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Offline SRGTD

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #10 on: 26 September 2021, 11:47 »
The Bill for the damage is £2900. Only going to use the VW bodyshop, in case it has warranty issues in the next couple of years

I’d only us VW too. Can the wheel be repaired to a good standard, or is that for a new one?

You can also use a VW Approved body shop rather than a VW body shop.

https://volkswagenapprovedrepair.co.uk/
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Offline valentino

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #11 on: 26 September 2021, 12:58 »
The wheel looks ok, but it’s down for a new one. Estimated said it’s a new car, so the wheel won’t be refurbished

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #12 on: 26 September 2021, 15:55 »
The wheel looks ok, but it’s down for a new one. Estimated said it’s a new car, so the wheel won’t be refurbished

Might be worth asking if you can keep the damaged wheel. Get it refurbed and save it for a rainy day?
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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #13 on: 26 September 2021, 21:20 »
The wheel looks ok, but it’s down for a new one. Estimated said it’s a new car, so the wheel won’t be refurbished

Might be worth asking if you can keep the damaged wheel. Get it refurbed and save it for a rainy day?

Is there space for a full sized spare in the mk8?
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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #14 on: 26 September 2021, 23:30 »
No, only a space saver
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Offline valentino

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #15 on: 27 September 2021, 08:41 »
Yes im going to ask if i can have the wheel.
I do have a space saver spare, it fits perfectly

Offline Carl_45

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #16 on: 27 September 2021, 09:05 »
No, only a space saver

Do the clubsport and R models get a space saver? I’m just wondering because the space saver must be approximately 16/17” to go over the front brakes?
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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #17 on: 27 September 2021, 09:28 »
Nobody just gets one on a Mk8.... you have to option it.

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Offline Carl_45

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #18 on: 27 September 2021, 10:01 »
Ahh ok. I haven’t got that option then.

You’ve got me intrigued now, I know on the dynaudio the sub worked in conjunction with the spare to resonate the sound. Is the HK pack not set up this way? I’ve read your comments about it not being as good?
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Offline Kenis

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Re: Taxi driver decides to do a u turn
« Reply #19 on: 27 September 2021, 10:58 »
On the earlier thread some folks who specc’d HK seemed to get a space saver thrown in they weren’t expecting but don’t think was ever cleared up that they work together / have to have a wheel with Hk.

Am sure I’ve seen pictures of the sub without a spare wheel somewhere.
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