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Love the lines from this angle

My TDI Mk4 VRS, in love with the colour!

Got the 280 stage 1 tuned. First of was very surprised (but not unheard of) that Skoda underrates the engine clearly. It should be 280 bhp but stock dynod at 226kw / 304bhp and then got a gain of 57kw so now it is 283kw / 380 bhp. Will measure with Dragy 0-100km/h, 0-200km/h, 100-200 and 1/4 & 1/2 mile times soon to compare to reference point at stock.

On the later EA288 there are three water circuits, one mechanically driven pump that has a solenoid for adjusting flow and two electric water pumps. The turbo is oil cooled but there is an oil/water heat exchanger. https://pics.tdiclub.com/data/517/820433_EA288.pdf

I didn't know gold plating was an option? 5 weeks to the UK is pretty standard for all the cars I've ever ordered. Thanks mate I'm definitely looking forward to it. That's quite a small number of tabs for me, how else am I supposed to remember things? 🤣

It means it’ll go faulty after the first update and the battery will die.

got up and out yesterday morning, and this morning. same riverside route as the last few days, with a spin through town centre to bump up to the full 20km. nice enjoyable trips yesterday today turning point Bridge yesterday morning

Time for 4 new quality tyres then!

Although I have no desire to heap woe on your issues. I think you'll find that going fast once week isn't enough. Replace the EGR valve and have the emissions fix rolled back. Then use good quality diesel all the time as well as thrashing it regularly. The other issue is that changing the Haldex oil isn't enough if the filter isn't changed at the same time. A 2010 car like yours will have a Gen4 Haldex which has a replaceable paper cartridge filter. No VAG main dealership has this as a service item and they don't stock it as a spare part. Nevertheless if you don't have it replaced, it will become clogged and the Haldex pump will fail. You can, however, get the filter from other sources, e.g. - https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/genuine-haldex-filter-service-kit-generation-4-gen4.html

My thought is "don't" but I am probably different from everyone else in here. The engineers at VW spent many man hours calibrating the ECU and more importantly they have performed durability testing on their own calibration. No durability testing has been performed with any other calibration. So, it could be fine ... or not .... I have a VRS 220 and I think its plenty for a family car, the Octavia is not a race car just my 2 cents

Wow Thanks a lot @EBCBrakesUK I never hardly win anything...Well happy mate, will PM you now

It weighs a ton, burns "fuel" like it's going out of fashion, and doesn't do what you want?

CASTOR 16 "light alloy wheel for KAROQ Rim size: 6.0J x 16 “ET 43 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-castor-16-pro-karoq/p/57A071496++8Z8 Skoda Karoq 2019 1.5 TSi – Generation: 2017 .. 2022 – Power: 148 hp | 110 kW | 150 PS – Engine: DADA, I4, Petrol – Options: SE, SE L, Ambition, Executive, Style, SportLine – Center Bore: 57.1 mm – PCD: 5x112 – Wheel Fasteners: Lug bolts – Torque: 140 Nm – Thread Size: M14 x 1.5 – Trim Production: [2017 .. 2020] Tire Rim 215/60R16 95V 6Jx16 ET43 2.2 215/55R17 94V 7Jx17 ET45 2.2 https://www.wheel-size.com/size/skoda/karoq/2019/ 215/60R16 tyres on narrow 6J rims should give a very comfortable ride, especially if the tyre chosen has soft flexible sidewalls such as all-season tyres from Continental, Goodyear, Michelin, and Vredestein. For maximum comfort, avoid UHP summer tyres. These tend to have stiff sidewalls for maximum cornering performance at the expensive of ride comfort. 215/60R16 is a really good size for comfort and economy on the Karoq. Notice in the chart above that it says 2.2 Bar (32psi) tyre pressure with this size. If you use 225/60R16 you would need to reduce the tyre pressure by 0.2 Bar (3psi) to get improved ride comfort. However, running lower tyre pressure, ie. 29psi (2 Bar) will make the handling worse. If you're willing to accept a harder and more uncomfortable ride but with the benefit of sharper steering/handling, then I would suggest 225/60R16 tyres on wider 7Jx16 ET45 rims. This rim specification was fitted to the Yeti and Superb MK2, and there's three rims available called FORREST, MOON, and NEVIS FORREST, MOON, and NEVIS rims from the Yeti and Superb MK2 https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3AscoreDesc%3AcarType%3AYeti%2B%282013-2018%29%3AcarType%3AYeti%2B%282009-2014%29 FORREST MOON NEVIS

