Jump to content

Leaderboard

Popular Content

Showing content with the highest reputation on 19/10/16 in Posts

  1. The Volvo 445/210 produced between 1953 and 1969. A standard-sized bicycle could just be thrown in through the rear doors, without having to fold down the rear seat. Not many left now - spotted this beauty today on my way to lunch.
    5 points
  2. OK It's arrived! I collect it on Friday 25/10/16. Just have to get used to a petrol engine again. :clap: Fred
    4 points
  3. A few Pix ... Galley-Sink. Space for 2 water bottles and a small amount of kit or 1x waste water bottle and more kit - Fresh water tank (16L) in the wheel well. Bed Box. Storage for sleeping bag and blankets + kit. Room for plenty of soft/hard storage eg. Fridge box etc. Seats 3 or 3.5/4 with middle seat. Fit 2 Bed Boxes for twin beds (but no Galley) Pete
    3 points
  4. Just back from Tuner, 183bhp, from 141bhp standard and torque up to 420nm from 320nm, very happy overall, was told without dpf it would see upwards of 195bhp, but as previously stated i kept dpf intact. Car is insured as modified with all mods declared so no laws broken or bent with this car. Thanks for all the input.
    3 points
  5. I picked up my new Octavia last Wednesday, so had it a week. It's not a VRS or anything exceptionally special, but i am very happy with it, and happy with the drive and response from the 2 litre diesel engine! Love the configurable options, spent a fair bit of time fiddling with it to get it just how i want it :-) I did take an idea from another member about putting a QI charger in the phone box bit in the centre console, so now when i put my phone in there, it charges :-)
    3 points
  6. Hi all, I was lucky enough to be in the RAF as aircrew (not a pilot), and flew on the Vulcan, including a season as display crew. Now that was something else. The acceleration when taking off with a light fuel load was unbelievable, then straight into a very steep climb and into a 90 degree wingover. I was also lucky enough to get a trip in a Buccaneer, which was like a 2 hour 10 minute orgasm! Fantastic. The rest of my time was flying on the Nimrod, a more sedate gentleman's machine, flying as low as 200 feet over the sea By the way I should get my SIII L&K 2.0TSI Estate next week. I cant wait Regards Pilkers
    3 points
  7. So I took my new ride out for a bit of a late night drive with a friend and I have to say I was ugly-laughing most of the way. This is an insane car, even with just restricting the power for the first 1k miles.
    3 points
  8. http://www.seat.co.uk/about-seat/news-events/cars/seat-unveils-new-leon.html
    2 points
  9. I know, but all trade deals are politically generated and controlled by definition. The requirements you have to meet are decided by politicians based on their political ideology. We may end up getting a crappy deal with EU that is bad for the EU for completely political reasons.
    2 points
  10. Cheese means cheese but that doesn't tell you anything about cheese. If we trade with the EU we will have to accept their rules and regulations on the things we sell them. So if their politicians set rules saying we can only sell them cars if we wear blue socks then blue sock salesman will have field day. If they say we can only sell them cars if we use paint that's environmentally friendly then that's what we have to do. At that point foreign politicians are dictating what we can and can't do. We can dictate things back just the same and then our politicians are telling EU citizens what we can do. Now take somewhere like the US, in my old job the US did not recognise British qualifications for certain kinds of work involving US companies, so I couldn't legally do stuff for US based clients. So we have US politicians telling us what we can and can't do. We don't have a trade deal or political union with them.
    2 points
  11. All I want is the least damaging option for me and my family, friends etc. Some are already struggling, and their employers are struggling due to the uncertainty and rise in day to day costs. Leaving may tip them over the edge. Too much us interwoven with the EU including jobs. It's 2 years of squeaky bum for a lot of people I know. Immigration doesn't concern me as the majority is for low paid jobs no one here wants to do (picking veg, cleaning toilets etc) or highly skilled stuff which can be hard to fill too or a huge shortage of UK people (software engineering, bioscience engineering, medical staff etc). EU regulations do not bother me. I see very few as ridiculous, and most reported by eurosceptics and the media are proven nonsense. Most of the regulations will still apply to companies trading with the EU and even if you don't, but the other company largely does these UK companies will almost certainly still need to follow eu legislation and regulations (especially manufacturing companies). Certainly you have to be pretty brave or completely insane starting a business in the current climate unless its a debt collection business.
    2 points
  12. The deal that the government agrees with the EU on leaving the EU is likely to be voted on in Parliament. Brexit will start when article 50 is triggered.
    2 points
  13. Good to see this thread active and useful guys. Be sure and update/share info on low cost solutions that may appeal to others.
