http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/ en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:53:06 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/applied/misc/rss.jpg http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/ http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105339&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:56:34 GMT right one game in, 3 points on the board and a plus 4 goal difference, who saw that coming:o anyway looks like the french will just not bother :biglaugh: so do you think it will be same old england ie walk the group then when it matters turn to scared childern in front of the headmaster has... right one game in, 3 points on the board and a plus 4 goal difference, who saw that coming:o

anyway looks like the french will just not bother :biglaugh: so do you think it will be same old england ie walk the group then when it matters turn to scared childern in front of the headmaster

has capello learned anything from the WC (world cup not toilet lol) and the big one do you think 2012 will be our year to start winning things

(i know its only one win against a team we should beat anyway, but we are talking about England here) ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares phil miller http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105339 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105166&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:41:47 GMT on another forum that is landrover related, there is a bit of an argument about mot tests going on. there is a claim from someone that all uk traffic officers are qualified mot testers, and have to perform 3 mot tests each month. now i personally dont believe this, but was wondering if any police... on another forum that is landrover related, there is a bit of an argument about mot tests going on. there is a claim from someone that all uk traffic officers are qualified mot testers, and have to perform 3 mot tests each month. now i personally dont believe this, but was wondering if any police officers here could possibly prove or dispel this theory. thankyou. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares zollaf http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105166 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105165&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:34:11 GMT Basically does it really matter (confidentiality clause/legal arguments aside)?

Who knew it was him all along? I've known it was the talented Mr. Collins for a long, long time but 'played the game' and kept it to myslef.

And what now for what is, and lets not kid ourselves here, a formula for Top Gear that is fast approaching its sell by date anyway?

Don't get me wrong, I still very much enjoy the show, but is loosing The (or just this) Stig really such a big deal? I'm thinking not.

Yes the mystique was kind of fun, but his true identity was always going to come out at some point. In fact it's been (fairly) common knowledge for a while know if you could be bothered to dig around enough. I really am surprised it's taken this long.

What are your thoughts peeps? ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Embisix http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105165 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105071&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:15:27 GMT You learn something new everyday, My wifes nephew got a speeding ticket the other day, when he checked it online it was from a Suffolk Safecam van that was parked on the other side of the road and took a picture of the back of his car. I always assumed that the vans were only checking cars... You learn something new everyday,

My wifes nephew got a speeding ticket the other day, when he checked it online it was from a Suffolk Safecam van that was parked on the other side of the road and took a picture of the back of his car.

I always assumed that the vans were only checking cars coming towards them. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Borab0y http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105071 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104806&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:55:27 GMT (No, not really, it's a story from the Daily Mail)



Ferrari is taking seriously reports that several of its latest 458 models have burst into flames, and has started an investigation. We have no idea whether there's a real problem or not, but the story has been whipped up on the internet as a result of a few flaming 458s reported on wreckedexotics.com. (We try not to go there often, to spare your pain...)
The Daily Mail picked up the story today, and broadened its scope by amusingly suggesting the 458 'is being plagued by a mystery jinx' as several of the cars have crashed as well. The Mail say there's no technical fault to blame, however even Autocar couldn't resist running an item in its generally more sober style, and has quoted a Ferrari statement thus:
"The company is currently investigating the particular incidents in which cars have apparently been involved in a vehicle fire, and it is currently treating these as separate incidents. Until these investigations are complete, Ferrari is unable to provide any further comment."
Fortunately, PHers are free to comment liberally even without being in possession of all the facts(!), but whatever the truth of the matter, it's not great PR for the Prancing Horse, is it?



Mind you, at least a fire in a metal Ferrari need not necessarily be terminal. Carbon fibre fires are a different story, at least according to one race team manager I spoke to recently who reckoned heat damage does something to the resins that makes it unstable and therefore fit only for scrap. (Can anyone out there tell us more?)