They are probably all summer tyres as well. These can be quite hard (and thus not grippy) below about +11c If don’t believe me, just try and prod it, and slide finger over them to check grip The tsi 220 puts down lot of power, from a relatively light front of the car, there isn’t a huge lump of cast iron (a Diesel engine) giving lots of deadweight. The rattling is probably traction control trying to stop the wheels slipping. Your solution is premium tyres, and if you want to use it all year without spinning the wheels, fit all season tyres, not summer tyres.

Personally I think the biggest reason for the poor handling is that your model, with an engine which is less than 150PS output, will have the beam rear axle rather than IRS. Having driven cars suspended with both rear suspensions (mk 3s, though) it is certainly the case that the non-IRS suspended cars do not handle in a sporty fashion, although they are safe! The IRS makes a very big difference to how the cars feels when cornering. It is fairly obvious that the rear suspension will have to be softer when there is a beam rear axle keeping the two wheels connected, otherwise the inner tyre will lift off the ground at too low a speed when you go round a corner, reducing the grip at the back. I imagine that Skoda's thinking is that in a lower powered car people won't be driving in such a sporty fashion, so a less capable and less sporty rear suspension is not important. I am not personally convinced that it would be a good idea to stiffen the rear springs on a car without IRS - it will make the car more prone to oversteer on the limit. At present there is a sort of self-limiting effect with the suspension as it will feel unpleasant to approach the sort of speed around a corner where you are getting close to the limit of grip, but if you alter the balance of the car you will lose the "benefit" of that effect. Not to mention that your insurance company might be very unhappy if you were to crash after having changed the springs... Much better to trade the car in and get one with a more powerful engine and IRS. They handle very well in my experience.

So I have had a chat with a couple of places that do the software update but it's probably not worth it as I am not going to be remapping the car. I pinged an email to Dtuk asking which would be of more benefit and the pedal box would give me more benefit, especially as their DSG software is more expensive. So I have ordered one in the sale and will see how it goes.

Don’t forget to note down the make and part number printed on the filter, for next time😀

The EGR valve plays a role in DPF regeneration so it's probably not a good idea to do this on a car which still have the PDF fitted.

I think to try and stretch the time of the belt being on the car will be foolish. It's due for changing in May, so I'll get it changed then. I didn't wish to approach the stealership with this question because I understand they'll take anyone's money

Have a look at the voltage at the black/blue wire in pin 2 of the 6-way connector on the drivers side, when ignition is on (or engine running). That's what comes from fuse 11, so should have 12V whenever ignition is on.

Exhaust gas temperatures are far higher on petrol models.

Not knowing which Windoze Thrustmaster mandates, I can't be definitive, but if I were buying a Windoze laptop (rather than using a work one), I'd buy a Dell with Windoze 10 and an SSD, then use Internet Explorer or Edge to download Google Chrome.

Plenty Superb 280,s used for Airport Transport in Scotland and plenty prestige vehicles used for Private Hire vehicles in Aberdeen.

I just realised that I forgot to include a photo of the car Anyways, here it is. It's got the 1.2 HTP 12v AZQ engine, it's an Ambiente trim with CD and Air Con and only 52000 miles on the clock too! Took this photo on a fairly poor day unfortunately.

Just seen FatblokeVRS's video! Thanks pal!

