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Thanks for the reply guys, im leaning towards getting the DSG service done, 80k doesn't really feel right - the car is now just over 4 years old, the car has over the last 2 years just done a lot of short trips (like most I guess) Looks like its going to be an expensive month ha! Major Service, DSG service (inc filter clean) Haldex

Hi All Question my R is a 7.5 with 37k miles is due a service, I’m getting conflicting messages on a DSG service, main dealer says 80k miles another dealer says 40k miles - I’m leaning towards getting it done out of caution and getting the filter checked at the same time thoughts ?

I cannot do that again 🤪 Seriously - im prob going to keep it, went to work in it today and blasted down the back roads - still makes me 😁

No idea - I’ll find out

Well my 3 year PCP deal finishes in Dec on my Golf R - car has been great never missed a beat. i put the max deposit down on the car so there is money left in the car, I have the balloon payment in the bank so I can pay up and keep the car but...... do I look for another car ( No idea what ) and use the money that’s in the car as a deposit and keep most of the balloon payment in the bank (rainy day money) pay it off and keep a 3yr old car with no warranty keep the balloon payment in the bank For a rainy day, get new a new finance deal, keep the 3 yr old car Thoughts appreciated Phil

Been in touch with a mate with a welder, we are thinking cut them off @ the weld and clean up, and then tack weld a nut on to the tail pipe then put them back on with a small bolt into the nut, or tack weld a washer onto the trim and put back on with a self tapper into the tail pipe. will investigate further in the next couple of days Nothing is straight forwards is it. 🙄

I really fancy doing this mod, as my car is silver white I think the black tail pipes will be a good look I have a bodyshop only 5 mins from my house who do powder coating and they have quoted me £40 to powder coat in matt black all 4 tail trims A quick check on my tail pipe trims show they have been spot welded on, so not a straight forward job - looks like I might have to get the dremel cutter out to remove them, then think about how to re-attach Thoughts ?

Not quite a full detail, but I gave my car it’s first ever wash, and removed the glue from the transport covers, thankfully found no marks or swirls on the paintwork. Gave it a quick spray with some IronX, surprising how much contam was present on a week old car Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Opened the cubby & fed the connectors over the top, removed the small cover above the throttle pedal (torx required) Plugged it in Simples [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Pedal Box Plus arrived today, took less than 5 mins to fit - i have only done the self tune function and i can feel the improvement with a quick run up the road. will have a proper play with it over the xmas break. I am prob not feeling the full benefit of fitting it so soon after picking up the car as it only has 65miles on the clock I have never started moving a car so soon, a slippery slope i fear 😜

So I have finally taken delivery of my new R, and so far with the limited running I have the only thing that I’m unhappy with a the unresponsive throttle feeling, it just feels very ‘damped’ is It this feeling that the peddle box corrects ?? Edit. - I hope it does cos I just ordered one 😳

Hangover 🤮 + cold 😷 + sinusitis 🤧 = Collection Day

The wait is almost over Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

No I went through to have a look - going to try and collect it next sat

Mine is still in its wrappers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Going to try and get to the dealers tomorrow to discuss prep and handover hopefully I can arrange a collection date

Looks like mine has arrived at the dealers - trouble is I have no idea when I’m going to be able to find time to go and collect it [emoji22][emoji22][emoji30][emoji15] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Very nice, similar spec to my car which should be here in the next week or so First time on here I have seen decent pictures of an R in Silver White Cannot wait to see mine in the flesh now

Notification from VW this morning, " Your car has arrived in the UK. It is now awaiting clearance and transportation to your retailer. This normally takes 10 days" Getting Closer

After 3 days at sea, The Nordic Ace has finally docked @ Newcastle, lets see now how long it takes for my car to make it over here to the west coast of Cumbria

Just been told my Car is on the Nordic Ace - which is scheduled to dock in Newcastle @ 17:00

I'm sending that to work tomorrow to get blown up on A3 size - will raid the monopoly set for bits and it can be a xmas morning game 'Where my Vehicle ?' 😜

Got an email from the dealer this morning to say my car is @ Status 38 - (left the port of Emden) - I'm not sure who to believe anymore I originally said i wasn't bothered when i got it, but i have turned into the VW Chat Stalker - I'm wondering if i should send them xmas cards 🙄

Been on to chat again still sat waiting to be assigned a ship 😟 Hate waiting .....

Still no movement for mine, still sat at the port since 17 or 18th depending on which chat operator you chat with 😒