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by Ozmosis
Wed Sep 10, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Soon to be R owner
Replies: 12
Views: 5687

Re: Soon to be R owner

A Rising Blue R? Cracking choice (no bias from me at all!)
by Ozmosis
Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Soon to be R owner with questions!
Replies: 8
Views: 4914

Re: Soon to be R owner with questions!

I have had my R for just over three years now, and do not have a map as yet. I have never been disappointed with the performance, though I will be looking into getting a remap soon. As others have said, enjoy the standard power first and then feel the difference you will spend your money on later...
by Ozmosis
Thu Jul 31, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Kwik-Fit tried to rip off the wrong person today - For sure!
Replies: 18
Views: 38174

Re: Kwik-Fit tried to rip off the wrong person today - For s

Well I'm glad for you that you got the refund, and a full one at that. However, there is nothing worse than an 'Area Manager' being a conceited d**k... So much for the customer always being right...?!
by Ozmosis
Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:27 am
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: The Photography Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 201797

Re: The Photography Topic

Thanks for the details, and I know how many pics I needed to take to get the F1 shots, so gettting these little beasties must have taken a fair few...

Very interesting about the hovering and laying eggs, I learned something new today (as you should!!).
by Ozmosis
Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: The Photography Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 201797

Re: The Photography Topic

Epic shots Kev! Liking those a lot!

What settings/lense were you using?
by Ozmosis
Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:43 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: 2014 F1 topic
Replies: 58
Views: 64274

Re: 2014 F1 topic

Always look forward to Canada, usually provides a good race!

Predcted weather so far is clear and sunny for qualifying and race. Kind of expecting Hamilton to come back hard after Monaco, he usually goes very well here.

Should be an interesting mid-field race...
by Ozmosis
Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:14 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: The Photography Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 201797

Re: The Photography Topic

Well to be honest Skippy, the engine sounds of the Formula Renault and GP2 cars is much louder than F1 now. However, the F1 sound is much more distinctive from the others, and in my opinion, absolutely unique in racing now. Having heard them "live", you get to hear the extra "chirrups...
by Ozmosis
Tue Jun 03, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: The Photography Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 201797

Re: The Photography Topic

Monaco baby! Sweet :) When I was at Silverstone last year I needed at least 1/600th to get anywhere near a decent hit rate on the F1s (at about 300mm). The speed of the subject and distance from it are big factors. At Prescott where the cars are only doing about 50-60mph I can get down to 1/30th wi...
by Ozmosis
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: The Photography Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 201797

Re: The Photography Topic

Ok here's a few pics from my recent road trip across Europe! Watched F1 in Monaco (bucket list item checked off!!). Was trying to get a good image of speed, and took some time to get the settings for the shutter speed right. First few pics were at 1/40, eventually working up to 1/250 for the F1 cars...
by Ozmosis
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Post a pic of your car
Replies: 333
Views: 268980

Re: Post a pic of your car

Mine just before I found out the Stelvio Pass was closed due to low clouds :no: http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd471/Oldmosis/IMG_4696_zps880d552c.jpg However, the alternative route wasn't bad :yes: :yes: http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd471/Oldmosis/IMG_4774_zps9677f55b.jpg
by Ozmosis
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:37 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Anyone used winter SPORT tyres on their scirocco?
Replies: 4
Views: 733

Re: Anyone used winter SPORT tyres on their scirocco?

Hi mate. Here in Poland we need to have winter tyres. I have a set of Continental Winter Contacts, 235/40 x 18 and they are very very good. As you say, it's not just for snowy/icy conditions. In severe wet weather they are better too and in general cold conditions. However, do not expect them to be ...
by Ozmosis
Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:34 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Another one bites the dust!
Replies: 8
Views: 1063

Re: Another one bites the dust!

So are you going for the 5-door or the 3-door SC?? I quite like the look of the SC to be honest...
by Ozmosis
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:29 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rain sensor standard?
Replies: 11
Views: 1704

Re: Rain sensor standard?

If your car has Xenons then the DRL's are different to the main headlights. If you do not have Xenons, then the main headlights (dipped) ARE the DRL's.
by Ozmosis
Sat Feb 22, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rocco Dadmobile
Replies: 8
Views: 1043

Re: Rocco Dadmobile

A push-chair will fit, I discovered when giving my sister and nephews a lift not so long ago. Obviously a five-door car would be more convenient for getting the younglings in and out of the rear, but then when I was a young-un myself, my father had an Opel Manta! We survived!! LOL
by Ozmosis
Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: Facelifted Scirocco Official Pictures And Details
Replies: 162
Views: 93268

Re: Facelifted Scirocco Official Pictures And Details

Also here: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen ... t-revealed" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Ozmosis
Sun Feb 16, 2014 5:05 am
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: Scirocco facelift spied in the US
Replies: 99
Views: 76030

Re: Scirocco facelift spied in the US

Yup I looked at the Autocar pics, and to confirm I looked here: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/scirocco/85773/vw-scirocco-and-scirocco-r-2014-facelift-revealed" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Well in my opionon, what they have done is exactly what I expected. Update...
by Ozmosis
Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:13 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Trips in the Roc planned this year? Best places you've been
Replies: 19
Views: 2108

Re: Trips in the Roc planned this year? Best places you've b

I live in Poland, and a couple of years ago did a road trip from there to Fort William. Really enjoyed it, and on the way back stayed in Amsterdam for a couple of days. This year if my work schedule doesn't change, I'm planning to go south from Poland, through Czech Republic, Austria, Italy and on t...
by Ozmosis
Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VW or independent for service?
Replies: 15
Views: 1696

Re: VW or independent for service?

I have always used the main dealer for my servicing needs, to be honest. The guys at my local VW dealer are always friendly, especially the salesman who I ordered the car through. If he is there when I tale it in, he's always asking questions about the car etc, and always manages to sort me out a de...
by Ozmosis
Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: 2014 F1 topic
Replies: 58
Views: 64274

Re: 2014 F1 topic

Horner and Newey have returned back to base to start sorting the problems already, so looks like there may be something different for the next test. Williams have been looking very good today, reading some reports. Very sharp turn-in and stable rear end. Let's hope they will be closer to the front t...
by Ozmosis
Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:54 pm
Forum: Hobbies and Sport
Topic: 2014 F1 topic
Replies: 58
Views: 64274

Re: 2014 F1 topic

At least on looks alone, Marussia have defeated Caterham! We'll see how Ferrari power works for them, because the Renault just isn't at all so far....