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by Alex230
Fri Oct 12, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Clutch kit replaced - clunky gear shifts
Replies: 0
Views: 3263

Clutch kit replaced - clunky gear shifts

Hi guys, I've changed my whole clutch kit (Pressure plate, DMF, clutch disk, ToB) after i had the famous "hoot" when launching off in 1st gear. All good ,but now, i have a big clunk when i change gears. It usually happens when i take off in 1st but also in 2nd, 3rd, etc, less felt in highe...
by Alex230
Sat Nov 04, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1623839

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

So I wrapped my dash trim in white carbon effect vinyl. Saved the head unit fascia till last, took it off (with great difficulty) only to find that the silver chrome looking trim around the top air vent is not removable, so if I did wrap it then it would look odd as the vinyl would mold to the groo...
by Alex230
Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:42 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1623839

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

Plastidipped my wing mirrors and R-Line front grille logo in matte black.
Came out better than expected.
by Alex230
Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Clutch noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2428

Re: Clutch noise

Mine has been doing it for the past 8-9 months ,but didn't really noticed it till some time ago. First time I heard it was last winter. Guess i'll go and dissasamble the whole gearbox and inspect everything. If all is fine, I'll change only the throw-out bearing. (in Romanian it's translated as pres...
by Alex230
Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Clutch noise
Replies: 2
Views: 2428

Clutch noise

Hi guys, for some time now I'm facing this sound when the engine is cold and throw it in first gear to go off. When I lift the clutch pedal slightly, the re is a metalic hum noise, just when you feel the clutch grabbing. I've found some videos with Golf 6 GTIs facing the same problem and they say it...
by Alex230
Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Post a pic of your car
Replies: 333
Views: 274298

Re: Post a pic of your car

Took a nice shot in my parking-lot, few days ago :)

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by Alex230
Wed Jul 26, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco or Golf 6 GTI?
Replies: 5
Views: 3560

Re: Scirocco or Golf 6 GTI?

Same here, but i always had a thing for the Rocco. And the gti is...just another golf
by Alex230
Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:39 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Weird 2.0 TSI engine noise
Replies: 5
Views: 4261

Re: Weird 2.0 TSI engine noise

Could be the dreaded fuelline rattle. It does run a bit high. 1200rpm idleing with a warmed up engine is high. Mine sits at around 1000rpm after a cold start and settles in at 800rpm after warmup.
by Alex230
Tue Jul 25, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco or Golf 6 GTI?
Replies: 5
Views: 3560

Re: Scirocco or Golf 6 GTI?

I nearly spat my coffee reading your post SciroccoPL since my cousin just bought a Golf 6 GTI :D He's 22. So pretty accurate statement.
by Alex230
Mon Jul 24, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: Going off range?
Replies: 6
Views: 12201

Re: Going off range?

For some reason this post appeared as unread for me and highlighted "as new".

My bad for digging up old posts, sorry.
by Alex230
Thu Jul 20, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: Going off range?
Replies: 6
Views: 12201

Re: Going off range?

From my knowledge, the Rocco is EOL this year in september. Maybe that's why dealers are not selling it anymore...
by Alex230
Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: rattling noise coming from left hand side
Replies: 5
Views: 4964

Re: rattling noise coming from left hand side

Hi just an update on this, I've now had it into the dealership twice and it hasn't fully solved the rattling problem. The first time they lubricated rubber mounts and anti roll bar, this made no difference at all. the second time they removed trim around radio unit and centre vents, removed radio u...
by Alex230
Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:54 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

Ok, so here's an update. I cut the screw holding the tailight an found out that the plastic piece with the thread for the screw was ripped of. I used some poxipol and glued it back, but it won't hold. Found a used tailight for 18 quid, mint condition, will arrive on friday...
by Alex230
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

That damned screw won't let me sleep at night. Still haven't got it out.
I've searched around the interwebs, nobody has a solution...

HELP :(
by Alex230
Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Real world mpg???
Replies: 40
Views: 25601

Re: Real world mpg???

I do mostly city driving and get around 11-13L/100km (that's 20-18mpg) I don't drive it that hard, i mean i do have some full throttle sprints but mostly you're stuck in traffic. Mixed driving, i average around 8-9L/100km (around 30mpg) but it gets driven quite happily. My best effort was 5.8L/100km...
by Alex230
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: My 2011 2.0 TSI in Rising Blue
Replies: 15
Views: 13026

Re: My 2011 2.0 TSI in Rising Blue

Just bought a set of BF Goodrich G-Grip summer tires. Read a lot of reviews around and these seem great for my budget. First, I wanted to get the Kumho Ecsta LE Sport KU39, or Ecsta KU71, but they seemed noisy and wet grip is not very good. Gonna have them mounted on my Interlagos in a few days. Any...
by Alex230
Wed Apr 05, 2017 11:36 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

I'm coming with an update. It seems that the culprit are the bushings and most of the rubber grommets around the car. It's normal, and the stiff suspension amplifies the sound. I might have been a bit too paranoid about it... The issue i have now: I can't undo that tail light screw. Tried pulling an...
by Alex230
Tue Mar 28, 2017 4:59 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

Did the same to mine, it only lasted for a few weeks, till the silicone dried up and they're squeaking again.

Still no luck with the rattles...gotta find a willing garage to take a look at this and not tell me it's normal because of the roads we have here (awful ones that's for sure).
by Alex230
Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

Here in Romania, they'll say it's normal wear and tear...
by Alex230
Fri Mar 24, 2017 6:51 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rattles and squeaks
Replies: 25
Views: 11294

Re: Rattles and squeaks

That's exactly what happens to me.

I did some asking around and i tend to think it's related to the shocks/springs and bushings.