R36 MY10 changes.

[Rocket36]

Run flats are COMPLETELY different to the anti-puncture ContiSeal tyres... Like I said earlier, you have the choice to learn exactly how something works.

[Rocket36]

Oh, any word on that supercharger on the MY10?

pparently this will be standard on the MY10 Passats

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Don't turn this into another stupid off topic thread. Want to make jokes? There's a whole humour section!

[Radius]

Hi Radius, can you tell us who's letting you in on all the info regarding changes, because my dealer knows nothin

Sorry top bring back on topic . Friend ordering a regular passat had good dealings with his dealer. The dealers apparently all received a bulletin in May regarding MY10 changes. Clearly this info is something they won't indulge in prior to the complete clearance of MY09 stock .

To be honest, the MY10 changes don't make any significant differences to my order as I probably wouldn't have ticked any further options anyway. The base vehicle itself essentially remains unchanged.

[Luminary]

Like Rocket36 I would have perhaps ticked the ACC option but it is about $2000 extra and I don't know if it was worth that to me.

Nevertheless it would be nice to know if it can be retrofitted, though I suspect it might be a factory option only.

Shame that the dealer didn't let in on this.

[Maverick]

They're not self sealing... Just less likely to puncture. Already on the CC.

I would have thought the name ContiSEAL was a bit of a giveaway as to them self sealing?

http://www.conti-online.com/generato...tiseal_en.html

ContiSeal™ tyres contain an innovative new technology which seals punctures in the tread area.

ContiSeal™ tyres have a sticky, viscous layer from shoulder to shoulder that instantly seals punctures caused by nails and other objects up to 5mm in diameter. The layer temporarily seals the vast majority of tyre tread punctures.
The material in the sealant layer prevents air loss even if the penetrating object becomes dislodged. As a result there is no need to stop straight away or change the tyre immediately in the event of a puncture. Despite this, the tyre should be taken as soon as possible to a tyre specialist who can examine it to determine if it needs a permanent repair.

ContiSeal™ tyres are instantly recognisable by the nail symbol on the sidewall and are compatible with all commonly available wheel rims.

ContiSeal™ tyres – the benefits at a glance:

Seals punctures in the tread area caused by penetrating objects up to 5mm in diameter
Holes are sealed even if the penetrating object becomes dislodged
Have the same high performance under normal driving conditions as non ContiSealTM tyres
No need to stop straight away or change the tyre

And if you want further proof take a look at the instructions for repairing punctures, you have to scrape back the sealant and place a permanent repair over the damage.

I want to know if ACC can be fitted to my MY09 R36. The ONLY option I would have actually ticked the box for, and it wasn't available on the R36. Park Assist is a joke! If you can't reverse park, hand in your licence...

Following on from that surely the following is true as well?
ABS is a joke! If you can't brake, hand in your license.
Stability control is for weaklings!
ACC is for people who can't watch the road in front of them!

The point is that advances in technology have always been ridiculed by those that don't understand them or the need for them but those advances have led onto the next rounds of advancements. ie ABS led onto stability control, is anyone going to ridicule people who own a car with stability control? Self parking is similar technology to ACC and will lead us one step further towards cars that will avoid accidents by themselves and even be able to steer around obstacles. So ridiculing people for wanting technology that makes driving safer and is a cool feature whilst they themselves drive a car that is loaded with technology is a bit rich.

ACC could be retrofitted but it wouldn't be cheap.

[G-rig]

Maybe they should call them ContiAnti-Seal™...

[DJC]

The next few posts should be interesting......

[richdave]

The next few posts should be interesting......

Yeah, getting the marshmallows out now... It's gonnat get HOT I think

[Radius]

In terms of finding out whether ACC can be retrofitted, perhaps an easy way would be to tell a dealer that you have any Passat other than an R36 and are interested in retrofitting ACC to that vehicle (since there's no question about its availability on those models). If they can't / or won't retrofit to a non-R36 Passat, then probably it's unlikely they'll do it for an R36. Potential for aftermarket non-dealer retrofitting.... I guess that's a different story.
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I agree that ACC would be an appealing option... along with many of the others on the options list. They'll clearly have different appeal to different people depending on their priorities. The one thing that definitely hasn't changed for me during the changeover from MY09 to MY10 is unfortunately my budget!

[Rocket36]

Ah Maverick.... Like I said, believe the marketing at face value if you want, that's up to you. But if you want to know EXACTLY how something works, the info is out there to be found.