    2 points
  14. Oh and I joined the 0 miles club the other day. :peek: Dotted yellow line on the right shows power is limited to around 200kW to preserve what's left in the battery Arrived at the Supercharger with not a lot left! Fill me up please!
    2 points
  15. I've put down a deposit on a MKV at a VW dealer in Ipswich - full VW service history (at supplying dealer) and the last owner had it since 2009 (he was the second owner).
    2 points
  16. Time for another update, three and a half months into ownership. I've finally just about adjusted to the size of the thing, feeling more comfortable with its huge width. 6ft6 width restrictions are still uncomfortably tight, but manageable, I haven't kerbed an alloy yet! Not being able to charge at home is still an inconvenience. I'm working around it, it just means popping into the Supercharger at M4 J11 around Reading or the IKEA at M4 J12 and use the CHAdeMO adapter. Over the last few months, Ecotricity who manage "Electric Highway" charging network along the UK's motorways has started charging (money) for charging (electricity). It's caused a massive uproar in the EV community, a lot of people complaining that the new pricing structure - fixed now at £6 for a 30 minute charge is disproportionately expensive compared to cheap rates at home. Whilst I agree with this, it has had the positive effect of removing Mitsubishi Outlanders who would occupy the charging bays often leaving their cars to get the pathetic 20mile charge. I've yet to use one of these motorway chargers and try to avoid if possible. Fortunately, the IKEA chargers also run by Electric Highway remain free (at least for now). Using the CHAdeMO adapter hasn't been without issues though. I've had big issues charging on DBT (manufacturer) chargers used by EH and also abroad when I was in France. Charging would start then after anything from a few seconds to a minute or two, would abort saying there was a CAN bus communication error. Thanks to the awesome Tesla community on facebook (similar to Brisky, but for Teslae), we narrowed the problem down to it being an issue with my car more than my adapter. And we then realised other people also with the newer facelift cars had issues. Speaking to Tesla, they took my car in for a couple of weeks to do some extensive testing whilst I was working away in Paris. The issue was narrowed down to bad quality chargers and the workaround has been the design of a new CHAdeMO adapter with additional filtering circuitry to manage the noise generated by the DBT charger which affects CAN communication. I now have this new adapter and the same pump 1301 now seems to charge my car OK One big change over the last week has been the upgrade to v8 of the software. This has brought on a completely redesigned user interface with many visual tweaks and updated Autopilot behaviour. Some people have complained that the Autopilot changes are now rather restrictive and the car will complain a lot quicker if you take your hands off the wheel and doing so repeatedly will disable Autopilot until you can stop and put the car in park to "reset" it. I've not had the problem as I keep my hands on the wheel - most of the time Visual changes are, in my books, for the better. When going round bends with Autopilot, cars tracked ahead are now shown rotated, following the curve of the road. Autopilot now also relies less on the front facing camera and more on radar and can now pick up two vehicles ahead of you, so the car directly in front of you and the car in front of that one, by having the radar bounce on the road under the car's body. It certainly makes for an improved, smoother ride. It feels less "robotic" and more human-like. I've done a few hundred miles so far and it's been great. Just one false alert when it thought there was a car in front and beeped when it wasn't. There's been a lot of bad press regarding Autopilot and so I guess Tesla have had to firm up its usage to protect itself. Just a few days ago, Germany have now banned the usage of the term "autopilot" as it infers a level of automous driving that isn't true. All I'd say is if you RTFM and agree on the beta status of the software, then you're fully aware of what it's currently designed to do and where the limits are. I don't have a problem with this and wish people actually read and researched things before coming out with a load of bull online. This goes as much for press and journalism as it does for personal haters and doubters of the tech... Anyway, rant over I also have a feeling the newer software gives a bit more oomph when really giving it some beans. I can't categorically deny it being placebo, but there's more a sense of urgency with launch control and it seems even more visceral than before. It makes me giggle uncontrollably and makes passengers either giggle too or scream as their internal organs and eyeballs are displaced when they least expect it. As the weather has cooled down, range does appear to be affected a little bit, but it's more noticable on short journeys where the battery doesn't get a chance to fully warm up. On a long run, and once warmed up, I haven't noticed a massive difference, taking into account I'm also using the cabin heating which draws a few kW of power. Being able to turn the car's heating on remotely whilst sat at home sipping a coffee before heading of brings a level of comfort and smugness that can't be ignored! I was already benefitting from it in the summer turning on the AC, but somehow appreciate the heating when its cold even more. It's a shame you can't turn on the heated seats or window defrosting remotely though. I'm still loving the amount of information available through teslalog.com it's really great being able to track all kinds of variables, like having a permanent VCDS log available online. Currently at 8,211.7 miles and counting. Running cost so far, probably around £2 to £3 for when I charged in France. Pretty much nill running cost, massive amount of fun, zero emissions, going into London tomorrow with no congestion charge, free parking / charging in Westminster. Yep, I'm still in love! :love: People local to Reading are welcome to come and meet up for a ride if you want, just let me know. I'm planning on going to the JKM RR day on 29th October so will see some of you there.
