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Offline Rachael

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lass with a beast!
« on: June 30, 2012, 02:25:29 am »
Hi all,

Recently sold my beloved mk5 tdi and invested in an 06 red gti! Absolutely love it, always have a little grin when I put my foot down :)....

One quick question, having slight problems with changing from 1st to 2nd. (Its a manual). Could this be because im so use to driving a diesel or does anyone else have this problem?!  Don't any of you say it's because im female!

Any advice/help much appreciated :)

Rach
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2012, 04:58:29 am »
Quote from: Rachael on June 30, 2012, 02:25:29 am
Hi all,

Recently sold my beloved mk5 tdi and invested in an 06 red gti! Absolutely love it, always have a little grin when I put my foot down :)....

One quick question, having slight problems with changing from 1st to 2nd. (Its a manual). Could this be because im so use to driving a diesel or does anyone else have this problem?!  Don't any of you say it's because im female!

Any advice/help much appreciated :)

Rach

You make it too easy  :signLOL:

When you say you have a problem, in what way? crunch? Doesn't move past the neutral point?
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2012, 06:54:13 am »

Welcome along  :smiley:

Hope it's an simple / easy fix.

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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2012, 07:31:13 am »
welcome rachael..you have great taste  :wink:  :happy2:
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2012, 08:23:24 am »
^^^^ completely agree  :happy2:
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2012, 08:29:17 am »
Quote from: Rachael on June 30, 2012, 02:25:29 am
Don't any of you say it's because im female!

It's because you're female... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Welcome Rachael... :smiley:

Can you give us more details about the problem...?
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2012, 08:49:15 am »
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A Very Warm Welcome, Rach  :happy2: - "Lass with a Beast" certainly grabbed my attention!  :evilgrin:

It's good to have another female amongst us who is a car enthusiast.



My red Mk5 GTI is DSG but they all have a short first gear which means you change into second gear very soon on acceleration. Do not shortcut it by starting off in second gear because it's not kind to your clutch. Does this help?

Oh, and we'd like to see photos...............
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2012, 11:03:00 am »
 Where are you I am sure someone local with drive it and confirm if there is a problem,  Red is the fastest colour as well. welcome to the forum.


Mileage and service history ?
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2012, 11:40:33 am »
Hi & welcome

You have come to the right place for help!

Goodluck getting it sorted...

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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2012, 12:05:08 pm »
Quote from: RedRobin on June 30, 2012, 08:49:15 am
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A Very Warm Welcome, Rach  :happy2: - "Lass with a Beast" certainly grabbed my attention!  :evilgrin:

It's good to have another female amongst us who is a car enthusiast.



My red Mk5 GTI is DSG but they all have a short first gear which means you change into second gear very soon on acceleration. Do not shortcut it by starting off in second gear because it's not kind to your clutch. Does this help?

Oh, and we'd like to see photos...............
And some of the car  :signLOL:
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2012, 12:11:16 pm »
Quote from: Mk5 GTian on June 30, 2012, 12:05:08 pm
Quote from: RedRobin on June 30, 2012, 08:49:15 am

Oh, and we'd like to see photos...............


And some of the car  :signLOL:




Did you notice how subtle I was in setting it up so someone else (you, Ian) would suggest that Rachael post pics of herself  :evilgrin: (with her car of course).
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2012, 12:19:10 pm »
Aww guys thanks all! Lovely to have such a warm welcome :).

Im in stourbridge if anyone knows where that is?!

And red robin, I'll try changing into 2nd quickly. It just jolts when I change, like kangarooing, looks a bit stupid!

I have one photo but it looks pink (the car lol).

Cn you upload it straight onto the post or shall I photobucket it?

Much love
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2012, 12:28:02 pm »
^^^^
Rach,

Use photobucket.

I know Stourbridge - I went to Bromsgrove Public School.

Red is always a tricky colour to photograph. Sometimes slightly under exposing the shot can help but it's all about reflected light from the sky.

Can't be pinker than mine!:

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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2012, 12:35:04 pm »
No way, small world. Where abouts are you from?

Omg how pink is that! Looks actually quite hot in pink.

Here's my baby, debating a subtle tint on the back?!

 http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/rra18/DSC_0156.jpg
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Re: lass with a beast!
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2012, 12:36:17 pm »
Hello Rachael.

You can also do this with the pictures.

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