Talk about general things related to the new VW Scirocco in here.
Nobby
Posts: 221 Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:01 pm
I drive a: 1.4 TSI 160
In: Reflex Silver
With a: DSG box
Options: Carat - Top French Spec with Leather heated electric seats, Electric mirrors, Rain Sensor, Auto headlights, Bi-zone air con, Cruise control, Puddle lights, Alloy pedals etc. + Sat Nav & alarm (Pack Techno) + DCC + Parking Sensors & Tyre pressure indicator (Pack City Light)
Location: Haute Loire France
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by Nobby » Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:30 pm
As it says in the title
I can't seem to find a seat position where the seat belt doesn't cut into the side of my neck - and they are not height adjustable
It's driving me mad
Does anyone else have this problem ?
PS before anyone asks, I'm not Jabba the Hut !
viper17
Posts: 56 Joined: Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:16 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Viper Green
With a: DSG box
Options: Cruise control 19'' Lugano Alloys Parking sensors Bi-Xenon Electrically foldable door mirrors Smoking pack Winter pack in conjunction with Bi-Xenons DVD navigation system RNS 510 Premium Mats Stainless Steel Sill Protectors Chrome Pedals R - Tinted Rear Lights Sliding Cup Holder ( To Be Fitted )
Location: Doncaster
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by viper17 » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:36 pm
Can’t believe it, I was thinking the same thing today & yes it is a pain in the neck.
I’ve tried the seat high, low, back & forward just cant seem to get it right.
brendan
Posts: 32 Joined: Thu May 14, 2009 6:08 pm
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by brendan » Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:05 pm
just another of many design flaws/cheapskate costcutting from vw with this car fellas.
iAmbu
Posts: 811 Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:53 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: Factory fit: Black Vienna leather, Dynaudio, 19" Lugano alloys Retro-fitted: H&R springs, REVO Stage 1, OEM VW parking sensors with OPS, RNS-510 sat nav, Video In Motion, FISCON Basic Plus Bluetooth, TPMS
Location: Dorset, UK
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by iAmbu » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:06 pm
I have no problems with the seat belt or seating position.
iAmbu
2.0 TDi (170) - rev o - STAGE 1
Rob - 73
Posts: 84 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:49 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 19" Luganos, panoramic sunroof, Tinted windows, Black vienna leather interior c/w heated seats, ACC, rear parking sensors. Mods: H&R springs (-35mm) / 19" 3SDM 0.01 (8.5 x ET32)
Location: Hamilton / Glasgow, Scotland
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by Rob - 73 » Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:43 pm
Don't know if anyone else has issues with this or came up with a solution?
I really need to find the right set up for the seat and seat belt to stop the seat belt riding up towards my neck.
Anyone???
Cheers
Candy white 2.0 tsi GT, 210bhp... more to come
scott.taylor
Posts: 271 Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:22 am
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 140/150
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Location: Livingston, Scotland.
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by scott.taylor » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:42 am
I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
skippy
Moderator
Posts: 1593 Joined: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:42 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: Sat Nav, Leather, electric fold in mirrors, Dynaudio upgrade. Now sold, but what a fantastic car!
Location: Bournemouth
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by skippy » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:37 am
scott.taylor wrote: I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
Surely the seatbelt 'alarm' will be chiming constantly?
Mark V
Posts: 806 Joined: Fri Oct 12, 2012 4:51 pm
Location: Herts
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by Mark V » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:47 pm
What? The Roc does not have an adjustable belt mount on the B pillar like the Golf (not got mine yet)? - that sounds unbelievable for a modern car - and not exactly a cheap one either....
scott.taylor
Posts: 271 Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:22 am
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 140/150
In: Indium Grey
With a: DSG box
Location: Livingston, Scotland.
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by scott.taylor » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:03 pm
skippy wrote: scott.taylor wrote: I've never felt that the seatbelt cuts into my neck "/
Mind you, I always forget to wear it... Whoops.
Surely the seatbelt 'alarm' will be chiming constantly?
Vagcom turns this annoying noise off.
Cuprabob
Posts: 5036 Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:31 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Panoramic Roof, 19" Black Luganos, Vienna Leather, Parking Sensors, DAB, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Xenons
Location: S/W Scotland
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by Cuprabob » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:41 pm
If your not tall enough sit on a booster cushion
Rob - 73
Posts: 84 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:49 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 19" Luganos, panoramic sunroof, Tinted windows, Black vienna leather interior c/w heated seats, ACC, rear parking sensors. Mods: H&R springs (-35mm) / 19" 3SDM 0.01 (8.5 x ET32)
Location: Hamilton / Glasgow, Scotland
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by Rob - 73 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:15 pm
Cuprabob wrote: If your not tall enough sit on a booster cushion
Lol...nice..
