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8 hours ago, Channel said:
My local dealer is happy to change the 18" wheels and tyres for no charge. But he did point out on reselling as a part exchange it may not be considered worth as much as it is not the original fit. What actual size of 17" wheels are required when considering width.
Karoq 2.0 4x4 SEL due on September 1st under the WLTP rules and built in May. Petrol blue with paddles Adaptive Cruise control, heated screen and seats and washers. No winch
7J-17, 45mm off-set
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2 hours ago, Grumpy Geaser said:
My Yeti ones would come on even on very bright days in my driveway if the house shadow fell on sensor. My biggest problem with auto lighting is the sheer number of numpties in high end cars (Rangies, BMs etc_ who drive around in daytime fog/ mist with 'no' lights on oblivious to the fact that in these conditions they have to turn the lights on manually. Driver still is responsible. The Karoq has been fine but has lost the dash tell tale for the lights on which I do miss as it was often the only way to tell in daylight conditions
There is a tell tale light, but it is down on the switch, where it is difficult to see.
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There is a tyre pressure recommendation label inside the tank cover.
For the 4x4 with 225 mm wide tires, it is 35 and 40 psig.
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9 minutes ago, Channel said:
Is there any mechanical reason why I should not replace my 18 wheels with 17 inch for the winter as they would fit my current winter tyres which are 225.45 17 Goodyear generation 1. The price of 18 inch tyres is very high at about £170 each. Could it be cheaper to buy new alloys instead
No reason at all, but check the diameter of the two tyres.
see my solution below:
https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/451662-wheels-and-tyres/
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It's not possible to comment unless we know which wheels/tyres you have. If it happens to be 19" wheels, I am not surprised.
I do not feel the ride too harsh with the recommended 2.7 bar on mine. You can see the details below.
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I’m not sure I World Call it a problem, but yes. Park in A shadow On A Bright sunny day and the lights stay On til You get back in the Sun. Also, the lights comeback On early in the afternoon, long before snuset.
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Let's just hope that the term is not misunderstood as in definition 2.
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/derogation
Please, no derogatory remarks!
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The ET is 45 mm.
I assume this for a Karoq (or any other MQB platform vehicle) your stated car says Mondeo.
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14 minutes ago, agedbriar said:
I too had to look that up:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_the_United_Kingdom
So, vehicles registered first half of 2018 are "18" plates and second half are "68" plates?
So, after 1. July 2018 it will be a "68" plate.
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I have no idea what the significance of "a 68 plate" is, but:
The Karoq is not a "new" model, as it was not changed, and it has been built and will likely be delivered before the 1. September. So there should not be any complications.
On the other hand, form commentary in this forum, there seems to be a lot of irregular behavior from SUK and UK dealers, so ???
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The discussion was about September 1. 2018.
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While there may be different interpretations in different countries, these relate to taxation and not compliance with EU regulations.
The regulations state that:
1. New models as of 1. September 2018 must be in compliance based on WLPT.
2. Existing models must have WLTP figures shown, based on a calculation formula relating to the old testing procedure. This applies until 2021, where everything is based on WLTP.
The UK and other countries may naturally apply their taxation as they wish. The EU standards for fuel efficiency and emissions compliance do not change for existing models. In other words, a Karoq built after 1. September 2018 is in compliance if it was before and has not been changed enough to become "a new model". That is also what the two quoted links say.
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My take on this is: Don't bother.
There is really no more information in the display. Most people will leave the digital versions of the analog speedomer and rev counter as the preferred display, including digital read-outs of speed and gear in large numerals. The remaining options show the important information - like speed in small numerals, which are not in an obvious and prominent position.
The temperature and fuel gauges go from easily read dials to not easy to interpret thin bar graphs on either side of the display.
The center field goes from the easily read single pieces of information in the standard Karoq display to a confusion of small bits.
Only real help to some is that the map from the satnav can be displayed in two different sizes - but then where is the speed and rpm gone? and where is the very useful display of the next move in the route? - It's not there.
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4 hours ago, Offski said:
Surely the Software will be all changed as these vehicles now need to meet the emissions that WLTP have forced on the VW Group.
The WLTP is a changed procedure of measuring the economy and emissions from the vehicles. It will result in more realistic numbers than the current method. There is nothing said about actually changing the vehicles or their software - only reporting differently.
WLTP is not a revised regulation to be complied with, only a different way of measuring what is.
