Hi all, new here.
Have spent a lot of time modding/preparing bikes and cars for daily or expedition type trip use (using all friendly expertise help from whereever available). Worked for a while for VAG/Scania, but that is a very long time ago..
Can´t keeping my fingers away from helping wife out with her new Candy WHITE minicar, (already given a nickname - guess what!)
Idea is to improve this Little thing in some ways in order to keep driver and car it in best possible shape. - Unfortunately, despite being bought as a fully equpped dealers show car (950 kms), a lot of very important things are, in my eyes, missing in the standard delivery.
Some things have been easy and quick to attain, others are trickier, but with some useful help everything will be solved I guess. Perhaps we can Exchange info, some might find tparts of my information useful, and I am deeply grateful for any ideas on how to solve remaining points:
(I included som net prices locally, "kr" = SEK)
Tools/etc:
1S0 011 031, Jack Skoda Citigo SEK 380
4D0 012 219A, Socket wrench Citigo ca 200 kr
6x0 012 243, VAG Wheelnut cover tool
1ST 052 000, Spare bulb set for cars w foglamps, Citigo
000 073 900B Skoda tyrebag set (for extended journeys; petrol tank is only 10., BMW sparewheel tank inside a strapped uppside down 15" Citigo Wheel covered in a Skoda bag for less rubber odour etc)
Exterior/safety
5F0 853 689 2ZZ, Ecofuel emblem (no understandable sign that it is a Eco/GAS vehicle):, high chrome (Seat) ca 70 kr
Rescue sheet (Skoda Citigo sheet; via ÖAMT/AA Austria and other sources) Free!
LST 0U2 B9A, Vw Touch-up paint set B4B4/B9A. (This is kinda interesting: dealers may offer an incorrect White variant of Candy White: F9E)
Still missing: Original reachable fire extingusher. Should be factory fit in front of passengers seat, according to drivers manual in several countries (BE PL ..) Spare part numbers including all the "little bits", anyone, please!?
Car body protection:
1S4 853 515A 2ZZ, Protective strip, Left Front door, high chrome (SEAT/VW) ca 450 kr
1S4 853 516A 2ZZ, -"- , R F
1S4 853 753A 2ZZ, -"- L Rear door ca 250 kr
1S4 853 754A 2ZZ, -"- RR
1ST 071 303A, Set 4 Sillprotectors plastic/Stainless Skoda Citigo ca 1080 kr
1ST0 751 01A, Set Rear mudflaps, Citigo
Rear inner mudguards; will be solved thanks to BRISKODA! (VW cross/E-up; I prefer Original rather than available Klokkerholm and other aftermarket brands due to better fasteners etc.)
6X0 601 173B 9B9, 12 black wheelnutcovers VAG ( keeps dirt away better?)
6J0 601 173B 9B9, 4 black wheel-locknutcovers VAG (other suitable sparepart nrs exist)
Still missing: underbody/Engine protection plate, preferably alu, but good plastic better than nothing: any ideas???Interior
1ST 065 110, Set cargonet black 2 pcs, Citigo ca 250 kr
1ST0 611 60, Boot protective mat for Non-variable boot , Citigo (VW has another one for variable boot vehicles)
124 351 7904 12V-USB adapter plug, Skoda
Driving Comfort (std here is 15" and normal 185/55-15 82T tire)
1ST0 714 94E FM9, 4 (White) alu rims Apus 5 x14” (increased suspension comfort with more rubber..), Citigo ca 4 000 kr
Lower Rolling resistance tires 175/65-14 82 T (I have choosen Michelin Energy Saver plus; as a compromise, alternatives Bridgestone Ep25 Ecopia, Conti premium Contact 5, Hankook etc.)
Still missing: sound isolation in Engine compartement. - The inside of the hood seems to be prepared for an original blanket, any ideas??).
Terodem sp200 (Heat/flame approved), Henkel/Loctites self adhesive noiseinsulation sheet for hoods etc may be a temporary solution (why hasn´t VAG any this far !?? )
Better/ more supportive backrest-padding in front seats. An DIY upcoming Project.. (have done this before in several vehicles with assistance of skilled Hot Rod builder-friend. Will report on outcome later on; ETKA Picture suggests a slide-in sheet between metal support strings and seatheat sheet would be an option, just as it has been in a number of other vehicles with some real improvement as a result).
See Ya,
Rodge