[Dpf question...]

Ok thanks, I do 25-35k year.. so generally it's good for it... I would say about every 50-150 miles between regens which is almost every day.. I'll try some cleaner stuff and give her some loud pedal (once up to 100 oil temp of course)

[Dpf question...]

My car seems to be doing regens loads recently... Is this because of the mileage on the car? (109k) I assume that the dpf has more ash in it so it will block up quicker? Car has been amazing, and only problem ever was the water pump. When the dpf finally needs replacing one day, would I be right in thinking the regens will be less often again?

 

Thanks. (Proud to be on the original brakes too!)

[VRS245 19x8.5 Wheel Offsets - again....]

I'd be interested in your Gemini 18's..!

[Brake life - VRS 340mm discs & pads]

I am on 107k, still on original 340's.. I can't quite believe it myself!!

[Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0TDI (CUPA EA288) high oil consumption]

Hi,

 

Interesting to see the outcombe.. so how are things now?  What did you do to rectify the problem, just change pistons?

 

Thanks.

[Timing belt change..]

Think your find it is a chain on the 1.2 (like my wife's Fabia)

[Do I keep my VRS or go for another when my PCP expires in 6 months time?]

Keep it! The way i see it, if someone offered you that car for 10k (or whatever the balloon is) you would think it would be a good deal!! 

[Rear Bumper Protector - Removal]

I almost shed a tear removing mine.. I had to get the new one on quick, as looking at the state of the bumper after removal is horrid! Allow at least an hour...

[Highest Mileage Mk3 vRS TDI?]

64 plate dsg on 96k, only water pump

[Upgraded suspension help]

Got you..

 

I see Larkspeed do B8 shortened "Comfort" shocks that are green not yellow..

 

I put the pro kit on for looks and not so much handling, so comfort sounds good!

[Upgraded suspension help]

Thanks for the replies.  You are right, they are available, I have found them now on a desktop PC, I couldn't scroll down far enough on my mobile to oct 3 combi, so though it was just hatchback availability..

 

Recommend any uk suppliers for Bilstein B6?

 

Also, am I damaging the std shocks by running it like this, or just unpleasant when loaded?

 

 

[Upgraded suspension help]

Hi all, my vrs diesel estate dsg (64 reg) has now done 92k, and had the pro spring kit fitted around 5k ago..  

 

However, when I have a far bit of weight on board (airport run etc), it does crash a bit into bumps etc, I am trying to work out if I can get some better shocks/dampers... everyone seems to rate bilstein, but the website doesn't list anything for the Octavia 3? 

 

Not sure if the springs have meant the current original dampers can't cope, or they are just tired..?

 

Any help appreciated!

 

PS, Other than the water pump failure at 85k, it has been faultless, great car.

[2nd Annual Service - They’re Havin’ A Laff!]

The alignment is expensive because of the lane assist I would guess..

 

I believe it has to be tied in with camera calibration..

[19" Xtreme's]

Sorry, Sold now... 

[19" Xtreme's]

4 x 19" Extremes in really good order are back up for sale, after deciding I will keep with 18's after all..

 

around 2.5-3mm all round, 2 x Pirelli, 2 x continental

 

£580, Southampton.

[Water in drivers footwell]

Any updates on this lot?

[ChoonDoode's VRS TDi]

That looks splendid! However I worry about the dsg going wrong standard, let alone at 225/x lb ft. Jealous of the 4x4, must be fun in the snow!

[Model year changes 2013 - 2015]

Late diesels got smaller front discs, although they may not be important to you.. I have flat bottom wheel on a 64 if that helps

[FWD LSD or 4WD? Which is better?]

Thank for the reply's so far..

 

Out of interest, does the 4wd take up any boot space and retain the spare wheel... I use even some small, storage around the spare.. 

[FWD LSD or 4WD? Which is better?]

I'm not changing my derv vrs at the moment, but one annoying thing about it is its lack of traction  (not helped by weight in boot I know).

 

I wondered, is FWD with an lsd almost as good as 4wd as they don't have a lsd on either axle (The VAG system anyway). Shovelling some torque to the rear will help as that's where a car squats under acceleration, but a good lsd on a 2wd must be almost as good or not? 

 

Debate! 

[Flat bottomed steering wheel]

My 64 plate VRS has flat bottom wheel (Nov 14)

[19" Xtreme's]

Price reduced.

[19" Xtreme's]

These are no longer for sale.

[Stronger rear suspension on vrs estate]

Whilst I don't carry particularly heavy items in the boot, I do use my car for work so load my tools up each time. What's annoying is the car does squat slightly leaving a healthy arch gap at the front but not so much on the rear and the look bothers me a little...

Like for towing, is there some way of strengthening the rear? Do the police cars have updated suspension ? In nascar they use "packers" perhaps this would work? Any input appreciated!

[SOLD 18 octavia vrs gemini anthracite alloys]

Might be interested, currently the car I have a deposit on has 19's but want 18". My offer would be less than that though.. Will keep an eye on your ad, and hopefully pick her up soon.