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New Scirocco finally arrives...

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Hurdy:
Nice new pair of Veedubs there Andrew :happy2:

What do they do to the Scirocco to mark it out separately as a Bluemotion version?

Norbreck21a:

--- Quote from: Hurdy on April 05, 2011, 10:46:03 am ---Nice new pair of Veedubs there Andrew :happy2:

What do they do to the Scirocco to mark it out separately as a Bluemotion version?



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Thanks Hurdy, apart from the badges on the boot (which I didn't get as I had ordered the car with the badge deletion option), it's got Stop / Start technology, Braking energy recouperation and a lightended and low friction crankshaft with special bearings as well as a special battery and alternator.

With regards to the Start Stop, I thought this would get tedious and a pain in the ar*e, so was prepared to switch it off (using the additional switch near the forward cubby hole / Ashtray). But to be honest it's been brilliant. It only works when the oil has reached a specific temperature, then say at traffic lights, you brake and hold the car on the brake pedal. After a couple of seconds at standstill, the engine gently shuts off and a large "Start / Stop" logo appears in the MFD. Then as soon as you even start to release pressure on the brake pedal, it's started again. It's quicker at startup that I can take my foot off the brake pedal and back onto the gas pedal.

And at 50mpg (calculated) on the first 1/3 tank over the weekend (bearing in mind it's only got 178 miles on it at the moment), seems to work !

Also have to say, totally fallen in love with DSG, and although it's "only" got 140bhp, and is still very new and tight, takes off like a banshee with a lovely (non TDI typical) growl from the exhausts.

garrardrj:
Yes that the same question..... Bluemotion has always meant frugal economy etc and not a 140bhp version..........Whats brake recuperation? do you mean regenaration perhaps?

Norbreck21a:

--- Quote from: joesgti on April 05, 2011, 10:39:12 am ---if your wife thinks the boavista's are too big then let me know!! been on the lookout for 2 months for a set.   :rolleye:

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haha, don't think so bud, the wife absolutely loves them !

To the rest who have replied, many thanks for the kind words, and VrStu, thanks for the tip on the voice control  :happy2:

rich83:
Wow... 2 new cars eh??  :notworthy:

Both look very smart, and some nice subtle mods on the rocco!  :happy2:

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