Bidey

I have a "1 year old" 1.4 TSI DSG.SE Had for 1 and 1/2 months now. Loving the 4 electric windows, bluetooth and cruise control. Getting an average of 46MPG (filled it tonight 45litres) and 460 Mile on trip meter

Enjoy your trip through Scotland and hope to hear hoe it went (and MPG ;<) )

Hi Guys, Had a great weekend in the Borders at the Melrose rugby 7's. I drove there/back to Perth and all weekend the roads are winding and undulating. (can recomend the area for a great weekend away) It showed the Rapid 1.4TSI DSG at its best, overtaking was a breeze when required, but generally cruised and got to know the car better (wife drives it all week) It returned (digitally) 48MPG over the weekend (approx 300miles) so well pleased with car and will find out "actual" MPG at next fill up?? (last fill up was 45mpg on general mixed usauge) Bidey fae Perth

Got a DSG no clutch pedal! ??? ;<)

Hi, The tyre pressure shown on the petrol cap for 1.4TSI it states - Front 2.3Bar (33psi) and Rear 2.4Bar (35psi) This seems high compared with other cars i have had (have) tyres are 185/60/r15 I did check and the were all consistently down (i.e. F1.8 / R1.9) (using AA digital tyre gauge which i know is un calibrated, but it seems impossible to get calibration done or trust the garage air system) Blew them up as per recomendations and had run out yesterday and car seemed "hard" , noisy and very "Jiggly" about the road when cornering. Has anybody got/had similar issues? and how did you fix? Bidey fae Perth

Shall try that straight away

Hi, Now that you have lived with this sound insulation "fix". :think: How has it been since? has it full worked? Did you report problem initially to Skoda dealer and was ther ant reaction if so? I am also having nightmare with low resonance sound when going slow (30mph -ish) and especially on corners where the the antiskid layer is present. It sets up, an unbearable sound in your ears/head! :<( and is severley spoiling the enjoyment of the car after only 3 weeks ownership.

Hi, Now that you have lived with this sound insulation "fix". :think: How has it been since? has it full worked? Did you report problem initially to Skoda dealer and was ther ant reaction if so? I am also having nightmare with low resonance sound when going slow (30mph -ish) and especially on corners where the the antiskid layer is present. It sets up, an unbearable sound in your ears/head! :<( and is severley spoiling the enjoyment of the car after only 3 weeks ownership.

Can i get this feature on my poor SE???? ;<( Bidey fae Perth

MMMM? Is this feature on all Rapids? Or what trim level/date was it introduced on? bidey fae perth

Hi Folks, The sill protectors and bumper protector were a dawdle to fit, literately peel off the tape back and place on the areas. Tricky bit is deciding best place to fit. Suggest find best place with trim tape backing still on and mark with felt pen and then fit as its a "one shot" and no second chance. I will upload photos of items fitted. Mud flaps were trickier!! Rear relatively easy. Front requires to drill 7mm diameter hole to fit push in plastic retainer. I used right angled drill head and did not have to remove wheels (which makes access easy)

Parts all received, Carpets fitted all very nice. Other bits will need car washed and dry weather /daylight :sun: ;<) Bidey fae Perth

Whoopee should get kit today Date Time Location Tracking Event 27-03-2014 07:59 Perth Depot Loaded to vehicle for delivery 27-03-2014 06:31 Perth Depot Received at delivery depot 27-03-2014 00:21 NORTH WEST PROCESSING CENTRE Received and processed 26-03-2014 20:20 National Hub Received and processed bidey fae Perth

WHOOPEE! due today just checked tracking info Date Time Location Tracking Event 27-03-2014 07:59 Perth Depot Loaded to vehicle for delivery 27-03-2014 06:31 Perth Depot Received at delivery depot 27-03-2014 00:21 NORTH WEST PROCESSING CENTRE Received and processed 26-03-2014 20:20 National Hub Received and processed Bidey fae Perth

ERR!! no all the kit is still on route,, Tracking says it is currently in German warehouse awaiting consolidated transport to UK (Parcel-force is UK partner)

Will post photos and report on the rear bumper protector. Did notice that it is a dust / grit collector an deems to always be dirty as you said! Bidey fae Perth

Yeh, Know what you mean :think: But it helps stop the paint chips and sill getting to muddy. Roads around here are mostly rural (full of poo and mud)

Hi Folks, Nearly 2 weeks into ownership (have not driven it all week as wife has stolen it!!!) She loves it and it will be our single car in year and bits time (I am still working and drive Kia Ceed) Today after a visit to local Skoda dealer, little help ref accessories. I have ordered the following at a fraction of the dealer prices in UK. Hopefully all should go well delivery 4 days-ish via GLS, will track and advise progress??? :think: Bidey fae Perth Rapid - original Skoda Auto,a.s. floor mats STANDARD - RHD 5JC061404 Skoda Auto, a.s. 1 21% 33.05 € 39.99 € Rapid - luxury stainless steel interior door sills, original Skoda Auto,a.s. 5JA071303 Skoda Auto, a.s. 1 21% 49.58 € 59.99 € Rapid - black rear bumper protective panel MARTINEK AUTO RPD-RBSILL-BLK Martinek Auto 1 21% 24.79 € 29.99 € Rapid - FRONT mudflaps - original Skoda Auto,a.s. 5JA071111 Skoda Auto, a.s. 1 21% 13.22 € 15.99 € Rapid - REAR mudflaps - original Skoda Auto,a.s. 5JA071101 Skoda Auto, a.s. 1 21% 13.22 € 15.99 € Price of ordered goods:161.95 € Payment costs: 4.77 € Shipping costs: 9.99 € TOTAL PAYMENT: 177.00 €

Hi Folks, Well drove down to Rochdale last Sunday and swopped Megane auto for the 1.4 tsi DSG. Well impressed, a bit of ooomph!!! and so smooth and quiet. Drove back up to centre parcs Penrith and left car parked for 4 days until Friday (itching) Drive back up the road to Perth was delightful. Spare wheel is full size and rear parking sensor working good Still trying to get all the bells and whistles on the Phone Bluetooth to work and to navigate about system (no steering wheel controls on SE) A few scuffs and road paint chips (garage will pay for a wheel refurbish) Washed and cleaned it all today,,, pretty much like new :sun: Bidey fae Perth

Hi Kenny.J I have ordered a Rapid 1.4 TSI SE DSG and pick it up this weekend in Rochdale. You mentioned "So the mud flaps I bought from Ad Lav" is this a source or what? Where is the best place to buy accessories and what accessories would you recomend. (bought spare wheel and reversing sensors being fitted) BTW my daughter stays in Bridgecastle up behind Bathgate Elliott fae Perth

Hi Thought seriously about Fabia vRS DSG but it was 3 years old,,Got Rapid 1year old for less money also bit flash for me

Hi, Yes, it is the white one,!!! Errr why? I had a Fabia about 7 years ago and it was a good experience, only changed to a open top Daihatsu Copen (mid life crisis )

Hi Folks, Nearly new Rapid 1.4 TSI DSG (Mar 2013) deposit paid and pick it up next Sunday in Rochdale RRG Garage. (450 mile round trip to Perth, Scotland) Its a big leap of faith as i have not test driven this car or model. :<0 ????????????? :think: Test drove a 1.2TSI manual yesterday and we liked it and hope the 1.4 and DSG lives up to expectations (currently driving an Automatic Renault Megane ) Hoping Bluetooth will work OK for iPhone and Samsung galaxy Ace phones Have ordered rear parking sensors to be fitted and also spare tyre (no useless Goo tyre repair kit) Awe the best Bidey fae Perth