Roberto280

I'm not using any of the equalizer controls, as the DSP gives so much more control.

The Audison DMI doesn't work, or didn't. Hense why I have a Zen 5 fitted for the OEM signals.

It doesn't need 2 opticals, the B-con works as a pass through, uses the phone bluetooth if playing audio media, otherwise normal car audio, then phone also takes priority for calls

Ok, so will I said it sounds amazing, it sounded really good and amazing compared to the Canton system, but over time it started to feel lacking in the lower end. After some frustration and blowing one Sub, got it replaced by a different Hertz version. Low end still seemed lacking... after a bot of research and testing of inputs, bluetooth and more, found out a lot about Bluetooth codecs, mush more than I ever wanted to 🤣 And Audison finally came out with a brilliant little solution, does add an added complexity, but makes the system sound the way I finally wanted. https://www.audison.eu/products/b-con/ Now to sort a phone holder I'm happy with, as unable to have wired Carplay and the seperate Bluetooth channel for audio, unless I can be educated even further.

Have mine fitted with stock springs for the last 20 months, no issues and still loving the upgrade! 🥰

As long as the current model uses a fibre optic link to the amp system, then anything can be added... My system:

Same issue here, was taking between 5-10 lock/unlocks to get the actuator to work. Just got the stealer to replace it, €40 for the part, plus some labour and sorted, seems like a known issue

Fitted the Koni Special Active, made such a difference. Stock springs and roll bars.

My 280 is due a service soon, booked online for a Minor, but unsure if that's what is needed. Got a call back from the Main Dealers service department (or their receptionist) firstly to say the online system was a week behind where they are taking bookings, no big deal, but slightly annoying. Said it to the guy that I wasn't sure what service was due, could he check the Digital Service Plan system and let me know, car was always looked after by another Skoda Main Dealer. He says they don't have access to it, now very confused, is that not why they all got rid of Service Books??? Have emailed them with the concerns, just not what I would have expected at all. I'm far from a snowflake, but have had my last cars for 8 and 10 years and plan the same for the 280 and want to keep it right. Especially after making it my own 🤩 The selling dealer did give me the history of the car, but is all listed as 'Flexible oil change service' then extras listed. I work on semi-conductor machinery and always have a clear maintenance schedule. Please tell me I'm not asking too much to ask the Main Dealer Network to know the service intervals???

A question I was wondering about. But mine has a setting in the infotainment system for ongoing traffic LHS or RHS, am hoping is all I need.

Would you not just take the car to a main dealer and get a full quote? Include their diagnostics. Hopefully the offending party continues to play nice.

Agreed, though Koni Special Active fitted here, same as others, made such a difference. Not heard any complaints about them

Set a new Home address. Local Tesco or similar shopping centre... otherwise I think its a full reset

Always go with components!!! Separate mid/woofer and tweeter. And I'd use the supplied cross over, but be aware how the signal gets to the existing speakers, have they already got the frequencies clipped? Most definitely put in a reasonably decent subwoofer.

Honestly, for this I would just go to an installer. Get them to install something like this: https://www.audison.eu/products/apbx-10-as2/ I'm personally not a fan, but they do a good job. And will save you a whole lot of heartache and possible mistakes.

Exactly, all depends on your own circumstances

But the data is all about your driving style!!! How quickly you move off, how quickly you get to the speed limit, how hard you break..... Only tru way is to try out the systems to match your own style Cos it can be fun and not everyone takes life so so seriously!

Completely agree, so much wasted time on non relevant comparisons. Drive the car, learn the car, enjoy the car. For me in a slightly tuned 280, Eco does make a difference, not as much as Sport does in the other direction

Noticed a few of the wheel nut caps were working their way out, pushed them all back in, but too late, had one victim. But replaced yesterday after a trip to the dealer, also ordered a touch up pen, few annoying chips on the front end.

I'm a bit confused. What do you expect from the car? 2 litre petrol with a decent tune? Official combined is 40mpg, but everyone knows those figures are wildly overestimated. Would suggest a Stage 1 tune as a possible solution as it narrows the fuel delivery to decent fuel type, can help. Personally, I get just over 31mpg, which I am more than happy with, will happily get less when I want to.

6 speed done here with a Revo Stage 1, no talk of clutch plates needing to be replaced, but will depend on how you drive it If you drive like mad, you'll wear the clutch plates out no matter what, with a Stage 1, might be a bit quicker. But normal road spirited drives 'SHOULD' be no issues.

So how can it be done??? No extra hardware needed? Would love this right now.

Better driver?

Is all about calibrating your right foot, do love having that sort of power available

Didn't go for the SPS. 99.9% of the time it's only me that drives the car.