GingerJuan

How much for a retrofit? Thanks

You only get it if you have the Jumbo box

Think I had the same squeak appear on my 2w old VRS last week. I pushed the dash on that side and it disappeared. Am expecting it to return, so I'll be on the screw if it does. Thanks

Thanks, I thought as much, it is a 'proper tyre' and aside from potential handling differences because of the taller side wall and narrower tread I couldn't imagine why one shouldn't travel at 70 on the motorway with it on the back.

Thanks. I thought as much, but just wanted to make sure.

Took delivery of my Black Magic vRS yesterday - 'nuf said. Was examining in minute detail tonight. I took the 'Full Sized Spare Wheel' option. As you'll be aware it comes with 225/40 R18" wheels (Continentals in my case - for those who like these things). The full size spare is a 205/55 R16 Bridgestone - the same rolling radius I'd guess but is it normal to have an 'odd' spare? Would someone check their boot! Thanks GingerJuan

Spoke to my dealer Tuesday. Ordered my Black vRS 30/3/10 and he thinks it'll be at the dealers on Monday. He's due to confirm tomorrow. So you never know it may be with you sooner than you think! If you're anything like me the wait will be killing you by now! GingerJuan

What is facinating is how much dealers vary in the information they give to customers. Some given vague clues (like mine), others give build weeks and even delivery dates well into the future. Now either they all know what's going on and some choose not to tell their customers, or other like to have a punt in the dark and hope they are right. Consistency would be nice. My father ordered a VW Bora years ago (52 plate if I remember correctly). At that time he got weekly emails from VW telling him how it was progressing, where it was in production, shipping etc. I enquired of my dealer why I wasn't getting the same all these years later. He reckoned Skoda had never offered this and VW had updated their ordering software this year and such a facility was't available. Just frustrating with some people knowing lots and me having to keep on at my dealer. GingerJuan

I fear I may learn to hate you people, my vRS is also in Emden awaiting that ship to Blighty. Consequently I am also staring at an ocean fully of coloured arrows - the slowest to refresh page I've ever come across!

vRS in Black Magic and no other extras ordered 30/4/10 - built and sat in VW port at Emden, Germany. My dealer reckons another 3-4 weeks! I hope he's being pessimistic so I'm happy when it arrives sooner. GingerJuan