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Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDi
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I wonder how someone can dislike the panoramic sunroof. It lights up the whole interior, making it a far nicer place to be.
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Unfortunately I don't have the workshop manual. I think maybe eyegr has it.
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That is a just so wrong, probably a misconception due to experiences with (way) older 3 cylinder engines. Practically all new 3 cylinder petrol engines (e.g. Ford 1.0T, PSA 1.2T, VAG 1.0T, BMW-Mini) are as refined as any 4 cylinder petrol engine and at the same time better sounding and more gutsy - free revving than their usual 4 cylinder counterparts. Just test drive anyone... The same doesn't apply to the 3 cylinder diesels, especially the new VAG 1.4 TDi which is inferior in every way (except consumption) to the older 1.6 TDi. On the other hand, the BMW-Mini 3 cylinder diesel 1.5T is a dream. Great sound, gutsy, eager to rev (for a diesel) it almost transforms the Mini to a small GTi.
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Comparing the drive, handling and comfort of a Rapid to a Ford Focus is a joke! The Focus is a far superior car in every way. And that is not a matter of personal taste or preferences!
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Been there, done that! Absolutely no result...
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I totally agree!
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Skoda Rapid Monte Carlo body kit
harisma23 replied to Nels's topic in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )
Can we see some photos of the Cupra front splitter fitted? Also, what kind of tweaking is needed? -
Questions about Rapid facelift/revision
harisma23 replied to theandywaite's topic in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )
I have an android phone and had to convert all my contacts to latrin characters. Gutted, to say the least... especially after having driven a new Seat Leon with absolutely no problem with greek characters. -
There is no sunglass holder in cars with the panoramic roof! Not enough space between the interior lights and the panoramic frame.
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Lost 10mpg after visit to dealers
harisma23 replied to Paulatic's topic in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )
You should have changed the air filter also, because in dusty environments (I live in Greece) it will not perform as it is supposed for 30,000 Km. I had mine checked after 16,000 Km and it was seriously clogged, so I chanded it. That made an impressive improvement in low revs. Every morning the car starts in a subterranean garage and has to climb a rather steep incline, after a very tight turn. Prior to changing the air filter, the car was struggling, but after the change the car was significantly more responsive. A clogged air filter should also increase fuel consumption. -
Dead instrument cluster. No power.
harisma23 replied to 67igor1's topic in Skoda Rapid & Spaceback (2012 > )
I was also considering the Cee'd, but opted for the Rapid instead, after I have test ridden both of them. The 1.4D 90 hp Kia engine is totally gutless compared to the 90 hp 1.6TDi version. And although I liked the exterior of the Cee'd, I found its interior totally dull and lacking in style. On the other hand i got my Rapid with the 4-year warranty as a free extra, when I negociated the purchase. -
Actually there is the wrong way and the right way and that is not a personal opinion! The right way is a set of components for the front speakers (components so as to have at least the tweeter at the right height) and nothing or just a sub (for the lowest frequencies) at the back. The wrong way is installing speakers in the back doors or the shelf. Why? To cut a long story short, beacuse stereo material is meant to be heard facing the music from the two front speakers. You might like the pseudo-surround effect of the music coming from all around you, but it is just not right, in the same way that a photo with over-saturated colors is inaccurate.
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If I am not mistaken cars with diesel engines need different (higher) tyre pressure than those with petrol engines...