JR RS

Yes, I tried plasti-dip first, ages ago - was not working for me. I kept finishing with bubbles and a texture finish that was not nice. I had done the lower grille chrome trims before, with plasti-dip, ages ago. This time round, no luck. No, not doing the window trims.

I used just regular gloss black vinyl wrap. Air release, and a heat gun. It's very easy to remove afterwards. This is the specific one I got:- https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224645540428?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-154756-20017-0&ssspo=1TXFXzlIRjG&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=lD_jGR-4Tj6&var=523481421659&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Had a crack at vinyl wrapping the chrome surround on the front grille. Some slight imperfections on one side, but otherwise looks good. $20 for gloss black vinyl vs. $200 to buy the black trim alone! Winning 😁

yes, my fuel economy improved after getting the stage 1 tune. it was tuned specifically to 98ron fuel, which is wat i use anyway. previously i was averaging 8.4L/100 long term. this dropped to 7.7L/100 after the tune. its gone up to 8L/100 now as i went from 235/40R19 tyres to bigger 245/40R19 tyres, i.e. increased fuel consumption. in theory - the tune took it up from 162kW / 350Nm to approx. 240kW / 510Nm. the other day i took some live data readings, using OBDeleven, of the engine torque - it recorded 505Nm!! max. engine power measured was approx. 236 kW. pretty much bang on with the claimed APR figures for a Stage 1 - so i'm pretty happy with that.

we still get the 280 flavored 4x4 here in Oz, even with the new facelifted Superb.

Here is a Passat lowered on the Eibach Pro-kit springs. The Superb uses the exact same springs. Drop is approx 20-25mm if u have DCC. It's the same springs I have.

Yes, that's my setup in the pics. My apologies, mine is actually 12mm at the front, not 15mm. I had 15mm at the rear before. Hence I now have 12/10, with 245 wide tyres. Before I had 12/15 when I had 235 tyres. U will definitely need longer bolts. They usually come supplied with longer bolts. I've got bloxsport spacers up the front and H&R spacers at the rear.

U can go up to 20mm, although I find 20 to b a bit aggressive, nice stance though. I have hub-centric spacers, front & rear. 15mm front, 10mm rear. I used to have 15mm on the rear before, but after changing my tyres from 235/40 to 245/40, the rear would rub slightly, on full compression. I've got the factory Trinity 19s, which have the same specs as the Vega 19s. Mine is lowered 25mm.

Given the way I drive, I'm very pleased with fuel economy of my 220. In ur speak, that's 35 mpg (UK). On the freeways, I avg 6.5L/100 (43.5 mpg) Best I've done is 5.5L/100 (52 mpg) I have a APR Stg 1 tune, 19s (with 245/40 tyres) and run all 4 at 38 psi. I filled up this morning - 70L of 98 RON went in. Boy did it hurt given the fuel prices now!!

The flat-bottomed steering wheel looks nice in the Superb. I retrofitted this one from a Sportline Superb, put some paddle shifter extensions, and put a Superb name plate.

i wouldn't mind looking into acoustic glass, however i have no idea of part numbers, nor if it would b ever possible for me to source it here in Oz.

Not sure. U would have to ask @pab567 My thoughts r still no, u can't interchange screens and keep the same glovebox unit, but according to pab567, they r interchangeable.

3V0919606 is MIB2 Columbus. Definitely not MIB2.5 Ur original one, 3V0919605A is a MIB2 Bolero unit.

Columbus comes in MIB1 / MIB2 / MIB2.5 / MIB3 flavours Virtual Dash requires MIB2.5 and higher. AndroidAuto/CarPlay, Smartlink, MirrorLink requires MIB2 and higher Wireless AndroidAuto/CarPlay required MIB3.

I'm surprised they're interchangeable as u say. If that were the case, then it should've worked for Fernando. BTW, that is not a MIB2.5 screen. MIB2 screen has buttons, which is also wat Fernando says he's got that version. MIB2.5 has bigger 9.2" screen with no buttons.

I get more wind noise than tyre noise, and I have 19s. The 19s with DCC and 245/40/19 tyres r far far from noisy. My Octavia RS on 18s had more tyre noise!! The wind noise has been annoying me now cause everything else is quiet. Then again, I'm sure the wind deflectors, wing mirrors and mud flaps r all adding to the equation.

U will definitely need a new/different glovebox unit. The screen unit and glovebox unit work as a pair. U can't mix n match. Simply changing the screen alone will NOT work. Then u'll need component protection removed, unless u get an MIB2 unit that already has it removed. Coding will b needed too.

Ah fair enough. 👍 I like using the paddles every now n then, however I find myself always having to reach for the stock paddles with my short fingers. The paddle extensions however makes the task much much easier for me.

so ur saying it is quicker for u to move ur off arm off the steering wheel and on to the gear selector, then shift up/down.......than it is with shifting with the paddle-shifter at ur finger tips?!?!? phwoahhh regarding catching the knee, yes, it can happen, however i always leave my car with the wheels straight, hence shifters r at 9 and 3 positions. won't have any issues then getting in/out of the car.

A bargain indeed. Keep in mind that when u go from non-heated to heated steering wheel, u'll need to change the clock spring too. This means more $$$. I also think, a very big think, that the airbag might b different in addition.

Gandalf needed braces, so today I put a front strut top brace 😁 It's a Hardrace Suspension strut brace - SKU 8949. Fitting was a bit more challenging than I was expecting as I needed to loosen the black firewall plates in order to slide the brace under it, so it would sit flush against the strut tower. Do I need it - no. Do I want it - yes.

I got the wheel without the airbag. So I simply remove the airbag off old wheel, and put in other wheel. Straight fit. As I mentioned before, I got it secondhand, for $200 AUD.

Lol....no plans at all. I like my buttons (MIB2) and analog cluster 🙂

Bought it secondhand of a friend who sold his Superb. Alcantara version is nice, but I have perforated leather seats, so this version steering wheel suits perfectly.

I've put sound deadening material in the boot floor, boot sides, inside each wheel arch, and under the rear seat bench. Has made a noticeable difference. Haven't done the doors.