    2 points
  17. When we leave the EU and we are charging more import duties than in the single market we get to keep all of the taxes! Bonus!Is the customs software so antiquated that it can't handle some more inputs?
    2 points
  18. The member "Bonelorrys" on here has one & he seems to change his cars every few months if i was to buy a car privately it would be from him as his cars are clearly looked after,i doubt he is selling it but have a look at it in the non skoda project section,its one of the best examples ive seen. If you buy one & need a haynes manual then let me know as i have one for sale.
    2 points
  19. Obviously it depends on your country's laws, but generally the altering of kilometres/miles is not in itself illegal, but fraudulently stating that the altered distance is correct is. But as said above, there are few genuinely moral or acceptable reasons to alter the distance. If you replace an engine you simply record when this happened in the service record, but leave the odometer alone. After all, the rest of the vehicle has still covered the original distance.
    2 points
  20. Rumour has it that we're also getting a special guest star appearance from the owner of a newly acquired 230 who has a Golden image!
    2 points
  21. After reading in the handbook that it was not advisable to use the micro SD card i have been using the full size card for the last 18 months with no problems Joe
    2 points
  22. The European Court of Human Rights is not an EU body, it is made of the 47 nations of the European Council. This is a common misconception and just highlights how little people know what the EU actually is. This also highlights a deception of the Remain campaign, that we would lose Human Rights legislation if we left the EU. Britain was actually at the forefront of the creation of Human Rights in Europe long before it joined the EEC.
    2 points
  23. Only problem i see with the book idea is book shops will only let it stocked in the fiction section- noone would believe its all true
    2 points
  24. Deerjohn/martinib. Have you had an independent engineering assessment of your car (s)? if not I suggest you do so. I dont think anyone else on here has the issues that you are constantly reporting. I am not denying that you have an issue with Skoda but just because Skoda say 'it is not a problem' doesn't mean it isn't !! Lets not forget they have a vested interest. VW emissions anyone? (p.s. I see today that the UK government is starting to make noises about compensation for VW owners affected by that issue.) Secondly, there wasn't a 'fight' over the rear suspension here in the UK. The condition was recognised and accepted very quickly; what took the time was identifying, supplying and fitting of proper replacement parts. Since those were fitted I have had no problems. So again no complaint about Skoda on the issue from me (and I think many others?) So if you go ahead with an independent report and that does agree that there is an issue then that might help all of us if this issue does start to manifest itself here in the UK. That would be far more helpful than just coming on here at every opportunity to moan about Skoda. thank you in anticipation.
    2 points
  25. Hi all, just put a deposit on a 55 plate 1.9tdi 130 Superb Elegance with 70k and full Skoda service history, really excited to pick it up, may have paid a bit over the odds but the history swung it for me, in all the MOT's it had only had one fail for a CV boot and NO advisories!! I have had a few PD's, Bora 130/150, Passat 130 saloon, currently still have an 02 Passat 130 sport estate with 235k on it which goes like clockwork, also do my own remaps so it's running circa 175bhp and goes like a train, will be the first mod I do to the Superb ;-) I know about the water ingress which I will check as Passats suffer the same, is there any other things specific to Skoda's that I need to know about? It's fully loaded with electric leather front and rear heated, sat nav, wood, cruise, is there any other extra that Skoda get over VW as you seem to get a lot more for your money? I specifically wanted the 1.9pd as I didn't fancy the oil pump drive issues on the later ones although for the price I could have gone newer, hoping with 70k on I can get 100k more out of it, I've done 35k trouble free miles in the Passat so it's a no brainer, I had a guy around for remap a few months ago that I know and sat in his Elegance and was blown away by the quality of it vs VW, it stuck in my mind and I got in a taxi the other day and realised what I was in, 205k it had on it and it felt like 60k, it peaked my interest again so that night went searching and bought one lol, impulse is a great thing but this car is beautiful, I'll try and get pic's. Sorry for the long post, look forward to chatting with you, I'm a regular on UKPassats.
