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Had one for a while, took it off. Every journey was in limp mode. Save some money and just buy the pedal box until you go for the remap.

£115 all in from Admiral, being done on Thursday at my home, with no effect on no claims.

Had one on my Diesel VRS, took it off, went into limp mode pretty much every journey. The pedal box is well worth the money though.

Went out today (Halnaker Trail if you were interested) was putting the boys back in the car when a BMW (obviously) shot past at a ridiculous speed and launched a stone, which smashed my read quarter window. In most ways I'm grateful as my sons head was about 30cm to the right of the impact, but I do still have a smashed window. Haven't had the chance to talk to insurance (Admiral) yet, but I was going to look into options, as I don't really want to risk no claims bonus etc. Although being non-fault and glass, it could be an under the radar job. Other options are: Do it privately, but I can't find any prices hinted at, anyone got a clue as to what it would cost? Do it myself, seem to be able to get the glass for about £60 on Ebay, but the tutorials I've seen look pretty daunting with heat guns and cutting. Plus the ones on Ebay look more hacked off than carefully removed. Anyone got any experience, with a similar situation?

Thanks, that would explain my issue then. Looking I'd thought I'd be able to get everything for £100ish, looks closer to £200. I'd seen the inbay tray, but the AliBaba options are half the price, which is where I was thinking I'd missed a compatible piece.

I've searched and couldn't find specific links or information, apologies if I missed it. I think it it's time to make my VRS wireless, so I'm after a QI charging tray and wireless CarPlay dongle. I can find loads of QI trays on AliBaba, AliExpress and Ebay, but can't find one that specifically says Octavia - loads for VWs, but wasn't 100% sure they are the right one. Dongle-wise, someone (Sasha?) said that it needs to be MIB compatible, but again, none of the dongles I've seen specifically say this. Could anyone share links to the relevant bits of kit. Thanks In other news, after 15 months in a box, I finally managed to fit the Rieger rear diffuser! Hopefully the QI will be a speedier process.

With the boot up like that, reminded me of the time I thought I saw an Escort Cosworth, only to get nearer and realise it was a Ghia with the boot up and bungee cables holding in IKEA boxes.

I had a DTUK Tuning box for a while, ended up taking it off as I was bored of limp mode - on all settings that made any noticeable difference. The pedal box however is well worth the money.

First thing I did to my car, I've never liked dealer plates.

Just had an oil change and they advised me that there appeared to be a small leak from around the cam belt. As I had this changed in November when the water pump failed, I wondered if this would be classed as a fitting error, or if it's on me? As I really don't want to fork over another load of moeny for them to get back at the cam-belt. Any advice?

It's part 22 on this link: https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/etka/volkswagen/goe/774/721700/ Some sort of securing ring. Part #5Q2 721 431 On another forum: "They [Dealers] agreed that it is the locking thread from the clutch pedal. " Sounds like something that should probably be fixed before I drive too far...

This was sitting in the footwell this morning. It's VAG branded, so clearly from the car. Anyone know where it came from and why it's not where it should be?

Cheers, that wouldn't cover the damage on mine though I'm afraid.

Late to the party, but to remove such things, I've always found that getting some fishing line in and sawing your way through the adhesive works well. What protector did you go for? As my VRS has acquired a scratch on the lip, so I'm now after a glossy protector that goes over the lip slightly, can't seem to find one.

Film is on the inside isn't it? The reflectors only touch the outside, so they'll never come into contact. The clips are the only part that the film could maybe touch, but they shouldn't as they only touch the top of the glass, especially as most people don't seem to bother using them.