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  1. Thanks for all the replies so far. This is a very knowledgeable forum! I had my suspicions about the ARB links as I've had to do them on my Type R as well; thanks for confirming them. I have a mate who details cars and has a two post ramp but it sounds like a job best left for a professional... If it's due to a poor design, would aftermarket upgrades improve the issue/longevity? i.e. ARBs, bushes, etc. I have no plan to replace the car as it is my workhorse so anything that will give me more life is a bonus. Diagnostic test it is then! Would a trained specialist be able to get more out of a session that I could with a reader? I'm wondering if it would be worth investing in one or not. How much would a re-gas or condenser change likely set me back?
  2. Yes, although once they are all resolved I'll hopefully go back to having an immaculate example. I've just checked the V5 and it says BWA, but I'm unsure of the production year... As I said it's a '56-plate (pre-FL). Would there be error codes even without an engine management light? I have an OBDii reader which I loaned to my manager but if it would make sense to get a VCDS, maybe I should invest in one. Can anyone recommend one please?
  3. Good morning Briskoda, I purchased my petrol vRS with 37k on the clock and full service history in January due to a 54-mile (each way) commute for my new job. It had to have a new clutch, flywheel and master cylinder by the dealer before I collected it and I've added 11k since then. I've now got four issues to resolve on an extremely limited budget but I'm hoping the symptoms could help someone on here diagnose the faults so I can work out the best route to take or attempt a diagnosic/repair myself/with help. We're moving to Leatherhead in mid-July to be 24-miles closer to work which may assist in mechanic recommendations but my dad is decent with car mechanics and we are both mehanical maintenance engineers so we have the tools and a bit of knowledge between us... The issues: 1. There is loud knocking and creaking somewhere along the front axel. The rear end now creaks as well but that isn't overly important unless it ends up being a suspension issue. Standing still you can turn the steering wheel both ways with no noise, but positive throttle while cornering and it creaks from around mid-rack/passenger side (from memory). Drive over bumps and it doesn't knock but brake hard in a straight line and there is a definite knock from the far corners/wheels; once the weight is transferred, it doesn't knock again even if you pump the brakes while slowing. It also knocks at other times but I will try to assess during a long drive today. 2. It randomly cuts out and loses power (maybe once a week?) without warning and mosty without the engine management light. It only happens when warm and moving slowly/stopped; it suddenly starts to run rough (as if there is a blockage) and then power goes. No matter how much you floor it, you can't save it and it revs to a max of 1.5k-ish then dies. Restart it (often multiple times) and keep pumping the throttle and eventually it runs normal again. I have felt it falter while driving before but the speed of the engine seems to bring it back to life. I have a spirited drivig style and only use Shell V-Power so I'd like to think it isn't deposits but checking the fuel filter is on my list of things to do; when I get some time that is! 3. From when the above started, it seems like the throttle "sticks". My trackday toy is an '02 Civic Type R and you have to be extremely gentle with the pedals to be smooth in that. Now though the vRS is really jerky and overrevs. If you ease off the throttle slightly, it tries to give you whiplash as it foregoes engine braking and feels like someone has pressed the brake pedal. Conversely if you don't wait about a second after taking your foot off the throttle before engaging the clutch to change gear, the revs continue to climb on their own briefly. It does not accelerate for itself though, otherwise it would have gone straight in for a check. I had selective amnesia and couldn't remember how it behaved before I noticed this issue but my fuel economy has become abismal so I'm convinced there is an issue. 4. There appears to be a problem with the AC/climate control. It worked fine at first but then it seemed to get excessively hot on anything but "Lo". In the recent hot weather, it wouldn't cool the car down when the fan was on max, either on recirc or normal. I eventually turned the fan speed down and then it started cooling, just not overly powerfully. I hope my descriptions are helpful? As I mentioned, we will be heading out for a long drive today so I'll try to do some more testing. I may also have time to get under the car tomorrow so any guidance before that would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance guys. Tim
  4. Tell me about it! While I use the bottle holder every day, I don't think they do 3-way door cards for mine so I'm left with your other two options to resolve that issue for my install. That will be one bill I'm not looking forward to...
  5. That sounds good. Where are the mid-bass speaker locations in the Superb? Mine are in the back of the doors (at your hip) which is going to be an expensive nightmare to resolve.