It could be food for thought for anyone thinking about a TPF&T insurance policy on a new MP4-12C... ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Zeb http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104806 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104775&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:44:55 GMT http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...le-claims.html

Just seen this, and at first I thought she might've just had a bad moment, but looking at it, you can see the cat is ultra friendly, and she starts to open the bin well before the cat arrives for a stroke, deffo pre meditated.

I have a few ideas why, maybe the cat poos in her garden, or maybe she doesn't like it's owners, either way, it's a fact of lifea cat will bury it's messages, and taking it out on a cat when you really hate a human is just poor form.

Had she not been being filmed the mog would've been left in the bin unable to escape, and possibly had a seizure from the stress of it.

And it is a very pretty cat as well, I've already said how good natured it is, and the video confirms that.

Now there is a death squad looking for her, I think that's a bit extreme myself, but at least one more sly, Miss Bouquet got caught, and it's smashed her respectable image to pieces, I think her image is part of it, she's younger than me but looks like she could be my mother, this tends to give ppl a vindictive nature if they aren't happy with themselves.

Oh, and be under no illusion, despite what she says, there was no split second at all, it was more like 5 seconds of desire to get the cat into the bin. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares DSG4ME http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104775 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104665&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:02:22 GMT is it poss to change a user name, if so after the change will every thread and post have the new user name and even the thanks? is it poss to change a user name, if so after the change will every thread and post have the new user name and even the thanks? ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares phil miller http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104665 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104654&goto=newpost Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:21:44 GMT I bought my golf about a month ago and I havent received the log book yet. The tax will run out at the end of the month and they havent sent the renewal form either (bought car too late to get that). Tried to call DVLA but just got to press alot of buttons before getting the message to re... I bought my golf about a month ago and I havent received the log book yet.

The tax will run out at the end of the month and they havent sent the renewal form either (bought car too late to get that).

Tried to call DVLA but just got to press alot of buttons before getting the message to re apply for the log book, which I assume the original is on its way already.

Anyone any ideas on what I can do if it doesn't turn up in time? ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Borab0y http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104654 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104601&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:05:13 GMT For the toughest school run ever... Image: http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/22380/Touareg_1-t.jpg (http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/22380/Touareg_1-L.jpg) Volkswagen has revealed its 2011 Dakar challenger, the Race Touareg 3. As the name rather implies, this is the third iteration of... For the toughest school run ever...



Volkswagen has revealed its 2011 Dakar challenger, the Race Touareg 3. As the name rather implies, this is the third iteration of VW's Touareg rally-raid off-roader. The new car is the successor to the Race Touareg 2 (No kidding - Ed), which won the Dakar Rally in 2009 and 2010 - the first diesel-powered vehicle ever to win the event.
VW says that the Race Touareg 3 will be faster and more efficient while retaining the immense strength and durability of the outgoing car. Jolly good.



And if you're wondering why we're covering a diesel-powered school-run off-roader on PH, then think on this: the 2.5-litre diesel gets two turbos, giving it 296bhp and 442lb ft of torque, which it will then employ at up to 15,000 feet above sea level - over almost any ground - to sprint from 0-62mph in 6.1secs on the way to a 117mph top end. There are also no fewer than through three limited-slip differentials, an upgraded five-speed sequential gearbox and a ZF-Sachs three-plate ceramic clutch.
Wind tunnel testing has led to tweaks to the carbon fibre and Kevlar bodywork - especially the cooling systems around the roof of the vehicle - to reduce disruption to the airflow at high speeds. A new version of the Touareg means some visual changes, including new LED lights, a new grille, window line, rear clamshell and wheels.



Beneath the composite bodywork, there is very little in common with the Touareg road car. Race Touareg 3 has a high-strength steel spaceframe chassis with a pair of springs and damper units fitted to every corner. A set of bespoke BF Goodrich 235/85 R16 tyres provide the grip, and a spare pair of wheels and tyres are carried by the vehicle at all times. Not quite your average soft-roader...







]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Zeb http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104601 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104472&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:54:20 GMT Yep.

