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by danbailey77
Wed Jan 14, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Could you live without the Adaptive Chassis Control?
Replies: 46
Views: 16844

Re: Could you live without the Adaptive Chassis Control?

I love the ACC and would definitely spec it if it wasn't standard. Really good if you do a lot of motorway miles. If i change it to sport when on the motorway feels so bumpy. As said earlier it also gives you 2 set ups and i also keep the manual/sport set up for when i want to go for a 'drive'.
by danbailey77
Thu Jan 08, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Can anyone top that??
Replies: 8
Views: 6370

Re: Can anyone top that??

How have you done 44k miles already!
by danbailey77
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:15 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: ST race
Replies: 9
Views: 3979

ST race

Hi guys, Was on my way back from Gatwick last night and firstly someone nearly missed their junction on the M25 cos they were overtaking me to have a look but also had an orange ST try to race me. Came up to a roundabout on a dual carriageway and he pulled up next me. As we came off the roundabout a...
by danbailey77
Thu Dec 11, 2008 11:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: DRLs
Replies: 21
Views: 9163

Re: DRLs

if the car is registered before they become law then they never need to be on. When i got mine turned off he said that they are only allowed to do it for the next year.
by danbailey77
Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:02 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Fuel Consumption
Replies: 31
Views: 11611

Re: Fuel Consumption

When i couldn't find a garage the other night the miles to empty said 0 by the time i did it took 51.6 litres to fill so i would guess its 50 litres with a reserve.
by danbailey77
Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: insurnace?
Replies: 24
Views: 9189

Re: insurnace?

I found admiral the cheapest and saved about £150 by adding my parents as named drivers. They live at a seperate address and makes no difference to them but saved me maney. Strange but give it a go.
by danbailey77
Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Satnav 4 digit post code question
Replies: 4
Views: 3681

Re: Satnav 4 digit post code question

I also like the fact that the commands, time to destination and direction are shown in the mfd as well. It is nice having an integrated version.
by danbailey77
Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Satnav 4 digit post code question
Replies: 4
Views: 3681

Re: Satnav 4 digit post code question

I find the 4 digit system fine. After entering the 4 digits you enter the road. It will predict the roads so after entering say 1 or 2 letters it comes up with all the rads in that area starting with them, You then put in a number and this is also predictive.

I find it works great.
by danbailey77
Fri Dec 05, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Oil Consumption
Replies: 4
Views: 4040

Re: Oil Consumption

Again none in 2500 miles.

Think you'll find it comes down to how the engine is run in. The manuals always state that you 'may' need to top up every 1000miles but thats the worst case. People with 2.0tDis were also topping up every 1000 miles wehereas mine was more like every 10,000.
by danbailey77
Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:13 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

ken, just had a quick look at the manual. Think you could put the player in removable disk mode (main menu then extras then remavable disk). Copy mp3's across then try again. Seems like you can't play these on the player seperately but may work. Alternativelly amazon do 2gb sd cards for about 3 pond...
by danbailey77
Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:12 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

Ken, whihc mp3 player are you using?
by danbailey77
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

Don't quote me on this but the aux in activate i believe will relate to the mini jack socket on the front of the armrest. If its like an ipod sometimes you have to activate harddrive mode and may be needed to get to work. From posts i've read, an ipod works by sending sound through the mdi and other...
by danbailey77
Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?
Replies: 22
Views: 12610

Re: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?

Hi Chris, you can add favourite desinations and also flag your current destination.

There is no speed camera option though.
by danbailey77
Tue Dec 02, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?
Replies: 22
Views: 12610

Re: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?

As mentioned the Sat Nav doesn't have full postcode but i don't find that a problem. You put in the first 4 digits, the road, which is quick to find as its only searching roads in that postcode area, and a number, Just used it tonight to find a house and it was pin point accurate saying i was there ...
by danbailey77
Tue Dec 02, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

The only way to copy to the hardrive is off a cd/dvd or from the SD reader in the unit. It copys the format as it is on the card. The way i've started to do it is to put folders A-Z in the root then copy the band folders into the appropriate letter. Takes a while to copy from the SD card but haven't...
by danbailey77
Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

The SD card reader bukit on only reads standard 2gb SD cards but if you use a high capacity one in a reader and plug in through the MDI socket then i haven't had any issues. I'm using a sandisk reader, with a microSD card in an SD adapter at the moment.
by danbailey77
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:43 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

i'm just using a 4gb sd card and reader at the moment. When re starting it always returns to the folder you are in and continues where you left off. Not had any experience of a hd yet as ahve the sat nav with 20gb hd so am loading that as i go. Unless you have a huge library i'd suggest get a usg fl...
by danbailey77
Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

If you go into the settings then media. There is option for aux level - low, medium or high. Changing this changes the level of the Ipod but not if you have an sd card or flash drive connected using the USB cable.
by danbailey77
Mon Dec 01, 2008 12:23 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI
Replies: 52
Views: 35785

Re: Connecting an iPod/iPhone via MDI

From what i've heard the iphone doesn't wotk with the VW kit - has to have rSAP capability. I've done some comparisons and would recommend that you use a portable hd instead of the Ipod. The sound quality is better, it works faster and remembers the folder you are in after you switch off the engine....
by danbailey77
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Who has the highest mileage?
Replies: 10
Views: 4530

Re: Who has the highest mileage?

Picked up on 30th October now done 1950miles. Will be at least 2300 by the weekend.