clubsciroccopt.com says theres some more model changes for week 45.
Semana 45:
-Climatronic novo
-Câmara traseira na ajuda ao estacionamento
-Sistema Start n' Stop. Chave substituída pelo botão
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:18 pm
by ABN1C
So is that new air con controls, reversing camera and a Start/Stop button instead of a key?
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:30 pm
by alex_dlc
correct, the new air con is the one in the golf VI. and the Start/stop is also that the engine turns off when idle, and starts again when pressing the clutch. its also the button, like the mini.
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:34 pm
by trix
alex_dlc wrote:correct, the new air con is the one in the golf VI. and the Start/stop is also that the engine turns off when idle, and starts again when pressing the clutch. its also the button, like the mini.
damn i would actually quite like the engine start stop to save on fuel but its a toss up between whether i would wait for that or have my car by then & i think having the car wins.
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:41 pm
by ABN1C
At first glance I thought it was just the start/stop fuel saving function, but it does specifically say that the key is substituted by a button. Two very useful changes and the push button would add to the sporty feel of the car. I've no idea where they are going to fit a reversing camera though.
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 2:43 pm
by alex_dlc
mine comes next week i think, and im glad i didnt get these things. (well, i havent seen my car yet, but its supossed to be built by now, so they better not give me these things)
new air con is ugly, too many buttons close together, i like the blue temperature screens on the normal air con
the camera is kind of useless if you have the parking sensors like i do, if it was a camera in the front, then that might help.
the start stop thing is stupid, i mean, i hate the idea of starting the car with a button. on some cars like the micra, the key is loose. and can fall to the floor...etc on other cars like the mini, the key is inserted into the dash, but not the actual metalic key thing, just the whole keyfob i think its called.
starting it with a key is the way cars have been started for years, so why change?
i also wondered where they would put the camera since they cant do it like the new golf, heres a video. over in our spanish forum, someone has already installed a camera ontop of the license plate
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i also think they should put a hidraulic boot holder, instead of just the metal rod
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:00 pm
by Nobby
The camera would be nice and so would the button to start the engine
however, I don't like the new aircon controlls, looked at them in a passat CC
And although the Start Stop feature sounds a good idea, from what I've heard about the system already used on BMWs, most people turn it off after the first week 'cos it drives them nuts !
So I guess I won't be crying over these changes,
I was already lucky enough to get a 2010 even though I ordered way back in March,
I got the mirror down that works,
I turned my DRLs off with out any problem,
My wipers don't smear ,
My tailgate doesn't rattle,
My tailgate strut bolts aren't rusty,
I don't have any engine rattles yet,
And just a bit of squeaking from the window seals now and then
So i guess I'm doing OK really
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:02 pm
by trix
Nobby wrote:most people turn it off after the first week 'cos it drives them nuts !
ah didn't know that! best just plough on & get the car asap then.
(btw Nobby careful you don't talk things up )
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:06 pm
by retboell
I would have liked the new climate controls.
I have start/stop button in my BMW 1-series and recently drove a new Porsche Carrera S. It had a standard key and yet it seemed very much sportier :-)
Scirocco 2 days away...!
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:15 pm
by jc74
trix wrote:
Nobby wrote:most people turn it off after the first week 'cos it drives them nuts !
ah didn't know that! best just plough on & get the car asap then.
(btw Nobby careful you don't talk things up )
I doubt it'll have actual start/stop, and probably will just have the button. Since in order to have proper start stop, it'll have to have a special battery (which in the BMW's case also gets recharged upon braking) and starter which can cope with much more ignition cycles.
If they keep the same key, then a start button will be of no use. But if they go for a BMW style keyfob which you insert into a slot and then press start, it'll be better!
I've driven with start/stop on two BMWs, and I personally think it's a great system. You no longer sit in traffic watching the fuel gauge going down. After a while you get used to it and putting the foot on the clutch, starts the engine and off you go...
However, not sure I'd trust the VW one especially if no other models have it yet! Also, I doubt it'd work with DSG either.
If it all works fine, I'd say it'd be a good addition to the car...
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:51 pm
by TonyR83
Instead, I think that it's the start & stop system, just like your Bmw serie1. In order to decrese fuel consumption, many brand are adopted this system on your cars, also Fiat group with its little 500
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:56 pm
by alex_dlc
thats what i sayd, but its both, button and system. atleast thats what they say in clubsciroccopt.com
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:28 pm
by figface
will i be able to put all these mods on my 09 model
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:32 pm
by alex_dlc
figface wrote:will i be able to put all these mods on my 09 model
well, you can try. haha, good luck
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:33 pm
by figface
gee, helpful, thanks alot
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:38 pm
by alex_dlc
figface wrote:gee, helpful, thanks alot
well how are we supposed to know if you will be able to put these on your '09 if they havent even come out for the 2010 model??? we have no idea how they are going to be or if they will actually put these in the scirocco, they are only rumors so far
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 4:48 pm
by figface
alex_dlc wrote:
figface wrote:gee, helpful, thanks alot
well how are we supposed to know if you will be able to put these on your '09 if they havent even come out for the 2010 model??? we have no idea how they are going to be or if they will actually put these in the scirocco, they are only rumors so far
sorry pal, just thought i'd ask the question.
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:21 pm
by jonallen628
This is the 10.5 My which will most probably coincide with the first Scirocco R's.
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:27 pm
by Shewie
I take it the start/stop will only feature in the diesel models then ?
Not aware of one in petrol motors yet ??
Re: week 45 model changes
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:30 pm
by Deacon
Shewie wrote:I take it the start/stop will only feature in the diesel models then ?
Not aware of one in petrol motors yet ??
Would think it will be on both petrols and diesels. MINI, and I'm sure several others - BMW and Audi?, have got it on petrol models in the MINI range.
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