My new stick is dual A and C, the old one was only USB-A, connected with the Skoda adapter (part number 000 051 443 J) As I'm switching cars 3 or 4 times a week, I allways have a USB-A to C cable with me and the extra adapter if I need C to C. Haven't had any issues yet with cars not accepting my USB drive to play music. As mentioned by PJVRS, Sandisk is the way to go for compatibility. grts Wes

To add to the above, 5Q0511121BD could be used instead of 5Q0511121BE 5Q0511121BD will give the same ride height as 5Q0511121BE but are about 5% softer, which would be ideal for the Octavia MK3 hatchback whereas the 5% harder 5Q0511121BE are better suited to the estate, or the hatchback with towbar. If you don't carry much weight in the estate, the hatchback version could also be used. 5Q0511121BD (15mm Increased Ride Height Octavia MK3 Hatchback Rear Springs) Wire Diameter: 11mm Length: 361mm Outer Diameter: 106mm Weight: 1.7kg Number of Coil Turns: 7.75 https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/87893/detail?query=5Q0511121BD&numberType=1&oe=5Q0511121BD&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%205Q0511121BD;query:5Q0511121BD;groups:188;brands:1;page:0/detail:87893;brandId:1;articleNo:87893;query:5Q0511121BD;numberType:1;oe:5Q0511121BD;groups:188 The 5Q0511121BD Lesjofors 4285742 +15mm increased ride height rear springs are currently available on autodoc for under £60 for two including postage to the UK. This compares to over £100 for a pair of 5Q0511121BE Suplex 30026 +15mm increased ride height rear springs. 5Q0511121BD Lesjofors 4285742 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0511121bd?search=OEN+5Q0511121BD&supplier[0]=253&supplier[1]=32&supplier[2]=85&supplier[3]=246 5Q0511121BE Suplex 30026 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0511121be?search=OEN+5Q0511121BE&supplier[0]=10708

You might have the following standard ride height rear springs: 5Q0511121AF (Standard Ride Height Octavia MK3 Estate Rear Springs Wire Diameter: 11.25mm Length: 341mm Outer Diameter: 109mm Weight: 1.75kg Number of Coil Turns: 7.75 https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/87783/detail?query=5Q0511121AF&numberType=1&oe=5Q0511121AF&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%205Q0511121AF;query:5Q0511121AF;groups:188;brands:1;page:0/detail:87783;brandId:1;articleNo:87783;query:5Q0511121AF;numberType:1;oe:5Q0511121AF;groups:188 To increase the rear ride height by 15mm change to the following 15mm increased ride height rear springs: 5Q0511121BE (15mm Increased Ride Height Octavia MK3 Estate Rear Springs) Wire Diameter: 11.25mm Length: 356mm Outer Diameter: 107mm Weight: 1.75kg Number of Coil Turns: 7.75 https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/88024/detail?query=5Q0511121BE&numberType=1&oe=5Q0511121BE&groups=188#@brc/search:Search%20by%20any%20number%205Q0511121BE;query:5Q0511121BE;groups:188;brands:1;page:0/detail:88024;brandId:1;articleNo:88024;query:5Q0511121BE;numberType:1;oe:5Q0511121BE;groups:188 5Q0511121BE Suplex 30026 https://www.autodoc.co.uk/suplex/15518365 This is a very neat solution, as the specifications of the springs are identical, except for the 15mm increased uncompressed spring length of the increased ride height rear springs. The ride comfort will be exactly the same. You will now have 15mm more suspension travel. This could be useful if the standard suspension sometimes bottoms out, for example going over speed hump. Increased ride height isn't for everyone, because it raises the car's centre of gravity. However, SUVs are very popular and they also have a higher centre of gravity than standard road cars. There's not much choice for 5Q0511121BE rear springs, although autodoc list Suplex 30026 that matches this OEM part number. Other brands are sometimes sold to replace more than one OEM number, so might not be a close match. Those one size fits all approach springs are best avoided if there's another alternative. Some brands hide the fact that they are using a one size fits all approach by listing just one OEM part number against each model number...but what they are doing is labelling the same spring using different model numbers....Caveat Emptor...as they say in Latin. These one size fits all brands, tend not to list the specification of each spring, such as wire thickness, length, outside diameter, etc. There are 9 standard ride height Octavia MK3 rear springs listed on the Skoda online parts catalogue 1 5Q0511121AA coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YA (1) 5Q0511121AB coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YB (1) 5Q0511121AC coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YC (1) 5Q0511121AD coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YD (1) 5Q0511121AE coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YE (1) 5Q0511121AF coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YF (1) 5Q0511121AG coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YG (1) 5Q0511121AH coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YH (1) 5Q0511121AJ coil spring Model data: PR-1JA+0YJ http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/OCT/year/2016/drive_standart/753/hg_ug/511/subcategory/511000/part_id/0/lang/e In some countries, new car buyers have a 15mm increased ride height option. In other countries (particularly those countries with poor roads and lots of potholes), the 15mm increased ride height will come as standard. So +15mm ride height, standard ride height, and -15mm (lowered suspension) options are all perfectly normal on VW group cars. It's easier to change rear springs than front springs, so do them first. If all goes well, repeat the process on the front...again using suitable springs. The Scout springs appear to heavier duty and much longer than the +15mm increased ride height springs. So it might not be a good idea to use Scout springs on the standard car. Besides, +15mm should be enough for most owners who want a small increase in ride height. In the UK, there is a lot less choice (and sometimes higher prices) for increased ride height springs compared to standard ride height springs, so do check availability first before making a decision to go for increased ride height springs.

