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by Harry_VW
Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:16 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine note changing when rotating jacked up wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 3162

Re: Engine note changing when rotating jacked up wheel

ok interesting, just to be clear i mean rotating the wheel not changing the steering angle. my mistake with the wording i used.
by Harry_VW
Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine note changing when rotating jacked up wheel
Replies: 3
Views: 3162

Engine note changing when rotating jacked up wheel

Hi all, i ended up selling my scirocco last year but im hoping you guys can hep with a problem my sisters car is having. She's having some juddering while braking so i decided to jack her car up and see what her discs and pads were like. She has a manual and while in neutral it was quite difficult t...
by Harry_VW
Thu Jul 19, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Detailing Thoughts
Replies: 9
Views: 12836

Re: Detailing Thoughts

yes, my post wasnt clear but i was using a 50:50 solution
by Harry_VW
Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: All wheel buttons and horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 4999

Re: All wheel buttons and horn not working

okay, some buttons are now working and some are not. The up and down and middle buttons are working, along with the horn. The voice control button now does what the phone button used to do and mute the radio. Left and right buttons are not working along with the phone button and flappy paddles. Does...
by Harry_VW
Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: All wheel buttons and horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 4999

Re: All wheel buttons and horn not working

just fitted a brand new clock spring and it hasnt fixed it and it now says i have an airbag error!
by Harry_VW
Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: All wheel buttons and horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 4999

Re: All wheel buttons and horn not working

VW were asking for £230 something
by Harry_VW
Fri Jun 01, 2018 9:14 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: All wheel buttons and horn not working
Replies: 5
Views: 4999

All wheel buttons and horn not working

Hi, all my steering wheel buttons, horn and flappy paddles have stopped working. I believe the cause is the clock spring, has anyone done this before? TPS want £211 for a new clock spring, that seems a lot? Someone also told me i can do the cruise control upgrade and that will also solve the issue?
by Harry_VW
Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:50 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Which Professional Detailer to go with?
Replies: 16
Views: 16427

Re: Which Professional Detailer to go with?

Has anyone heard of Ceramic Pro? Cheers :) It's similar stuff and certainly not superior at all. I've used most of them now being a detailer myself. On a new car I'd recommend GTechniq Serum. But you would not get that for £500. Ask for a breakdown of exactly what you are getting for £500. Yes Paul...
by Harry_VW
Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Clay bar - orange specks
Replies: 4
Views: 4559

Re: Clay bar - orange specks

I'm using Bilt Hambers medium clay with soapy water in a spray bottle, perhaps your right and I should have another once over with the CarPro Iron X to help remove or minimise the contaminants before using the clay bar again. bilt hamber make the best clay bars imo. the medium should do the job jus...
by Harry_VW
Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:15 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Audio options.
Replies: 8
Views: 5610

Re: Audio options.

I'm interested in upgrading the sounds too. When I turn up to another half way it gets all loose. Not sure which to do first amp or speakers, I would imagine the speakers are shite stock speakers are actually not that bad at all. Just very under powered. This is due to the stock head unit. Changing...
by Harry_VW
Thu Sep 07, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Audio options.
Replies: 8
Views: 5610

Re: Audio options.

Iceash wrote:Why amp the front stock speakers?
Cost?

I would always upgrade the speakers that I'm amplifying as the capacitor on the tweeter can get overloaded.
by Harry_VW
Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Which Professional Detailer to go with?
Replies: 16
Views: 16427

Re: Which Professional Detailer to go with?

A mate of mine put me in contact with a mate of his who owns a company that does car detailing. I also spoke with him. He can offer a service that provides a 5 year protection (Gtechniq Coating) to paintwork and all exterior parts, including glass and also interior, including the leather seats for ...
by Harry_VW
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Which Professional Detailer to go with?
Replies: 16
Views: 16427

Re: Which Professional Detailer to go with?

If you're after opinions then I can tell you straight up there's NO chance I'd get the car professionally detailed for £1,800, I don't care who's doing it, that's ridiculous... I seriously doubt it would add any value to the car at all, I'd save the money or spend it on performance. I'm sure someon...
by Harry_VW
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Audio options.
Replies: 8
Views: 5610

Re: Audio options.

Its a bit pointless upgrading to dynoaudio as an aftermarket upgrade. There are lots of other better/cheaper systems and options you could take. One option would be to get a 3 channel amplifier. You can then amplify the existing speakers in the front and with a 3 channel amplifier you can then get a...
by Harry_VW
Wed Aug 02, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What size tyres have you fitted?
Replies: 7
Views: 4735

Re: What size tyres have you fitted?

Unless im misunderstanding the post but the 235 section of the code is the width of the tyre. Your rim is made to accommodate a tire of with 235mm, if you put a 225mm wide tyre on you will essentially be created a 10mm difference between tyre and rim, which could potentially cause all sorts of issu...
by Harry_VW
Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:57 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Rust on door sill opening
Replies: 6
Views: 3468

Re: Rust on door sill opening

VW have a 12 year anti corrosion warranty so they should be fixing any rust free of charge. Get in touch with VW customer services
by Harry_VW
Mon Jul 24, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2008 2.0 TFSI any know problems (avoid)?
Replies: 11
Views: 5476

Re: 2008 2.0 TFSI any know problems (avoid)?

salsajoe wrote:Kit cost in USA http://www.hstuning.com/product_info.ph ... ts_id=3619" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
that kit doesn't include and chains. You can pick all of that up from TPS for less than £200
by Harry_VW
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: 2008 2.0 TFSI any know problems (avoid)?
Replies: 11
Views: 5476

Re: 2008 2.0 TFSI any know problems (avoid)?

Any idea how much that costs to replace? "by skippy » Sat Aug 02, 2014 9:36 pm To be honest, I have never heard of this issue affecting the Scirocco, there have been some failures on the Golf (as mentioned above), but it is not an issue lose sleep over." VW have produced a 'kit' that is c...
by Harry_VW
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Maintenance Regime
Replies: 0
Views: 2474

Maintenance Regime

So I'm wondering what would be the best way to maintain my cars protection. I get the: wash, decontaminate, polish, wipe down, seal. Process. But what about when I am not polishing my car and just want to top up the protection? I don't want to clay it if I am not polishing. But likewise I don't want...
by Harry_VW
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:22 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Using Leaf Blower to Dry Car
Replies: 6
Views: 8254

Re: Using Leaf Blower to Dry Car

Yeah it works. Also try using the sheeting method if you don't already. take the end off the hose and if you've got a good sealent/wax on there. you will hardly have any water left to dry.