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Offline Watts

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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #50 on: 23 May 2020, 18:35 »
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #51 on: 23 May 2020, 19:59 »
Thanks, the roof has been the only negative, really enjoying the TCR!!

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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #52 on: 23 May 2020, 22:26 »
Is it mostly TCR’s suffering the cracking or R’s and GTI/D’s as well?
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #53 on: 23 May 2020, 22:39 »
Is it mostly TCR’s suffering the cracking or R’s and GTI/D’s as well?

Does the TCR have stiffer suspension/poorer damping perhaps?
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #54 on: 23 May 2020, 22:46 »
Is it mostly TCR’s suffering the cracking or R’s and GTI/D’s as well?

Does the TCR have stiffer suspension/poorer damping perhaps?

I’m wondering if the DCC settings are causing the issue as there is noticeably more chassis flex in my TCR than my non DCC Clubsport.
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #55 on: 03 June 2020, 00:08 »
Just had a look online at the VW repair manual to see how the trim panel is replaced. Not as involved as I thought. It is cut with a grinder 10mm out from the opening panel all the way around to remove a small section. Then a glass removal tool (wire cutter) is used to cut the bonding and out it comes. New panel just bonded back in once tidied up. I was imagining the rooflining out and the entire sunroof cartridge coming off the car. Some risk of paint damage but it should be under the seals so as long as any damage is treated properly all should be good. Now just waiting for the garage to get the part.
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #56 on: 03 June 2020, 14:00 »
What could be less stressful than taking a grinder to a nearly new almost £40k car?  :shocked:  :grin:

Sounds a fairly simple procedure though. At least in the right hands it is!!
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #57 on: 03 June 2020, 14:39 »
What could be less stressful than taking a grinder to a nearly new almost £40k car?  :shocked:  :grin:

Sounds a fairly simple procedure though. At least in the right hands it is!!

 :grin: Perhaps not ideal when you put it that way! But it has to be done. I've moved in now so emotionally invested :whistle: :laugh:
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #58 on: 04 June 2020, 13:23 »
 :shocked: I wouldn't  be happy about that repair procedure myself but each to their own. Who knows what horrors maybe hidden when it comes back 'repaired'  :shocked:
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Re: Cracked sunroof surround
« Reply #59 on: 04 June 2020, 16:28 »
:shocked: I wouldn't  be happy about that repair procedure myself but each to their own. Who knows what horrors maybe hidden when it comes back 'repaired'  :shocked:

I'm far from happy! But it has to be done. Shouldn't be any worse than having the windscreen replaced which again, not ideal but things have to be fixed when broken and there is little choice but to trust in the integrity and competence of the fitter.
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