@froggy8, how did it all go in the end, job done?

I’ve had the car for over a year now. It’s a cracker! I’m well pleased. I’m getting the DSG transmission serviced as it’s sitting at around 53000 miles and I’d feel better knowing it’s been done.

Finally both are under the roof.

Bit of an update: On Tuesday called up my local dealer, described the issue, they stated that because the car was out of warranty there was an investigation fee, plus whatever it would cost to fix the issue, reluctantly I agreed and the car was booked in for Thursday (today) Dropped off the car this morning to be looked at and a couple of hours later I got the call .... defective door locking mechanism that would need to be replace. Before I could open my mouth and ask how much the dealer offered to waive the investigation fee and offered to majority pay for the locking mechanism meaning that my total bill would only be 25% of the cost of parts + labour. I agreed and the work was completed same day as the part was already in stock and I got my car back late afternoon. So I was pleased as I was expecting a many hundred repair bill. The warranty ran out at the end of last month and legally the dealer/Skoda UK does not have to offer to part pay for any repairs, however if they insist on you paying full price it is worth asking about contributions and goodwill gestures, particularly if you are a regular customer / bought the car from them,, etc. If they refuse, start talking about the sale of goods act and how items must be fit for purpose and last for reasonable period of time depending on their price. Hope this helps?

Now if Skoda could have taken over the T-Cross and designed the interior and finish then we would be “cooking with diesel”. I like the Kamiq but it’s seating position is just too low to suit my wife who needs a car she can slide into rather than get down into. Seating height of our Yeti is perfect, but trying to find a replacement is very difficult without going bigger - which we don’t want. T-Cross seat height is fine but finish and equipment levels are really low rent. Kamiq looks like a car from a premium manufacturer, T-Cross not so much!

Free pads for you then... Please send me a PM and I can get some out to you.

