Just wanted to say hi to you all.

headers59 · **April 13, 2009, 08:16:05**

I'm from England and have just ordered my Hyundai i30 1.6 Diesel in the style trim

Hope to get to know you guys better soon

bumpkin · **Reply #1: April 13, 2009, 09:09:30**

Welcome to the club headers59, we want pix as soon as you get her

Hemmi · **Reply #2: April 13, 2009, 10:32:43**

Hi headers59 and welcome

Dazzler · **Reply #3: April 13, 2009, 10:33:01**

Quote from: headers59 on April 13, 2009, 08:16:05

I'm from England and have just ordered my Hyundai i30 1.6 Diesel in the style trim

Hope to get to know you guys better soon

Excellent choice

I am sure we will make you feel welcome

Shambles · **Reply #4: April 13, 2009, 10:42:15**

Hi headers59

welcome to the club

And how is Scunthorpe today?

eye30 · **Reply #5: April 13, 2009, 13:22:52**

Welcome headers59

I know a joke about Scunthorpe but I can't tell it on here.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #6: April 13, 2009, 14:59:27**

Welcome

sparki30 · **Reply #7: April 14, 2009, 11:10:02**

Welcole headers59, I know you will enjoy your car as we all do.

MyChemR · **Reply #8: April 15, 2009, 16:35:20**

hi welcome

headers59 · **Reply #9: April 28, 2009, 21:36:32**

Took delivery of my Hyundai i30 1.6 TD on Wednesday 22nd April. I would like to say that I am very happy with it. Hope to see some members of this forum soon.

headers59 · **Reply #10: April 28, 2009, 21:41:27**

Thanks all you guys, even the one who has a joke about Scunthorpe, lol, Got my car and am quite impressed with it so far. Hope to meet you guys someday and hopefully become friends. See you soon, keep on smiling.

ozsnowman · **Reply #11: April 28, 2009, 21:46:26**

Welcome dude, and congrats on the car

Shambles · **Reply #12: April 28, 2009, 22:23:20**

Excellent:- awaiting pics

Dazzler · **Reply #13: April 28, 2009, 22:45:01**

Quote from: headers59 on April 28, 2009, 21:41:27

Thanks all you guys, even the one who has a joke about Scunthorpe, lol, Got my car and am quite impressed with it so far. Hope to meet you guys someday and hopefully become friends. See you soon, keep on smiling.

I'm sure the jokes were "tongue in cheek" Glad you are pleased with your car so far and I sure we will enjoy your interaction..

I'm 12,000 miles away so probably wont meet you face to face for a while...

Shambles · **Reply #14: April 28, 2009, 22:58:53**

Quote from: Dazz on April 28, 2009, 22:45:01

I'm 12,000 miles away so probably wont meet you face to face for a while...

Gawd bless the internet

GURKHA17 · **Reply #15: April 29, 2009, 13:06:53**

welcome and congrats on the car...

headers59 · **Reply #16: April 30, 2009, 00:38:05**

I have a problem that you older users may can set my feelings at rest. First of all when my 1.6crdi starts up sounds like the old , "bag of spanners that you got on the 80 diesels", is this normal?

My second point is when putting manual gearbox into reverse, It sometimes doesn't like this and I get a bit of grinding, please tell me if this is normal on a brand new car or should I consult dealer? Thanks very much guys, I'm glad I found you club members and hope we can all become mates and meet each other from time to time. Best wishes, you can e-mail me direct at, headers59(at)aol.com. We thrilled if I get any mail. leasecontact me for anything and let us keep this group going and at the same time staying friendly, , friendly for life. That would be great. Take care guys \and girls, hope to see you on the road.

Shambles · **Reply #17: April 30, 2009, 08:02:35**

Hi de hi headers

Yeah that old diesel "clatter" - you get used to it over time (Fergie is my first diesel).

As for reverse, we've had discussions about this and the concensus seems to be that it's a bit hit-and-miss, getting the gear selected correctly. If you're grinding the gears then you've not quite made the selection; sometimes I have to slowly raise my clutch holding the stick in reverse until the gear finally "pops" into place (bumpkin's words).

**Reply #18: April 30, 2009, 09:00:47**

Quote from: headers59 on April 30, 2009, 00:38:05

My second point is when putting manual gearbox into reverse, It sometimes doesn't like this and I get a bit of grinding...

There was discussion here https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,2823.0.html

Any of the methods suggested there will help. The idea is to create some movement of the reverse gear during its engagement.

bumpkin · **Reply #19: April 30, 2009, 09:15:28**

The gears get MUCH better as you clock up some mileage, what better an excuse for driving your i30 is there

Dazzler · **Reply #20: April 30, 2009, 09:58:22**

Quote from: headers59 on April 30, 2009, 00:38:05

Thanks very much guys, I'm glad I found you club members and hope we can all become mates and meet each other from time to time. Best wishes, you can e-mail me direct at, headers59(at)aol.com. We thrilled if I get any mail. leasecontact me for anything and let us keep this group going and at the same time staying friendly, , friendly for life. That would be great. Take care guys \and girls, hope to see you on the road.

As everyone else has said neither of these issues is actually a problem as such (more of a feature of diesels and front wheel drives)

Good to see you so enthusiastic about our friendly club.. you are most welcome

eye30 · **Reply #21: April 30, 2009, 13:31:31**

Quote from: headers59 on April 30, 2009, 00:38:05

First of all when my 1.6crdi starts up sounds like the old , "bag of spanners that you got on the 80 diesels", is this normal?

Mine is quiet compared to "normal" diesels.

It does clatter initially but will subside after a minute or so.

It is more noticable when you are outside of the cabin or if the car windows are open or the car is between solid walls etc.

bumpkin · **Reply #22: April 30, 2009, 16:13:30**

One of the lecturers at work has just bought an Audi TT diesel twin turbo and it sounds like a John Deere when he starts it up so if its good enough for Audi..........................

Mind you he gave me a shot and c****t does it go

Dazzler · **Reply #23: April 30, 2009, 22:12:20**

Quote from: bumpkin on April 30, 2009, 16:13:30

One of the lecturers at work has just bought an Audi TT diesel twin turbo and it sounds like a John Deere when he starts it up so if its good enough for Audi..........................

Mind you he gave me a shot and c****t does it go

I'm excited... I've got a john Deere (now I can say it sounds like a Audi TT diesel twin turbo )

Mine probably sounds better ... I got the deluxe model with the Kawasaki motor