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by vaikol
Fri Sep 12, 2014 6:05 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine Hesitation at Low RPM
Replies: 6
Views: 2538

Re: Engine Hesitation at Low RPM

My scirocco hesitates (more like a stumble) at around 1800 RPM under light acceleration and I go through a litre of oil every 4,000 miles. Hopefully, just like in your scenario, the hesitation can be sorted out by just cleaning the throttle body. If you don't mind me asking - Does your Scirocco burn...
by vaikol
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Unusual tyre wear after trackday
Replies: 6
Views: 4412

Re: Unusual tyre wear after trackday

Thanks! I kept thinking that tyre graining was the only damage that can happen due to overheating.
by vaikol
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Unusual tyre wear after trackday
Replies: 6
Views: 4412

Re: Unusual tyre wear after trackday

Had a good look around the strut and the springs just now to see if anything could have caused it. Everything looks normal. I should mention that at the rear its not just the offside wheel, found the same wear on the near side as well. Bizarrely that groove is there on all four tyres at roughly the ...
by vaikol
Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:57 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Unusual tyre wear after trackday
Replies: 6
Views: 4412

Unusual tyre wear after trackday

Hi All! Took the Rocco to its first track day last weekend (Blyton Park) –was brilliant fun if I might add.Did five sessions of six laps each. Rocco stood up really well; Oil level still the same, still some life left in the brake pads and the tyres – am really impressed. After I got back home (abou...
by vaikol
Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Re: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham

I couldn't find the interior shots of the cloth trim so hope this helps. It took my 4 months to get the car but its worth it. Yup even though the dealers were miles away the drive back home was definitely entertaining. Ah yes with the roc I tend to get loads of admirers. Unfortunately got one from t...
by vaikol
Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:57 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Re: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham

Thanks! Well as promised here are more pics. Took them after washing the car. http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k631/vaikol/IMG_0174.jpg http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k631/vaikol/IMG_0175.jpg http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k631/vaikol/IMG_0173.jpg http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k63...
by vaikol
Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:23 am
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?
Replies: 511
Views: 795350

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

Ummm....student at Nottingham Uni....
by vaikol
Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:17 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Re: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham

No The dealers in Notts didn't agree to my price. I had to go to the dealer in Nuneaton to get the best deal! Still...it was definitely worth it in the end. Still couldn't take much pics...but I do have a pic taken a few days before delivery. Its not much but lets just say that its a taster of whats...
by vaikol
Wed Jan 26, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Rising Blue GT 210PS, Nottingham

First post!! Finally after 4 months of waiting got my car and I just love it to bits!!!! Unfortunately it was raining when I collected the car yesterday so couldn't take the pics. Will put up the pics as soon as the weather improves (hopefully by this weekend!)