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by jsmith91
Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Manual or DSG?
Replies: 25
Views: 9181

Re: Manual or DSG?

I have to agree with you on that - I have noticed the gripes - although they don't bother me that much, but I have noticed them... especially the delay in take off which is increased when you use the stop/start. This is the first DSG i've owned so i'm venturing in new territory, but so far despite t...
by jsmith91
Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:06 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Manual or DSG?
Replies: 25
Views: 9181

Re: Manual or DSG?

I've just swapped my manual 2010 GT 2.0 TDI for a 2015 R-Line 184 TDi DSG, and have to say so far I love the Auto box. I was always the same preferring the manual gearbox because you feel like you're more involved in the car's performance. Realistically unless you're on a track you really don't need...
by jsmith91
Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bonnet Alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 2210

Re: Bonnet Alignment

I'll post some pics later on. it's probably about 3-5mm overhanging the wing on the driver's side, but seems to be fairly flush on the passenger side. The guy I spoke to seemed to think that they make a "compromise" when fitting them as they're "not designed to sit flush" I've se...
by jsmith91
Wed Nov 16, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bonnet Alignment
Replies: 4
Views: 2210

Bonnet Alignment

Just bought a 2015 R-Line with 4K miles on the clock. Got the beautiful thing home and noticed the bonnet was slightly out of alignment on the drivers side. I took it back to the dealer this morning and they claimed it was 'normal' for sciroccos, which after reading some threads on here, sounds feas...