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Th That's how it's set up. All normal. Turn the key to the start position and release. The glow plugs do their thing and when it's ready the starter kicks in. No further input from you is required.

According to the online spring catalogues from Kilen/Lesjofors and gknautomotive.com, the Superb MK3 1.6TDI 120HP has the following standard ride height front springs.   Kilen and Lesjofors are the same spring, made in the same factory in Sweden...just marketed under different brand names. Kilen are more widely marketed in the UK, whereas Lesjofors are more widely marketed in many European countries.   Superb MK3 1.6TDI 120HP Standard ride height front springs L06 5Q0411105GL https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105gl?supplier[]=32 Standard ride height rear springs 1JA+0YC 3Q0511115AK https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115ak?supplier[]=32   The Superb MK3 with sports/lowered ride height suspension, eg. Greenline, uses 55mm front buffers and 112mm rear buffers...so if changing to standard ride height springs you might also want to change the buffers to 70mm front buffers and 127mm rear buffers...as shown below.   Standard ride height front buffer 70mm 1K0412303B Standard ride height rear buffer 127mm 5Q0511357H   If you want to change to standard ride height aftermarket shock absorbers you can use OEM part numbers as follows:   Standard ride height front shock absorbers G01 3Q0413031BF 3Q0413031BG 3Q0413031CQ 3Q0413031CR Standard ride height rear shock absorbers 1JA 3Q0513049FN 3Q0513049FP  

I certainly agree the 20mph limit needed reverting on some (many?) of the roads. But what annoyed me was the reported rationale for changing back was [paraphrased] ‘it shows we are listening’. Never a mention of ‘we got it wrong’.

A couple of thoughts spring to mind. Pro's and con's will always have you torn, the heart vs. the head is a tricky conundrum. All I can say is, as far as power goes (mid range overtaking power particularly), don't underestimate the Style's 1.4 turbo, it has seriously surprised me (in both the Octavia and previous Golf) on the occasions I've needed it most, stick your foot down and it shifts even in D, I rarely use Sport. The RS may launch you into space, but the 1.4 (1.9 secs longer 0-100kph) will keep you as safe as you need to be on earth.   19in wheels are standard on the RS, but 18in is regarded by many as the sweet spot. The lower profile tyres on the 19's will give you a harsher ride on anything other than super smooth highways. So your typical driving environment will be relevant.   NZ pricing must must different to ours in AU. When I bought my Style in Jan '23 with all it's factory options, including many of the things you've listed for the RS, it was offered at A$53k. The RS with all its gear (but still without some of my options) was offered at A$64k. I did some negotiating and ended up paying A$49k drive away i.e. A$15k less than the RS. Made the decision easy for me, but I can see your point if you've narrowed that difference and feel it's worth the outlay.   Best wishes with whatever decision you make, have fun and keep us posted!        

Hi I bought a used Octavia Scout 2015 last year that came fitted with a towbar as per the attached photo. I'm wanting to fit a towbar mounted bike rack but not sure of the weight capacity of it. I was hoping to get a 4 bike rack but Halfords have told me that they only have a 2 bike rack listed for this car due to the weight capacity of the towbar. Anyone know if this is correct. I've tried other bike rack suppliers but can't find any info. I'm not sure if the towbar is factory fitted from the car being new or not.   Is anyone able to identify the bar from the photo or able to help advise.   Can get more photos if needed.   Thanks