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by ST270
Fri Jun 14, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: GT upgrade to an R?
Replies: 15
Views: 4790

GT upgrade to an R?

Hi all, Firstly I know some folks on here will be biased but objectively speaking I am due a car change and I am wondering about upgrading my GT tsi to an R. I have had the GT for 3 years and would keep the R for another 3. My concerns are that it won't be that much different to the GT (i stand to b...
by ST270
Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: thinking of a change... opinions needed!
Replies: 58
Views: 10528

Re: thinking of a change... opinions needed!

Aston looks the best (just) simply due to its's compact dimensions. The reviews about the power are it could handle more (hence the v12) but the noise of the V8 is simply fantastic - tried one on a track day and have seen several of them being driven enthusiastically around Leeds city centre of all ...
by ST270
Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Down shifting in DSG
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Down shifting in DSG

They were just off the Osir website - I saved them to desktop but it doesn't let me browse the pictures folder when i click IMG above. Ill try the url instead ; http://www.osirusa.com/images/640/OSIR-OSHFT-GT-01.JPG http://www.osirusa.com/images/640/OSIR-OSHFT-GT-04.JPG http://www.osirusa.com/images...
by ST270
Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Down shifting in DSG
Replies: 30
Views: 4488

Re: Down shifting in DSG

I didn't like the OEM paddles either they felt too plasticy for my liking and not substantial; so I fitted a set of the alloy paddles from Osir (yes you have to take the airbag out and remove the existing paddles but it really isnt that much of a chore and the results are well worth it. The Osir pad...
by ST270
Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2.0l TSI things to watch for
Replies: 10
Views: 2000

Re: 2.0l TSI things to watch for

My car is a 2009 just in today for it's first MOT, I have done 19k and had no running issues day to day. Only one instance where a part failed was an injector going - this was fixed under warranty and after talking with both forum members and the service centre it is a very rare occurrence. If you g...
by ST270
Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco TSi DSG (Stock) Vs Focus ST (Stock)
Replies: 1
Views: 1156

Scirocco TSi DSG (Stock) Vs Focus ST (Stock)

Having previously had an ST before my Rocco, I know that when they are tuned then there isn't much to touch them, however my friend is buying an ST in the next week or so being the competitive souls that we are I can feel some races coming on! So when both cars are stock which will win? The VW has t...
by ST270
Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Which lights should be on??
Replies: 4
Views: 1591

Re: Which lights should be on??

Many thanks for the replys - I must admit I havent checked the handbook as yet - so I wil be reffering to see if i can de-activate them without going to a dealer - my car is an 09 so hopefully the option is there!

Cheers
by ST270
Thu Nov 25, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Which lights should be on??
Replies: 4
Views: 1591

Which lights should be on??

Hi all - I collected my Scirocco earlier this week and I have a query about which lights should be on for DRL, Sidelight, dipped etc At present the lightswitch is on auto - and the small sidelights set into the bumper, and dipped headlights (the outer bulbs) are on permanently - is this right? The r...
by ST270
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: MFD on GT Models
Replies: 3
Views: 1685

MFD on GT Models

Hi, I am due to pick up my Scirocco tomorrow and I have a query re the computer - on my test drive I was looking through the handbook and trying to work out how to display the current MPG the car was getting - to no avial. All that was displayed after going through the menus was the distance left to...