DBT85

13 January, 2019

Sportline 280 will do a 5.6 by the book compared to a 6.4 for the Vrs. Though both will beat that time.

Superb weighs about 150kg more though so stopping and corners should see the vrs better off.

And then you have 4x4 vs fwd to consider for getting out of them again.

I've no idea why I'd want to take either round a track though. Rinsing people at lights is different.

13 January, 2019

What kind of price difference are you talking about here between a company you've not heard of or cant find info on, and one you have/can?

Larger disks on the front is common. my 280 I believe its 340mmx30mm on the front and 310mmx22mm on the rear, though some sites list 312mmx25mm as an option too. Long way from having to do mine yet.

13 January, 2019

16 hours ago, Skoffski said:

Dealerships Service Staff have never heard of any issues usually. They will even tell owners / drivers with a DQ200 they need oil changes at 40,000 miles.

And people continue to wonder why trusting a garage can be so difficult!

12 January, 2019

4 minutes ago, Skoffski said:

@DBT85 So tell us the story of your DQ200 DSG.

How many miles had it done when you changed the oil, & what age of car,

and did it ever get Service Campaign '34F7' and the Synthetic Oil changed to mineral and a software update, or was that not needed on yours?

I'll tell you what I can remember which probably won't help.

It was bought 18 months old with 13k on the clock. Serviced at Skoda dealerships as required. It did have a clutch replaced under warranty as it was suffering a horrible judder on pull away. I do also recall a free oil change to the gearbox which may well have been one of the things you mention but honestly I cannot remember. I know I didn't pay for it so it must have been something official.

About 8 months before I chopped it in it was suffering a problem I've posted about on the forum. Basically it would drive fine until the gearbox went into some kind of limp where it could only select the odd gears. Sometimes a restart would fix it, other time it needed to wait. In the end I took it to a VAG specialist who pulled the oil and showed me what it looked like. A full rebuild later and it was golden.

It was a 60 plate, chopped in 12 months ago so the work was done about 20 months ago. Mileage I think was around 65k but honestly I can't remember.

Now I'm on the 6 speed wet and am happy, though the 7 speed wet might be nice given the motorway mileage I rack up now.

12 January, 2019

dry 7 speed need nothing my arse. The oil that came out of my Octavia box looked more like glitter lol.

12 January, 2019

At least get it looked at under warranty. If it does die completely even after warranty you have a record that you registered the fault before.

12 January, 2019

I'm with @penguin17, I like people not knowing.

8 January, 2019

The other thing to consider is how much its going to cost to buy/fit and possibly code any extra bits compared to the cost of the road tax.

8 January, 2019

I'm pleased I amuse you @xman

8 January, 2019

3 hours ago, xman said:

Only if its a 4x4

Not at all.

If you're turning and the rear goes because it's got less tread than the front, and therefore less ability to pump out water, its going to try and spin you around.

3 hours ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Me too - sadly now removed. Unfortunately I need to get it done this week as I'm doing a lot of miles over the weekend and next week, otherwise I'd try Camskill or My Tyres (who are showing them in stock). Happy enough to try the AS3's - it will be interesting to see how they perform.

I'm sure they'll be great. The F1AS line has been great since they were introduced.

8 January, 2019

16 minutes ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Good point. The rears (sadly) still have a lot of meat on them. I haven't measured them recently but at the last service in April they were at 6mm. I was planning to get the fitter to measure again and make a decision on whether the new ones go on the front or back based on that. But...

Just had a call back from the fitter. Apparently there aren't any PS4s (or PS4S for that matter) in the country! I guess it's too early to blame Brexit...

So it looks like I'll have to go with my second choice - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. Can't say I'm too disappointed TBH - it was a close call in the first place.

I', sure I saw MPS4 on black circles. Might be a few days wait. Same for Camskill though.

If the rears are 6mm then I'd probably say don;t worry about it. Won't be long before the front will wear down to that and the difference isn't all that much. Its more a concern when you've got like 4mm on the rear and 8 on the front.

