Ah. The Mint?
Work van Wednesday
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Hang on.... Apex Temple Court ?
Gonna see a “For Sale” sign on this soon.....or, a wheel clamp!!
I reckon Apex Hotel too!
Yes
Royal Mint Court, right opposite the Tower of London when you drive over Tower Bridge.
It’s the most expensive tool store on site at the moment.
Kicking off todays WVW.
Don't envy you that one!
Earlier today before going in for a service. Just had a call fron VW, my vans ready but underbody plastics are broken again!!! I'm sure they are really made out of cheese
Have your Devonports been powder coated?
A bit of both actually. Chrome paint then powder coat laquer.
look really smart, looks great with the indium grey van. I have the same colour van and claytons (for the time being) and actually think they look better dirty as they look more gun metal.
Tyres look a bit dirty mate
Funny I thought the same, lots of brake dust = a cooler looking wheel.
Tyres look a bit dirty mate
It's funny you say that. I hate it when a job is at a storage address, because I know its often muddy and dusty.
WVW. No T6 content.
My T6 is still in at the stealers for front and rear mains oil leaks and DMF replacement, luckily all under warranty. This had been rebooked from January as at that time they were busy and had no bits/loaners/staff etc. This time they lent me a Caddy DSG, despite saying I'd get a 6.1. Not terribly practical for a Jewsons run. I was also looking forwards to a few days in a 6.1 too....
It's awful! It drives like cars/vans did 20 years ago! Poorly matched 6 speed DSG and laggy motor. I'm generally impressed with my T6 DSG, and regularly see the discussions on remapping the T6 DSG. I do slightly struggle to understand how much better a 'box remap might make a T6 DSG box though. However, if there was ever a 'box that did need a remap it's the one in this Caddy. It drives like a Cortina auto. Very sluggish, can't decide on a gear, etc.
A previous recipient clearly came to a similar conclusion....
The only minor silver lining was fuel consumption. Obvs the fastest vehicle being a loaner/renter, I drove like I stole it. Despite an overnight trip up to Docklands, 300 mile round trip, as much as possible at licence compromising speeds, often into 3 figures, overall it did early 40's to the gallon. Still can't wait to give it back.
My T6 is still in at the stealers for front and rear mains oil leaks and DMF replacement, luckily all under warranty. This had been rebooked from January as at that time they were busy and had no bits/loaners/staff etc. This time they lent me a Caddy DSG, despite saying I'd get a 6.1. Not terribly practical for a Jewsons run. I was also looking forwards to a few days in a 6.1 too....It's awful! It drives like cars/vans did 20 years ago! Poorly matched 6 speed DSG and laggy motor. I'm generally impressed with my T6 DSG, and regularly see the discussions on remapping the T6 DSG. I do slightly struggle to understand how much better a 'box remap might make a T6 DSG box though. However, if there was ever a 'box that did need a remap it's the one in this Caddy. It drives like a Cortina auto. Very sluggish, can't decide on a gear, etc.
A previous recipient clearly came to a similar conclusion....
The only minor silver lining was fuel consumption. Obvs the fastest vehicle being a loaner/renter, I drove like I stole it. Despite an overnight trip up to Docklands, 300 mile round trip, as much as possible at licence compromising speeds, often into 3 figures, overall it did early 40's to the gallon. Still can't wait to give it back.
WVW
