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Ah, interesting, cheers. I'm guessing that you're correct in that models with the smaller wheels as standard will likely have suspension tuned to match but I'm sure there are others on here far better qualified to comment than I am. Either way - it's good that you've found a nice compromise. I'm forever wincing as I hit yet another pothole/crater and wondering how long it'll be before a wheel needs straightening or the tracking needs fixed. Again..

Ah, big rims and rubber band/liqourice-thin rubber - 'tis the modern price we pay for aesthetics! Purely out of curiosity, have you noticed much of a change - for better or worse - in terms of handling, grip etc since you swapped? I'm hardcore and prepared to put up with the stiffer ride but it's great to hear you've found ride comfort Nirvana. D

Thanks for sharing that - it's one to keep an eye out for, definitely. You have a quite a few more KMs on the clock than I do at present, but given I intend to keep my car for the foreseeable future, I can imagine that this may be something that will crop up at some point. All the best, Dave.

Really sorry to hear about your dad's woes. I think that if you search for something like a 'Swing' or 'Bolero' (depending on how far you want to downgrade) on Ebay you should find something to fit the bill. Search for something like this: "Skoda Superb MK2 2008 - 2013 Stereo Radio CD Player Head Unit with Code" Just make sure that they have the relevant unlock codes with them so that they will work in your Dad's car. Alternatively of course, check out the for sale section here on the Briskoda forums - there'll usually be someone on here selling the sort of thing you're after. Best of luck. D

Hi Andy, I may be wrong but I believe that the Skoda operation differs to that of the VW (oddly - given they are essentially the same electronics/mechanicals). I think I'm right in saying that in the VW, the green light comes on as soon as you flick the switch over from 'off' to 'on', whereas in all the Skodas I've owned with the cruise system installed, arming the system by flicking the switch doesn't turn on the green dash indicator, that only comes on when you press 'set' or 'resume' - ie, the green light is only on when the car's speed is being controlled by the cruise control. Apologies if I'm wrong but I seem to remember being confused by a mate's Passat displaying the green light even when he was changing gear manually, braking, accelerating etc. Cheers, Dave.

Yes - I hear you on that one - there's nothing quite like it - the rear legroom is ridiculously generous and the boot is just brilliant too. There's so much to like and very little not to. I'm intending hanging onto mine for the foreseeable future (so long as I can still afford to fill the comically-shallow petrol tank ).

Ah, this is a good point - I haven't Rain-X'd mine for a long time and that'd probably go a long way to helping things. Not a design fault but relevant - the dealer I bought mine from 2nd hand removed the original dealer sticker along with a couple of sections of the heated rear screen elements so it doesn't completely demist at the bottom. I've got a repair kit but haven't got around to sorting it as yet - perhaps a Rain-X/electrical paint sesh this weekend might not be a bad idea.

Add to this the lack of a rear wiper on the Twindoor - a total PITA..

Hi Dave, That's all very encouraging and good to hear. I'm almost 3 years into ownership of my example and am planning on holding onto it for the long term given its rarity and sleeper fun factor. Knowing that you've enjoyed yours as Skoda intended and that it's still going strong is really encouraging. Regarding the tuning package you have on the car, is that a Swiss dealer-fit thing? Was there any mechanical work required to liberate that extra amount of bhp? I've been looking around at the remap market in the name of a bit of research and it seems that to get a decent amount of extra oomph out of the naturally-aspirated engine a stage 2 with free-r-flowing intake/exhaust componentry is needed. Obviously, it's a lot less easy to get the quick gains possible with forced induction but I wondered what was included in your upgrade and how they achieved what is quite an impressive improvement? Thanks! (Another) Dave.

Hello, This thread might be worth having a look at: I suspect that it could be that your vehicle doesn't have the bulb provision, hence why they aren't activating? Regards, Dave.

Looking very nice indeed - congratulations!

I had 3 Mk2 Octy hatchbacks before getting the Superb and the rear washer failed on all of them - it's a poor design and eventually the water ceases to be sprayed on the screen - instead, in my experience at least - it end up running down inside the rear tailgate and dripping out the bottom. This might well be the cause of the water accumulation you are experiencing. An obvious check would be to see if the water is foamy or smells (or tastes if you're brave/daft) of washer fluid. Good luck. D

FWIW I did go ahead at the time with the electronic lobotomy on my previous car - 170 CR Octy vRS - and can't say I noticed any real difference. Tellingly though, my trusted independent VAG specialist who has looked after my cars for umpteen years did tell me that he had had a disproportionate number of EGR failures coming in on cars post-fix, and he put it down to them being over-worked by the re-map. Probably wise therefore to avoid if there are no other penalties or repercussions from doing so.. D

Hello, Is this the recall you're referring to? If so, it's to fix a potential lighting issue on facelift Superbs with LED DRL/sidelights/indicators and involves a software update by the dealer. Cheers, Dave.

Hello, might sound like a daft question but as someone who owned a string of Italian cars for many years I got used to checking connectors on an almost obsessive level when things weren't playing ball electrically. Have you/the garage checked/cleaned connectors on the ECU and associated componentry to eliminate those as potential failure points..? Good luck with it anyway - please keep us posted. Dave.