My take on this is that there will be no changes to the vehicles, only different statements of emissions and economy. Once measurements and certifications are complete, all existing, built vehicles and new ones can be shipped and registered.
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The DSG box fitted to the Karoq is a DQ500. Torque capable up to 600nm.
The shift programming is very harmoneous with the 2.0 TDI 4x4 set-up.
It was less harmonious in the 2.0 TSI 190 hp 4x4 T-Roc, where the 1-2-3 shifts were confusing in D- mode. Too early shifts up also did not fit the petrol engines torque curve, where the power is higher up the rpm range.
If Skoda uses the same programming as VW, I would not think that a 1.5 petrol 4x4 DSG would be as good as the 1.6 TDI version.
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The yellow square with black surround is general in Europe, signifying that you are on a major highway, where the general “give way to vehicles on your right” rule does not apply. The give way to vehicles from the right apply everywhere, but is followed in varying degrees from country to country. In Norway and the Netherlands, it is followed literally, but many other places, a judgement is made which is the major road - not often easy to figure out.
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I would suggest replacing the original Valeo blades with Bosch.
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You can have the speed shown in the center display - using the thumb wheel on the steering wheel, but I do not think the satnav will override in that configuration, but you still get voice commands for the turns.
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I Don´t expect to change Your mind about diesel, but we agree about the Yeti.
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1 hour ago, Michael G said:
First long'ish run, down to the smoke. Two up, loaded for a few days, very comfortable drive.
By comparison, my "dirty" Diesel long term mix of many short and few long trips, 40 mpg and a 250 mile ride from one end of the country to t'other, average speed over the distance 69 mph, 53,5 mpg.
Two up with holiday luggage, approx 250 kg heavier, drag from Haldex coupling, so not too shabby.
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21 minutes ago, stu_rt said:
Think I've figured it out: I'm guessing it relates to how early the auto headlights turn on as it begins to dark. Obvious really!
Correct.
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2 minutes ago, Orville said:
Let's agree to disagree. NOx is a FAR bigger risk to public health than CO2There is plenty of independent emissions analysis available online. There are also many detailed medical journals listing the impact of NOx on respiratory systems and developmental disorders.
We can agree and we can disagree at the same time.
NOx is not nice in high concentrations, such as in cities like London. Outside of urban areas, NOx is not a problem, as nature reduces it to harmful compounds. CO2 is a long term problem, screwing up the climate for all of us - conurbation dwellers or not.
The problem is that studies are OLD - pre-current technology. Data from 5 years ago do not include current engine technology - neither petrol or diesel. Add the Dieselgate debaucle, and the result is that diesel has a bad name generally, and it is easy and popular to wee on diesel.
NOx generation is is increased by high combustion temperatures - right where the diesel achieves the higher efficiency from. The current Diesel engine technology reduces this by EGR and by SCR - selective catalytic reduction - catalyst, which turns most of the NOx into Nitrogen and water.
Until the electric or hydrogen powered vehicles become practical/economical, we are left with CO2 emitting vehicles - diesel and petrol - one is not an angel, the other one is not the devil.
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42 minutes ago, Orville said:
Diesels are dirtier in-terms of pollutants proven directly harmful to human life. Levels of Nitrogen dioxide, Nitric oxide and Nitrous oxide are 2-3x higher within modern diesels than modern petrol's.
Regarding performance, the 1.5TSI and 2.0TDI 150 are pretty much identical. The extra torque of the diesel is countered by much shorter gearing and increased weight. There are plenty of direct comparison videos on youtube. Here's a 1.4TSI 150 vs a 20.TDI 150 up to 200kmph.
Sorry, Orville,
You are just not up to date. Modern diesels with AdBlue and EGR to reduce combustion temperature have solved the NOx issue. The particulates question is very effectively handled by DPF - and has been for several years. The all important long term issues of lower CO2, has had the diesels outperforming petrol engines for not decades, but a century.
Lastly, I do not see how you referenced comparison addresses the issue?
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It could be bad reception or snippets of a previous road obstruction, but hard to say. Like any other computer, it has it’s weird moments. Remember also, that like the other “assistants” they are assistants, not something you have to follow slavishly.
The suggested routes can be viewed by changing the scale of the map with two fingers, just like any other electronic map. Often, two of them are so close that it is hard to tell any difference.
Automatic headlight switch-on time
in Skoda Karoq
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You can change that in the map display to Day/Auto/Night