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DSG silver button finish (cut my finger!)
Wileyk80 replied to Exeterj's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Had mine replaced under warranty on my previous car Did it while in for service no questions asked no arguments -
vRS 4x4 brake pad light @ 25k miles?
Wileyk80 replied to pist0nbr0ke's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
My mk2 DSG did 126,00 in 2 years and went back with the original pads DSG number 2 did 122,000 in 2 years and the front pads needed changing about a month before returning to ŠKODA Current DSG has done has 70,000 in 12 months with no outward signs of excessive wear -
Newbie- give me some reassurance!
Wileyk80 replied to denno's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I'm on my third DSG equipped Octavia in 5 years First did 126,000mls in 2 years 2nd did 122,000mls in 2 years Currently on 60,000mls in 10 months No problems to report As previously said I wouldn't go back to a manual -
I called Eibach and was told the "emergency services" kit was not listed and was probably factory fit only
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I have fitted coil spring assisters on my combi bought on evil bay for about £23.00 Raised the back just the right amount with no adverse effect on the handling
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I don't know about the other forms of finance but mine is effectively a long term hire car and I doubt Enterprise etc would not appreciate us modding one of their cars Although there was a guy on the Astra net who did and "forgot" to tell his company, posted pictures etc and then was surprised when he got fired
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A few years ago I chatted with Chris the owner of Regal in Southampton while having my Astra 1.9CDTI van remapped If I understood correctly he said that a knowleagable operator should be able to check the ECU log for the number of "flashes " and erase the log Not sure if this is possible on a VAG ECU But they can check how often the engine has been over boosted and use that as a starting point for further investigations i.e. take it for a drive and BOOT it Did 156,000mls in the Astra after remapping at 1,000mls never had any engine problems If I was buying again instead of contract hiring I would not hesitate to remap ( VW finance won't even let you fit a personalised number plate) Don't know if any of the VAG tuners do it but Regal remaps were warrantied for any engine damage not covered by Vauxhall
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You might want to take a look at Solarplexius tint panels Had them on my MK11 combi Excellent and hard wearing except that you cannot drop the rear windows Arrived from Sweden in about 3 days Never used the retaining clips as they stayed in place on their own
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Thanks Janne I am following up on your link
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VRS 4X4 Haldex/ transmission noise?!
Wileyk80 replied to thomas5265's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Just read another post re strange noises and it seems a spare wheel does a lot to quieten things down Does the OP have a spare or a can of goo ? -
Does anyone have a part No for this ???? I'm sure it could be ordered if we get one
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VRS 4X4 Haldex/ transmission noise?!
Wileyk80 replied to thomas5265's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
As I said previously mine is the quietest of three VRS,s in 4 years You could try playing with tyre pressures I run 35 front 40 rear as I carry a lot of tools etc i also have a boot mat from super ŠKODA which may help -
Automatic Window Opening/Closing
Wileyk80 replied to gregoir's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I have been told that the "chirp" has been removed from the lastest ECU's and at the moment cannot be activated -
VRS 4X4 Haldex/ transmission noise?!
Wileyk80 replied to thomas5265's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I have done just under 7,000mls in 5 weeks with my 4x4 VRS and so far it is the quietest of the 3 VRS's I have had No vibrations or rumbles (fingers crossed now I've opened my big mouth) I would say a trip to a dealer asap in the new year -
Stronger rear suspension on vrs estate
Wileyk80 replied to pdtrewern's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Rear springs for a scout ??? -
Stronger rear suspension on vrs estate
Wileyk80 replied to pdtrewern's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Skoda do list a factory fitted emergency services suspension upgrade (springs ,shocks and anti roll bars) on the website but the dealers know nothing about it I contacted Eibach who supposedly developed and produce it but the English importers know nothing of it either I have ordered a set of coil spring assisters from evil bay ready for the delivery of my new VRS 4X4 -
Fixed my seat belt adjuster buzz by pushing a foam ear plugs into the gap above the adjusters :sun:
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What mileage is your Octavia 3 on?
Wileyk80 replied to BlueDiesel's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
November 14 reg 109,000mls Previous Octy did 126,00mls in two years No problems to speak of with either New 4x4 VRS Combi on order Delivery November -
vRS 4x4 ... Configurator
Wileyk80 replied to IainM1970's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
There's a nice granite combi on evil bay 3,226mls £25,500 looks to be fully loaded I was sorely tempted -
All the parts are available from the dealers A bit fiddly to reassemble Had it done on mine when under 2 weeks old Superskoda do the covers in black only I think
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Every time you need to enter or leave knock on door and ask for car to be moved as you don't want to bump it If he puts it back keep doing it until he gets the message
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Shell V power vs Sainsbury's basic fuel
Wileyk80 replied to RobMurrant's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I have used Sainsbugs diesel on my last four vehicles , Astra D 2.0 van + Regal remap ,Astra F 1.9CDTI van + Regal 200bhp remap , 2012 VRS dsg ,2014 VRS dsg For a total of over half a million miles in 9 years No EGR problems No DPF problems And in my area Sainsurys is usually 2p/ltr cheaper than all other outlets A no brainer for me -
Numberplate Holes (UK Veh.)
Wileyk80 replied to Toad82's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Better to sandwich the plate between two pieces of wood clamped together and yes new bit No blow-outs cracking etc -
Contigo autoseal all the way for me Expensive but worth it Keeps drinks hot for longer than anything else I have ever used (and I've tried dozens !) Only one's that seem to do a 20oz capacity And much stronger I have a nasty habit of dropping travel mugs
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Octavia Estate Dog Guard
Wileyk80 replied to rsthiswayup's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
The grill I fitted was from Superskoda Pt No 5E9071195 Again genuine Skoda part