Curb Zone | Japanese Car Zone | German Car Zone
German Car Zone
Home Register FAQ Calendar Welcome Guest! Mark Forums Read

Welcome to German Car Zone.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will be able to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own pictures and access many other special features. You will also gain access to our Member's Only Forums, including Car Picture Threads, Automotive Sales and Business News and many more. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Go Back   German Car Zone > Website Forums > The Garbage Bin
Reload this Page The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot...
The Garbage Bin All the gossip and bad rap about German (and other) cars that makes news on tabloids and other not so well respected publications go here.

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  (#1 (permalink)) Old
Fanatic
 
Kowalski's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,156
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Manchester, UK
Thanks: 402
Thanked 616 Times in 305 Posts
Kowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really nice
Kowalski is offline
Thumbs down The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM
Oh dear... oh deary me. This is not good!
Quote:
2008 Volkswagen R32 Spontaneously Combusts
By - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

And you wonder why VW became the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. An unlucky fellow in South Florida came back to his brand new 2008 Volkswagen R32 when he got off of work, discovering that the hot hatchback got a little too hot. In fact, it caught on fire.

No pictures were provided of the VW on fire, but we do get several glimpses at the aftermath, including a completely melted dash, an exploded windshield, and a whole lot of undriveability. While I suspect that arson could be a possible cause, other folks are pointing toward some sort of defect. The car caught on fire after sitting untouched for six hours.



"The flames started in the driver's side dash, grew to the door and roof, and melted a hole in the windshield."

 The reason why a defect is suspected is because this isn't the first R32 to spontaneously combust. For the sake of the owner, I hope the warranty covers this.
Not the first that catch fire? OK... I don't want to sound presumptuous, but what was the first case of a Golf R32 suffering spontaneous combustion?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following 4 Users Say Thank You to Kowalski For This Useful Post:
cawimmer430 (10-23-2007), DaSilva (10-23-2007), phaeton (10-22-2007), Tarek (10-23-2007)
  (#2 (permalink)) Old
Super Moderator
 
Yannis's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,570
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greece
I drive: 2008 Nissan X-Trail 2004 Audi A4 1.8T
Thanks: 2,185
Thanked 2,054 Times in 1,164 Posts
Yannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to behold
Yannis is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 11:05 AM
I smell ΒS.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#3 (permalink)) Old
Fanatic
 
vedjo01's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,487
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Zagreb,Croatia
I drive: BMW E30 318i
Thanks: 688
Thanked 925 Times in 450 Posts
vedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of light
vedjo01 is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 11:08 AM
Damn,just damn..this could harm VW reputation quite a bit..if it´s true what owner says
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#4 (permalink)) Old
President
 
Just_me's Avatar
 
Posts: 16,805
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Sweden
I drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Thanks: 1,243
Thanked 4,719 Times in 1,959 Posts
Just_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond reputeJust_me has a reputation beyond repute
Just_me is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 11:22 AM
GTI is a better choice than R32.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#5 (permalink)) Old
EnI
Aficionado
 
EnI's Avatar
 
Posts: 5,607
Join Date: Sep 2005
Thanks: 165
Thanked 2,396 Times in 1,113 Posts
EnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud ofEnI has much to be proud of
EnI is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 11:31 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yannis View Post
I smell ΒS.
Burnt Stuff?

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to EnI For This Useful Post:
DaSilva (10-22-2007)
  (#6 (permalink)) Old
Super Moderator
 
Yannis's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,570
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greece
I drive: 2008 Nissan X-Trail 2004 Audi A4 1.8T
Thanks: 2,185
Thanked 2,054 Times in 1,164 Posts
Yannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to beholdYannis is a splendid one to behold
Yannis is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 06:26 PM
How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#7 (permalink)) Old
Fanatic
 
vedjo01's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,487
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Zagreb,Croatia
I drive: BMW E30 318i
Thanks: 688
Thanked 925 Times in 450 Posts
vedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of lightvedjo01 is a glorious beacon of light
vedjo01 is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 06:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yannis View Post
How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
Malfunction in electronics is most probable cause IMO...$hit happens
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#8 (permalink)) Old
Aficionado
 
NarutoRamen's Avatar
 
Posts: 4,214
Join Date: Jan 2006
Thanks: 1,386
Thanked 777 Times in 546 Posts
NarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of lightNarutoRamen is a glorious beacon of light
NarutoRamen is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 06:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by vedjo01 View Post
Malfunction in electronics is most probable cause IMO...$hit happens
Or if it had just rained there, may be some water got into some electrical stuff and BOOM, you gots teh fire. LOL
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#9 (permalink)) Old
Fanatic
 
Sunny's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,493
Join Date: Jun 2006
Thanks: 1,033
Thanked 381 Times in 237 Posts
Sunny is just really niceSunny is just really niceSunny is just really niceSunny is just really niceSunny is just really niceSunny is just really niceSunny is just really nice
Sunny is offline
Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-22-2007, 06:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yannis View Post
How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
Some short circuit probably. Almost every modern car the electric circuits are live even when the ignition is switched off.

There are also other much less likely ways it can happen - if the electric fan is not working or the battery is dead, on a hot day, the car can actually heat up right after you stop it, cause there is no moving air to cool it down any more.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  (#10 (permalink)) Old
Fanatic
 
Kowalski's Avatar
 
Posts: 1,156
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Manchester, UK
Thanks: 402
Thanked 616 Times in 305 Posts
Kowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really niceKowalski is just really nice
Kowalski is offline
Exclamation Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot... - 10-23-2007, 11:32 AM
The owner reported on the vwvortex: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Quote:
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On