Tommo1979

Thanks for reply mate. I'll speak to my garage and get the Haldex looked at.

Hi guys, So, I had 4 new tyres fitted last week, brand new Bridgestone Potenza Sport. Car was previously on Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport. I am now having issues with wheel spin under hard acceleration, even in the dry today in third gear, even worse in the wet, lighting up the traction control light. Accelerating away from standing start in 1st and 2nd, constantly lights up the traction light on the dash. Car is REVO Stage 1, on 72,000 miles (Haldex was last serviced at 54,000 miles) Anyone had any issues with these tyres? Or any ideas? If there could be an issue with Haldex system for example? Thanks in advance.

Just had a little play tonight with a White Golf R on the A55, near Dobshill, North Wales. I was in my Black Golf R reg S16 *** Anyone's on here? Chris.

Thanks pal, I'll get in touch with them and see if I can get a quote, thanks.

OK, yeah, thanks. That sounds like a better long term idea. Does the OEM mirror have to be bought from VW? Or are their any similar one's available online anywhere do you know?

No, I'm not sure who the better body shops are, I'm currently trying to do some research on it. I live in Flintshire, North Wales, about 12 miles from Chester. Th guy from Chips Away reckons these guys are the best in our area, although can be quite expensive, so I'm going to get a quote from them: www.stevemellor.net Not sure if anyone else knows of anyone good one's around the North Wales / Chester Area?

Yes, I'm a member of the Facebook page aswell, if you search for 'heated mirrors' on that page, which I just did this afternoon. There are a lot of people reporting the same issue of them falling out, people seem to be saying they think it is to do with the heater being left on. So, I don't think i'm ever going to use the heated mirrors ever again on mine! I'm so frightened of the passenger side doing it now aswell.

There was a very slightly reflective plastic plate left behind where the mirror was, with lines across it, so I'm not sure? Is that like the heater element?

Thanks for the info, the scratches can be felt with your fingernail, in fact it's down to the metal by the wheel arch. I was doing a ton when it happened, then all of a sudden I heard banging against the side of the Car, it was dark, and I didn't realise what it was at first, until I noticed the driver mirror missing, about 10 seconds later. It wouldn't have been so bad if it happened at like 30mph, but that air speed has caused it to smash into the side of the Car quite violently. I ordered a new mirror online for like £10, so got that stuck on straight away, had like a self adhesive backing. I've been to one of those chips away places, they said it needs a re-spray on the drivers door and rear quarter panel, and I'd be better going to a proper body shop. They reckon about £400 - £500. Absolutely gutted! I've only had the Car just over 12 months, and had to replace the water pump and thermostat housing 6 months ago, which was £500. Getting a bit annoyed now if this is another fault which has happened to mine. It's a 2015 plate by the way on 50,000 miles

No, I've not had the Car from new, it' s had two previous owners. I bought it December 2018, so had it 13 months. No, there is no marking on the mirror housing.

Hi guys, So, yeah, my wing mirror glass came flying out when I was driving fairly quickly along the motorway last Saturday, on the drivers side. It's scratched all across the top of the drivers door, and by the wheel arch to the rear quarter panel. Absolutely gutted, think it needs a re-spray. I realised I'd left the switch on for the heated wing mirrors. I wonder whether it has somehow melted the glue holding it in place and if that is a common fault? Has anyone else had the glass from the mirrors fall out on theirs?

Where were you getting it tuned when this happened?

Nice one Dan, that's reassuring, thanks for letting me know, cheers.

Pristine Alloy Wheels in Milton Keynes have quoted me the best price, £88 including courier to collect and deliver back afterwards. Provided I just send the wheel without tyre. Hope they do a good job.

Because mine is mapped I've read 5w40 is a better oil to use, with mapped engines. I've also heard this Millers Nanodrive CFS OIl that I've got, is one of the best oils you can get for mapped, and even very highly tuned vehicles.