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by coldel
Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:07 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Public Parking
Replies: 28
Views: 7760

Re: Public Parking

Yeah I dothat as well!

Unfortunately mine was on the end of a parking space near a corner (but still a good 20 feet away from it!) and somebody side swiped it and just drove off.
by coldel
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Public Parking
Replies: 28
Views: 7760

Re: Public Parking

I was super careful with parking, and always paid so much attention always parking on ends etc. Then the other day my car was parked on a side street and when I returned it had been inexplicabley smashed into and green paint left on my shiny black roc. Really, there is nothing you can do about it, l...
by coldel
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Quick Delivery Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

Re: Quick Delivery Question

Sorry if I am out the loop, but whats up with the DSG boxes?
I am a manual kind of guy anyway...
by coldel
Wed Jul 28, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Quick Delivery Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1465

Quick Delivery Question

If ordering rocco's now, how long is the delivery time?
I might be changing jobs and hence handing back my company rocco, if I move somewhere else I want another one!
Looking at the 1.4 and 2.0 petrol versions...
by coldel
Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Computer and Steering Wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 2614

Re: Computer and Steering Wheel

There is also something a bit 'raw' about just having the steering wheel looking plain and without buttons...looks a bit more 'racing' than having your volume control button on it!
by coldel
Sat Jul 10, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 1.4 scirocco engine
Replies: 5
Views: 2042

Re: 1.4 scirocco engine

I imagine when they first started just bolting turbos onto sub 1.6 litre engines you got into a bit of trouble - the early Renault 5 turbos spring to mind. But modern engines are so much more reliable and better engineered. I doubt that it will go as far as a large BMW diesel but I reckon it will ou...
by coldel
Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Some incapable driver...

All sorted, company called Revive turned up in a van, covered the car, did it on the spot, 2 hours you would never know its been hit. Would recommend them...
by coldel
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:24 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: i.4 tsi clutch judder
Replies: 24
Views: 6936

Re: 1.4 tsi problems

You could just set the mpg on the computer to give instant updating. I can get it to go at around 60mpg on the M40 if I sit on the inside lane 'feathering' the throttle. I can also easily get it down to 1mpg when pulling away from the lights though ;-)
by coldel
Tue Jul 06, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: i.4 tsi clutch judder
Replies: 24
Views: 6936

Re: 1.4 tsi problems

On the power delivery - a lot is made of the supercharger working down the rev range but cant really feel it as much as I thought I would - I can hear it though!
by coldel
Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:42 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: i.4 tsi clutch judder
Replies: 24
Views: 6936

Re: 1.4 tsi problems

Cant comment on 2-4 havent had that occur on mine and im 4000 miles in - the fuel economy though is about what I am getting driving quite normally around town.
by coldel
Thu Jul 01, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Some incapable driver...

Well thats a result, its a company car and we get great accident cover, wont affect my claims either. The leasing company got back to me today... A repairs company will drive to my address and conduct the repair onsite outside my house so all I need to do is work from home one day next week and its ...
by coldel
Tue Jun 29, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Some incapable driver...

Actually, its a company car so I might be able to get them to cover it, they are calling me back later - will let you know!
by coldel
Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:59 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Some incapable driver...

OK here is the damage
by coldel
Mon Jun 28, 2010 4:33 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Re: Some incapable driver...

OK got a picture but wont let me put it up, its a jpeg, is that not compatible?
I cant find on here which files you can use.
by coldel
Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:49 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Some incapable driver...
Replies: 11
Views: 3361

Some incapable driver...

...twatted into my rocco overnight - left a load of green paint on the front right wing and taken off some paint. Of course being the sort of retarded person who cant even miss stationary objects drove off to leave me to deal with it. Is this a 'send it back to VW to get sorted' job? Any idea how mu...
by coldel
Wed Jun 02, 2010 3:23 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Its Bugging me
Replies: 4
Views: 3176

Its Bugging me

...am doing at least one 200 mile motorway drive a week now and am getting somewhat annoyed at those damn bugs that go and die on my bonnet and refuse to budge during a wash. I read the detailing guide, it mentions 'claying' but sounds a bit scary and way too much work (as I need to do this weekly!)...
by coldel
Fri May 28, 2010 7:04 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 1.4 "squeaking" problem putting me off now!
Replies: 17
Views: 8955

Re: 1.4 "squeaking" problem putting me off now!

Got 2400 on the clock no and still no hamster, April delivery. Car is still totally AWESOME.
by coldel
Wed May 19, 2010 3:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Questionaire From Ipsos
Replies: 10
Views: 3168

Re: Questionaire From Ipsos

I work for a major competitor to them...spit...poor company that IPSOS ;-)
by coldel
Fri May 14, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Discounts at main dealer with broadspeed sheet printed?
Replies: 37
Views: 10543

Re: Discounts at main dealer with broadspeed sheet printed?

I think the point being made is that cost to change hides the bargaining potential. If two businesses are offering two different prices for the car and the exchange no reason why you cannot use this information as a haggling tool. I think we all agree that if they charge more for the new car and off...
by coldel
Mon May 10, 2010 1:16 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Couple more of a black roc
Replies: 1
Views: 2205

Couple more of a black roc

Some eye candy for you!