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by Steve_Doug
Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:46 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Modding on a budget
Replies: 6
Views: 3641

Re: Modding on a budget

Thanks man, I bought it from http://www.stopshop.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, I had used them years ago on my polo and was very happy with their service and products. Mine didn't come with a USB under the armrest, only an aux input but that works perfectly with the...
by Steve_Doug
Tue Jul 14, 2015 6:14 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Modding on a budget
Replies: 6
Views: 3641

Re: Modding on a budget

So this past weekend I started going a little interior mods :) http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/Steve_doug/IMG_20150711_1126022_zpsqn7esegq.jpg http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/Steve_doug/IMG_20150708_114335-2_zpsuxgejjvv.jpg I sprayed all the interior trim panels piano black, huge i...
by Steve_Doug
Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Modding on a budget
Replies: 6
Views: 3641

Re: Modding on a budget

Thanks man, it's really not that hard at all, does take some time to get it right but if you take your time sanding it flat and prepping it you shouldn't have any issues :) once painted its quite easy to get a good finish if you just wet sand it down completely and buff it out. I am by no means a pr...
by Steve_Doug
Fri Jul 10, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Modding on a budget
Replies: 6
Views: 3641

Modding on a budget

So I've owned my pride and joy candy white Scirocco since Feb this year and I've slowly done a few modest mods on a tight budget. (excuse the quality of the photos, they are all just quick mobile snapshots :) ) http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm186/Steve_doug/20150218_111557_HDR_zps817478eb.jpg S...
by Steve_Doug
Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: 1.4 TSI Turbo Failure
Replies: 2
Views: 2295

1.4 TSI Turbo Failure

Hi everyone, I've just gotten off the phone with a VW service agent who has informed me my turbo on my 1.4 tsi needs replacing... Last week I noticed a flat spot or lag in acceleration at about 4000rpm, it was periodic and only lasted for half a second or so. Took the car into VW yesterday and detai...
by Steve_Doug
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Loud humming/vibrating noise
Replies: 8
Views: 7891

Re: Loud humming/vibrating noise

Thanks for the reply, unfortunately that didn't seem to be the problem, replaced all four wheels this afternoon and took it for a test drive and the sound was still there... Very disappointing, I'll have to ring VW tomorrow and see if I can take it in.
by Steve_Doug
Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:44 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Loud humming/vibrating noise
Replies: 8
Views: 7891

Loud humming/vibrating noise

Hi Everyone, New member here :) Picked up my first 09 candy white 1.4 TSI 160 scirocco yesterday :D I'm in love already, awesome car! The car was bought used with 52000 km on the clock, runs as smooth as silk, I do have one problem though... When traveling in 6th gear at around 2500rpm (+-120km/h) t...