[Coops S3 Combi - 150 DSG SE-L]

Bit of an update:

 

44,000 miles done, another service due soon

 

Need yet another windscreen, that's 3 in all

 

Chrome door trim coming off again, campaign was done and claimed but trim is coming off intermittently so needs to go back again

 

Tow bar getting lots of use, great addition

 

Colleague borrowed it and scuffed an alloy!

 

Headlights seem better aligned since the accident repair but have only driven it once at night

 

[Get your beads out]

GTechniq C2v3 over Adams Polish

 

[Recently Cleaned Thread]

Thought I'd add to this and something a bit different.

 

Road bike was looking a little grubby and decided to use my Gtechniq products to smarten it up.

 

P1 polish on the rims

T1 trim on the tyres

C2v3 on the frame

Elbow Grease degreaser used on the bar tape (this was quite marked up but brought it up a treat)

 

 

 

[Project Sirus]

Perfect choice @Zenbasses I have always liked the Sirrius alloy.

[RIP Bradley Lowery]

Poor lad lost his battle today.

 

 

Nothing more to say.

 

RIP.

 

 

[Superb vs Audi A6]

16 minutes ago, penguin17 said:

Groans more than his suspension, no? 

 

Indeed. 

[Superb vs Audi A6]

1 hour ago, Nick_H said:

Apart from the power plant I just preferred the look of the Superb. Yeah I've had a few niggles but I don't keep carping on about 'em ;-) and they have so far been sorted to my satisfaction. I would buy another.

 

Just leave the moaning to MartiniB !!!

 

 

[Nextbase Click 7 Duo Professional System]

Provisionally sold.

[Columbus Text message inbox]

The phone should sync itself with the Columbus, I know mine does.

 

If I delete on the Columbus, it deletes from the phone.

 

If I delete from the phone, the Columbus will re-sync and delete (it may not be immediate though)

[Nextbase Click 7 Duo Professional System]

10 hours ago, Timmyboy said:

I'll offer £50 delivered, which I think equals the offer I made in October 2015

 

 you're right, fair comment. I'll PM you.

 

 

[Skoda Octavia - Major Design Flaw = Small Windscreen]

10 hours ago, umbral said:

 

I didn't like what i saw visually so i didn't buy the car although i tested both combi and standard model.

<snip>

Just use a measuring tape and check the windscreen in height !

Please let me know your findings.

 

 

Come on then, enlighten us into what vehicle you bought that suits your requirements?

 

 

[19 or 18's]

I'm not going with anything as I already have 19s - I'm just providing the comparisons to assist the OP 

[19 or 18's]

14 minutes ago, juan27 said:

 

its 225/40R18 and 225/35R19 as standard I think?

 

Yes but price differential is going to be similar.

 

Same brand again - Pirelli:

 

18s - P6 Cinturato XL - £94.34

19s - P Zero XL - £164.21

 

Cheapest 19 from supplier.

 

[Skoda Octavia - Major Design Flaw = Small Windscreen]

2 minutes ago, WayTooTall said:

 

if the so called missing section at the top of the screen, is causing you to not see the road, then you really really need to be adjusting your seat.

 

Or going to Specsavers.

 

 

"Couldn't see officer because my windscreen is too small, blame Skoda"

[VW Arteon]

40 minutes ago, Speedman said:

 

Sat in one of these at the weekend - I agree the outside is lovely but the inside is cramped, uncomfortable and cheap looking.

 

Typical Alfa then!

 

39 minutes ago, freelunch said:

That's the £60K model you're showing. The standard model is not as low or as sexy. The boot is too small and access to narrow. The stop/start is quite agricultural. And they're having first year teething problems, if you read the Alfa Romeo forums. Still...

 

 

Shame.

 

30 minutes ago, skomaz said:

I think the Alfa is auto-only in the UK as well...

 

Not sure I like the front end of the Arteon...   it doesn't seem to have been thought through properly with that body coloured lip on the leading edge of the bonnet between the lights - looks a bit droopy to me.

 

 

 

I think they didn't want to upset the grille lines coming off the headlights - there are 2 of them, having a third would make it look odder than it is now. But you're right it does look a bit of an afterthought. Strange that Skoda dropped the large opening hatch in the S3 but then VW pick it up in this.

 

[VW Arteon]

19 minutes ago, freelunch said:

<snip>

 

I wish for an Alfa Romeo Giulia coupé, but doubt that they'll make one. 

 

 

It'll come I'm sure of it.

 

Even the stock Giulia is stunning:

 

[Pics of Skoda Karoq @ the Tour de France.]

23 hours ago, Awayoffski said:

 

 

Could do with that bike rack!

 

Is it an option?

[VW Arteon]

I like the look of it. I'm ready for something different now - thinking that when my Superb is replaced in 3 years I'll go for something else. 

 

If I'm honest - I'm bored of the Superb now.

 

[Auto headlights sensitivity]

I have mine set to "late" and on occasions they have come on when going through trees in bright sunlight. I'm still confused at times when they have or haven't come on!

 

7 minutes ago, john999boy said:

The 'other thing' is more than likely for the climate control. 

 

Could be - but I thought the air con sensor was in the unit with the courtesy lights etc 

[19 or 18's]

3 minutes ago, SC03OTT said:

Keep in mind that it's 225/XX/RXX that is the standard fit size.

 

For the Octavia, yes. 

[19 or 18's]

I went from 17s to 19s when I changed to the Superb 3 - I've noticed the ride is harsher but I expected that anyway.

 

In terms of price differential, just done a quick check of 235/45R18 vs 235/40R19 and it's £50 per tyre different (£135.15 vs £188.18) - Pirelli P7.

 

 

[Nextbase Click 7 Duo Professional System]

Old thread revival!

 

Still got this if anyone wants to make an offer? £65?

[Safety Problem with the lane assist and ACC]

8 hours ago, CheshireBumpkin said:

That sounds like a problem I used to have, which in my case was pure driver-error. In my previous car I'd got into the bad habit of knocking the car into neutral and then coasting / braking gently to the point where I braked fully to stop. Of course, with start / stop, putting the car in neutral and lifting your foot off the clutch (if manual) will cause the engine to cut out.

 

7 hours ago, Jaytip said:

It's not just manuals, it does it with the auto 'box too. At least mine does.

 

6 hours ago, Enobar said:

It does cut the engine a second or two before stopping.  The steering feels like it 'locks' but its just the assistance cutting out - you can still steer its just stiffer and if you do yank the wheel around the engine will restart.  It is slightly disconcerting at first but you'll get used to it.  Or you can deactivate the start/stop system which will prevent it from happening

 

Is this just the start/stop cutting in? 

 

I had it for the first few days until i started switching the S/S off at the start of the each journey. I will at some point get it programmed out permanently.

 

 

[My 230 is poorly ..................]

Not been following this too much but reading between the lines, it looks like you need to reject and walk away IMO.

 

 

[SOLD:- Welding Machine]

@Rustynuts Sorry for the delay, not been able to get over to check the machine, but I can confirm it comes with all the necessary equipment. Here are some pictures I took to help: