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by drnick
Thu Jan 01, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Diesel Scirocco
Replies: 8
Views: 3580

Re: Diesel Scirocco

my missus had a ibiza 130PD which was great fun, my dad has a golf 2.0 TDi 140 which i'm guessing is the same unit thet goes in the Rocco. The new engine is obviously a little more powerful but doesn't have that older tdi punch as the turbo kicks in so doesn't actually feel quite as fast. He's had a...
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Standard Audio vs Dynaudio
Replies: 15
Views: 9124

Re: Standard Audio vs Dynaudio

I reckon it depends more on how loud you have your tunes. Mine hasn't got Dynaudio and it sounds really good, but at age 36 I no longer have it so loud my ears bleed! The only options i regret not having are DAB, folding mirors and xenon lights. I know someone with a C30 with Dynaudio and it did sou...
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Can anyone top that??
Replies: 8
Views: 6369

Re: Can anyone top that??

a few years ago i was heading back down from Dundee and the car thermometer read -18 degrees on the M74 along the barren bit near Junction 14ish but it's a balmy minus 4 here in west yorkshire today.............
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice Please!
Replies: 27
Views: 10391

Re: Advice Please!

did someone try to get in by breaking the drivers side window? Thinking i'd have gone for that rather than shell out 24000 on rocco. ten grand is such a bargain.....
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: my white one with xenons here today
Replies: 33
Views: 23124

Re: my white one with xenons here today

I'm going to find you. Then I'm going to steal your xenons. Well done for waiting, bet you're well chuffed mate....... By the way, it looks awesome!
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Mucky Tailpipes!
Replies: 4
Views: 3299

Re: Mucky Tailpipes!

thanks gents, never thought of metal polish! :doh:
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice Please!
Replies: 27
Views: 10391

Re: Advice Please!

this is what you're up against matey, a really good clean and some good pics really do help!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-56-VOLKSWAGE ... 240%3A1318
by drnick
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Mucky Tailpipes!
Replies: 4
Views: 3299

Mucky Tailpipes!

Can anyone help? my tailpipes have lost their lovely shine and no matter how much i clean them they are still turning black? any ideas?
by drnick
Mon Dec 29, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Maintainance of Alloy Wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 10637

Re: Maintainance of Alloy Wheels

just to agree about Wonder Wheels - it makes your wheels super clean but as it's acid based it will (believe me!) corrode the lacquer on your wheels. I used to use it but no more!!
by drnick
Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:14 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: Driving Position
Replies: 2
Views: 2804

Re: Driving Position

Seat base quite low, seat back as upright as possible whilst still comfortable, with your back resting on the seat rest your arms / hands on the wheel - the veins in your wrists should rest on the top of the steering wheel when your arms are straight. I like a good lumbar support too. As I remember ...
by drnick
Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Xenons are back (and just ordered my car)
Replies: 19
Views: 6548

Re: Xenons are back (and just ordered my car)

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

washers, levelling, lens, reflector, you name it.......
by drnick
Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Advice from current owners please!
Replies: 16
Views: 6240

Re: Advice from current owners please!

Before you leave the dealer give your windscreen a wash / wipe - if there's a streak right in your line of sight ask them to sort it!! Bet you're looking forward to it, you'll love it!!!
by drnick
Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Finance
Replies: 9
Views: 4396

Re: Finance

borrowed 14000 from HSBC at 9.3%
by drnick
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: ST race
Replies: 9
Views: 3978

Re: ST race

Ha ha ha, well done mate! Everybody seems to want a race don't they? I keep having to remind myself that people eyeballing me are looking at the car, not the driver!!!
by drnick
Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Remind you of anything
Replies: 8
Views: 4145

Re: Remind you of anything

Oh dear. that one looks like Audi's answer to the Citroen C3. The rear end is particularly grim. The more new cars i see floating around the happier i am with the Scirocco.
by drnick
Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What are the best remarks you have had about the car so far?
Replies: 11
Views: 4486

Re: What are the best remarks you have had about the car so far?

not had any good comments, had plenty of eyeball in traffic though. The worst comment was from my numpty brother in law who asked if it was a Megane!!! Needless to say he knows nowt about cars.......
by drnick
Sun Dec 07, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Its a sin!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3845

Re: Its a sin!!!

that picture is a Volks fest..............

my Rocco never gets that dirty!!
by drnick
Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:47 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: A fitter for the retrofit Bluetooth kit
Replies: 4
Views: 4064

Re: A fitter for the retrofit Bluetooth kit

Hama - i have had the Skoda kit fitted and it works a treat. If you speak to any autoelectrician in your area as long as they have VAG-COM (vw computer interface / programming system) they should be able to fit it.
by drnick
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:09 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: R8eplica
Replies: 5
Views: 4566

Re: R8eplica

Ha Ha Ha!!! That has just made me laugh out loud!!!! Why do people bother? The phrase 'You can't polish a turd' springs to mind....................
by drnick
Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:06 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?
Replies: 22
Views: 12604

Re: Sat Nav/DVD system Whats in it?

aaarrgh, i've got a TomTom for my van and it's driving me nuts!! it's a 730T, only 6 months old and it keeps resetting itself, usually midway through a phone call (i use the handsfree function) and it's sooooo frustrating!! Just in the process of trying to get a replacement unit but they seem to wan...