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by greenstick
Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:01 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Tall drivers
Replies: 18
Views: 6923

Re: Tall drivers

Toonman555a wrote:I'm 6'4" and have no problems driving or getting in and out.
Must be time for me to crack open the cod liver oil then :nod: :D :nod:
by greenstick
Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: DAB radio
Replies: 4
Views: 2159

Re: DAB radio

It wouldn't be the deciding factor as to which car to buy, but now mine is fixed, I love it.

Radio is my driving entertainment of choice though, so it gets some use.
by greenstick
Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Tall drivers
Replies: 18
Views: 6923

Re: Tall drivers

I'm 6'6 and can drive the car comfortably. I advise caution with the pano roof though. I test drove one with the pano roof and found that with my driving position, I could feel the edge of the recess on the back of my head. I have had NO problems with the standard roof. As for getting in and out of ...
by greenstick
Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Poor Radio Reception
Replies: 14
Views: 7332

Re: Poor Radio Reception

Hi My understanding is that it is at the rear of the car, as the dealer mentioned it was over a half day of a day job and the back of the car may need taking apart. Looking at the car when I got it back though, this hadn't happened. I got a call from the technician doing the work, checking I was hap...
by greenstick
Thu Sep 16, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Poor Radio Reception
Replies: 14
Views: 7332

Re: Poor Radio Reception

Hi cajpaj I'll try get a picture tomorrow for you. I;ve not even bothered with FM since I got my DAB fixed so don't even know myself whether it's any better. I have spoken to someone at VW Customer Care about the hassle I've had, they were good to talk to, very helpful. If you continue to have probl...
by greenstick
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:56 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Poor Radio Reception
Replies: 14
Views: 7332

Re: Poor Radio Reception

I urge anyone with DAB problems to insist that their chosen dealer submits a technical query to VW. My local dealer failed to do this twice, I took the car back to the supplying dealer who were more than happy to help. My car (built June/July 09) had erratic DAB signal and the FM signal was mono mos...
by greenstick
Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:29 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Slight jump when new track starts on iPod?
Replies: 8
Views: 3672

Re: Slight jump when new track starts on iPod?

Me as well, thought it was my iPod at fault...possibly not
by greenstick
Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: The unmarked Police Car thread
Replies: 27
Views: 20933

Re: The unmarked Police Car thread

Round Leeds I've seen:

Grey 5 series
plenty of silver/grey astras and vectras
dark blue astras.
Also seen a Vauxhall Signum but can't remember colour, think it was dark blue
by greenstick
Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:22 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: what difference will 3 points make to my insurance?
Replies: 3
Views: 2480

Re: what difference will 3 points make to my insurance?

Don't worry, won't make any difference, just make sure you tell them (including your current insurer) 1st "minor" offences (speeding, parking, traffic lights etc) are generally not penalised, some say it could make you a safer risk as you've had a wake up call. If you get additional points...
by greenstick
Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Angry with VW!!
Replies: 14
Views: 6135

Re: Angry with VW!!

What has annoyed me is that after reading the Scirocco's price list it state that 4 X 18'' Interlagos wheels with tyres and anti-theft locking nuts is £400. However parts department want £322 + VAT for ONE ALLOY!!! Absolutely disgusting.... Don't even try to tell me its cheaper to fit at the factor...
by greenstick
Sat Sep 26, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Cruise Control - Factory Fit or Retailer Fit?
Replies: 15
Views: 5402

Re: Cruise Control - Factory Fit or Retailer Fit?

alanstead wrote:you'd knock off cruise then re activate it a bit down the road and it would take off because you had it set much faster than you would want it to go.
Haha, yup!

I'll go have a play in a bit and see.
by greenstick
Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:04 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Cruise Control - Factory Fit or Retailer Fit?
Replies: 15
Views: 5402

Re: Cruise Control - Factory Fit or Retailer Fit?

New MFD? Do you mean the MY2010 changes or has there been another update to the MFD since then

I only ask, as I paid for factory fit, and mine doesn't show the speed on the display, just the green light behind the dial. (unless I need to read the manual to turn this feature on)
by greenstick
Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:51 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: DAB signal issue
Replies: 14
Views: 7106

Re: DAB signal issue

My reception is terrible

I live and do most of my driving in west yorkshire and find that it switches to FM several times every journey.

Anyone else have experience around Leeds? Is yours a 2010 car?

I'm beginning to think that the move of the aerial may have been a mistake
by greenstick
Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: The wait is over
Replies: 1
Views: 1980

The wait is over

I got the call on Monday to say my car had arrived and was ready for collection after Wednesday. Couldn't collect on Wednesday due to work commitments, so arranged to collect yesterday. My dealer had offered me £2000 part ex for my 2002 Mk iv golf tdi which was a little under what I had hoped for bu...
by greenstick
Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Boost gauge installation on 1.4 TSI
Replies: 6
Views: 3671

Re: Boost gauge installation on 1.4 TSI

Save yourself the hassle, buy the Fiscon. There's a group buy somewhere on here
by greenstick
Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: Undated 20 pence pieces
Replies: 2
Views: 2281

Re: Undated 20 pence pieces

Not sure about papers, but it's here

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_east/8123749.stm

WIll be checking my change carefully for a while
by greenstick
Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: B Pillar Tints
Replies: 1000
Views: 410589

Re: What's your Build Date? (Estimated or Confirmed)

Just found out my car (ordered 7th April) is being built this week, with delivery expected within 4 weeks depending on ship timings.

Happy days! :vibes:
by greenstick
Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:12 pm
Forum: Scirocco News
Topic: Lead time
Replies: 75
Views: 40782

Re: Lead time

My dealer called me yesterday and advised me to expect another 6 weeks until mine is in the country so I can't understand why you are being told to wait so long, or why others have received theirs much earlier.

Might give them a call tomorrow and try find out what's happening
by greenstick
Thu Jun 04, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: How did they do this? G-forces and oil temp in MFA
Replies: 7
Views: 4092

Re: How did they do this? G-forces and oil temp in MFA

Andy-GTI wrote: I guess they've just made the add on software module process the signal from the can-bus and output it to the MFA.
Does anybody on here know how to do/get hold of this?

I'd be very intersted.
by greenstick
Tue May 19, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: Time between order and being told build week
Replies: 11
Views: 8455

Re: Time between order and being told build week

Cheers This is my first new car and I have a suspicion of all car dealers so just wanted reassuting that all is OK. To be honest, it didnt matter much to me when it was being built, as long as it was delivered to me by the date which they said it would. You're right, it doesn't matter, but this wait...