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by gingerscotsman
Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Aircon compressor fix
Replies: 4
Views: 8232

Re: Aircon compressor fix

This was extremely useful :clap: . I had a similar problem with my aircon. Tried the recharge at a local garage no no avail. Similarly suggested a compressor replacement. I had a go this afternoon based on this thread and lo and behold I find my clutch spinning and no bolt. Removed it and just as ab...
by gingerscotsman
Mon Dec 05, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Snapped rear shock / Damper
Replies: 5
Views: 2792

Re: Snapped rear shock / Damper

Got both from VW for £405 inc VAT. Seems the branch I use have made a change meaning you may no longer pay over the phone, which is quite annoying. I had to get away early from work, but they gave me some discount as a result :) They shoud have been £225 as Paddy_R says. On 2 day delivery as they we...
by gingerscotsman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Snapped rear shock / Damper
Replies: 5
Views: 2792

Re: Snapped rear shock / Damper

Oohya! That's a fair amount for a damper. Suppose that's the price of the electronic trickery. I'll give VW a ring tomorrow and get a quote.
by gingerscotsman
Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Snapped rear shock / Damper
Replies: 5
Views: 2792

Snapped rear shock / Damper

Has anyone ever had the top of your rear shock snap? I had a very worrying knocking start from the rear of the car today. I went poking around and found I could remove the top of the rear shock from its mounting cup :eyepop: ! No visible threads on the end of the shock whatsoever. I guess these are ...
by gingerscotsman
Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco Facelift 2013 - your ideas please..
Replies: 77
Views: 37304

Re: Scirocco Facelift 2013 - your ideas please..

Nope, no subwoofer in Dynaudio. Otherwise I would not be requesting one in the next version :)
by gingerscotsman
Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco Facelift 2013 - your ideas please..
Replies: 77
Views: 37304

Re: Scirocco Facelift 2013 - your ideas please..

I would support the following:

1,4,5,9,13,21,22,25,29,46,59,60,71 & 74.

I would also add the addition of a subwoofer to the Dynaudio package. Just not enough depth for my liking.
by gingerscotsman
Tue Apr 26, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Brake pad lifespan
Replies: 16
Views: 8371

Re: Brake pad lifespan

My rears were just replaced at 36k miles. I asked them to keep the pads for me to see as I could not believe the rears were fully worn after only 36k. Turned out there was plenty pad left, but the pad surface was breaking up, mainly at the edges but at least one chunk from the middle. The mechanic r...
by gingerscotsman
Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: VW Self Study Books
Replies: 8
Views: 3284

Re: VW Self Study Books

These are excellent. Thanks very much !! :yes:
by gingerscotsman
Tue Dec 28, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: electrically adjustable seats
Replies: 6
Views: 2459

Re: electrically adjustable seats

I deliberately did not add this to my order because of the length of time it takes for the electric seat to move forward to allow passengers in the back. It takes an age !! If you intend on having rear passengers I would leave well alone.
by gingerscotsman
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:07 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Speechless
Replies: 21
Views: 7377

Re: Speechless

More pics here

http://www.vau-max.de/galerie/id=558/start=0

Don't like it myself but I am not sure this is done purely for a client. More to show off the different things available.

Still to busy for my liking though.
by gingerscotsman
Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:15 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Bonnet stay
Replies: 6
Views: 2297

Re: Bonnet stay

Yeah, its a bit crap. I have a 8+ year old Peugeot that has gas struts on the bonnet.

Pretty poor I would say on a £23K + car.
by gingerscotsman
Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:05 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Awesome SWB Quattro build
Replies: 4
Views: 1838

Re: Awesome SWB Quattro build

Brilliant !! I love threads like this :)
by gingerscotsman
Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What do you generally carry around in the boot!?
Replies: 35
Views: 11740

Re: What do you generally carry around in the boot!?

Crap mostly :oops:

Got a first aid kit and a hi viz vest. Thats about it.
by gingerscotsman
Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: New Toyota Celica...
Replies: 13
Views: 6666

Re: New Toyota Celica...

At first glance I like it. First Celica in many years that does not instantly scream hairdresser to me ! :)
by gingerscotsman
Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Dynaudio Promotional Videos
Replies: 0
Views: 1128

Dynaudio Promotional Videos

I found these videos on You tube. Pretty interesting, how Dynaudio make thier speakers. Along with some sales patter. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-dLuJ34Wlc[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVPGx3lsg5A&feature=related[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?...
by gingerscotsman
Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Excellent, its here!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5268

Re: Excellent, its here!!

You have the car I wanted to order! Could not get xenons when I ordered mine.

Looking good though, Rising blue is the best colour :)
by gingerscotsman
Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:37 pm
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: week 45 model changes
Replies: 101
Views: 55368

Re: week 45 model changes

Which AC unit, this? I think the top picture is the Climate and the second one the standard Air Con. I was wondering if any other VWs had a starter button and could only think of the one in the Passat, which is a combined slot for the key and start button. http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/...
by gingerscotsman
Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!
Replies: 30
Views: 8928

Re: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!

I am afraid I beat her to that ! After only 2000 miles as well. I was gutted. Still to get it fixed.
by gingerscotsman
Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:39 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!
Replies: 30
Views: 8928

Re: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!

When I asked the insurance company they said it was reduced due to a perceived reduction in risk. The £20 is the fee to add the driver. Apparently having two people on the policy, especially a female, suggests that you will value the car more. If you crash it effects the other driver also so the thi...
by gingerscotsman
Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!
Replies: 30
Views: 8928

Re: Girlfriend driving the Scirocco !!

Done that already ! Date is 7th of Dec this year. 100 days today infact :eyepop: :eyepop: :eyepop: