NotSoSimple

Surely for it to be automatic you must have the navigation system?

Hey Guys, Have noticed that my TSI VRS (Man) has developed a fairly rough idle, regards of being cold or warm. I only run it on VPower or Tesco 99, so I'm sure its not the fuel. Also replaced stock air filter with K&N one. Have tried STP fuel system cleaner and this didn't make any difference. The interesting thing is there is no obvious loss of power - the acceleration is smooth. Have booked in for the skoda mechs to take a look tomorrow. Anyone else experienced a rough idle with their TSI?

Having played with the plastic part to ensure that it is the same as the drivers side, the noise has stopped. It must have something to do with the plastic windscreen 'holder' or whatever you would call it vibrating at a certain wind speed. Been quiet now for over two weeks...

So after a visit to my Skoda dealer to buy a Citigo (for the wives commute), we got chatting and they brought up that there was 'very likely' to be a new version of the octavia coming soon and would i like to be contacted when they have the information. I said yes and asked what it was going to be (already having seen the new prototype pics and read the various reports about a new more powerful model). They said a 280ps version was 'very likely' to be on the horizon and that it may be 4x4 or the GTI dif to handle the extra power - they didn't know for sure. Exciting!

Second the Brodit + TomTom setup.. Really good and clean install - even if you don't properly run the usb cable - just fly a 'flat' cable and stuff the extra length into the glovebox, no issues.

There aren't many Vrs octys in the Norfolk/Suffolk area, though plenty of normal octys. Only ever see one other VRS in Norwich and that belongs to a mate who bought his after a test drive in mine!

Devices also 'talk' to the source of the power and can charge faster or slower dependant on the source and if it is 'approved'. The best example is trying to charge a blackberry on a iPhone charger and vice versa - blackberry only accepts some usb sources and actively tries to prevent other use (like the iPhone charger) When you buy an external battery charger (like mophie), these have software written to 'talk' to the various types of device for the fastest charging.... That said, my iPhone charges from the usb port happily. The best thing i have discovered is that if you stick a 12v usb adapter (i use my tom-tom usb adapter) into the cigarette lighter you can leave your phone / iPad on charge overnight with the ignition off. This is great for camping. the dash usb doesn't work for very long after the ignition is off.

thank you - though now back at square one!

Just had a quick look - nothing obvious, unless the plastic part should be behind the body panel? Can anyone confirm this? At speed it is certainly possible for this plastic part to vibrate, so this could be the cause. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97955923/plastic1.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97955923/plastic2.jpg https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/97955923/plastic3.jpg

Thank you for this - i will check this out this evening! I am hoping that it is something relatively simple!

Thats possible - i don't know how to check this before calling auto glass and having a moan!

I change them every 6 months usually after and before the winter - makes a huge difference to the quality of the wipe!

So, my car has developed an interesting wind noise rattle that starts once I am travelling over 65mph. It seems to originate from the passenger fan outlet nearest the passenger door. I have been unable (without removing panels) to locate the source of the noise but must assume that it is wind caused. If this is the case, what could it be. The interesting side note is that i only noticed the noise after i had the windscreen replaced as it was cracked. Any ideas?

I replaced mine - but could not get bosch ones. Replacement one aren't available either from halfords, wilco or online. I had to order them from the dealers - they didn't even have them in stock!

The TSI is a good tourer - just did a 350 mile motorway journey and the experience was great. Looking forward to a 1900 mile roundtrip to Sweden. Germany's western de-restricted motorways are calling! Last time i did this trip we had a diesel polo and only managed 115mph downhill with the wind behind. This time we should be looking at 140 - 150. Has anyone got near the top speed?

Yes, i believe that when i checked (about 30 mins from destination) I was on around 71mph. Hypothetically speaking, must have gone above the cruise control speed on a few occasions.

that was in normal, with ac running.

Drove from St Davids in Wales to Norwich on Sunday. Clear roads. Using Shell VPower at a cruise control set speed of 82. Trip computer said i managed 36mpg - which i was happy with considering i was giving it the beans away from roundabouts en route.

Has anyone noticed that there is no specification for the oil type on the handbook for the TSI VRS? My warning light came on after a trip to the lakes (270 miles) and i stopped at halfords, checked the book (which was useless for my engine) and then simply checked the type of oil required in store. Of course, the shops booklet didn't have info on the mk3 tai vas so i used the golf mk7 info. Castrol Edge 5W-30. Topped up 1 litre - bit annoyed because a few miles after that my oil change / service light came on!

Hi Guys, Does anyone know if the wipers on the octy are the same as the ones on the mk7 golf? I haven't been able to find any reference to the type of Bosch wipers that fit the octavia mk3 - Bosch haven't updated their catalog and therefore nor have halfords or many wiper blade websites. However, the blades are listed for the mk7 golf and i presume would be a perfect fit. Anyone got experience?

1. Yes they will fit out of the box. 2. If a thule roofbax, they will have 'T-Trac' adapters which slot into the groove on top of the bars 3. I don't have an antenna, so cant answer the question but i don't think it would be a problem as the roof box will sit higher than the bars, which are already probably clear of the antenna.

Wingbar Edge (in medium) fit the car, but are a very tight fit. This was the size recommended by Thule for the car. However, the fit is so much on the tight side that there are some positions you cannot get the bars to sit at. Though i don't know if the smaller size would be too small. I bought the edge and thule outride bike mount and they all look awesome. Really happy with the edge bars and will leave them on for most of the year. Absolutely no noise at most speeds - some wind noise at motorway speeds. Certainly no whistling! I can say that with two bikes on the roof, there is some loss of mpg!

I fitted front and rear mud flaps to my VRS within a couple weeks of getting the car. Big difference to mud spray on the bodywork. I didn't drill holes like the instructions said - they are secure enough without. I think they look great - getting the Turini matt black alloys on Monday (with summer tyres on) so will post a pic.

Good spot! Well that shows how little accurate info there is online about which bulbs fit the car. I cant believe the bulb spec is not in the handbook.

Well thats what i thought, but then i compared beam whiteness and brightness while alongside other HID cars (BMW and Mercs) which appeared to be brighter and whiter. My assumption is that Skoda fit the run of the mill OEM bulbs and not Philips or Osram ones. This is some of the blurb - which gives a good reason why other cars with the same headlight type appear brighter. http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/osram-night-breaker-unlimited-d1s-single Alas, also figured out the size (i think) - D1S for the dipped and H1 for the full beam.