depends upon what YOU want out of the car, test drive it and if it hits all the right buttons go for it!

Don't ask opinions of others! Because all you will get is opnions of others some going the way you think, and some not, and that shouldn't influence what YOU want!
by yanto
Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:26 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: DSG vs. manual gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 1277

Re: DSG vs. manual gearbox

Surely if you accelerate too hard the traction control and stability control kick in? If they don't work all you will do is understeer off the road! Spinning will only happen in a FWD car if you hit the brakes, or if you have a rwd and hit the accelerator! Are you sure that happens??? If so the fail...
by yanto
Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:15 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: How to dark ceiling ?
Replies: 2
Views: 613

Re: How to dark ceiling ?

Hi, the translation you need is "head lining" unfortunately i can't help you in your search.

Ian
by yanto
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Serious insurance premuim reduction.
Replies: 20
Views: 3175

Re: Serious insurance premuim reduction.

Before i got mine i did a comparison site check, best was about £230 fully comp, 12kmiles, protected ncb, hire car, legal, no additional excess. I thought it was brilliant compared to my old car which was a Volvo C30 1.6d Drive (eco version) which was £195, even my extra for 9 months cover with pres...
by yanto
Tue Oct 16, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Waving at people.
Replies: 52
Views: 5770

Re: Waving at people.

Well despite me saying i wouldn't initiate a wave i did today, twice in 10 seconds! Both were Candy White's travelling about 4 cars apart on the A36 between Salisbury and Warminster. First one a young chap (most are compared to me) didn't wave but his mouth gave it away that he registered my car at ...
by yanto
Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Waving at people.
Replies: 52
Views: 5770

Re: Waving at people.

50 next year and don't worry about driving a Roc, afterall it is a Grand Tourer! Now a pure sports car especially a drop head is where older folk look stupid! Unless it is a classic/vintage. Back to the waving theme, I would never initiate it although if somebody took the trouble to wave or flash I ...
by yanto
Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Am I being stupid?
Replies: 2
Views: 589

Re: Am I being stupid?

Ah wondered what that was for!

Cheers, and just found it in hand book, not exactly where i was looking as i was looking in the changing wheel section rather than hub cap removal section! Although it is on page opposite, so yes I was being stupid!
by yanto
Sat Oct 06, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Am I being stupid?
Replies: 2
Views: 589

Am I being stupid?

Had car a couple of weeks now and had a thought after seeing posts about bent jacking plates that i should look at the jack, which i did. I noticed the locking wheel nut adaptor. then it dawned on me that i haven't noticed locking wheel nuts! There are black "nuts or are they bolts?" each ...
by yanto
Tue Sep 25, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?
Replies: 511
Views: 501837

Re: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?

Planning Manager for a suite of projects worth £10bn for the MOD, wish i was paid % of value - alas not :(
by yanto
Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: GT 170. MPG
Replies: 113
Views: 64000

Re: GT 170. MPG

My average speed is 42mph, i too believe i have a smooth driving style, but still use the performance when i think it's worth it, i.e. NOT to overtake and find myself at the traffic lights in front of the people i've just passed. slightly off topic but i think the sound of the engine and exhaust is ...
by yanto
Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: GT 170. MPG
Replies: 113
Views: 64000

GT 170. MPG

I picked up my nearly new GT (800 miles registered july) on Monday, two commutes later i've clocked up 270 miles, i've averaged 62mpg (computer average, not checked by filling up) I thought that was pretty good for a DSG, any thoughts?? My commute consists of single track road, B roads, mainly A roa...