    1 point
  26. Just joined. Hi to everyone. I've found Briscoda to be a really useful source of info in the past but have not until now taken the plunge to join. Better late than never! I am a bit of a Skoda convert. I'm on my fourth Octavia and my wife is on her fourth Fabia. Slightly embarrassing admission really - you'll probably think us to be OCD or something. Truth is I just can't find a better car at a better price and my wife loves the Fabia - esp the new model. So my latest is an Octavia SE Sport. An SE with extras for a mid-life crises. Lovely really, except for the sports seats that are killing my back. Clearly not designed for the 50 plus. I feel a bit of a ninny now for not having properly tested them. I'll be posting a plea for help on this elsewhere on the site. I've bought excellent replacement standard SE seats from a breakers yard but not sure if I should try to fit them myself. More elsewhere. Anyway, lovely to be amongst fellow Briscodians - my new Czech mates (boom boom!)
    1 point
  27. We have to have a relationship with the EU, we can't not have one. Thinking otherwise is beyond dumb.
    1 point
  28. We ordered a lot of packs and they had to be translated into 2017 MY before week 39 build. Black alloys were paid for at 14" and when the standard was upgraded to 15", the amount we paid to upgrade to black 14", was applied to the 15" wheels. The dealer has called our car a Christmas Tree.
    1 point
  29. How much did that cost?
    1 point
  30. Mine is going in for service in a few weeks time, I will see if any updates are done
    1 point
  31. If the Mk3 hadn't grown again, I probably wouldn't have even considered a Leon. But I don't need something the size of the Mk3. Back on considering business leases again anyway, so it'll probably be a Leon or a Mk7 Golf.
    1 point
  32. Nice. I nearly read that code incorrectly though! :P
    1 point
  33. At which point will you fit the New Car Smell?
    1 point
  34. A few clips from the first month of Dashcam ownership!
    1 point
  35. Or rustynuts on here. I bought one from him for the Fabia. Excellent service and very friendly.
    1 point
  36. Rejected Grab yer pitchforks... https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/157015
    1 point
  37. We ordered ours on 1/8/16 and selected black 14" wheels as a cost option. Then we quickly learned that 15" silver wheels were going to be standard on 2017MY SE L and the dealer translated the choice we had originally made to upgrade the factory order, new standard 15" silver to black to preserve the look we wanted. Job done.
    1 point
  38. They should be going to Specsavers then if they missed seeing a car, it could be a child and they do not come with lights.
    1 point
  39. I must admit I absolutely loved take off and landing. Gently taxiing to the runway then nothing, nothing... GO GO GO. The acceleration (and more specifically the jerk) was really enjoyable. My wife (a life long frequent traveller) was worried I'd hate flying, but the only thing she saw was a huge grin as we nailed it down the tarmac. I was surprised not to feel much of anything at the point of rotation (lift off) but hitting V1 was definitely enjoyable. I have to admit being mechanically minded helped, as I understood the process before flying and as such was too busy nerding out over the engines and enjoying it to worry about falling out of the sky or somesuch. Definitely going again for the spring! Sagalout, you want to try adding a heavy two year old into the mix. She was strapped to me for the duration of the flight in both directions (too young for her own seat, but weighs a ton!). She was as good as gold to be fair (as was our 12 week old) but it's still bloody hard being 6'5" and being pinned down by a toddler on top, in economy.... :(
    1 point
  40. Found 2 pics, not brilliant but may be of help.
    1 point
  41. Nice haul! Yep, I was on a ban from the now wife up to the wedding.. Making up for it now though haha!
    1 point
  42. Yes a shame they're not on them now :(
    1 point
  43. I'm weeks away from changing my octavia 1.6 dsg SEfor a new 1.6 dsg octavia SE-L , I did 55000 miles in 3years and never had a problem, despite some hard driving
    1 point
  44. Customer service is almost always down to the dealer. The "service" I received from Sparshatts Skoda in Southampton was abysmal, worst I've experienced in a very long time. One of the main reasons I sold my Octavia earlier than I had intended. I now have a Volvo V40 D4 R Design and as others here have stated the quality, comfort and refinement are in a totally different league to the Skoda. I haven't had to have the car serviced yet but I do expect it to cost more than the Skoda did. This will be more than compensated for by the much better residual value!
    1 point
  45. There's a great three page piece about him and the making of the video in the Red Bulletin this month
    1 point
  46. Driven by current circumstances, I am thinking of moving on the TF51 VRS plate. You don't need to squint at it to see it's TFSI VRS. If you don't know what that means, it's probably not for you so move along..... I'd like £550 and I'll split the fees with you.
    1 point
  47. That's really not right. Let's put it this way if I was looking at a car with that in the coolant I would walk away from it.
    1 point
  48. Thanks again JRJG for the intercooler, a great credit to the Briskoda community! Will keep you informed!
    1 point
  49. Not bad, looks similar pricing to superb
    1 point


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to BRISKODA. Please note the following important links Terms of Use. We have a comprehensive Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.