the_r_sole
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2 minutes ago, MachoGrande said:
Very nice car Mr. r_sole! I very nearly wandered up to Helensburgh recently to see this one at Autopoint: https://www.autopointautosdunbartonshire.co.uk/used-skoda-octavia-argyll-and-bute-dunbartonshire-1367786 - It's not yours is it?
not mine no, did see that one in their garelochhead branch right enough but didn't want a diesel...
Think they've had it a while maybe if it's the same one, maybe worth a cheeky offer!?
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see with these boxes, can you have them in the car but switched off? or some kind of eco mode (thinking for the wife driving!)
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1 hour ago, malcster said:
Touch wood I've not had a problem with them.so far
Although a lot of folks on a German forum I visit use skodadilly
I've had a look through the website does seem more stock but the postage is a little bit more expensive then superskoda
Not entirely convinced by their selection of parts....
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Have a look at the thread I started, some very useful replies on the size of wheel required!
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I used to have an old Vw caddy (in bright orange!) But the guys on the forums with those were getting pulled all the time so I decided against the idea!
Tempted tho, where did they come from?
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That Jag is sweet! Not fancy the Jag estate? If I ever had the money I'd be in one of those, client gave me a lift in one, absolutely lovely...
Hope you enjoy the octy
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Nice plates, always liked the pressed ones but always worry about giving the police a reason to pull me over!
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5 minutes ago, flybynite said:
The 205/50/17 is the standard recommended size listed by Skoda, as is the 225/40/18 that should be on your vRS Gemini (I'm assuming you are not talking about a Scout which is different)
When I plug the details into the WillTheyFit website it comes out as a match for rolling radius of 2mm (speedo error 0.06%)
Done with a 55 profile tyre it comes out with a radius difference of about 10mm and 3% speedo error.
What values were you plugging in?
The wrong ones! Apparently I'm an absolute moron!
Cheers
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27 minutes ago, SashaGrace said:
Having no load lip is the bit that matters, I can slide the buggy in then, without dropping it over the lip. If ever I want a bigger boot, I can lower the floor, and when I do I’ll have a floor that’s a decent thickness, not the cheap thin one the car comes with as standard. Also makes life easier with other everyday things and brings the floor height level with the rear seats when folded down. Also means there’s somewhere to store the parcel shelf and my work hi-vis, tools, bits and bobs that I don’t want to have rolling round the boot.
Also Skoda said it couldn’t be done, so I had to prove them wrong!
Fair enough then!
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7 hours ago, flybynite said:
Sorry to keep pestering you... The willitfit link shows a 205/55 tyre as a better fit, does it need the 50 to fit in the boot space?
Cheers
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7 hours ago, flybynite said:
The steel I linked to above does fit over the bigger brakes, I have tested it over mine, with a 205 tyre on (same as the standard non-vRS spare) it also fits under the floor with no lift. A standard non-vRS jack kit will fit in the void with a little bit of shaving of the foam here and there.
It is 6.5x17 et38 which sticks out the about the same as the standard 7.5x18 et51 Gemini wheels. Get any old 205/50/17 tyre and find a jack kit on ebay. You could probably do it for less than that guy was advertising.
A spare gemini would give you a bit of flex if you bent a rim, but above is what I used.
After seeing the price of the Geminis.... I think I'll give this a go, thanks for your help
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What am I missing here? At what point does anyone decide they need a smaller boot?
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the saga continues - the ebay guy doesn't reckon the one I posted would clear the brakes as he thinks I've got the bigger front brakes?
Is there a way to check/measure? I can barely get a finger between the wheel and caliper right enough so not convinced a steel wheel an inch smaller will work...
Maybe I'll keep my eyes on ebay for a spare gemini and live with a slight lift on the floor - sure the dog wont mind!
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7 minutes ago, YMe said:
Why are you looking at your hands at all when driving at any time?
That's the thing it's distracting! I mean, I do have particularly sexy hands!
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No, course not! It's sitting around somewhere! Pm me your address and I'll try to remember tomorrow!
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I've found my first slight annoyance in the car... Is there a way to disable the two kinda map reading lights that dimly light the gear stick when you're driving? Really don't need to see my hands of the gear stick at night!
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yeah, I've got a basket sitting waiting! any saving would be good!!
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It's a funny debate tbh - as a new comer to the forum I don't have any of the background to the arguments, but I'm a pre-fl owner, think the facelift lights look great, would have had one if the budget stretched!
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49 minutes ago, ahenners said:
Yep spot on. Might need some tar and glue remover to remove the residue left behind from the badge adhesive.
Can you replace the bonnet badge too? Sure I've seen a black one...
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I do quite like the debadging idea, have done it on most previous cars, does the one of the grille come off easy enough? Saw someone on here had coloured a couple of the slats which looked pretty sweet but would look sweeter with no vrs badge too (imo)
Is just the heat gun and dental floss technique for the boot badges?
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Mine was just serviced a day before I picked it up and I was sent the video of the underside, seemed like they've got too much time on their hands tbh! Once the warranty is up on mine I'll be looking for a specialist garage to carry out the servicing as I've always found them much better at telling you about what the car has had done and what it might need in the next week while.
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Just now, YMe said:
This might be a daft question but why are so many people buying a new car but not including a spare wheel - talk about spoiling the ship for a ha'porth of tar.
Exactly, it's mental! Surely there isn't a huge cost saving with a can of gunk and a compressor over a spare wheel and jack
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My favourite colour was the meteor grey but never saw a single petrol one when I was looking!
White and green were ruled out by my other half...
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What is the offset required? I'll ping them a message to confirm the details before ordering
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Who parked that?!