[Those with the 3.6 VR6 engined cars]

Tempting…

 

 

[Columbus replacement]

I’d like to upgrade my Columbus unit too. It works fine (TV tuner, radio, CD, SD card etc.) but I’d like DAB radio and apple car play. Alibaba Express looks a good bet, but I’d be interested to see what other folk think/advise.

[What are you listening to right now while reading this?]

 

[Panoramic roof issues]

Hi Oblong. I had a similar issue (stopped working but in a closed position). It was the sunroof motor (situated above courtesy light and sunroof open/close panel).  Bought a working used unit off eBay and took an hour or so to fit. Job done. Thankfully, actual slider mechanism/chassis frame was not seized…. 

[Update on six years of ownership - 3.6 awd estate]

Hi Dave! Apologies for delayed reply 😬🤷‍♂️

 

The tuning was by Swiss Skoda dealer Embrach (www.embrach.ch) and was done from new. Sachs shocks and KE springs. K&N filter and some upgraded arb bushes plus a freer flowing manifold exhaust.

 

No chip I don’t think  (none for 3.6 I believe) just a remap. Only chip mod you can get is a throttle enhancer (sharper response). I am still saving for a free flow exhaust and that should liberate some bhp.

 

A top end rebuild (cans etc.) abd a modded ecu can get you Passat R36 plus power (320 bhp +). You can also go full Porsche spec (its the sane lump as the Cayenne and early Panameras) which could be a giggle…but expensive!! That would push you towards 360bhp+). 

 

I think 🤔🤪😬🤷‍♂️

 

Dave

[Hello from your newest newbie in Farnborough, UK]

Great choice! Looks lovely. Skoda no longer the butt of jokes by a large margin. Better than most audi/vw’s/bmw’s and certainly a brisk, comfortable and reliable car. Enjoy (and hope your wife likes the boot space 😂👍🏻). Dave

[Racechip XLR Pedal Box (Throttle amplifier) NOW SOLD]

Hi there Bejam. How old is this version of the XLR  please? (and would you consider posting to Switzerland possibly?). Many thanks. Dave 

[Hi everyone, 01222 error came front passenger side air bag crash sensor open or short error is came where is the location of the sensor anybody help me and how can I solve the issue.]

I have had this go on mine (airbag light on). As someone has said above, the wiring in the door panel becomes brittle and breaks with age, especially in hot/cold climates’. We get -28C to +28C and it plays havoc on door looms. (within the door and at the point where it goes across the door to the front wing panel). Mine is a 2010 car and loom broke bang on a decade. Happened on my wife's Lupo back in the day too.

 

Its easy to fix (door disassembly aside) as it is a plug in/plug out bit of the loom. Good luck with it.

[Skoda superb 3T estate - alloy options]

Well, after my post above I have now had to put four summer tyres (goodyears) onto my 17” winter alloys as I discovered one of my 18’s was buckled 😫🙄.  So now down in size with decent rubber.

 

To be honest, it drives rather sweetly on the smaller rims and aesthetically it looks okay (car is lowered so that probably helps a bit to fill the arch gaps). Tyres were cheap(er) too as a smaller size….what a pain though. I do want my 19’s back on as soon as I can source a replacement rim (or fix it).  They look great.

[The Superb II & FL Picture thread]

It’s been a while since I posted photos of Wile7 - he has had some new paint after a garage pillar mishap, and I’ve had to move to 17” rims and new summer tyres (Goodyear) for now as I buckled both 18” and 19” rims on ****ty French roads at Christmas. Car now has fresh MFK (Swiss mot) which was a bit painful (new front shocks, rear bump stops, two fog/driving lights, two tie bars and four tyres…at £180/hr labour 😳😱😫🤷‍♂️).

 

Still, I changed the front and rear emblem badges as I’m a tart 😂 and gave him a decent wash. The chap scrubs up well and still looks great for a 2010 (had him since 2014) 3.6 awd estate with 194,000kms under the belt….

