bigal rallyred
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So upgraded spec and the dealers will be giving good discounts.
Sounds like win win for us customers!!!
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I always say get the best car you can afford.
I'd personally go for the L&K but I'd want the price down maybe £500. It will be worth more come resale time so may seem more expensive now but should see a better return later.
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So it looks like they're giving a great deal after keeping back all the stuff that should have been standard from the start and now devalue slightly older less spec'd VRSs.
Still better late than never.
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If it's the same as the Octy and VW Bora then yes they will be on splines.
If they have been off recently then should be a piece of cake to alter.
I think from memory when you take the nut cover off then a 10mm socket or spanner is all you need.
HTH.
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I'm guessing claying is as successful as finding the right solvent to remove it?
I don't see it being a mojor problem putting it on top of old stuff as long as it's as clean as possible.
I only have 1 ampule left and don't want to make an **** of it.
It is good stuff though, it also hacks my wife off when I refuse to put the wipers on.
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I applied some Aquapel just after the group buy and it now looks like scales on a fish post wipe.
It looks almost like the coating is cracking and breaking down.
I am going to apply a second coat but apart from cleaning the screen is there anything I need to do in preperation?
I clayed the screen and gave it a thorough clean the first time but not sure if the first coat needs to be removed or if it just goes straight on top.
I'm driving from just out side Edinburgh to Zennor near St Abbs at the end of the month and want the car tip top for the journey.
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If you're with Virgin you can get a free wireless router on the medium (10 meg) package and above. They are also doing half price for 6 months on that package I think.
I did this recently and it was a Netgear router that they sent out to me.
I was an existing customer and just upgraded from the lower package.
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They look like the Monteal II fitted to later VW Boras and Golfs.
Nice wheels and look in good condition.
Very nice addition!
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I'm getting a replacement roof lining and A pillar trims replaced on my Passat Sport by a windscreen company and wondered if I'm likely to experience and issues after.
I hate rattles and squeaks so am apprehensive.
The managed to get the black adhesive all over the head lining and trims which I cleaned what I could off but once it set there was no removing it.
Crazy price as well which luckily I'm not having to pay,
£270 parts and £410 labour plus courtesy car fee.
I'm not sure how they'll get the new lining into the car without creasing it with it being a saloon with a fairly narrow boot and all the glass being in place.
At least if they make a hash of it it's up to them to replace it.
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The computer figures on both our Passats are very accurate to within 0.2 mpg.
I agree the 1.9 is more fuel efficient it's not as big a difference as people are suggesting over the 2 litre.
My driving style doesn't change between the cars and the 2 litre on mixed conditions comes out at about 52mpg and the 1.9 is about 57mpg and I have a heavy commuter drive in the mornings.
If it's all about saving money then obviously the 1.9 makes more sense but it's not solely down to fuel, you need to take in insurance, road tax, depreciation and servicing. To be honest there isn't going to be a great deal in it and the 2 litre is just so much nicer to drive.
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I have a 1.9 tdi 105 and a 2l tdi140 both are Passat but the same engines.
The 1.9 is definitely more economical but only has a 5 speed gear box and is an 8 valve so less refined.
I'd say the 1.9 is quick enough just for everyday driving conditions but needs to be worked fairly hard. As you've mentioned that it can be remapped but I'm waiting until after the warranty expires.
The 2 litre is easier to drive and is the least diesel diesel I've driven. It pulls more like a petrol and the power is smooth and quieter (16 valve).
The 2 litre isn't that much less economical but the figures decrease quicker when pushing on or stuck in traffic.
If it were down to me I'd go for the 2 litre as it's easier as standard as come resale time more desireable I would have thought.
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"Looks like the Stig's helmet"
I guess you mean the one on his head or have you seen inside his racing suit?
:rofl:The pricing will take everyone away from the Golf GTI and will mean that most GTIs will be 5 doors. TopGear said they are only about £150 more but with more kit, it would be silly to buy a 3 door GTI.
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I was booking my Passat into Western VW in Gorgi (Edinburgh) and they were taking delivery of a 58 plate white Scirocco.
The pictures in the papers and on the television really don't do it justice.
Absolutely stunning especially from the rear 3/4 and in white made all the curves jump out!
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I'm liking Michelins at the moment.
I had them on my Bora and B6 Passat both 16" 205 and 215 respectively but I have Pirellis on my B6 Passat Sport 17" and they feel O.K but not as confidence inspiring, also had Pirellis on my Octy VRS and they wore well and the grip was reasonable but I never pushed it anywhere it's limits.
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If you have access to a TIG welder then it's easy enough with the right skills.
I would used a stainless filler rod and keep the heat down to a minimum. Mig is possible but to get the right amount of penitration and control is easier rather than controling the weld pool and getting a feel for the metal as you go along.
Hope thats not too technical, welding looks easy but is a bit of an art form and take practice to do right.
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I have this on my B6 Passat Sport. As mentioned it does seem to bounce off any chrome parts in the centre console area.
It's not been particularily dark enough for me to experience the full effect but I think it's a cool feature.
The surround on mine is a light biege for reference.
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HPI won't always show up if it's been in an accident or not.
I would try and see another Polo and see what the paintwork is like. All the VWs I've had have had a slight orange peel type of finish but not enough that I would worry about it. Check the panel gaps and whether the manufacturer's stickers are still in place.
If in any doubt walk away it's a buyer's market and there are loads of cars for sale.
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I used this too. I was getting a HPI check done by the garage anyway but all the details came through within seconds and they were all spot on.
Would recommend:thumbup: Good for me as the car was 650 miles away.
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It looks as if you've been put on fixed again rather than variable.
I would be wanting confirmation of which oil was used at the last service. If it was longlife oil then they haven't set the service indicator properly.
Hopefully if you've paid for the more expensive oil then the garage that did the work should get it sorted for you.
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We had almost exactly the same issue when we got our new Sony laptop last month.
The thing that fixed it was to download new software through the Sony site. i know that won't fix your as it's a different make.
There was a temporary fix and it was that we needed to uninstall the drivers but not full thing. When the laptop was switched on again it wpould search for the drivers again and the wireless network would work.
But switching it off again I would have the same problems of not being able to find the wireless lan.
Might be worth contacting the manufacturer of the laptop for possible solutions.
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I'd wait a while so everything is bedded in nicely.
You could always go down the route of a switchable map if you're not sure on whether it will be a good idea for the mileage you do!
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I got mine from Kiddicare.com.
They were the cheapest by miles and the service and communication were excellent.
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I'm sure my mother-in-law's Leon has the lights on all the time, I think they may get brighter with the headlights on.
The Leon is a nice car and has a decent sized boot and plenty of kit.
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A bit fussy for me, I like plain 5 spokes like the comps that some have fitted on here.
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Good mornin!
in Hellos and Goodbyes
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Welcome, the best colour to have a Mk1 in but I'm biased.
It's rally red though for future reference which at around a 52 plate was replaced with corrida red.