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by dchuraman
Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:04 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Goodbye Scirocco
Replies: 5
Views: 2525

Goodbye Scirocco

Well after months of fantastic driving, i have finally sold the roc, losing my job forced the sale and now its back at the dealers. thanks for all your help over the last year and im sure ill be hanging around to help out where i can. PLus the plan is that when im back up on my feet job wise, i may ...
by dchuraman
Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Permanent engine faillure after 20 miles
Replies: 20
Views: 7909

Re: Permanent engine faillure after 20 miles

im pretty sure you can return any purchase within a certain time frame, especially one not fit for purpose, so im sure they would rather swap it than have you return it. Also there may be one in stock somewhere that matches your requirements that you wont have to wait for
by dchuraman
Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Permanent engine faillure after 20 miles
Replies: 20
Views: 7909

Re: Permanent engine faillure after 20 miles

i'd demand a replacement car if i were you, i know its a pain to wait and i know they are fitting a new engine but i wouldnt want a car that had that work done to it the day after picking it up
by dchuraman
Fri Aug 14, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: all gone
Replies: 9
Views: 3146

Re: all gone

ryan, did you make yours standard before selling it and did you sell it privately?
by dchuraman
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

Re: The time has come to sell... :(

yeah its wycombe, i was thinking pistonheads, but i dont know if i can be dealing with all the hassle of it, i coudl do with just getting clear of it really. It depends how much more realistically i could get. Ive seen one on there thats same age as mine, but with leather and options, for 20,500 so ...
by dchuraman
Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

Re: The time has come to sell... :(

dealer has offered me 19,275 for the car, what do you think, should i go to another dealer to see if they will beat it?
by dchuraman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:10 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

Re: The time has come to sell... :(

thanks Skippy, bit late to call now but sent an email to see what they can do. I've posted this on the Tech Talk board also, but i have changed my air con unit temp colour to red, and am ideally looking to swap the unit for a standard one, so if anyone is after a modded red light air con unit, let m...
by dchuraman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:44 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

Re: The time has come to sell... :(

thanks blackroc, yeah i was thinking of autotrader etc, but thought id try the least hassle route first. I hadnt thought about going to multiple dealers, simple really but good idea. What did you put the extra down as a deposit for?
by dchuraman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

Re: The time has come to sell... :(

yeah im hoping it will be good, what field are you in?
by dchuraman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Selling the Roc so looking to swap red air con...
Replies: 0
Views: 1662

Selling the Roc so looking to swap red air con...

Hi guys Unfortunately im looking to sell the roc, see here for full details: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2717 As you may know ive changed my air con temp display to red, and want to change it back to blue for the sale. I dont really want to go through the hassle of...
by dchuraman
Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The time has come to sell... :(
Replies: 11
Views: 4634

The time has come to sell... :(

Hi guys, well as some of you know i lost my job a few months back, same old situation, unfortunately the job market has not been kind to me, so i am in the process of starting my own business up. unfortunately, i cant afford any more to be shelling out for paying for the Roc any longer, and as much ...
by dchuraman
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Cars in with VW again
Replies: 33
Views: 14986

Re: Cars in with VW again

no i didnt have a whistling turbo, i had a raspy noise at certain revs, turns out it was the scuttle panel vibrating and not being dampened Would you say the noise was like in this post - http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2156 I've had my turbo replaced but with no eff...
by dchuraman
Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:41 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Anyone developed squeaky widow seals?
Replies: 16
Views: 7203

Re: Anyone developed squeaky widow seals?

mine are extremely squeaky, especially when its cold
by dchuraman
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:53 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: The Rocco is going to be on Top Gear at last
Replies: 39
Views: 14204

Re: The Rocco is going to be on Top Gear at last

ive heard that the feature is going to be james and richard attempting to make a TV advert for the scirocco. Hope they actually drive the car properly
by dchuraman
Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Squeaky brakes?
Replies: 8
Views: 4376

Re: Squeaky brakes?

been 8000 miles, pretty agressive style overall i suppose, some heavy braking, they arent worn down so i guess ill get it checked again
by dchuraman
Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:51 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Squeaky brakes?
Replies: 8
Views: 4376

Re: Squeaky brakes?

normal braking doesnt seem to do anything, went on the motorway for 20 miles or so, then came off to go home and still doing it when i pulled up, and it wasnt raining or very wet while i was driving
by dchuraman
Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Squeaky brakes?
Replies: 8
Views: 4376

Squeaky brakes?

I think i have a problem with the brakes on my car. When im stationary and in 'D', if i let the brake off very slowly to creep forward gently, along with the usual noise i would expect (the sound of the brakes trying to hold the car back while i havent fully let it off) i get a huge squeak that keep...
by dchuraman
Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: At Silverstone this weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 8483

Re: At Silverstone this weekend

yep longer lens than i had, need a new one! what did you think of the view from luffield?
by dchuraman
Sat Jun 20, 2009 9:13 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: At Silverstone this weekend
Replies: 12
Views: 8483

Re: At Silverstone this weekend

where abouts are you stitting tomorrow? ill be there in luffield a. Also what zoom are you on there? been using my longest lens at 210mm but its not long enough!
by dchuraman
Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: 0 - 60 mph times
Replies: 3
Views: 2927

Re: 0 - 60 mph times

6.4 dead here measured with g-meter