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by ROO
Fri Oct 18, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Halfords opinions please
Replies: 4
Views: 4979

Halfords opinions please

Hi guys,

Doing a project on Halfords at the mo. Would you all mind giving me your feedback on their strengths and weaknesses please.

Thanks
by ROO
Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: rocco r,golf r or focus rs?
Replies: 34
Views: 15213

Re: rocco r,golf r or focus rs?

What about a Golf Edition 35 plus a remap to 300bhp?
by ROO
Wed Jan 23, 2013 6:07 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: R or GT
Replies: 12
Views: 6111

Re: R or GT

Hi guys. I currently own a scirocco GT tdi (140ps). I'm looking to move up to the R, however looking at the specs of the GT tsi i was wondering if the R is actually worth all the extra expense just for the extra second to 60? Also looking into the DSG gearbox, can anyone tell me whether or not they...
by ROO
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: ACC
Replies: 24
Views: 7274

Re: ACC

Drive_with_Style wrote:I have it in comfort mode all the time, and I can't tell the difference between normal and comfort...
Sport mode is very noticeable steering stiffens up, and it's a harder ride.
Same
by ROO
Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:15 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Centre console creaking
Replies: 2
Views: 530

Centre console creaking

Unsurprisingly..after getting the car back from vw who have just replaced the handbrake mechanism...the centre console now creaks...idiots
by ROO
Fri Jan 04, 2013 6:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2.0L Tsi Wastegate Rattle Cure?
Replies: 109
Views: 86536

Re: 2.0L Tsi Wastegate Rattle Cure?

I had the repair done today too, not had chance to drive it yet though as they have only just delivered it home to me. Will see tomorrow
by ROO
Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:01 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Scirocco R Invasion Down Under
Replies: 271
Views: 245746

Re: Scirocco R Invasion Down Under

Stunning
by ROO
Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:53 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Vw/Audi prep..
Replies: 10
Views: 1564

Re: Vw/Audi prep..

Gilez wrote:They should fill the car back up with fuel also mate.
Gave it to them empty, but yes I agree
by ROO
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Rear Diffuser
Replies: 22
Views: 14634

Re: Rear Diffuser

raffoul232 wrote:Still can't find the name of these rims used on the concept x :grumpy: clue anyone?
Edition 35 wheels I believe. 'Watkins'
by ROO
Mon Dec 31, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New Tsi dsg mpg
Replies: 20
Views: 2712

Re: New Tsi dsg mpg

I am averaging 42mpg on my 23 mile journey to work. Mix of a,b, and dual.
by ROO
Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:25 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Vw/Audi prep..
Replies: 10
Views: 1564

Re: Vw/Audi prep..

My thoughts exactly, they are coming to get it this morn from my work
by ROO
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Rattle at 2k revs
Replies: 6
Views: 2017

Re: Rattle at 2k revs

RW1 wrote:Please read that first link put up for you. Its all there!

C.
Ok thanks. What would cause the coolant bottle to be on min with an engine that's only 6 months old and done 3k miles?
by ROO
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Rattle at 2k revs
Replies: 6
Views: 2017

Re: Rattle at 2k revs

Is there a dealer fix for the 'Tsi waste gate rattle'?
by ROO
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Vw/Audi prep..
Replies: 10
Views: 1564

Re: Vw/Audi prep..

Sales mgr admitted that in the rush to get the car out before Xmas they forgot to do the checks....they are collecting it on Monday
by ROO
Sat Dec 29, 2012 5:40 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Rattle at 2k revs
Replies: 6
Views: 2017

Rattle at 2k revs

During light acceleration I can here a rattle at approx 2100 revs. Lasts until 2300. Anyone?
by ROO
Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: My Rising Blue Roc R
Replies: 346
Views: 160804

Re: My Rising Blue Roc R

Stunning car..best colour too ;)
by ROO
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Vw/Audi prep..
Replies: 10
Views: 1564

Re: Vw/Audi prep..

I will be giving them a festive call today
by ROO
Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Vw/Audi prep..
Replies: 10
Views: 1564

Vw/Audi prep..

Done 50 miles since collecting my Scirocco from the Audi dealership...and the low oil light comes on. Popped the bonnet and both the oil and expansion bottle are on min levels. Surely their prep and 148 point checks should have identified and dealt with these? And the handbrake button has has stuck ...
by ROO
Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Sticking handbrake button
Replies: 2
Views: 566

Re: Sticking handbrake button

skippy wrote:Is this a new vehicle? Should not get stuck, could be that the mechanism needs attention so back to dealer.

I am not aware of problems/issues with handbrakes on the Roc.
12 plate
by ROO
Tue Dec 25, 2012 12:07 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco Service intervals??
Replies: 11
Views: 29088

Re: Scirocco Service intervals??

Longlife is variable depending how the car is driven. Its not 20k miles/2 years fixed. Two years is the limit, not what it will trigger at. With it being 6/6months its may be coincidence but could have been set to 12 months/10K miles not Longlife. Check which box the PDI technician ticked in the Bo...