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by andycowuk
Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: New sources of interior rattle?!
Replies: 1
Views: 1412

New sources of interior rattle?!

Hi, I've spent a bit of time trawling through searched for rattle/vibration etc but can't find anyone mention the two rattles I have on all but the smoothest road surfaces.... 1) The ACC and ESP buttons 2) The drivers grab (/jesus) handle Putting a finger on them stops it and all is quiet, but given...
by andycowuk
Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Choosing Snowfoam top-up
Replies: 1
Views: 1846

Choosing Snowfoam top-up

Hi, I bought a snow foam lance and snow foam from AutoPerfection last year and its just about done now so i need to get some more. I hate paying for postage on stuff, so was hoping to pick up locally, so my local choices are... At £7.64 for 1L Valet Pro PH Neutral At £33.90 for 25L (£1.36/L) Polar F...
by andycowuk
Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:11 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Creaking suspension on new Scirocco in warm weather
Replies: 11
Views: 7385

Re: Creaking suspension on new Scirocco in warm weather

I had mine in today for a knock/tapping sound on the rhs rear - they moved the closed point on the tailgate and there was a TPI to cover the suspension rattle. Not really heard any noises at the front TBH.
by andycowuk
Fri Feb 18, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 1st service and a warranty job
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

1st service and a warranty job

Hi All, I just had the car serviced for the first time today, and noticed that they didnt stamp the long life guarantee section, although long-life oil was used - it that correct? Would hate to loose value on the car in a few years time because of a silly admin mistake. Also, I had a rear rattle rep...
by andycowuk
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rough/brittle door seal damaging paint
Replies: 3
Views: 2216

Re: Rough/brittle door seal damaging paint

I can confirm then that you have acted correctly!

The scratching you can see as a bit of a dark area (circled):
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The roughness of the seal you can see here.
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What do we think that VW will say/do?

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by andycowuk
Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rough/brittle door seal damaging paint
Replies: 3
Views: 2216

Rough/brittle door seal damaging paint

Hey All, I keep forgetting to take a picture while its daylight, will try to remember tomorrow! I noticed the other day that on the drivers door, just below the bottom of the window there is a change in texture to the seal on the door where it meets the b-pillar - the rubber is actually rough and ha...
by andycowuk
Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Steering wheel or servo?
Replies: 5
Views: 2798

Re: Steering wheel or servo?

I know the feeling you are describing, but I cant say I have noticed it in the roc - I felt that beforewhen I was driving a mates Honda a good few years back in comparison with the hydraulic PS that was on my golf.
by andycowuk
Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Fanny magnet!?
Replies: 16
Views: 4097

Re: Fanny magnet!?

There is a really hot girl at my work who says rocco's are ace.... in white. Which isn't so cool for me.
by andycowuk
Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: In love again
Replies: 2
Views: 1168

Re: In love again

Funnily enough, (although I doubt you guys will love me saying this.... ) I have fallen back in love with my corrado, after driving the Scirocco for the last few months. The power comes in a little less quickly, but keeps building after 3k rather than feeling flat and the chuckablity is really great...
by andycowuk
Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: F1: Ferrari launch pics
Replies: 4
Views: 3733

Re: F1: Ferrari launch pics

it looks much better to see the real bbs rather than the wheel trims from recent years.....
by andycowuk
Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Coolant
Replies: 28
Views: 9568

Re: Coolant

I am loathed to put water in it with these freezing temperatures. I forgot that I had made that very decision with my rado in the summer. It was frozen solid when i eventually remembered between christmas & new year; i got it into the garage and left it with a heater for 24hrs - I returned to e...
by andycowuk
Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Elements on rear quarter windows
Replies: 6
Views: 2848

Elements on rear quarter windows

Hi,

I had assumed the bits that look like heater elements on the rear 1/4 windows were to demist; but I noticed no effect the other day with frost.

Are they actually heater elements or are they radio antenna or something? Also why are the not the same on both sides?

Thanks

Andrew
by andycowuk
Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Wheel bearing failure
Replies: 13
Views: 3818

Re: Wheel bearing failure

15 min for a wheel bearing is fast!

They must have revised them significantly from some the older VWs, as the outer race on the inside and outside of the disc were pressed in place.
by andycowuk
Tue Dec 01, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Snow foam lances - where to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 8241

Re: Snow foam lances - where to buy

Count me in too!
by andycowuk
Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Snow foam lances - where to buy
Replies: 18
Views: 8241

Snow foam lances - where to buy

Hi i had bird poo on the car this morning and i don't have time tonight to faff about with the pressure washer, so i went to a snow foam place and paid £4 and gave explicit instructions to the boy not to touch my car! it worked pretty good actually, and although it was really stressful when i couldn...
by andycowuk
Sun Nov 22, 2009 12:04 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Ipod or USB Flash
Replies: 11
Views: 4443

Re: Ipod or USB Flash

There is an option under media in setup that says to include sub folders for mix/scan/repeat - I see no difference in what it does with or without that box ticked - anyone else played with that and observed a change? I use my n97 in mass storage mode, although it is a bit nippy to have to remember m...
by andycowuk
Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?
Replies: 511
Views: 508699

Re: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?

retsila wrote:I am loving how some people feel the need to put their seniority in their title, and others job descriptions do the deed perfectly, ie, Pilot/Doctor.

I'm an analyst for a utility company.
I am a senior analyst for a very similar utility company ;) :lol: :D
by andycowuk
Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Battle Field Heroes
Replies: 0
Views: 1348

Battle Field Heroes

Hi,

Just wondered if anyone else plays BFH?

Its a free online 1st person shooter. Pretty good fun!

Cheers
by andycowuk
Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Reverse beeps..... Shhhhhh!!!!.
Replies: 15
Views: 5630

Re: Reverse beeps..... Shhhhhh!!!!.

ZephyR wrote:What I was thinking of was the PDC Volume settings on the head unit. Played around with that today but that just alters how much the radio is muted while the reversing bleep is sounded. Not quite what was required :no:
Really appreciate u looking though

Thanks! :yes:
by andycowuk
Tue Nov 10, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Reverse beeps..... Shhhhhh!!!!.
Replies: 15
Views: 5630

Re: Reverse beeps..... Shhhhhh!!!!.

:lol: That'll match the hands free kit I saw you with