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by Lester74
Wed Apr 27, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Passat GT Est.
Replies: 11
Views: 3080

Re: Passat GT Est.

Have the STD system in my GT and I’ve got the sound pretty much nailed on. I play my music through my iPhone with the music setting set to ROCK. I have the Bass just below halfway and the Treble set to max. The mid-range adds very little quality so you might as well set to minimum. The speaker set...
by Lester74
Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Recieved my GT this evening. The car looks stunning in the flesh. So pleased that I changed colour to Tungsten silver. Well done Lester74. Still love the look and drive of my Tungsten Silver GT after 7 months of ownership :D The GT is so much nicer than the SE Business which is not a bad car at all...
by Lester74
Wed Nov 11, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Recieved my GT this evening. The car looks stunning in the flesh. So pleased that I changed colour to Tungsten silver.
by Lester74
Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lights on!
Replies: 5
Views: 1820

Re: Lights on!

thanks for your response… when driving/stationary with ignition on. They do extinguish when car is locked though. Cheers D The rear internal lights have switches next to them that have to be turned off in conjunction with one of the switches near the front internal light - hope that makes sense!!...
by Lester74
Mon Nov 09, 2015 4:00 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

My GT has arrived in the UK. Having it delivered to my home on Wednesday :-bd
by Lester74
Wed Nov 04, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Passat or Audi A4?
Replies: 19
Views: 3602

Re: B8 Passat or Audi A4?

Fingers crossed will be moving jobs soon and my new job comes with a company car or allowance... I have a choice to make... B8 Passat (possibly estate) or Audi A4 (avant possibly also) - so my question is this what car is the best? Always wanted an Audi but is the new Passat B8 better than the new ...
by Lester74
Fri Oct 23, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: How quiet is your B8?
Replies: 13
Views: 3279

Re: How quiet is your B8?

dom wrote:Would you describe it as a whistle or general wind buffeting?
Hard to say with any clarity, its just noisier than I expected. Could be down to the bonded windscreen fitment?
by Lester74
Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: How quiet is your B8?
Replies: 13
Views: 3279

Re: How quiet is your B8?

dom wrote:How quiet do you find your car is, especially on the motorway? And wind whistle?
I'm currently driving an SE Business saloon 2 litre DSG. Must say there is wind noise and it's louder than I expected especially after reading so many reviews stating how quiet it was.
by Lester74
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:29 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: First impressions
Replies: 27
Views: 6332

Re: Fisrt impressions

I’ve had my temporary Passat for a week now and I’m loving it!! The specification is SE Business which I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how nice it is. The engine is the 2 litre DSG which is very responsive especially in sport mode. The colour is white which actually suits the car well. Looki...
by Lester74
Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

Taking delivery of a 2 lt passat SE Business today so should get a taste of what to expect when I finally get mine.
by Lester74
Fri Oct 09, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

Finally got a delivery date of the 23rd of December (nice Christmas present) although I’ll believe it when I see it.

Also the VW car replacement scheme has been disappointing. Offered me 2 x 1.4 standard golfs and a 1.6 standard Passat. None quite match my ordered 2.0 lt GT.
by Lester74
Mon Sep 14, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

As I am leasing I would have gone for Urano had it been available but the wait time was too long so I ended up with Black, having seen an Urano GT recently on the M1 (first one I have seen) I am glad I went for black, it looks like its in primer in Urano and they forgot to paint it! Gaz makes a goo...
by Lester74
Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

rphopkins wrote:
It arrived :D
Image
Looks great.
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Guns N' Roses (original)
Replies: 10
Views: 16802

Re: Guns N' Roses (original)

Loved the original GnR. I've seen Slash play Download festival twice and Myles Kennedy does a great job singing the classics (Sweet Child of Mine / Paradise City / Rocket Queen).
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: metal fans??
Replies: 45
Views: 73108

Re: metal fans??

Some great bands already mentioned and I have most of them on MP3. My fav band is ACDC
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Excellent. Mine stays clean for ages even when it's covered in dust from the fields around our lovely rural offices! Look forward to seeing some pics of yours... I'm looking at the start of next year now until I get it but yours looks great so although it will be a long wait I'm sure it will be wor...
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:48 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

You'll be very happy with Tungsten Silver! Should have selected Tungsten Silver first time round. I had to order my company car quickly and went with Urano Grey as it looked good on the configurator and some pictures on-line looked good for higher spec cars. It was only after ordering I started to ...
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

Order my Passat GT at the end of May with delivery being advised as mid August. Now being told that the car doesn't have a build date yet and January being the earliest I can expect it. I ordered my GT Estate 150 manual in May, it's been delivered on Thursday morning. Options - Onyx White, Dynaudio...
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:09 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Here it is on a Golf . https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/66/8e/1e/668e1ecdf849af5d5e5abf278bf2aaaf.jpg http://autojunction.co.za.s3.amazonaws.com/AutoJunction/autos/7/f/6/1/3/0/3/6/7f613036-dd33-11e2-9f4d-ef7e5e7f4a4b/image/fullview/63ad5dbdacb589e8_fullview.jpg Not my cup of Lady Grey . It...
by Lester74
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!
Replies: 41
Views: 7570

Re: Lead times for GT : 20-24 weeks!

Order my Passat GT at the end of May with delivery being advised as mid August. Now being told that the car doesn't have a build date yet and January being the earliest I can expect it.
by Lester74
Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:58 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

by Lester74
Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:59 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

The ‘Night Blue’ does look better than I first thought. Hopefully my ‘Dull Grey’ won’t be too bad. Demon shine apparently works well with the Urano Grey so I’ll be giving it a try.

BTW - The Tungsten Silver looks ace!!
by Lester74
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Night blue on the Website doesn't look anything special, but in the flesh it is a fantastic colour. When the sun hits it, she really pops. I was doubtful until she arrived and I knew then I made the right choice. 99% of Passats will be black, grey or silver. But if you want the lacquered primer loo...
by Lester74
Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Personal taste but I really don't like the Crimson. No glasses required!!
by Lester74
Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Choice of car colour
Replies: 87
Views: 12814

Re: Choice of car colour

Out of the 3 I still prefer the grey. The crimson IMO looks abysmal and I've seen it in the flesh. The blue looks nothing special.

I think the Tungsten silver looks the best but I think the roads will be swamped with them over the next couple of years.