[MFD Amendment]

I have a basic fault reader, what are the better ones to have ?

[MFD Amendment]

The MFD in my FL vRS shows the speed in kph, how do i change this to show mph ?

[Whine/Moan at 60MPH]

My automatic FL vRS has developed a whine/moan once the car is in 6th gear and over 60mph, its intermittent.

 

It's been in the garage and they have checked nothing is loose and they have no idea what it could be ... its getting booked into a VAG specialist for a diagnostic.

 

Any ideas on what it could be ?

[Briskoda Discount]

I've just had my renewal package through from Chris Knott ... is there a discount for Briskoda members ?

[Pre-FL Wing Mirror Glass with Heater Elements]

Does anyone have the part number or eBay link for both sides wing mirror glass and heater elements ?

[Budget Suspension Replacement Costs]

What are the ballpark costs of replacing the springs and dampers on a vRS Pre-FL

 

- Standard oe suspension

- Upgraded suspension (eg B12's)

[vRS Pre-FL Fog Lights]

I meant the fog light not the head light ... apologies

[vRS Pre-FL Heated Mirrors]

I was intending to replace the glass and then they don't appear to heat up

[vRS Pre-FL Heated Mirrors]

How are easy are these to repair ?

[vRS Pre-FL Fog Lights]

Someone has clipped the drivers side wing on my vRS and left a small scuff and knocked the head light from the bumper ... in terms of re-fixing is this a bumper off job ?

[Boot Release Installation]

The key has 3 buttons ... however it was more so to be able to release the boot while the key was in the ignition and being in the car

[Boot Release Installation]

Would it be possible to install a boot release into one of the spare buttons in a 2007 Pre-Fl vRS ?

[HID Dipped Beam (Pre-FL)]

I'll give that a try so I can see if I can match the sidelight bulbs to the colour of the HID

[HID Dipped Beam (Pre-FL)]

When I bought my Pre-FL vRS it had HID dipped beam already installed.

 

Is there an easy way to identify what the colour temperature of the HID is ?

[Radio Signal Booster Required ?]

No I haven't but I can get it checked.

[Boot Trim]

I will give it a go ... hopefully goes on nice and easy

[Radio Signal Booster Required ?]

I've got one of those fitted but it seems to make the radio reception worse.

[Radio Signal Booster Required ?]

I purchased and installed a Skoda Octavia (2004 - 2011) Android 4.4 8" A6703 from Icebox Audio however the radio signal is very poor.

 

Does the Pre-FL vRS require a signal booster ?

 

And if so has anyone installed one with an android head unit which has improved the quality ?

[Boot Trim]

I had a reversing camera installed at the weekend and it would seem that the inner boot trim has not been securely fixed back.

 

How easy is this to re-fix ?

 

There appears to be a number of metal clips, are these easily to replace and re-fit ?

 

Is there any guides on this ?

[Compatible Reverse Camera for Pre FL vRS]

I've just purchased http://www.iceboxauto.com/skoda-octavia-ii-2007-2009-android-444-m005 and was looking for a compatible reversing camera if anyone is aware or has purchased/installed one ?

[Clutch and Flywheel Replacement Costs]

I had varying quotes from £850 - £1100

[Clutch and Flywheel Replacement Costs]

Just out of curiosity and to test the costs I have been given, what is the rough cost to replace the clutch, flywheel and bearing on a 2007 Octavia vRS TDi ?

[Pre FL vRS Gear Selection Issues When Cold]

Over the last couple of days it seems more difficult to put the vRS into gear, certainly reverse when the car is cold, once it's warmed up its not a problem.

Is this a pre-cursor to anything ?

[GROUPON - Remap and EGR Delete in Teesside]

https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/dark-slide-automotive

 

Anyone used Dark Slide Automotive before ?

 

Dark Slide Automotive

Stanley Road

Hartlepool

TS25 1QP

 

The Deal

• £79 for a car engine remapping and EGR delete (34% off)

[Carbonspeed On MkII vRS TDi]

Yeah that's it