8 sp = indestructible*, 9/10 less so, 11 more fragile, 12spd I wouldn't buy. I had 8spd back in the day, and I never changed anything (5 years?). 9 spd for chain life was once every 2yrs (and I'd got fitter/rode more) the wear showed as over 0.5% (on a cheap gauge) but less than .75% mark (so 1/16"- 3/32" on a 12" length, this is visible pin to pin on a good steel rule) or I might need new a new cassette (but you just swap your chain and if it skips you swap back and ride the old chain/cassette combo to death). With 10spd it was way more fragile for chain life , and .5% was sooo often, maybe yearly. BUT with 11spd it has been a disaster, a chain last 3,000 miles at best (so 1/2 annual mileage), and needs doing without fail or it's a new cassette within weeks of missing the swap, AND all this assumes decent chain care and regular re-lube. I hate 10/11 spd, and I wouldn't touch 12 spd as chains and cassettes are getting so much thinner to pack more redundancy gears in... * I was weaker and did less ** ** I'm lighter and do more, I'd like to think I'm stronger but I doubt it, match fit maybe...

https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1220/1-bicycle-chains-compatibility/

Rusty disks or grinding under braking, one touch working on all windows, there was a 2015 recall for washer jets, as mentioned chrome around windows, key present for any locknuts, peeling chrome on door handles, loud buzzing vibration from behind dash, all exterior door handles smooth opening, if rear wash wipe check for leaking into boot. May sound like a lot, but you may have none of the above.

Usually, the deployment force si written on the actuator housing (in Newton) .

Here is FULL In-depth review. I should get one tomorrow for a test.

@JamesgilliesWelcome to the forum. Have you ever used Bitz Garage? Maybe worth a try. A Full Main Dealer Service History will be interesting. Was any of that at Arnold Clark Inverness by chance. Over the 11 years has the Haldex had the service first in 2014 when they were doing them at 4 years / 40,000 miles, and was the next time 3 years later and then 3 years later again. The premium fuel you use will make little difference and neither will what previous owners used.

EDIT people with Mk 3 Fabia 1.4TDI,s would have been very grateful for temp gauges as Skoda /VW managed to mess them up. Blaming the coolant and not VW. Eventually dealing with some lemons they built. Sadly they have left many buying used cars or cars out of warranty in the lurch. See top of MK3 section. ,...... Surely you know that unless in the coldest of air temps 10 miles of a drive even using all the gears will have the coolant at a normal operating temp. Then the car being MOT,d as soon as being handed in is a nice thing. At least if a re-test is required because of failing on emissions at a test. It has never been an issue that bothered me with older diesels and UK MOTs though.

19" summer wheels back in place. I'm finally enjoying my detailing work this winter (deep cleaning, waxing and tyres dressing) Clean wheels but dirty car... 2 new Michelin PS4 on the rear axle. Finally got rid of the original Pirelli P7. I'm eager to go for a drive, to feel the différence

I have just had the middle section off on a 2009 1.4 petrol and from memory the middle section slips into the rear section and the clamp ..... clamps them together. I had to grind the bolts off as they were all one piece of rust, but as your mechanic had them off recently, they should still come off o.k. I did not have to use any sealant on that joint.

Here is a first look of model that came to Croatia. I will do a proper test soon.

It sounds like the OP has a small engined softly sprung version with 225 tyres. This will be a recipe for disaster, as the tyres have loads of lateral grip which will cause too much body roll through the corners. The answer is simply. Change the 225s to standard 205s, which is what the entry level suspension will have been designed for. Even 20" wheels won't turn a Skoda into a Ferrari

It's antisocial but not unsafe, your call.

Do whatever you need to do to get it off. The copper grease; do you mean on the clamp bolts' threads? If so then yes, good idea.

No, it won't seal it.

