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by djjarvis
Mon Jan 17, 2022 6:16 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)
Replies: 2
Views: 3343

Re: Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)

Some more idiots and a personal mistake... Mostly filmed in Torbay as well as a drive to Hampshire



Mic is muted as my singing is too embarrassing!
by djjarvis
Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)
Replies: 2
Views: 3343

Re: Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)

Here's a couple more impatient drivers in Torbay:

https://youtu.be/cKcKh9p2n84
by djjarvis
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:38 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOS
Topic: Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)
Replies: 2
Views: 3343

Torbay drivers 2018-2022 (Dashcam compilation)

Hi all, These are some of the clips I've collected in the last few years in Torbay, Devon. https://youtu.be/CJJRsuUXewk Driving Passat B8 GT 1.4TSI mostly on the same boring local routes - car is dying for a proper road trip, as am I! After I witnessed the last clip of the van on the wrong side of t...
by djjarvis
Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: CAR RELATED CHAT
Topic: New diesel cars that emit almost ZERO NOx
Replies: 4
Views: 2075

Re: New diesel cars that emit almost ZERO NOx

They've pulled their socks up since last year then?
https://www.petrolprices.com/news/worst ... ion-limit/

Depends how the tests were done of course.
by djjarvis
Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:23 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Climatronic REST mode
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Re: Climatronic REST mode

A900ss wrote:I’ve got a 2.0 TDI and can confirm it works fine for about 20/30 minutes.
Thanks for confirming. I wonder if anyone with a petrol can also confirm... We shall see.
by djjarvis
Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:29 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Climatronic REST mode
Replies: 2
Views: 1307

Climatronic REST mode

Hi Does anyone have a B8 with the REST function (residual heat) that actually blows warm air? Every time I've tried it, stopping for a break with a nice hot engine, it's only ever blown cold air at me! Mine's the 1.4TSI 150PS and if I look on parts web sites they are willing to sell me an auxiliary ...
by djjarvis
Wed Nov 07, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHAT
Topic: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE
Replies: 101
Views: 41393

Re: Rage Against The Machines! SPACE TO VENT HERE

People that ask if they can "get" a coffee. Customer "Can I get a .. please?" Person behind the counter "No, but I'll get one for you" or, Me "Can I have a ... please?" Person behind the counter "Certainly Sir" Or "I was at the shops today and ...
by djjarvis
Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: b8 Parking brake update question
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

Re: b8 Parking brake update question

The green parking brake light is auto-hold working. As you've observed it uses the main brakes to prevent rolling after you come to a stop. You can turn this off by pressing the auto-hold button just below the parking brake switch.