2011 i30

i30joe · **July 15, 2015, 21:05:21**

I have recently purchased my 2011 i30 comfort. Love it.

I'm 27 in the UK and may call on the more experienced for little tips and tricks.

eye30 · **Reply #1: July 15, 2015, 22:49:47**

Welcome from NW

Snookes · **Reply #2: July 15, 2015, 23:47:40**

Welcome i30joe.

Dazzler · **Reply #3: July 16, 2015, 04:31:12**

Welcome Joe, I'm 58 in Tasmania, I sometimes feel older in other places!

CraigB · **Reply #4: July 16, 2015, 08:36:36**

i30joe

i30joe · **Reply #5: July 16, 2015, 15:46:56**

As I'm new to this just curious what does it mean when people say FD?

rustynutz · **Reply #6: July 16, 2015, 15:53:38**

The FD was the original model i30...The GD is the current model i30...

i30joe · **Reply #7: July 16, 2015, 16:07:50**

Ah right so kind of like mk1 mk2

Phil №❶ · **Reply #8: July 17, 2015, 00:37:28**

Lots of minor differences but mainly different body style and rear suspension in Australia. GD has torsion bar suspension, except for the European imported CW model.

i30joe · **Reply #9: July 17, 2015, 15:21:27**

Ok well I believe I have a FD comfort 2011 plate in the UK I love this car my previous was a 2010 vauxhall meriva which wasn't a bad car I just didn't love it.
Plus the i30 has only 8000 miles and has been kept pristine

Shambles · **Reply #10: July 17, 2015, 16:39:04**

Quote from: i30joe on July 17, 2015, 15:21:27

Ok well I believe I have a FD comfort ...

Those alloys belong to the Premium model

i30joe · **Reply #11: July 17, 2015, 16:40:54**

I thought that. When I ran a quote through a comparison place for insurance it said premium. But it doesn't have heated seats cruise control etc.

Shambles · **Reply #12: July 17, 2015, 16:43:23**

My FD Premium didn't have cruise, but did have heated seats.

Does it have a photochromic rear view mirror? If it has, there'll be a sensor & on/off switch at the base of it.

i30joe · **Reply #13: July 17, 2015, 16:45:31**

Yeah it does which I still honestly don't fully get is it to reduce glare?

i30joe · **Reply #14: July 17, 2015, 16:46:46**

I have rear parking sensors but not front are these a premium feature?

Shambles · **Reply #15: July 17, 2015, 16:52:53**

Sounds like you have a Premium edition. The photochromic RVM "dims" when it receives light from the sensor, from the cars behind - the switch disables that until the next time you start the car.

Be interesting to know if you have half-leather-front-facing seats.

i30joe · **Reply #16: July 17, 2015, 18:10:45**

Yeah its half leather. Also have the high specs lights I didn't realise until my cousin pointed it out I forget the name.

As I pointed out I'm learning as I go just washed the car

Shambles · **Reply #17: July 17, 2015, 18:23:11**

Great

Now you can change your forum profile from comfort to premium

(You may want to inform your insurance company too)

Dazzler · **Reply #18: July 17, 2015, 19:43:07**

Thanks for the photos. Nice looking car. The FD looks "mint" in Silver.

i30joe · **Reply #19: July 17, 2015, 20:19:55**

As I've cleaned it upon very close attention I've found what looks to be paint on the car. Not happy lol. Debating on whether to get the t-cut on it?
What do you guys think.

i30joe · **Reply #20: July 17, 2015, 20:21:06**

They are all raised but won't budge just using a fingernail.

Dazzler · **Reply #21: July 17, 2015, 20:22:40**

I reckon some car polish might budge it and gentler on the clear coat than T-cut!

i30joe · **Reply #22: July 17, 2015, 20:26:45**

I'll have to give it a go found moss in between the rear window and panel and in between the windows and the seals gonna have to get in with a toothbrush or sumit and clean the bugger out. Was probably parked under a tree or sumit.

Dazzler · **Reply #23: July 17, 2015, 20:28:08**

Quote from: i30joe on July 17, 2015, 20:26:45

I'll have to give it a go found moss in between the rear window and panel and in between the windows and the seals gonna have to get in with a toothbrush or sumit and clean the bugger out. Was probably parked under a tree or sumit.

Yeah! That sumit is a bad place!

i30joe · **Reply #24: July 17, 2015, 20:29:22**

Little spots of rust has broke through the paint. Like maybe 2 or 3 spots gonna have to do some kinda touch up on it.

Dazzler · **Reply #25: July 17, 2015, 20:30:40**

Quote from: i30joe on July 17, 2015, 20:29:22

Little spots of rust has broke through the paint. Like maybe 2 or 3 spots gonna have to do some kinda touch up on it.

Gee, I might have to stop watching this thread or the wheels will fall off!

i30joe · **Reply #26: July 17, 2015, 20:34:15**

To be honest they are tiny spots and I love the car but there are bits that need work lol.

There is a 1-2mm scratch on the rear bumper that's down to the plastic.

The driver seat has a maybe 10mm scuff in the leather. And then the bits I mentioned lol.

PhireSideZA · **Reply #27: July 17, 2015, 20:41:10**

Quote from: i30joe on July 17, 2015, 20:34:15

To be honest they are tiny spots and I love the car but there are bits that need work lol.

There is a 1-2mm scratch on the rear bumper that's down to the plastic.

The driver seat has a maybe 10mm scuff in the leather. And then the bits I mentioned lol.

I should show you mine, you will have a heart attack at all the dings and scrapes I have on Hippo

But she looks good, welcome to the club! I am seeing quite a lot of minor differences between yours and mine, even though in SA we only get the normal GLS version and the uprated Executive model. The front bumper, blacked-out headlight surrounds, speedo with (I'm assuming) kph and mph readout, different front grille and gear lever to name a few.

Enjoy

i30joe · **Reply #28: July 17, 2015, 22:11:43**

Problem being I've noticed more as I have gone along only had it a week

elantraelite · **Reply #29: July 17, 2015, 23:16:42**

Mate it looks like a brand new car! I wouldnt worry about such tiny imperfections... 10mm scratch? Thats nothing