  6. I used to like Bose when my hifi quest started but as I got more experienced, I realised something important about them: they are just designer branded, mediocre, overpriced rubbish! They have some interesting technology, especially their dock-speakers, but every one of their speaker systems can be bettered at a much lower cost if you know what you're looking for. Due to the way they install car audio (while the car is being built rather than afterwards), I can't see them using other people's speakers; it could be possible but I would assume it is still the whole system or nothing. That is definitely the route I would go down. In fact I'm planning a complete system overhaul in my vRS later in the year as the system sounds awful! I'm not sure where you are in the world but I would suggest, pound-for-pound, that you look into what the guys do in the SQ (Sound Quality) championships (EMMA & IASCA). It is eye opening what proper car audio can sound like, not because of the volume, etc, but due to how your speakers disappear and everything becomes a performance in front of you! It does depend on your tastes, budget and how involved you want to go but those installers understand more about setup than anyone else. Just make sure the system sounds good with music rather than the competition test CDs! P.S. You don't necessarily need to touch the rear speakers as you ideally need the music faded fully towards the front. My wife (who sits with our 11-month old) still enjoys music in the backseat so you can save money there. Or just fade it back when you have passengers...
  7. Hi Chris, I was looking into this before and got to demo a car with a Pioneer TS-WX120A installed by Auto Audio who always do underseat subs. According to them, the Pioneer is the best one (they sell Kenwood as well). I'd say it depends on what sort of sound are you trying to achieve... Do you prefer in your face, chest pounding punch, or do you like SQ-type "invisible" bass? Most people would be happy with what I heard in that car, VERY punchy and lots of seat massaging bass "noise" that won't leave your car. Again, it depends on what you like to hear. Tim
  8. Thanks mate. It's not a Superb but it's just brill!
  9. Hi T2000, At the moment mine is standard with the Stream MP3. What HU did you upgrade from? To my understanding the navigation HUs already have the correct fascia so that could be why?
  10. Hi Chris, Thanks. Would I be right in saying that this is the fascia I need? The holes for the switches match up with my car: http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-navigation-trim-2004-2008-31876 (part no. 1Z0858069C9B9) Does anyone know if there is a 1DIN version/conversion? I found some part numbers in an old thread but I can't find any to buy. Excellent! So the front sensors should still operate via the switch on the dash? Great. It must only be when installing other VAG units then. Yes, looking at how easy it is I will likely do it myself. Just don't want to find that the CANbus presents an issue and I'm car-less! Cheers mate, Tim
  11. Hi Richard. Thanks, I love it! I got a petrol as industry wide complaints of DPF repair costs and proposed tax changes didn't inspire much confidence. We're hoping to move by the end of the year so my daily mileage should drop to around 40miles/day. We'll see. What do you drive?
  12. Hi all, I have read many different posts about upgrading to an official HU, but I have decided against that and now need more specific answers. Long story short the sound from my Stream (via Aux) gives me headaches but due to the amount of miles I drive, I need my music to help me cope. I am already planning a drastic overhaul later this year which will take me to SQ competition level (I unfortunately have "golden ears"), but in the meantime I want to change the HU as I'm convinced it will improve the sound somewhat. On top of that, I want to control my music through the HU instead as the risk to other road users + penalties to my licence aren't worth the risk. To keep things cheaper due to the expensive overhaul, I want to get a 2DIN which will then be recycled later in the year to my trackday toy ('02 Civic Type R). My questions for you: 1. Will I need a fascia kit for it to fit? If it's just gaps at the side, I may live without it due to my non-conventional future system ideas... 2. Will I have CANBUS issues? To my knowledge I don't have Maxidot or steering wheel controls, although I do have front and rear parking sensors. 3. If so, will it be hard to fix? 4. Will I experience the battery drain issues people talk about? 5. I'm planning to do this myself to keep cost down so is there anything else I need to be aware of before I start? Thanks in advance for your help, Tim
  13. Good evening everyone, Due to changing job in January, I had to buy my own car to cope with the daily 108+ mile round trip while also being big enough to cope with my little boy's pushchair. The Octavia vRS ticked all the boxes and finding a great deal on a '56-plate hatchback with only 37k miles, I have thoroughly enjoyed the 4,500 miles I've covered with it so far. It is comfortable, munches the motorway miles with ease and has a bit of power when needed. There are a few little tweaks I wouldn't mind doing but apart from that, I'm looking forward to a long relationship with this car. I just wanted to say hi to the Skoda family! Have a great weekend, Tim
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