condensation in new TDi FR headlights

[spyke85]

What mileage is on the car? Thing with the diesel I found is that after a few miles on the clock they certainly loosen up. Might just take a bit of getting used to with the gears as it will be different to your old one. Best is leaving say in 5th around 35mph then flooring it and leaving everyone in a cloud of soot

 

[vanders]

not quite 200 miles yet so still a baby! The power is fantastic isn't it, reckon I might need a mini-airbag behind my head, good job the headrests are a bit cushioned! As my mate said - this is a car to scare your friends in! As if I would......

 

[spyke85]

So do you have the facelift version? Get some pics!

 

[andythom]

not quite 200 miles yet so still a baby! The power is fantastic isn't it, reckon I might need a mini-airbag behind my head, good job the headrests are a bit cushioned! As my mate said - this is a car to scare your friends in! As if I would......

done 380 in my 20vt FR now.......still gives me a huge smile

 

[vanders]

no, pre-facelift, hence the £3k off list price. Luverly looking beast of a car though. Plenty of little extras inside too the '51 TDi Sport didn't have.
Didn't realise the power steering is automatically adjusted with speed? Is this standard or something extra?

 

[andythom]

standard.....

it can be adjusted though, so you get a heavier feel using vagcom

 

[vanders]

Seems I have 10 posts now, when do I get upgraded to full member? I have a car to sell!!!

 

[spyke85]

Is that the only reason you want to talk about your car Think you have to leave it an hour, I'm not sure.

Yes, the steering can be made 'heavier' using vag com, programme that the dealers use. I think it comes set on 2 usually, but I have increased mine to 4. Few people will have vag com on their laptops including me so if you are ever stuck just give a shout to someone. Most of all just enjoy the car! Only killer was the insurance for me, well, its not too bad I guess, but I should have had a years NCB and bein only 20 it was £1100. Next year though will have 2 years NCB as the last insurer finally gave it to me

 

[andythom]

Your 1100 with 1 yrs NCB?

I got my 20vt insured for 707 2 yrs NCB which i thought was not too bad

I think i need to get hold of an old laptop and vagcom

 

[spyke85]

Your 1100 with 1 yrs NCB?

I got my 20vt insured for 707 2 yrs NCB which i thought was not too bad

I think i need to get hold of an old laptop and vagcom

No, I don't have my 1 years NCB on as it came 3 months into the policy! Don't know if I can ring up and say the last insurers cocked up and only just given it me.

 

[vanders]

Owch, £1100 insurance! I'm 31 and with 12 years no claims have just had renewal quote for £500 for the new car. Gonna shop around but so far no-one else has come close.
Back to the condensation for a minute - won't it actually cause damage inside the fitting over time? Can't it fail an MOT for this (by which time of course the car's will be out of warranty or nearly so)? For the people who've dried them out after taking the backs off - does it still come back after?

 

[Ric 2001]

Back to the condensation for a minute - won't it actually cause damage inside the fitting over time? Can't it fail an MOT for this (by which time of course the car's will be out of warranty or nearly so)?

Only if the condensation starts to pool i.e instead of dropplets you have a lake in the unit! That will it short the lights, then you require a new unit.

Anyone tried the coloured headlamps from the seat accessories, do these create condensation?

For the people who've dried them out after taking the backs off - does it still come back after?

Yes the condensation will always be there, best bet is to leave your light on for a bit so the bulb warms up and get rid of some moisture. You'll get it even when washing the car.

Owch, £1100 insurance! I'm 31 and with 12 years no claims have just had renewal quote for £500 for the new car. Gonna shop around but so far no-one else has come close.

My insurance at 26 is £1200 with 0 NCB, and now with (touch wood) 1 NBC it is now £1600 from the same company WTF.

 

[andythom]

god i feel lucky...

707 and i'm 20 with 2yrs ncb and clean license

 

[Ric 2001]

God knows if I started to declaring mods what the price would be then

 

[andythom]

Mines standard i suppose....

what age are you?

 

[Ric 2001]

I am 26, tesco quote me £1800

 

[andythom]

jeez.....i've very happy with my quote now

I'm with bell.com 707 FC, i'm the policy holder, with my mum named...brought it down a few hundred

 

[T. Spark]

T.Spark hahaha...

every week now this topic omg lol.

Welcome to the mk4 dark side!!

JK

edit: also noticed ya in Oldham, im jus up the road in Middleton, drop me a PM or summat, sort out a mini meet

edit2: vanders is female...so 'fella' remarks removed so that i look less stupid

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These threads are my Unicorn, I tell ya!

No probs for all the info Vanders....