boylers11

15 November, 2021

19 hours ago, J.R. said:

Mine is the basic poverty spec and I did miss a few things from my Octavia Elegances, it was mainly storage compartments which were cheaply resolved, I modified a MK1 Octavia boot variofloor as I had done to my MK2 Octavia, on the Yeti you remove one of the 3 sections & DIY the side supports.

A good quality centre armrest storage unit came from Ali-Express, not as rigid as a Jumbo box but very good for the price, the upper console spectacle holder was a genuine VAG part again from Ali-Express as was a rigid battery box and cover, Yetis dont have these but the Octavia one fits.

I hated the open storage bins on the dashtop and in front of the gear lever, they look a mess if you actually keep anything in them, a higher spec vehicle dashtop spectacle box from Ebay will go straight if you cut the hole after taking a deep breath, I modified an Octavia ashtray assembly to give me a perfect fitting hinged lid over the storage hole in front of the gear lever.

I created underseat storage lockers by modifying the clear plastic lidded storage boxes sold by the homeware shops, these sit above and clip onto the lower seat cross rails are invisible and move with all the seat adjustments without obstructing them.

I also fitted a Chinese head unit with Satnav, a returned unit for only £80 and a reversing camera.

Photos of all of these mods are on the forum but somehow I have deleted my followed content so can't give a link.

I will at some time enable cruise control, this will require a new columb stalk and higher revision clockspring.

With the above additions that cost very little I miss nothing from a higher spec vehicle, mine had the factory bluetooth module but I dont use a phone when driving and it works with the standard stereo that I have replaced, it could easily be retrofitted if your vehicle lacked it.

The trim parts are very rugged on the Yeti, the only difference could be the seat materials. I would not say no to leather seats if they were on offer.

Fantastic, thanks for taking the time to reply in such detail!

15 November, 2021

21 hours ago, softscoop said:

What is your budget?

The Yeti was available with the 2.0 TDI CR 170 engine. I have the same engine in my Superb and it doesn't hang about.

I'd originally said 7-10k, but the ones from 12+ are tempting me!!

14 November, 2021

That's great, thanks a lot for your input, it's sounding quite positive.

Is there any feedback on trim/spec levels please?

13 November, 2021

My '54 plate Fabia VRS is now on 175k and getting rather tired and whilst is has been service very regularly and running like a dream, the bodywork has succumbed to years of use in all weathers. I love it's simplicity, speed/power and size for nipping in small street parking spaces for work.

I've been looking at Yetis and would really appreciate some advice and opinions please. Here's a few questions....

-Which engine is best? My instinct would be the bigger the better, so the 2.0tdi at 110bhp? Is it possible to get near Fabia VRS 'grunt' with a remap? I appreciate it's a bigger and heavier car, but I like oomph for overtaking.

-Which spec? I'm not bothered about leather, but cruise control would be a necessity

-Are they all permanent 4x4, or switchable?

-Real life mpg? I'm currently 55-57 in the Fabia.

-Any common faults/trouble areas? Leaky door seals? Bushes? Engine noises etc? I'm a very competent DIYer having recently completed a full project car rebuild down to the bare shell, but appreciate different cars have different weaknesses.

Thanks in advance,

Tim

18 October, 2018

2 hours ago, Wino said:

Sounds a bit like the wiper of the potentiometer that the float moves is lifting off the track at the bottom end of its travel. You might be able to spot this if you take the pump/gauge sender out of the tank and operate it by hand.

Thanks Wino, I'll have a look at the next weekend and report back!

18 October, 2018

For 135k miles, both gauges have worked perfectly, it's just in recent months that the 'red zone' has started acting up

18 October, 2018

Hi Ken, yes, the warning light comes on at 80-90 left on the 'available range' but then drops to zero within 15 miles or so even though I'm averaging 55-60 mpg

17 October, 2018

I've done 140k miles in my ownership and normally get between 55-60 mpg which gives me 550-575 miles per tank (going by the gauges). The needle and digital readings are normally fairly consistent for the whole tank, even when it goes into the red....

....for the last few months, for the first 450 miles, the gauges still act as normal, however, when I get to 80-90 miles left in the tank, I still get 55 odd mpg, but within a few miles, the 'miles left' drops very quickly to zero and the needle drops from being just in the red to absolute zero.

When I brim the tank again (e.g tonight 37.6 litres), it suggests that there is actually more fuel in the tank than the gauges indicate.

Whats going on please?

Is it likely to be a float issue or something more complex?

8 March, 2018

Thanks for the replies chaps.

I'll show her the Suzuki for sure.

To be honest, I don't know anything about Evoques, but looked for owner reviews and found that the majority were 4-5/5!

7 March, 2018

Thanks for the info. She'd be piling 10k+ miles per year and would be looking to keep it 6-7 years at least. I just think £22k on a car plus likely expensive servicing and parts, trying to sell a 10 year old 150k miles Evoque isn't going to end well for us financially.

id prefer her to get a second hand Yeti and lose much less money! Maybe I'm just being tight.

7 March, 2018

That's smart Keith, but a bit more than she's looking to spend. I suggested a 4x4 Yeti, but she doesn't like how they look. I love the look of them myself!

weve had a quick look at CRVs, too, but is there anything else worth considering? The more compact, the better really.

7 March, 2018

Thanks Keith, but £££ to service. She doesn't want it to be flashy, she wants a comfy, reliable, 'smart' 4x4 for occasional field use and mainly motorway miles.

7 March, 2018

My wife REALLY wants a 16 plate Evoque, as it looks pretty and is really comfy apparently. She's looking to buy as opposed to hiring.
My thoughts are: depreciation, cost of service and longevity of parts.
Her current car is a '10 plate DS3 with 100k owned from new.
Does anyone have any advice for/against?

17 May, 2017

Rear ARB drop links arrived at last, will be fitting this weekend...

16 May, 2017

Shiny new parts to bolt onto an old car are the best thing EVER!

8 May, 2017

Went to Supercars in the park in Ripon on Sunday. Nearly 1000 cars there, so a good turnout. Quiet a few £££ worth that's for sure!

Found a vid on mine too.....

8:10 after the Lambo

https://youtu.be/0cmlm43E7nY

26 April, 2017

If you're anything like me, you'll be dying to spend every hour of every day on it now it's so close to being done....then you come across a problem and wished you'd never started! Keep up the good work, the end's in sight!

24 April, 2017

Thanks Wardy!

23 April, 2017

Finally got a vid, albeit not a very good one of the new exhaust note. I did get a driving one on my go pro stuck to the boot, but it was in the waterproof case for safety, but it muted the sound, so I'll get another some other day.

The under bonnet temperatures are much lower and it feels a lot more responsive on the throttle too.

https://youtu.be/87GXzVrz_yM

12 April, 2017

Thanks Wardy. I'll get a vid of the TVR if the nice weather ever makes a return!

11 April, 2017

Sounds like you've made some good improvements to the van.

The only thing you might want to invest in is a pair of digital tyre pressure monitors, especially with it being a single axle and you do longer trips with it...just a thought!

Also, a solar trickle charger might be a plan too