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I recommend a Klaxon horn. Much more interesting

How did you manage to get the projector out of the pre FL? I was actually looking at a set yesterday but couldn't fathom out how it could come out without splitting the entire assembly. The screws holding it to the plastic bracket are done up from the other side, and I couldn't pop the ball joint off the end of the adjuster either.

Here is the 2007 brochure new_octavia_quickv1.pdf

As your profile says you have a 2006 car, I assume you want the 2006 brochure? PDF attached for the 2006 brochure. Octavia 2006 Brochure.pdf

Yes they should bolt straight on

It's almost pointless trying to drill out the bit or plug when the correct socket is £6.45 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001IL8FZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AMK6ALALRQJZA&psc=1

My 1.9 PD also failed MOT on emissions recently. Not surprising as this year it's mostly been confined to pottering journeys. 0.8 limit on the VIN plate - failing at 1.2 average. I ran the tank down low to 60 miles range, and then added a bottle of Redex Diesel treatment. Only chose Redex as I was in Wilco and saw it on the shelf, saves paying for delivery. Ran the car really hard for a 20 mile trip there and back. Then filled up with 1/2 a tank of premium diesel. MOT easily passed a few days later at 0.6. Having had a good read of the MOT manual, if the value on the VIN plate is not legible or not even there, then a pre 2008 turbo car reverts back to the default limit of 3.0 on the smoke test....

I think there was a set of DRLs that was an option to fit there. I have seen one before fitted to a german Oct mk2 in that place, as well as the fogs and they looked factory.

I can't believe it but here is another one. Currently for sale on the vRS FB page.

Found a compatible one on ebay for £13.95 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/03-13-AUDI-A3-8P-TT-8J-GATEWAY-INTERFACE-CONTROL-MODULE-1K0-907-530-Q-1K0907530Q/274524217896?hash=item3feaeb2228:g:ZKUAAOSwfdZffd6N It will need recoding, but it's a 10 minute job if you find someone with VCDS locally.

If yours is a 2005, is a really simple job to swap the canbus gateway, as it's behind the glovebox. I got mine for £20 on ebay when I upgraded my HU. Keep searching and one will come up at a reasonable cost.

I looked into the gen1 haldex a few years ago when I was 1/2 tempted with a 4x4 mk1 Oct. These always seem to be well rated, especially for the money compared to a blue controller. https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/yhw-powertrack-insert-for-haldex-first-generation-50-50.html

Looks like a good project Haydn. Has anything been done to the haldex?

Definitely try resetting the gear linkage before replacing any parts.