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I just can't figure out how someone can follow their satnav into the sea, up a country track etc. etc. At what point does the driver think 'something's not right', and think for themselves? I guess for some people that point is when their feet get wet...

Yes, if I could switch it off. I do 600 miles a week to work and back, it'd be great just to climb into the car and chill while it took me to work. I'd still like to drive the car myself when I wanted to though. As for it not breaking the speed limit? Couldn't care less, I don't boot the car on my commute as it is (uses too much fuel, don't want to risk my licence just to get to work)...

My commute is mostly motorway, and in my (mapped) PD130, with normal driving, the cruise control set to 70 and the tyres correctly inflated I normally average 60mpg. With all the personal town driving etc. etc. The overall average is currently at 56mpg. Octy PD130 is the way to go imho; the OP will keep the boot space etc. they're used to though they'll lose the nice seats. If space isn't an issue I'd say get the Fabia vRS.

It'll only be about a quid more per fillup (1.13 per litre vs 1.11 at my local station). I pay for my tax monthly, it's about £12 per month. I did a comparethemarket the other day and my cheapest quote was £350 (paid monthly), a bit pants considering I paid something like £280 last year, though that was for a single payment.

Didn't realise this thread existed, otherwise I'd have done something trick with the trip meter...

Personally, I'll use the empty lane. I won't drive right up to the cones and expect to be let in, I'll drive up to around the 400 yard marker, slow down and if the traffic in the other lane is moving in a stop start fashion I'll pop the indicator on, look for a gap appearing and slot in. If the traffic is stationary I'll probably end up stopping and waiting for someone to let me in. I never drive down to the cones because the closer you get to them, the more bullish people get about letting you in. 400 yards seems to be a decent compromise point between making good progress past the traffic, and people still being fairly courteous, in my experience anyway.

Pulled onto my driveway, looked at my dash and noticed this:

I'd say leave 'em with no trims on, but then I'm into banded steelies so what do I know lol

Oh my, looks like the front of the car exploded lol

Is it the same spec for the TDi130 clutch, just out of interest?

Thanks, I'll have a peep

Ouch! Well, at least you've found the problem

After moving from my Alfa 156 to my Octavia I've always missed having an armrest. I know there is one available for the mk4 Golf; would it easily fit my Octavia? Or is there an alternative which would work?

Forgot to followup on this. Turns out it was a dodgy track rod end. It's been replaced now and the problem has gone away...

Personally I think you should keep it over the winter, save some cash up in the meantime and see how you feel in the spring. You don't need it to be fast to be fun, just so that it'll carry as much speed as you dare through the corners, that's where the fun is. Use said saved cash on coilovers, RARB, polybush kit and anything else the suspension needs to freshen it up. Uprated brakes next. Then look at upping the power later, as and when the budget allows. If you decide to get rid then do like I suggested before and get a MX-5 or something, if you're thinking of a vRS you'll end up changing stuff straight away and I can't see the point; you might as well modify what you've got. Unless you're looking at a Fabia vRS. So basically, save up whatever cash you can over the next 2-3 months and *then* make a decision. At least you'll be doing so with some cash in your pocket.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201608036465909?search-target=usedcars&make=mazda&model=mx-5&searchcontext=default&radius=1500&page=2&postcode=s92bu&sort=default&onesearchad=used&logcode=p&adPos=2

I've still got the separate tweeters in the doors, it sounds fine

Doh, I should have thought of that. Thanks

My Octavia seems to have picked up a slight vibration through the steering wheel. Not enough to visibly shake the wheel, but you can feel it. It only happens when I'm turning left, say, when driving around a sweeping motorway bend, and it is only there when the engine is under load (even slightly, like when I have the cruise control on). It is not there if I'm coasting, or I'm going straight or turning left. Also, it sort of comes in regular half-second on-off pulses, it isn't a constant vibration. I've had a look under the car and can't see anything obvious, apart from the loose undertray which needs sorting out (clip in the middle keeps popping out). Anyone know what could be the problem, or even where to start looking? Thanks

I fitted these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/speakers-Mac-Audio-speaker-adapters/dp/B00JEWMJKE Straight in, no problems

Nice job on that LED mod, white wouldn't be my thing tho, too bright at night

Thanks! The ride is pretty stiff. On smooth roads I can't fault it, but I work in Sheffield; the roads are abysmal and the ride is harsh around there to say the least. In terms of handling it is loads better, I get some understeer when pushing it so a mild RARB is on the list of future purchases.

Just shy of £250, from europerformance.co.uk

Nothing done to the car, I'm just using it to get to work and back. The undertray needs sorting out, it is loose and makes a buzzing noise when you're driving along. The bit underneath the intercooler is missing which won't help. I did take to the drag strip at USC though, I was *almost* as quick as a 3.0TDi A7 which made me smile, especially considering I had a passenger. I got beat by a Golf R32 and a stripped-out Clio 182, but I blitzed an Astra All good fun

I was there yesterday, loads of Fabia vRS about and doing RWYB, including at least one Briskoda member with a yellow vRS I was talking to after the signing on farce