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by Jeffao
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Real MPG for 140tdi bluemotion
Replies: 9
Views: 1318

Re: Real MPG for 140tdi bluemotion

46 mpg the worst 61 mpg the best Averaging about 52 mpg driving 60/40 Motorway/City within legal limits but accelerating better than surrounding traffic in general. Current mileage 26000 mls but got better after 12000 mls
Regards Jeff
by Jeffao
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: Free Sat Nav
Replies: 1
Views: 3555

Re: Free Sat Nav

Waze free SatNav with turn by turn voice announcements on ios or android devices is simply brilliant! crowd sourced with upto to minute traffic conditions, hazards, accidents, safety camera alert, fuel prices, messaging between users etc etc etc. I've started a group within the waze app called "...
by Jeffao
Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: tyres... which ones would you go for
Replies: 13
Views: 4612

Re: tyres... which ones would you go for

The F1's are a great tyre but boy did the replacement mileage reduce! only got 11,500 out of them on the front compared with the P7's now at 19,000 with 2 to 3 thousand left to the limit but will replace straight after Xmas
by Jeffao
Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: is there away to turn the alarm off so can leave windows dow
Replies: 7
Views: 2019

Switch tucked in behind the right rear seatbelt

Anyone know the function of it?

Tried pressing it on thinking its to do with the rear heating vents and can't find any mention of it in the handbook.
by Jeffao
Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Factory Bluetooth question
Replies: 53
Views: 16649

Re: Factory Bluetooth question

I do have the coloured MFD Maybe thats why
by Jeffao
Fri Apr 22, 2011 3:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Trackers
Replies: 18
Views: 5160

Re: Trackers

Use an old iphone 3GS hidden & wired in, then use the free find-my-iphone feature online....... Just a thought!
by Jeffao
Wed Apr 20, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Factory Bluetooth question
Replies: 53
Views: 16649

Re: Factory Bluetooth question

Jeffao wrote:Hi Sootchucker

Changed mine over via the mdf in telephone menu under voicemail, and that transferred to the RNS-510 preset 1 automatically.

Regards Jeff
Any joy Sootchucker?
by Jeffao
Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Factory Bluetooth question
Replies: 53
Views: 16649

Re: Factory Bluetooth question

Hi Sootchucker

Changed mine over via the mdf in telephone menu under voicemail, and that transferred to the RNS-510 preset 1 automatically.

Regards Jeff
by Jeffao
Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: iPhone 4 charging question
Replies: 3
Views: 1860

Re: iPhone 4 charging question

Likewise iphone 4 connects, charges etc with standard supplied connector

Regards J
by Jeffao
Tue Apr 05, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: She's finally here..... MORE PICS Pg 3
Replies: 65
Views: 26211

Re: She's finally here.....

Hi Again Sootchucker / maisbitt & all Looks like your havin fun! I'm in the process of obtaining the cable and vcds, wanting that large mph digital readout on the coloured mfd. I ordered the smokers pack to cover the front tray but it does not include a rear cover/ashtray just an open cubby hole...
by Jeffao
Sun Apr 03, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Any recommendations for...
Replies: 9
Views: 3380

Re: Any recommendations for...

Hi LadyRocR

Try these, they get good testamonials and are nationwide, I think they've a centre in Manchester http://www.thewheelspecialist.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've used them and they are excellent.

Regards

Jeff
by Jeffao
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:17 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Do you wave/acknowledge other Rocs ?
Replies: 34
Views: 7255

Re: Do you wave/acknowledge other Rocs ?

Only just taken delivery but waved/flash to all I meet & it's been 60/40 responders just winning so far (6 encounters).

J.
by Jeffao
Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: RCD 510 MDI iPod Issues
Replies: 16
Views: 5516

Re: RCD 510 MDI iPod Issues

Try updating /resetting the firmware via itunes, their is some known issues re: the dock connector interface that have been identified!

Regards J.
by Jeffao
Mon Mar 28, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MFD Colour Display
Replies: 36
Views: 16739

Re: MFD Colour Display

Cheerz 182_blue, Will start saving up then!
by Jeffao
Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:21 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MFD Colour Display
Replies: 36
Views: 16739

Re: MFD Colour Display

Sorry thought you meant in the Language setup via MFD
by Jeffao
Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MFD Colour Display
Replies: 36
Views: 16739

Re: MFD Colour Display

Havent got VCDS - Yet!
by Jeffao
Mon Mar 28, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MFD Colour Display
Replies: 36
Views: 16739

Re: MFD Colour Display

Hi RE: The MFD digital display, I've been unable to change this from KM/h to MPH, VW UK tell me this is a legislative issue by the EU stating that both readings must be available and the main analogue dial is calibrated in MPH only. One for the Vagcom experts to hack please! J. IMGA0003.jpg No idea...
by Jeffao
Mon Mar 28, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MFD Colour Display
Replies: 36
Views: 16739

Re: MFD Colour Display

Hi

RE: The MFD digital display, I've been unable to change this from KM/h to MPH, VW UK tell me this is a legislative issue by the EU stating that both readings must be available and the main analogue dial is calibrated in MPH only.

One for the Vagcom experts to hack please!

J.
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by Jeffao
Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......
Replies: 136
Views: 50458

Re: Daylight Running Lights. ARGGHHH......

Has anyone noticed that the DRL's are now an option on the MFD? I Have a MY2011 2.0 TDI 170 with Xenons and i can activate/deactivate my DRLs on the MFD. Didnt think this was the case but for those of you interested there you have it! Yep I concur, My MY2011 2.0 TDI 140 with coloured MDF & Xeno...
by Jeffao
Thu Mar 24, 2011 3:10 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Am I sad or what ??
Replies: 30
Views: 11508

Re: Am I sad or what ??

Good news, can you take a pic or two when you have them fitted Cheerzzz

J.