I aint that small, 5'10"
Think it's just getting the right seating position, on my old Leon Cupra it was adjustable, who knows maybe I had it sitting too low..
It's not actually touching my neck, just feels like its not in the right spot.
I going try setting the seat and steering up again from scratch.
Candy white 2.0 tsi GT, 210bhp... more to come
Cuprabob
Posts: 5036 Joined: Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:31 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Panoramic Roof, 19" Black Luganos, Vienna Leather, Parking Sensors, DAB, Dynaudio, Bluetooth, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Xenons
Location: S/W Scotland
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by Cuprabob » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:23 pm
It was obviously meant as a joke. They should have cardboard cut outs in dealers saying "You need to be as tall as me to drive a Scirocco"
It's the first car I've had for years that it's not adjustable and don't know the reason why. It's even adjustable on the base model Polo.
I'm 5' 8" and have the seat in the lowest position and don't have a problem.
Rob - 73
Posts: 84 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:49 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 19" Luganos, panoramic sunroof, Tinted windows, Black vienna leather interior c/w heated seats, ACC, rear parking sensors. Mods: H&R springs (-35mm) / 19" 3SDM 0.01 (8.5 x ET32)
Location: Hamilton / Glasgow, Scotland
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by Rob - 73 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:40 pm
Lol... I know mate...
I know what you mean though, it's a bit weird that its not adjustable.
It might just take a bit of getting used to.
Although I have read that you should be able to rest your wrists on the top of the steering wheel with your back against the seat. I find that this puts my feet way too close to the pedals, even with the steering wheel extended towards me.
As I said it will just be a case of finding that sweet spot.
Candy white 2.0 tsi GT, 210bhp... more to come
Gilez
Posts: 341 Joined: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:06 am
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Rising Blue
With a: Manual box
Options: Folding mirrors, luxury mats, Black leather interior, DAB RCD510 Radio, Sill Protectors LED side, interior, number plate, puddle and footwell lights. DRL coded off, so side lights only. Beep for alarm set/unset coded on. Build Week 5 2010 10.02.10 - on the boat to the UK 20.02.10 - Took delivery
Location: Midlands
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by Gilez » Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:08 pm
Not ideal, but a seatbelt retaining clip that that stops the seatbelt retracting back might give you enough slack to do the trick.
I can rely on my car, it's my Roc!!!
Paralla
Posts: 340 Joined: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:56 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
In: Candy White
With a: DSG box
Options: RNS 510, Dynaudio, pano roof, dark anthracite satin finished 19" lugano's, cruise control, mudflaps, VW stainless steel sill plates, parking sensors, folding mirrors, 6CD changer, luxury mats, stainless steel pedal covers, 12" Alpine Sub, 1000W Alpine Amp
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by Paralla » Wed Nov 14, 2012 12:22 pm
Try one of these attractive genuine sheepskin seatbelt covers.
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Rob - 73
Posts: 84 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:49 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 19" Luganos, panoramic sunroof, Tinted windows, Black vienna leather interior c/w heated seats, ACC, rear parking sensors. Mods: H&R springs (-35mm) / 19" 3SDM 0.01 (8.5 x ET32)
Location: Hamilton / Glasgow, Scotland
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by Rob - 73 » Wed Nov 14, 2012 6:52 pm
That's the ticket ... Lol
Just the look is was going for... It would set off the black leather interior nicely..
Candy white 2.0 tsi GT, 210bhp... more to come
Rob - 73
Posts: 84 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:49 pm
I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
In: Candy White
With a: Manual box
Options: 19" Luganos, panoramic sunroof, Tinted windows, Black vienna leather interior c/w heated seats, ACC, rear parking sensors. Mods: H&R springs (-35mm) / 19" 3SDM 0.01 (8.5 x ET32)
Location: Hamilton / Glasgow, Scotland
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by Rob - 73 » Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:31 pm
Finally it seems that I have managed to find the correct setting for the seat / steering wheel positions..
I t has taken ages but I finally feel it is comfortable.... happy days....
And no need to instal the sheepskin cover...lol
Candy white 2.0 tsi GT, 210bhp... more to come