Everything posted by ItalianJob
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Eco mode throttle blip
Sorry for the confusion, my car is a vRS TSI DSG so no ACT on this engine. Basically, it just shows the ECO symbol on the speedo when you blip the throttle. The revs drop and the car coasts. I just thought it was a strange 'function' that I only discovered by accident!
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Eco mode throttle blip
So, just driven home from work. Definitely in Normal driving mode and the ECO light still comes on when blipping the accelerator. Not that it really matters!
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Eco mode throttle blip
That's interesting, my car is always in 'Normal' mode but will have to go and check now!! I was wondering why the ECO light comes on in normal mode.
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Eco mode throttle blip
I think you are right, it's the coasting function but when you blip the throttle the ECO light comes on.
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Eco mode throttle blip
I've just noticed something, that is maybe/not a standard/documented feature?? You can force the car into ECO mode when coasting by blipping the gas pedal. Has anyone else noticed this or already aware of it? I can't quite work out why the car only goes into ECO mode sometimes, but itself, and not others.
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Milltek exhaust
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Software Update Recall/Campaigns
I've just put my VIN in the checker and got the following... Updating SW of power steering control unit Software update Octavia IV Service packet Octavia IV all outstanding.
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What tyres did you get?
Round ones.................. Eagle F1 Super sport, and I'm quite impressed with them. Glad I didn't have to bite the bullet and put PSports on.
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VRS instead of GTI?
I forgot to say, you don't need to pay retail prices for these cars - unless the new/used car shortage has messed this up! Carwow have been great for me in the past, my current vRS was from DM Keith and it was nowhere near retail price but it was a standard spec car.
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VRS instead of GTI?
I can't say if the vRS is a better car, but I would say it's more practical due to the boot size and slightly better rear leg room (I think?) and it's a lot cheaper. I've got 2 kids so makes a bit more sense for me as the boot is cavernous.
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VRS PETROL MPG Competition
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Remapping
Can't remap the MK4 anyway?
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Exhaust replacement 2.0tsi VRS?
I've just seen a post in the MK4 vRS group on Facebook saying that they've loaned their car to Milltek for exhaust development. 👍
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Exhaust replacement 2.0tsi VRS?
Looks like Supersprint now have an exhaust for saloon and estate... https://www.supersprint.com/ww-en/sport-exhaust-supersprint-skoda-octavia-rs-berlina.aspx
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Apple carplay
Carplay is for Apple phones Android Auto is for Android phones You can use Samsung phones, but it doesn't connect via Carplay functionality.
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Parking position unknown!
I don't think it's lost connection as it's reporting the consumption/range correctly.
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Parking position unknown!
MySkoda app doesn't know where my car is all of a sudden. Has anyone else had this? I'm definitely not in my car and it's definitely not moving!
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Exhaust replacement 2.0tsi VRS?
Why video it from half a mile away
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Great drive. How are you finding your mk4?
Great to drive but terrible user experience. The most user unfriendly car ever from Skoda. In the back of my mind I'm already dreaming about getting another Superb, as my last one was literally superb.
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About to order a VRS which is the best engine?
It is super smooth but far too quiet, the sooner a decent exhaust becomes available the better!
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Exhaust replacement 2.0tsi VRS?
Ignore the last post by me!!! The Milltek site/details are rubbish and not clear at all. The MK4 vRS would be a 2021+
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Exhaust replacement 2.0tsi VRS?
So, is this correct for the MK4 VRs?? https://milltekshop.com/cat-back-resonated-quieter-ec-approval-coming-uses-oe-tips-octavia-vrs-2-0-tsi-245ps-face-lift-hatch-estate-opf-gpf-models-only-2019-2021-ssxsk020/ https://milltekshop.com/cat-back-road-uses-oe-tips-octavia-vrs-2-0-tsi-245ps-face-lift-hatch-estate-opf-gpf-models-only-2019-2021-ssxsk26/ The model years don't seem to add up as it says from 2019 to 2021. I think I will ping them a message on messenger.
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Cars without wireless android -> update available!!
It does indeed!
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Cars without wireless android -> update available!!
This really annoys me!!!!!
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Ride quality of Octavia VRS MK4 Combi
As a driver I find it comfortable but for the kids in the back it's a different story!! Drove to a theme park a couple of weeks ago and half way there all I could hear was what sounded like liquid being poured out of a jug - this ended up being a significant amount of sick all over the back seats of the car It was country/A roads pretty much all the way there so guess this was the contributing factor.