The Week 45 Club

Claremacrob said:
Ours is from Preston too but we negotiated delivery when we ordered. Presumably they're sitting up there together right now! Do you think our obsessions will calm down after we've had them a week or two??
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Careful there is nothing up with Preston :) My local dealer I have a good mind to come down and supervise! Good luck the pair of you, if you see a Starlight Blue Cali looking neglected ask if it is mine :)
 
I’ve now found out (from Joel on VW chat) mine has just today arrived at Sheerness - so previous report that it was there 17 days ago was incorrect. So I’m now another two weeks away from delivery I would imagine.
 
GrahamB said:
I’ve now found out (from Joel on VW chat) mine has just today arrived at Sheerness - so previous report that it was there 17 days ago was incorrect. So I’m now another two weeks away from delivery I would imagine.
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Maybe sooner Graham? Mine was about a week from landing at Sheerness to me collecting :)
 
GrumpyGranddad said:
Maybe sooner Graham? Mine was about a week from landing at Sheerness to me collecting :)
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Ok thanks GG - that would be good. Although they will have to fit the lowering springs and bike rack I have ordered when it gets to Breeze. Tom has just called and apparently he was seeing the code 40 for port arrival before but it must have been an error. Anyway at least I should get an in person handover!
 
Mine has also arrived Sheerness yesterday so apparently dealer now has to arrange transport to dealers. It’s time to get excited and I’ll be chasing SMG tomorrow!!
 
Glad to report mine is also at the dealer. Many thanks to Matt for sending me a Video today of the lowered van. Off on Monday for 4 wheel alignment. Getting close now. I have asked for 120 bench seat forward and bed position tests before I pick it up. Sorry GGD hope yours is fixed soon. 564E17AA-6403-4C77-A998-84A772C9218D.jpeg6EB03AA1-3452-423F-918A-83A1E3F4C76E.jpeg63BA515A-7E08-4E8C-B7B3-AF093CE83C9A.jpeg
 
This Eva said:
Glad to report mine is also at the dealer. Many thanks to Matt for sending me a Video today of the lowered van. Off on Monday for 4 wheel alignment. Getting close now. I have asked for 120 bench seat forward and bed position tests before I pick it up. Sorry GGD hope yours is fixed soon. View attachment 69980View attachment 69981View attachment 69982
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Looks fantastic. Can I ask about the alignment you are having done? I’m having 30mm lowering done, is it best to have alignment checked? Is it going to a specialist? Just wondering if I should do the same. Thanks
PS I wish I had gone for those stunning wheels now - I tried to make a late change but the spec gets locked in at a certain point and I was too late. Might have to try and find a set
 
GrahamB said:
Looks fantastic. Can I ask about the alignment you are having done? I’m having 30mm lowering done, is it best to have alignment checked? Is it going to a specialist? Just wondering if I should do the same. Thanks
PS I wish I had gone for those stunning wheels now - I tried to make a late change but the spec gets locked in at a certain point and I was too late. Might have to try and find a set
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Hi Matt at SMG is doing it as having all springs removed can alter the setup. He hasn’t confirmed who will be doing it. I had written to him over Tyre City being just 300 yds from his works. They have a Hunter lasted 4 wheel alignment machine. The best !
 
This Eva said:
Hi Matt at SMG is doing it as having all springs removed can alter the setup. He hasn’t confirmed who will be doing it. I had written to him over Tyre City being just 300 yds from his works. They have a Hunter lasted 4 wheel alignment machine. The best !
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Thanks - I can appreciate changing springs can affect set up but does alignment affect handling? Tyre wear? I would have thought VW would do it as part of the job but maybe I am being naive!
 
Sorry should have made it clear VW are sorting it out as part of my package. Only good things to say so far of SMG Tonbridge I am expecting better handling. All under warrantee. Plus it limbos under most car park barriers
 
This Eva said:
Sorry should have made it clear VW are sorting it out as part of my package. Only good things to say so far of SMG Tonbridge I am expecting better handling. All under warrantee. Plus it limbos under most car park barriers
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Ok thanks - that's good to know.
 
This Eva said:
Sorry should have made it clear VW are sorting it out as part of my package. Only good things to say so far of SMG Tonbridge I am expecting better handling. All under warrantee. Plus it limbos under most car park barriers
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Have you had any correspondence from SMG regarding the collection of the vehicle, being they are now going to be in tier 3? I am hoping my Ocean is ready soon, ordered with them too, it was supposedly at Sheerness the end of last week, although I don’t take anything VW chat say as gospel! Not heard anything from the dealer as to current location.
 
Moon Madness said:
Have you had any correspondence from SMG regarding the collection of the vehicle, being they are now going to be in tier 3? I am hoping my Ocean is ready soon, ordered with them too, it was supposedly at Sheerness the end of last week, although I don’t take anything VW chat say as gospel! Not heard anything from the dealer as to current location.
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When I messaged them few weeks ago Martin replied stating theyd all been furloughed!
 
This Eva said:
Glad to report mine is also at the dealer. Many thanks to Matt for sending me a Video today of the lowered van. Off on Monday for 4 wheel alignment. Getting close now. I have asked for 120 bench seat forward and bed position tests before I pick it up. Sorry GGD hope yours is fixed soon. View attachment 69980View attachment 69981View attachment 69982
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Lovely looking Van - I think it was yourself wanting the drawers under sink - Ive just seen theyre in stock !
 
Jenny H said:
Lovely looking Van - I think it was yourself wanting the drawers under sink - Ive just seen theyre in stock !
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You are a star for telling me the drawers were back in stock. Just ordered a set. Great Britain order rather than De. Made my day thanks
 
Jenny H said:
When I messaged them few weeks ago Martin replied stating theyd all been furloughed!
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There WERE in lockdown only doing click and collect Matt at SMG did chat to me about a proper handover before the tier areas were announced so not sure what will now happen.
 
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