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by mr gee
Wed Oct 22, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Rns510 voice commands
Replies: 4
Views: 2668

Re: Rns510 voice commands

when I swopped out my rcd-510 for an rns-510, I had to add a harness replacing the original 9w7 bluetooth harness. otherwise it will only function as a mute switch http://www.ebay.com/itm/WIRING-HARNESS-VW-BLUETOOTH-FOR-RCD510-WITHOUT-VOICE-CONTROL/271399911236?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_tr...
by mr gee
Mon Oct 13, 2014 5:55 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Odd ride when car is cold.
Replies: 2
Views: 567

Re: Odd ride when car is cold.

I get that when I had Bridgestones. I believe the tyres take on a flat spot when it rests in the garage and so has that 'square wheel' effect until it warms up and tyre roundness is restored.

only happens in winter
by mr gee
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Which Satnav?
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

Re: Which Satnav?

speed cameras can be input using POI management software but there isn't any alerts that I know of This is an example. you would have to look for someone in your area for relevant POI http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f78/custom-pois-3xxx-firmware-aus-nz-maps-v-4-1-poinspect0r-65337.html" ...
by mr gee
Sun Oct 05, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: rns 510 firmware upgrade
Replies: 5
Views: 3063

Re: rns 510 firmware upgrade

you can read up here for more information

http://www.my-gti.com/category/in-car-e ... ertainment" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://vwnavi.com/forum51.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by mr gee
Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:10 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Just lowered my new 09 2.0 TSI - Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 570

Re: Just lowered my new 09 2.0 TSI - Problem

any chance that the new geometry be causing your tyres to track differently (negative camber) and so be riding on a part of the tyre that may be the source of the noise?
also a less absorbent spring (stiffer rates) will transfer more road imperfections and noise
by mr gee
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:14 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Hazard Lights automatically coming on
Replies: 5
Views: 2707

Re: Hazard Lights automatically coming on

"It should be under central electronics, they have it in the VAG-COM coding tweaks on vortex, but for some reason ross tech says that its via flashers when there are two options: Emergency brake warning via flashers and emergency brake warning via tail lights. I have tail lights selected, and i...
by mr gee
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:11 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: what tyres is everyone rocking?
Replies: 90
Views: 72632

Re: what tyres is everyone rocking?

My bridgestones were also doing that at 30,000km. I had narrowed down my replacement choices to Michelin PSS, Contsportcontact and Hankook S1evo2. hankook had a promotion (buy 3 get 1 free) so I went that route. Must say I am quite happy with the hankooks. Wheel spins greatly reduced, tyre noise vas...
by mr gee
Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Post a Pic of your car THE R Club.
Replies: 39
Views: 16561

Re: Post a Pic of your car THE R Club.

:-)

Good thing you're up north or I'll loose some exclusivity. :nod:
by mr gee
Sat Sep 20, 2014 3:08 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Post a Pic of your car THE R Club.
Replies: 39
Views: 16561

Re: Post a Pic of your car THE R Club.

This is mine
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by mr gee
Thu Sep 18, 2014 6:43 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What did you do to your Scirocco today?
Replies: 3077
Views: 1762424

Re: What did you do to your Scirocco today?

Marcel333 wrote:ImageImage
Gave it a nice wash, and polished all the exterior trim today. Very pleased.

Nice
by mr gee
Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:57 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Scirocco 09 "check left & right side lights"
Replies: 4
Views: 5834

Re: Scirocco 09 "check left & right side lights"

could be a 'loose' connector to the CAN bus. I has a similar fault code on my golf and a check to ensure security of the connectors fixed it mine read like this: Address 09: Cent. Elect. (J519) Labels: 1K0-937-08x-09.clb Part No SW: 1K0 937 086 HW: 1K0 937 086 Component: BCM PQ35 M 020 0358 Revision...
by mr gee
Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Automatic climate control air conditioning
Replies: 6
Views: 1189

Re: Automatic climate control air conditioning

I'm not sure which compressor's on our car but some are fixed displacement while others have variable. The fixed displacement would require de-clutching when temperature drops below setting whereas the variable displacement just zeros output until needed. Like some of you, I just set a comfortable t...
by mr gee
Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:08 am
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Millionaire boy with numerous cars owns a scirocco!
Replies: 13
Views: 11699

Re: Millionaire boy with numerous cars owns a scirocco!

This bit of news is even more out there.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/11408207986 ... a-birthday" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by mr gee
Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: MPG 'mprovement' after service - odd
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Re: MPG 'mprovement' after service - odd

When they performed the recall on my MU, they also uploaded a different program into the DSG. Can't say there was any improvement on mine
by mr gee
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Post a pic of your car
Replies: 333
Views: 290394

Re: Post a pic of your car

His and her's

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by mr gee
Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Where are we all from
Replies: 18
Views: 5068

Re: Where are we all from

Way south, Australia
by mr gee
Thu Jul 10, 2014 9:51 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: impressed with mpg!
Replies: 12
Views: 6655

Re: impressed with mpg!

I get between 29 - 32 mpg with a long term of 29.9. Using a mix of Mobil/Shell and BP whichever is cheapest at the time
by mr gee
Wed Jun 25, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Remaps
Replies: 14
Views: 11235

Re: Remaps

There has been a lot of debate regarding the pros and cons of ecu remapping so I won't elaborate but tell you my rationale fro doing mine and experience. The R has a big turbo and so it can be laggy below 2000 rpm unfortunately thats where I spend much of my time in in-town driving (mine's a DSG). H...
by mr gee
Mon May 12, 2014 4:12 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: split rubber sills.
Replies: 1
Views: 516

Re: split rubber sills.

Had the same happen to me, probably caused by my shoe rubbing on it when getting in or out of the car. Fortunately dealer replaced it under warranty
by mr gee
Wed Apr 09, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Reflex Silver
Replies: 15
Views: 10027

Re: Reflex Silver

Me too :)

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