To be quite honest, you have parked tight up to the left hand side of your parking bay. It's a bit of six of one half a dozen of the other.peeceeuk wrote: ↑Mon Jun 17, 2019 6:32 pmIncredibly consistent mpg.monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:46 pm621 miles/1000km to loosening up step in engine management - you should notice the difference. After that, as the miles goon, things will loosen up further - my 7300 mile Red GTI+ is markedly looser and more eager under acceleration than our new white one with 700 miles on the clock.peeceeuk wrote: ↑Sun Jun 16, 2019 5:02 pm Just did my first 100 mile journey, all motorway of course.
So simple and pleasant.
Went a little over speed limit for a bit and got 46.5 mpg.
Pulled up in the car park to where I'm staying and gave a little push on the accelerator while stationary and got a great pop.
It's the first time I've heard mine do it.
I'm 30 miles off of the 600 mile mark where people have suggested the car starts to loosen up a bit.
46.5mpg for a maintained 75mph motorway speed sounds about right. I get 45mpg maintaining 80mph, going Newcastle to York (90 miles), Barrywi (I think it was him) reported 53mpg for a 100 mile trip maintaining 70mph.
Did further 80 miles today, almost bang on the same consumption.
630 miles breached now.
Went out to go to work this morning and someone had parked freakishly close to my car.
I mean really freakily close.
They have to have exited via the passenger side.
What did you and your Polo do today?
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Splitting silverhairs?
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Another couple of hundred miles done today.
Took my Dad for a ride in it and he came out rather complimentary about its comfort and looks.
I was quite pleasantly surprised.
He's a grumpy bugger and very picky about cars.
Took my Dad for a ride in it and he came out rather complimentary about its comfort and looks.
I was quite pleasantly surprised.
He's a grumpy bugger and very picky about cars.
Re: What did you and your Polo do today?
Been driving with Michelin PS4s for about two weeks now, they've improved the car significantly. Didn't think I'd notice much difference but the car just seems even better to drive.
Still noticing a bit of wheel spin from a standstill when putting my foot down but it's nowhere near as severe compared to the Bridgestones, I'm guessing it's bound to happen whatever tyres are on due to the amount of power coming from the front of the car.
Very happy with the purchase.
Still noticing a bit of wheel spin from a standstill when putting my foot down but it's nowhere near as severe compared to the Bridgestones, I'm guessing it's bound to happen whatever tyres are on due to the amount of power coming from the front of the car.
Very happy with the purchase.
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Not sure whether they've improved over time or my engagement technique has changed, but I hardly ever wheelspin/tramp now. Can get about 80% throttle down in 1st without tramping in the dry (about 60% in the wet).S_94 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2019 10:38 pm Been driving with Michelin PS4s for about two weeks now, they've improved the car significantly. Didn't think I'd notice much difference but the car just seems even better to drive.
Still noticing a bit of wheel spin from a standstill when putting my foot down but it's nowhere near as severe compared to the Bridgestones, I'm guessing it's bound to happen whatever tyres are on due to the amount of power coming from the front of the car.
Very happy with the purchase.
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Say what you like, if the member had parked correctly, more than likely the other motorist would have parked centrally in his parking bay. Have you seen in America where some motorist has parked badly in his own bay, they film two cars parked really close to either side of the offending motorist, so he cannot get into his car without going through the boot.
If the member had parked correctly in his own bay, this would not have happened, sorry your own fault 100%
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Today I retro fitted Blind Spot Detection with added bonus of Rear Traffic Alert.
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Well done! Tell me, in terms of time and cost how much was saved compared to ordering it already installed? Just curious.Scotty_boy vw wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:03 pm Today I retro fitted Blind Spot Detection with added bonus of Rear Traffic Alert.
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The odd thing is though, peeceuk was not inconvenienced, was still able to get out of the drivers side. The other person was either thinner than a cardboard cut out or seriously inconvenienced themselves to park there after peeceuk and climb over the centre console and out the passenger side. There are some odd people about.silverhairs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:11 pmSay what you like, if the member had parked correctly, more than likely the other motorist would have parked centrally in his parking bay. Have you seen in America where some motorist has parked badly in his own bay, they film two cars parked really close to either side of the offending motorist, so he cannot get into his car without going through the boot.
If the member had parked correctly in his own bay, this would not have happened, sorry your own fault 100%
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Not sure why you are sharing your opinion with me, I don't have an opinion on the matter as it seems such a trivial thing. I was merely laughing at peeceeuks whit. Carry on.silverhairs wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2019 4:11 pmSay what you like, if the member had parked correctly, more than likely the other motorist would have parked centrally in his parking bay. Have you seen in America where some motorist has parked badly in his own bay, they film two cars parked really close to either side of the offending motorist, so he cannot get into his car without going through the boot.
If the member had parked correctly in his own bay, this would not have happened, sorry your own fault 100%
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Today I gave my Polo it's first proper clean. First time I've actually cleaned a car myself. Quite happy with the results and a good learning curve as there's definitely things I'd do differently for the next wash! Took about an hour and a half in total. Didn't wax the car but might give that a go next time. Thanks to the guys on the forum for advice regarding products and techniques.
Some photos:
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Looking good Would look even better with the tyres dressed, just to finish it offS_94 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:51 pm Today I gave my Polo it's first proper clean. First time I've actually cleaned a car myself. Quite happy with the results and a good learning curve as there's definitely things I'd do differently for the next wash! Took about an hour and a half in total. Didn't wax the car but might give that a go next time. Thanks to the guys on the forum for advice regarding products and techniques.
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Thanks mate! Any products you recommend for that?MilgeS wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:16 pmLooking good Would look even better with the tyres dressed, just to finish it offS_94 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:51 pm Today I gave my Polo it's first proper clean. First time I've actually cleaned a car myself. Quite happy with the results and a good learning curve as there's definitely things I'd do differently for the next wash! Took about an hour and a half in total. Didn't wax the car but might give that a go next time. Thanks to the guys on the forum for advice regarding products and techniques.
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@S_94; looks very good for a first attempt.
In your third picture, it looks as if your front towing hook cover doesn’t sit completely flush with the bumper, so it’s probably either worked loose or wasn’t clipped in properly when it was fitted, so you might want to push it back in place.
I use this as a tyre dressing;
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/finishka ... e-dressing
As well as being a tyre / rubber trim dressing it can also be used on black plastic trim such as the sill extensions, rear bumper diffuser and lower front bumper lip. It leaves a nice finish that isn’t too shiny and for a rubber and plastic dressing, has quite good durability too. I apply it with one of these;
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/trim-tyr ... applicator
In your third picture, it looks as if your front towing hook cover doesn’t sit completely flush with the bumper, so it’s probably either worked loose or wasn’t clipped in properly when it was fitted, so you might want to push it back in place.
I use this as a tyre dressing;
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/finishka ... e-dressing
As well as being a tyre / rubber trim dressing it can also be used on black plastic trim such as the sill extensions, rear bumper diffuser and lower front bumper lip. It leaves a nice finish that isn’t too shiny and for a rubber and plastic dressing, has quite good durability too. I apply it with one of these;
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/trim-tyr ... applicator