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@DanielQ1999 that looks great, especially with the black badges! Did you order the full set from Kopacek? I ordered the diffuser from https://www.rieger-tuning.co.uk/product/skoda-octavia-5e-rs-rear-diffuser-abs-plastic/

@DanielQ1999 just ordered one of these myself. Did you have to wait long for delivery? Have been advised 2-3 weeks. Picked up some speed fasteners from Halfords in advance.

@HappySam Thank you very much Sam! 🫡

@ApertureS thanks. It gives me something to go off. I’ll probably go with a width of a role of masking tape in either direction. Won’t be far off then.

Good Morning all. Could I trouble a willing Briskodian to take a measurement for the location of their tailgate vRS badge please (hatch model)? I’m after the dimension from, as you look at it, the RH side of the boot lip to the edge of the badge and from the swage line on the boot to the top of the badge. For context, I recently had a rust spot corrected by a body shop and would like to make sure the replacement badge goes back in the same position. For those that are interested, at the time of writing, these badges are on sale at Kopacek. I paid just over £20 delivered vs the nearly £40 quoted by a main dealer. https://www.kopacek.com/skoda/octavia-iii/octavia-iii-rs-genuine-skoda-rear-rs-emblem

@MTwedVRS Hello Matt, are you still considering upgrading the exhaust if you haven’t done so already? Like you I’m struggling to find any videos/people who have opted for the resonated Miltek cat-back. The OPF/GPF cars are quiet however I don’t want it to be obnoxious nor do I want any drone and at £1200+ I’d want it to be spot on.

@Moribund if you want OEM your local main dealer will likely be the cheapest and quickest option. Assuming that they are local that is. My local had them in stock when I called up and picked up when I was next passing by.

I’ve had the same issue with both of my Octavia. Used the same method with the pin to clear out the blockage which worked on my newer car but on the last one it only cleared out one of the two nozzles. I picked up a replacement nozzle assembly from a main dealer for about £12 IIRC although you can find non OEM for cheaper. Part Number: 1Z5955985. As per the video above, once you open the cover the nozzle assembly just pulls off. Can be a bit stiff so be cautious as the wiper assembly is mounted to the window.

@EnterName thanks for your reply. I can see both sides of your argument. The car is in excellent condition with marks appropriate for its age that I can live with. My issue with the boot is that it appears to be blistered with rust underneath. Yes it’s very small but I’d rather get this addressed asap so that it doesn’t get any worse. There are a couple of stone chips on the front bumper I’m happy to take care of myself but the rust on the metalwork I’d rather leave to the pros. Can’t get in until the NY but will update on the repair when it’s done and what the body shop say once they have seen it.

I’ve noticed the HVAC control panel is slightly loose in my Octavia. Theres slight movement up and down. Had the car just over a month and it wasn’t obvious enough for me to notice before however I didn’t notice it at all the almost 4 years ownership of my last Mk3. Am I the only one or has anybody else noticed this? I’d attempt to remove and refit it however I haven’t been able to find any guides or photos to go off. Any tips would be much appreciated.

Had a quote of £200 +VAT from a reputable body shop. No experience in this area so I don’t know if that’s good or not. Granted that quote is generated from the photos/description I sent.

@Rooted that’s a good point. I hadn’t thought about any previous work that may have been done. Would you say that’s a good sign it has had previous work as there’s no evidence of anything else to suggest otherwise?

Evening all. I’ve had my car for just over a month and noticed a very small area of raised paint (approx 5mm x 5mm) on the boot lid when washing at the weekend. There looks to be a couple of slight marks/rust showing through. The car is MY20 so just out of warranty for paint. I’m guessing the likely cause is a stone chip or similar which I doubt would be covered anyway. Anyone with more experience than me in this area willing to share some advice regarding a cause and repair would be much appreciated.

