Darrell Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hi everyone just joined yesterday and this is my first post!I,ve had my Lupo GTI for about 9 months and love it to bits, had a few little problems but nothing major, the main one was my windows and the anti trap thing having a mind of its own!! but that was sorted after 3 atemts by the dealer!Ive got a few questions i'd like to ask, sorry if you,ve already answered these but i havn't got through all the posts on here yet.1. I've done about 10.300 miles and my oil service light came on, do i get it done or wait till 15.000/1 year like it says near the drivers door?2. Does anyone else get realy poor reception an FM, im in leeds and listen to Galaxy 105 so dont know if its the area the radio (standard VW tape radio) or the aierial?3. My Rear speakers seem to rattle/distort with the slightest of bass, i say seem as i've been to VW twice with them and they say theres nothing wrong with them! am i hearing things or are they crap?4. Whats the legal limit on window tints? i've heard its 34% at the front but dont want to pay nearly £200 only to take them off again!and finally...5. I've seen some 9" sun visor monitors on ebay, they come in black so will match my interior nicely, and i'll be able to rig up my PS2 to it. I'd get a flip out one for the dash but reckon it'll just get nicked so want to keep the dash standard!! The monitors are £115 for both but they come from hong kong via austrailia! dont know if i should trust them if not from uk, what do you think?And thats it, again sorry if you guys have answerd these questios before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoalex Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Welcome mate!!I live in leeds and listen to galaxy on 105.6FM and the reception is perfect so i guess its your stereo. And I also have a rattling speaker (front passenger door speaker) which VW claim is fine. Cant answer rest of questions style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Where abouts in Leeds you from? We should have a mini meet with any other people from Leeds area.Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5POL Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Get your car serviced! Cheaper at a VW specialist rather than main dealer if you have one locally. I believe the intervals are 10k or 1 year. But I change the oil every 5k so not 100% sure about the official interval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozza Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 2. Does anyone else get realy poor reception an FM, im in leeds and listen to Galaxy 105 so dont know if its the area the radio (standard VW tape radio) or the aierial?Alright mate, im from near Leeds and everytime I went there my standard radio picked up Galaxy fine. Have you checked that the ariel is conected at the back of the head unit??I do have a problem now when i go to Leeds but i've changed my head unit and got a bee sting ariel so thats probs got a lot to do with it style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> What colour GTi you got as I spotted one t'other day in Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Im in Meanwood we'll all have to meet up at some point.My Lupos that dark grey (is it called anthracite or something like that).Its weired the radio thing cos it seems ok most of the time apart from near the evening post building going towards white rose centre! i will check my aerial though, and get my car in for a service!What are you driving ? seen a few lupos but only 2 other GTI's! Edited March 22, 2006 by Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANNER Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 My radio reception is ***** too, I have a different headunit so Ive blamed that.Just a pain in the ass when you even get interferance on Radio 1!Anyone got DAB in their Lup?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoalex Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 cool mate, i've never seen a grey GTI in Leeds.My lupo is only a 1.0 which you can see hereU got any pics of your ride?Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozza Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 My Lupos that dark grey (is it called anthracite or something like that).What are you driving ? seen a few lupos but only 2 other GTI's!I bet this was this you then? http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18036I've got a Raven Blue GTi, only normally visit Leeds if I have to go work there or if im going clothes shopping on a Weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'e got a couple of pics but haven't worked out how to get them on here though!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" /> I keep seeing a yellow lupo all the time, but dont think i've seen yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozza Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'e got a couple of pics but haven't worked out how to get them on here though!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":confused:" border="0" alt="confused.gif" />See here style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4106 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupoalex Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Well I live in Horsforth which aint too far from Meanwood and I travel to Headingly most days of the week for uni so I'll keep an eye out for yours now I know.Al Edited March 22, 2006 by lupoalex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Yep probably me, 60mph sound about right, glad i got that road angel! I'm always off to the white rose that way and also go to work in bradford and travel down that way to get to get on armley road! Edited March 22, 2006 by Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pozza Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I live in Bradford mate, where abouts you work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 My Lupos that dark grey (is it called anthracite or something like that).Ah darn it, I was special on here before. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Welcome to the forum, and may I saw what a great colour choice. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />Can't say that I can help with your reception issues, never had a problem with mine, with either the orginal Gamma head unit or my MCD one.Thats normal for your light to come on at 10k, it just a polite reminder to goto the dealer to be relieved of some money.What plate is your car btw? Where did you get it? And how much? style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Got my GTI (05 plate) from wakefield, apparently it was the last GTI in anthracite gray they made its got full leather heated seats and air con, wanted a sun roof but never mind, i had 3 dealers searching for the spec i wanted and they all said that this one was the closest they could get! Edited March 22, 2006 by Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T5POL Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) Sounds like it could have been one of the last of that colour in the uk. And that spec! I certainly wouldnt grumble about not having a sunroof. I'd prefer mine never had one TBH. Edited March 22, 2006 by T5POL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Got my GTI (05 plate) from wakefield, apparently it was the last GTI in anthracite gray they made its got full leather heated seats and air con, wanted a sun roof but never mind, i had 3 dealers searching for the spec i wanted and they all said that this one was the closest they could get!Great spec, no need for a sunroof. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />I once saw a used 52 plate in Grey Anthracite with your spec, but its owner has never appeared on here sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Hello and welcome to CL. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> 2. Does anyone else get realy poor reception an FMVW radio units have been know to have cut-out problems, letting the signal disappear for a second or so and then come back. I've not heard of poor reception problems, I can only suggest and amplifier in the back of the unit in-line with the ariel.Excellent colour choice and one of the last like me. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":shades:" border="0" alt="shades.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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