Hi Guys I have just got my car back which has been with my dealership since 30th November 2020. They advised me just before Christmas that they had found the leak which was the seal on the windscreen and they had replaced it but there were some parts required which were out of stock and would probably not arrive from Germany until the new year, as apart from low stocks there was the issue at the docks and things just weren't getting through. Both Brexit and Covid had now taken over and the timescale which was originally quoted was now not possible. The parts required were a full set of carpets with underlay, a headlining and various pieces of trim. I received a call mid January to say that the car would be ready by Thursday but as the weather was so appalling I advised I would collect on Friday morning. Next day I received a call to advise that the storm we had over night had brought down branches and damaged three cars in their carpark, one being mine and the new windscreen had a crack in it and would need to be replaced. The following week I got the call to say that it was ready to collect, but on arrival I found that they had damaged the car during the work and had scratched the drivers door sill and gouged the centre console obviously when they put the seat back in. I also found that the windscreen fitter had not put the clips back holding the scuttle trim which was flapping and there were grubby hand prints on various parts of the trim. I was not best pleased but I give the customer service manager his due, he did not hesitate to promise that it would all be fixed and booked the car in the following week. I have to say that I collected it on Monday and it was like a new car as they had even polished it. Now not wishing to be pessimistic but we have not had heavy rain this week so I have no idea if this work has cured the leak. Other people have had the same work done and days later were just as wet inside as before. Fingers crossed!!!!!!! Now I would like to offer my two penith to anyone who is about to buy a new Karoq as this experience has not been much fun but I have learned a lot along the way. We had and 2014 Octavia 1.2 before which we loved but due to having two knee replacements I was finding it difficult to get in and out of which is why we looked at the Karoq. Both my wife and I found it to be instantly comfortable and in fact better than the VW Tiguan and decided to purchase. I feel that I made a bit of a mistake when speccing the car as I turned down the 1.0 TSI model being sure that it was not powerful enough for such a heavy car and as they had a 1.5 SEL DSG in stock with 'Virtual dashboard', electric tailgate and various other extras which someone else had ordered but then cancelled it meant that I would not have to wait for my car to be built. Now I have not been a fan of the 1. 5 TSI engine in my car as I find it a little noisy and harsh particularly when pulling away from cold, tends to use more oil than I would like and is not partcularly economical even though I am a gentle driver, but I have learnt that this engine varies a lot and when you get a good one they are very good. As I have been without my car since 30th of November I have had several courtesy cars during that time. The 1st was a new 1.5 TSI Golf with only a couple of hundred miles on the clock and the engine in that car was night and day different to mine. I did not like that car though as I struggled to get in and out so they replaced it with a Karoq 1.0 TSI manual just before Christmas - What a revelation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not believe how smooth this little engine was and to be honest I struggled to tell the difference when driving, as it had plenty of acceleration, but the huge difference was the economy -58 mpg WOW!!! I took it on a 250 mile round trip to deliver Christmas presents ( socially distanced ) and was amazed how good it was on the motorway it had plenty of power and would overtake just as easily as my 1.5. The only time I noticed a small difference was on a very long hill in Devon where I did need to change down to 5th keep the speed up to 60 mph. I would definitely recommend this 1.0 TSI engine if you don't do thousands of miles and drive mainly in town - it's a cracker!!! Fast forward to when I discovered that my car had been damaged and they then gave me a 1.5TSI Octavia as they didn't have a Karoq. This was a beautiful top of the range car and again the engine was like the Golf in that it was smooth, quiet and very punchy. I can only think that they have updated this unit and sorted some of the issues with the earlier ones, The only thing was once again I found it difficult to get in and out so although I have been disappointed with my Karoq, it was nice to get it back and realise that it is comfortable, Other things I have discovered though is that I prefer the suspension on the Octavia as it hardly notices the rough roads around my village whereas the Karoq is very hard ( probably to stop it rolling on the corners ) which makes it very noisy over the bumps in comparison and can be skittish on rough surfaces. When I learned how much I had lost over the not quite two years I have had the Karoq it has made me rethink getting rid of it. At the moment we are not going anywhere and it's just not worth throwing more money at cars to just sit there losing value. I still prefer the interior of the Karoq to any other SUV on the market so for now it will probably stay. Sorry to drone on but I hope my experiences over the last ten weeks may help someone to make up their minds what they really want or need. It shows you really need to have a test drive for longer than just round the block and be very sure what you are buying, I will come back again if I still have a leak!!!!!!!!!!! Regards David

I had the pleasure of driving this at the weekend! (ps. No comments from police haters please - it's a job and someone has to do it. Remember this forum is just about the cars so keep it friendly please )