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by malachi
Thu Dec 12, 2013 12:55 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Wheel colour?
Replies: 1
Views: 444

Wheel colour?

Hi,

I graunched one of my wheels (18in Interlagos) - it's so easily done on a kerb.

Has anyone tracked down the best colour match from a rattle can? Someone mentioned that Mercedes Benz brilliant silver metallic is close but not 100%.
I'd appreciate any advice (apart from 'avoid kerbs' :rolleyes:)
by malachi
Sun Oct 14, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Bluetooth mutes tablet satnav
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Re: Bluetooth mutes tablet satnav

Nobody??? :cry:
by malachi
Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Bluetooth mutes tablet satnav
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Bluetooth mutes tablet satnav

Hi All, Tricky one! My 2012 140GT's own satnav doesn't feature speed camera warnings. I had a Dell Streak, on which CoPilot Live worked perfectly, with such warnings. However, I've changed the tablet/phone to a Samsung Galaxy Note, and now... Samsung Satnav on, radio on, anything else on, fine. Sams...
by malachi
Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: What's this all about ?!?
Replies: 6
Views: 4766

Re: What's this all about ?!?

Does anyone else recall the bullet hole transfers you put on your windows?

Here's the clincher - was it Texaco or Shell giving them out?
by malachi
Sat Aug 18, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Last three letters of your registration...
Replies: 73
Views: 6814

Re: Last three letters of your registration...

malachi wrote:Mine's SWO

Slightly Wonky Overdraft?
Scotch Whisky Overdose?
Scirocco With Oomph?

Not sure :shrug:
Thought of the name...'Fudd'!

Now, can you work it out?
by malachi
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:46 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Last three letters of your registration...
Replies: 73
Views: 6814

Re: Last three letters of your registration...

Mine's SWO

Slightly Wonky Overdraft?
Scotch Whisky Overdose?
Scirocco With Oomph?

Not sure :shrug:
by malachi
Mon Jul 16, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Roc rolling
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: 'Roc rolling

Gottit! :yes: :clap: :hyper: :D On today's lovely, soggy July afternoon I drove the 12 miles or so to the dealership and collected my brand new toy. I submitted my Motability Mini (see in the background of the pic outside the showroom) and will be getting the 'good condition' bonus. Only had chance ...
by malachi
Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:18 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Roc rolling
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: 'Roc rolling

The black healining does look the biz doesn't it? Some people think it's too dark :shrug: Did you spec the smokers pack to get that ashtray cover! Looks really nice mate, bet you can't wait to take her home :yes: Thanks...roll on Monday afternoon :hyper: When I borrowed a demo that had the light gr...
by malachi
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Roc rolling
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: 'Roc rolling

Didn't know that, ta! It may be just as well, 'cos I'm keeping the 'Scirocco' badge, just keeping the weasel bit under cover.
by malachi
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Roc rolling
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

Re: 'Roc rolling

Some pics from my self-imposed PDI at the dealer's today. It's looking good and I'm thrilled to have the black/charcoal headlining. Not sure what part of 'no badges' was misunderstood on my order but the 'Bluemotion' and '2.0 TDi' badges will be removed before I collect the car next Monday (16th). h...
by malachi
Sat Jun 23, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 'Roc rolling
Replies: 7
Views: 1144

'Roc rolling

Hello all, I found out today that my new toy has been built (week 23), has had a sea voyage and is in the country :clap: I'm told I can do my searching PDI around the 12th of next month. meanwhile, my Motability Mini passed its first MOT with flying colours :yes: I'm not used to stuff going right :s...
by malachi
Sun May 20, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Handbook download
Replies: 2
Views: 1079

Re: Handbook download

It seems not but thanks anyway!
by malachi
Sun May 20, 2012 2:37 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Handbook download
Replies: 2
Views: 1079

Handbook download

Hello All,

My new 'roc should be available in July. Meanwhile, does anyone know of a source of a PDF or similar copy of the driver's handbook to download?

Thanks.
by malachi
Tue May 08, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Ordering new car on Monday
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Re: Ordering new car on Monday

Good choice, Luke! The lads at the dealership were pushing V. Green - perhaps its an age thing! Besides, I’d already decided, I wanted a subtle colour and definitely not white (Min is Pepper White). But I realise it`s each to his/her own - my wife isn’t overkeen on truffle hide! I bet you’re champin...
by malachi
Tue May 08, 2012 12:02 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Ordering new car on Monday
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Re: Ordering new car on Monday

Thanks, Buster, I reckon that the truffle trim works because a lot of the interior remains in the anthracite colour. ..I like the contrast. I’m really looking forward to my new steed. The Cooper has been great but my worsening back/leg pain means poor Min can no longer cut it on speed bumps and poth...
by malachi
Wed May 02, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Ordering new car on Monday
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Re: Ordering new car on Monday

Well, I went ahead and ordered it!

Just a quick run down...

140PS TD GT
Indium Grey
Truffle upholstery
Parking sensors

...plus rubber mats thrown in FOC. I understand my new toy will be ready for when the lease on my Mini Cooper is up on the 16th July. Looking forward to it already :yes:
by malachi
Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Ordering new car on Monday
Replies: 6
Views: 1364

Ordering new car on Monday

Hello people, After a lot of research, the decision is made and I plan to order a new Scirocco via Motability on Monday. Here's a rundown of my choices... 2.0TDI 140 GT Indium grey 18-inch wheels Parking sensors Badge deletion I'm also toying with the idea of the two-tone (truffle) upholstery - it s...
by malachi
Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Saddle soap
Replies: 7
Views: 3733

Re: Saddle soap

Thanks!
by malachi
Fri Apr 20, 2012 10:24 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Saddle soap
Replies: 7
Views: 3733

Re: Saddle soap

Leather, being a natural material, benefits from care, to keep it clean, supple and flexible. One of the key tasks is feeding the leather. Saddle soap cleans and feeds the leather with natural oils. I've done this with classic cars, as well as working with Connolly kits before Connolly went bust. Th...
by malachi
Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:03 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Help 1.4 tsi 160 or 2.0 TD 140??
Replies: 18
Views: 2043

Re: Help 1.4 tsi 160 or 2.0 TD 140??

Interesting news :D It seems that on the diesel GT (140), VW have upped the spec without the Motability advance payment having changed. So, the following are standard... Heated mirrors Electric lumbar support (not 12-way) Heated seats Leather trim Could this possibly be something going right at last...