[Calling 3.6 owners...engine noises]

Hi TheDempsey. I had a similar thing at around 100,000 kms. Do a search on here for my threads (wile7 - 3.6 Superb) and you’ll find quite a bit of info.

 

Although I changed my timing chains, it was one of the tensioner pullies that failed and made that rattle noise. Not expensive. I also had the mechatronic gearbox bit that simply needed a service as it was noisy too.

 

Of course, yours might not be related, but worth a check. Also, check air con pump and hoses for that whoosh sound…could also be a vacuum pump hose. Good luck with it 👍🏻

 

The 3.6 is a great, pretty bullet proof, engine on the whole. Ancillaries can be annoying on occasion…

[Best roof bars/roof box combi?]

I have Halford bars and a norauto (French Halfords kind of place) top box and its a good combo. St Moritz Swiss to Taunton UK and back without issue. Quite quiet too (and these are not the aero bars, just standard ones). Pic below.

[Skoda superb 3T estate - alloy options]

On 06/04/2022 at 11:27, Thedempsey said:

These look amazing mate, very brave choice of alloys but looks spot on with the white paint. Probably one for another thread but interested to see what your shorter springs did to the ride. 

Thanks buddy. Ride is firm but not harsh. It was converted from new onto sachs shocks and kw springs. About 15mm too low to be honest as it scrapes on occasion (speed bumps, car park incline etc.). I have a set of 18” rims for summer currently as I damaged one of the 19’s unfortunately….to be fixed.

[Alternator replacement]

Hi Mullerbrar. Not done it yet but I reckon its coming soon…be interested to see the replies here. Good luck with it. Dave

[Removal of drivers window switch trim?]

I found this was a perfect tool…stretched the casing enough to release module without affecting the interference fit. Perfect. Don’t tell the wife please 😁 #spatula

[Skoda superb 3T estate - alloy options]

I run 19” summer rims and 17” winter rims. Small and narrow deals with the heavy snow and cold temperatures really well. The 19’s just look great 😂

[HELP! Superb 3.6 steam from exhaust pipe]

Don’t worry. On very cold weather mine does the same…seven years in. Just check nothing is leaking from gearbox or somewhere else as fluids tramline along wires and channels to peculiar places and can drip on a hot exhaust…I’m thinking the smell, that’s all. Otherwise, normal fare sir 👍🏻

[Help with determining proper dampers for 3T Superb, rough roads]

Just had my back end up in the air (ooh er missus) to do dome paint and repsir work to inner arch. Took photo of rear shocks - sachs units. My car is lowered (from new) and had uprated shocks fitted. Codes etc in the photo….

[This is rather nice - 1932 Skoda Restored]

1932 Restored Convertible Skoda

[Skoda Motorsport Heritage - 1100 OHC - Stunning]

Apologies if posted elsewhere but saw this and thought - wow…that is stunning.

 

https://classiccarcuration.co.uk/this-amazing-skoda-1100-ohc-is-one-of-only-two-surviving-examples/

[Interior driver door handle flaking]

I bought mine (all colours) from here:

 

HENGTIE Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOTeeXF

[Update on six years of ownership - 3.6 awd estate]

On 09/05/2021 at 21:16, SkeidaFin said:

Can I get a link to the door pull parts you got from aliexpress? Cheers! Enjoy your Superb, I know I will :p

CHF 37.68 | HengFei ar accessories for Skoda SUPERB Car Door inside handrail box Door handle Armrest
https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0UL7HL

[Update on six years of ownership - 3.6 awd estate]

 

[2009 Superb 4x4 3.6 VR6 Howling/Whining]

As above. Sounds, dare I say, normal. Mine is on 169k kms - mind you your post was a year ago. Oops 😬 Did you buy the car?

[Superb mk2 xenon head near light/ballast]

The unit is an easy replacement from under bonnet access - cost of bulb unit the only downside but around £20-25 a unit (buy a pair a - cheaper - the other will go...).

 

Full details here on Briskoda guide 👍🏻