That time of year again.

I'm 25, with 3 years ncb, 5 years driving experience in a group -99 polo and my insurance want to put my insurance up by £82.

So not only do they keep me on hold for 25 minutes to talk to anybody, usually offering to call me back and never bothering, but they also see fit to hike my insurance up by £100, despite earning another year's NCB.

The killer? I've not even started to haggle my quotes down from t'internet yet and I'm already £300 cheaper!

The company? Hastings Direct.

don't use them, they really are poo. I'd go into the reasons why, but the list is as long as my arm. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Eshrules http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104472 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104421&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:14:39 GMT I am sure a few of you have seen this amazing Audi garage with an RS2, R8, RS600 and carbon fibre RS4 built into the house on some car sites. I found an interview with the owner on motormorph and it is a really good read. Lucky b*stard. http://www.motormorph.com/?p=2707 I am sure a few of you have seen this amazing Audi garage with an RS2, R8, RS600 and carbon fibre RS4 built into the house on some car sites. I found an interview with the owner on motormorph and it is a really good read. Lucky b*stard. http://www.motormorph.com/?p=2707 ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares TigerQuattro http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104421 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104408&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:14:31 GMT These people (http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/) will not sell you car insurance. however... They do have a video library (http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/my-movies), a search engine (http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/compare) and many many downloads... These people will not sell you car insurance.

however...

They do have a video library, a search engine and many many downloads. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Ben http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104408 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104227&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:37:23 GMT http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/latest-n...ves.6477159.jp


Don't buy one, just steal it, but don't wear a helmet or you could be chased down by Plod, well if they can put their kebabs down for 5 minutes anyway.

Sorry to sound anti police, I assure you I'm not, but it's getting beyond a joke, who is making up these rules, and who is signing off on unsuitable ppl to be police officers.

Appologies in advance to those officers who are still "proper coppers", I don't mean you in any of this.


Here's another example of good old NEW Blighty

http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/newshome...39s.6476697.jp


I can imagine the bragging rights on the street corner the next day......Yeah see, weev showed them andicapped lot ah lessun or two ain't we eh, weev toatally owned their pool...etc etc...


Vile filth allowed to opperate courtesy of HM Justice Department. ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares DSG4ME http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104227 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104047&goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:27:09 GMT What's everybody's predictions for this season?

Who's going to win this weekend or the next? who's going to win the title? who's going to be relegated? Top Goalscorer? And the rest...

:D ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares seanj0hn http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104047 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103972&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:27:08 GMT What are your favourite driving music albums ?? I have got a 700+ miles to do next week out to Germany and think its time to update my music collection in the car.... So.... give me some ideas on your favourites to add to my collection! Cheers Rick What are your favourite driving music albums ??

I have got a 700+ miles to do next week out to Germany and think its time to update my music collection in the car....

So.... give me some ideas on your favourites to add to my collection!

Cheers

Rick ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares RickT http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103972 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103964&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:13:13 GMT Adam stansfield worn are number 9 shirt he died last night of cancer aged just 31, he leaves behind a young family and 8,000 fans of Exeter City F.C, i saw him score many goals for my team but the one that sticks in my mind is his goal against Oxford in the play off semi final at Oxford, all i can... Adam stansfield worn are number 9 shirt he died last night of cancer aged just 31, he leaves behind a young family and 8,000 fans of Exeter City F.C, i saw him score many goals for my team but the one that sticks in my mind is his goal against Oxford in the play off semi final at Oxford, all i can say is Adam you are an amazing footballer and goal scorer, you will always be in are thoughts


RIP Adam ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares phil miller http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103964 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103778&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:27:16 GMT Just wondering how many more wives there are out there like mine,she likes to go out in a nice clean car inside and out.It doesn't matter what make,but moans when I spend a few hours getting it in a nice clean condition

Rick ]]> Chat - Completely Off Topic - Sponsored by A2Z Motor Spares Rick 63 http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=103778