Lex Dysia

I would start with an oil change. Most garages will tell you it is sealed for life and can only be topped up but it is a simple enough job. Use genuine vag stuff as this seems to be the best

Lol

Haha that was brilliant

There are a lot of "what could have happened" scenarios being played out on this thread. I personally find the video hilarious. That wall of water was excellant. As said even one of the mums found it funny. A true comedy moment

This one purely because I've stood right next to it and had a good look round

Strangely I would like one of these and this as a weekend car

Sad I know but it's a picture of my pet gerbil :rotz:

Nice guide and pics but would it not have been better to have the oil breather lines going to the side of the cc so the clean air feeds from above. If it filled up the fluid could get into the intake as it is imo.

I'm gonna wait for the diesel version

But is this true of DSG boxes as they aren't true autos. The benefits to me mainly driving in stop/start traffic outway this as my knees can't tolerate the pedal actions for too long. Auto box and cruise are essential on my next motor.

Just trying to gauge opinions here as I am considering it in the future. I have tried 2 diesel autos in the past, both fords and the experiences where very bad. I have driven plenty of petrol autos and never had any issues with them but here is my experience of diesels. First one I ever tried was an X plated Ford Galaxy 90 bhp TDI. Pulling away from junctions was suicidal it would start rolling and then crawl until it got suitable revs, if you could see traffic it just wasn't worth attempting as it was simply too dangerous. Once moving you had to plant your foot all the way to nsl and took about 20 seconds to get there. Second attempt was in an 04 Mondeo. Now this was better in that the engine had more power but the problem was that cruising at 60mph it didn't know what gear to select :confused: it would cut to 5th then decide it wanted 4th so would change down, upon changing down it would think no I need 5th and change up then change its mind again. So at nsl it was constantly changing unless you flipped to tiptronic mode, not good :rotz: I haven't touched one since but the newer concept of the DSG auto's and the fact that a lot of respected manufactures are offering this combination albeit with conventional auto boxes has me curious as to whether they are any better these days. Opinions please

Considering this is a known issue with disk handbrakes I don't know why they dont use a small drum brake inside the rear disk to stop it happening. My old Pug had this system and it wouldn't budge an inch with the handbrake applied.

Driving on my estate today and a car starts reversing from a driveway a little way in front. I was approaching from their nearside and they where looking offside as they reversed. I start slowing thinking they will look in a moment but no :rotz: so I stop. As they straighten up and turn around I put both hands up to express disbelief and I was greeted with a finger and angry twisted face as they drove past A simple sorry would have appeased me but this!!!! What a world we live in :(

If you drill it the insurance companies could see it as a modification in the event of a claim, whereas a pipercross or similar panel filter can be quickly removed and replaced for a standard filter

This thread may help you as the 2.5 rack has several part numbers http://briskoda.net/ask-tech/mk4-r32-steering-rack-alternatives/146129/

It's particularly annoying when your tailing someone with fogs on as theres very little you can do to avoid being dazzled

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This isn't limited to going abroad for Abbey. Earlier in the year I had a little windfall and after drawing £200 from a cash machine in my local shop I went into town as I wanted to buy a DSLR camera. However after selecting the camera I attempted to pay with my debit card, the card was refused, tried again and no. Popped into the nearest Abbey to withdraw the cash and no mention of any problems so off I went to complete my purchase. Later that day I get a call from Abbey fraud dept telling me my card has been stopped due to fraudulent activity (spending money) Now I try to use cash whenever possible as I don't want the inconvenience in future.

If thats true why are the foreigners queueing up at Frances back door to come here

Uuuurgh.......Audi diesel drivers in particular where I live always harassing people and driving too close. Give me a BMW driver anyday.

This diagram shows the 2 types

You have the standard golf arb. I know exactly the shape your describing and it isn't the R32 bar. Different droplinks that fit to the wishbone will allow it to fit. you need droplinks like these

Mate I am gonna laugh all day thinking of this post :D:D Sheer genius Sadly no Thank You button but thanks anyway

I have Koni FSD and H&R springs and love them. Handling is so much better than a standard car, it's not too low so I have managed to keep my cupra splitter and it is a lot less crashy over speed bumps. The extra confidence that a well damped car can give is amazing. The problem with the standard set up is it is under damped. Trouble is people have fitted FSD's with tired springs and found they are very bouncy so new a springs either standard or uprated are a must if you go for these imo. If I had it to do again though I would go Weitec coilovers purely on the cost. My springs and shocks come to about £550 and the springs have increased in price considerably since, they where £150ish delivered when I purchased and last price I saw was about £220. Had I known I could get decent coilovers for £500 then that would have won me. Sadly the Weitecs only came to light earlier in the year, up to then the popular choice was KW's but they start at about £650 for the V1's

Your symptoms sound similar to mine here http://briskoda.net/octavia-i/epc-light-16706-code/135510/ I am guessing it is the same problem but you will need a code scan to confirm.