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  1. GrottyBananas

    Cold start gear not shifting

    I found this some years ago, trying to research this exact problem, unfortunately I cannot remember which site it was on. I simply copied and pasted the quote without reference and filed it. Perhaps an engineer or trained mechanic might glance over it, to see if it might make sense in relation...
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    Temperature Indicator Oddity

    Last night I hit some material on the road (ply 10mm thick; a sheet must have been shed and other drivers had the misfortune to strike it in their vehicles, which consequently turned one sheet into many large pieces) there was the sound of several impacts to the front of the car. I pulled over...
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    Difficult to engage 2nd at high revs

    In my case I had to be extraordinarily precise when selecting 2nd (up or down the box when under load), no crunching just no gear. The gear linkage (or gear selector linkage- to be honest I forget the exact terminology) was adjusted by the dealer and that fixed the issue straight away.
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    H&R Spacer Information

    Just came across this as I was asking a similar question "FF (as opposed to FR, RR, MR): widening the rear track only and its subsequent effect on handling"; the following link may help answer it: http://www.clubgti.com/archive/index.php?t-220808.html It is superficial at best given the...
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    How much brake fluid......

    A star is what you are.
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    UPDATE: 2013 site calendars

    Got mine this morning, and to say I’m :jump1: is an understatement; great work all round and many thanks.
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    "Don't buy a Renault" They told me.....

    If that is indeed the case then one might surmise Renault utilised an extremely effective trick in order to get rid of people they did not want destroying their reputation: a drastic increase in the franchise fees while weighing up the probability that it is unlikely the lamentable will pay: the...
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    OEM SatNav Screen size

    5.8" :thumbsup:
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    Tomtom question

    I agree that last post of mine wasn't at all helpful; I had a look at the TT support forum and it would appear there is no solution :s It appears to be a case of pot luck as to who got what generation of TT In-Car Nav in their car.
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    Tomtom question

    Try 'Main Menu', 'Change Preferences' (on page 1 of 3 under the Navigate To... icon) then Hide Map. If its not there then I am afraid I don't know what to suggest :(
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    Tomtom question

    Just out of curiosity, next time you're in your motor, take a photo of your Quick Menu with your camera phone and post it up. The reason I ask is that the TT with either central or remote control (according to the manual) has the hide map option. An alternate approach would be to reset to...
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    Tomtom question

    Hello mate, Have a look at the following, but if they are of no help then sorry to say I’m out of ideas. (This may or may not be any help, but have you updated the firmware lately: if not, take your SD card out of the TomTom, put it in your PC then use TomTom Home to download the firmware...
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    HID Colour Temperature

    Regarding the question of legality... Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence to supply, fit or use vehicle parts which are not legal (quoted from above) Vehicles and related products need E-Mark or e-Mark certification to be legally sold in Europe (Google “e-mark testing“ and choose...
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    Tomtom question

    Pressing the central button of the remote control brings up the quick menu, choose Hide Map, your music will continue to play.
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    2013 Calendar Photos

    Superb. (Shame about the tree on the horizon, but a fantastic photograph all the same.)
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    car pictures

    Great find, thanks for that.
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    Watch dog- BMW drivers watch out for thieves!

    http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26357
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    12,000 mile ownership review + what it's cost

    This is an excellent post, thanks very much, really enjoyed reading it. I got to say the track photos are exceptional. Either someone is adept at using editing software, or (hopefully if luck was not involved) they are highly skilled with their shutter selection, either way a fantastic read.
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    197: The project continues...Just bought a Meg 250 cup engine and box

    All the very best with the project, as Hippy says, this will be a most interesting read.