@vrs'burks great project thread. Some nice subtle mods. I also have the Leyo paddle shifters, completely agree with your comments, pricey but top quality and feel. How did you find the Reiger diffuser to fit? Any issues long term? I’m looking at a diffuser myself. The Maxton have a tendency to warp around the exhaust although I’m not sure if this was just an issue with the diesel. They are similarly priced however the Reiger looks a little more OEM. What did you end up doing with the R600 intake hose in the end? 😉

+1 with this issue! No low battery warning prior, key didn’t want to start the car and gave me an indication saying it could not detect a key etc. Took the battery out and put it back in then I worked. Ordered some decent Energiser CR2025 ones to replace what’s currently in there.

@MTwedVRS I had been debating doing the same for a while and finally took the plunge going from a Mk3 TDI vRS to a 245 model, in part due to your thread! I’d been looking out for a Challenge model but I wasn’t keen on 19in wheels due to the roads I travel on, also not all came with the virtual cockpit. In the end I came across a well specced 245 car that included adaptive cruise, virtual cockpit, canton and keyless entry/start/stop. It looks like it’s been well looked and has recently had a set of Pilot Sports fitted all around. Averaging 38-42 on my commutes so far, can’t complain at that. The response and quietness over the diesel is like night and day. No real complaints so far other than me wanting a little more noise, maybe a Miltek resonated cat-back is in order. I’ll also be getting it booked in at my local for brake fluid change and aircon service as neither look to have been done since new.

Just PX’d my MY17 vRS TDI for a MY20 vRS TSI and noticed the ambient lighting in the newer car only comes on when the doors are opened or the headlights come on. In my old car the ambient lighting was always on. I’ve had an initial play and can’t seem to turn them on all of the time. Can somebody confirm that this is the case on later versions of this car? Thanks in advance.

Evening all. Is there a reason why Skoda changed the engine cover on later models of the vRS TSI from this… …to this? At a guess I’d have thought it’d be cost related across all VAG models with the same engine. Unsure if there is a technical reason behind the change.

Thanks for the replies. Just for added confirmation, I came across the leaflet provided with the insert today while sorting through all the paperwork. Sure enough the cover image shows the Canton sub and a spare in the wheel well!

Just put a deposit down on a petrol Mk3 vRS Octavia that has the Canton sound system. I can’t tell from the pictures/video if the car has a Space Saver due to the sub. I can see the box to left of the boot for the Canton but unaware if any space in the wheel well is taken up too. Can anyone with experience of this give any advice please? I have a space saver and wheel change kit that I purchased from Škoda/another forum member for my current car so can transfer that across if the car doesn’t come with one/sell if it does as I still have the insert/inflation kit.

That stance is much better, keep wanting to stick some springs on mine to help get rid of the arch gap. Just need to get the alloys done in black now! There’s a very distinct “grime line” around the spare wheel well, is that how much water was in it?

Can anybody recommend an OBD2 reader that’s compatible with the Android VAG DPF App that won’t break the bank please? I have the VW connect ODB2 reader however it doesn’t want to connect with the App. I’m guessing it isn’t ELM327 compatible.

@steved83 evening Steve. This is still available. Drop me a PM and we’ll sort something out.

Can’t go wrong with Milltek. https://www.millteksport.com/products/skoda/octavia/5e-2013-present.html?p=1&product_list_limit=48 Can filter Mk3/4, Petrol/Diesel, OPF/GPF or non OPF/GPF models at the bottom of the page. Go with a resonated system if you don’t want it to be too intrusive. I’d recommend watching a few videos or better still see if anyone local has a res/non-res system fitted to their car and would be happy to take you out for a spin.

You mentioned it had been a while, how is the car running now? Have you resolved all the issues? If so hopefully at no significant cost over what you paid for the car (i.e. I hope you got a good deal on the car that made doing the extra work worthwhile). I had a Mk2 vRS TDI (also came from an Mk7 Fiesta ST) and the lighting on my instrument cluster began to flicker with one set of gauges giving up all together. I ended up sending them off to a specialist recommended on the forum who returned the unit within a couple of days with new LEDs all around. Someone may have had the same or tried to upgrade the lighting and just made a mess of it. I’ve always liked that colour and think you’ve done a good job on the grille surround! Added a splitter too I see.