8 January, 2019

2 hours ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Thanks all. This has been incredibly helpful to me. I've now made a decision and two Michelin PilotSport 4 tyres will be fitted to the front of my car on Thursday morning. I thought it might be helpful to others in the same position to show the thought process that got me here.

Afore ye go.

How old are the rears? If they are part worn then typically you'd put the new tyres on the rear and move the rears to the front. It basically helps prevent the same issue I mentioned earlier happening in the wet. Its less of an issue with things like ESC but still something to be conscious of.

8 January, 2019

13 hours ago, Boxerdog1 said:

Got Bridgestones as well but if I decided I was better informed than the Vehicle Manufacturer with regard to tyre size I'd still check it out with insurer ... which would probably be accepted with no issues. As regards tyre make ... I believe the Vehicle Manufacturers only fit premium brands and as long as they are replaced by the correct size there is no issue . Just my opinion

I do love the English language. A sentence can look nice and happy but be dripping with subtext

8 January, 2019

I have MPS4 on my S2000 and I may well head in that direction when I have to drop these winters as my my RE001s on the 280 were in a poor state. In the 2 weeks between ordering the winters and actually fitting them I managed to get a small bulge in the front left, a tear on the rear left and something else on the front right which was on the inside wall so I didn't even see it till they pulled it off. So 4 new boots for me anyway.

I'd not bother personally with the MPS4S for a roadboat doing decent mileage, though the treadwear ratings are 320 for the MPS4 an and 300 MPS4S so not a vast difference. As you can see in the video performance isn't much different between the two in stopping and lap times. The MPS4S handle the track better as it doesn't overheat as fast and is a bit stiffer on the sidewall so sharper on the front end.

As standard, Skoda managed to pick a bloody daft size so it's up to 245 or down to 225 I think. Both will go on the rim just fine. I'll look at GF1A3 as well though.

Price from tyreleader/camskill. Tyreleader includes postage. Add £15 for Camskill for a set of 4.

225/40/19

MPS4 - £154/£147

MPS4S - £172/£162

235/40/19

MPS4 - £167/£155

MPS4S £182/£175

245/40/19

MPS4 - £155/£147

MPS4S - £157/NA

A useful video from TyreReviews comparing the MPS4, MPS4 and the Cup 2.

7 January, 2019

3 hours ago, BriskodaJeff said:

Any comments or other tyres I should be considering? In particular, what are the views on all-seasons on the front with summers on the back of a FWD car?

Don't mix and match. All seasons on the front and summers on the back will be great until you try and drive through some light snowy sludge and then your rear end will overtake you at the slightest turn.

I live up in Worcester but have to drive to London for work and cover 20k a year, so for the first time ever I went for some winters to get me through just in case I need it.

Personally I won't go all season as for 9 months of the year you've a fair compromise in braking distances in both the dry and the wet as @newbie69 alluded to.

This video is showing with Winters and Summers, but the exact same thing will happen with all seasons as they are a lot better than summers in snow/ice.

7 January, 2019

2 minutes ago, shyVRS245 said:

Thought most 280 Superbs came with Pirelli P7 but might be wrong.

So did I till mine came off after fitting 225/40/19 Conti TS860S Winters. The tyres on mine were Bridgestone 235/40/19. RE001's I think but I can't remember off the top of my head.

7 January, 2019

I'm fairly sure that if changing the width by 10-20mm requires insurance notification then we also need to let them know when we change tyre manufacturer, go from model x to model y, put Mintex pads on instead of Pagid etc etc.

Now, how do I know what tyres I'm supposed to have since Mine came with Bridgestones on and everyone else complains about their Pirellis.

6 January, 2019

19 hours ago, xman said:

I can appreciate (and ignore) DBT85's sarcastic comments earlier, just hope his boot struts, DCC shocks, ACC unit, windscreen with recalibration, DSG , haldex and Columbus don't all break on him at the same time.

But then he's probably a 3yr PCP/Lease kind of guy so oblivious to this possibility.

Mines intended to be a 20yr keeper (I ran an Alhambra for 20 years without any major or costly failure)

Quite where you've got your perception of me from I'm not quite sure.

Mine was bought 11 months ago 3 months old and intended to keep until it falls apart.

I also hope everything doesn't fall apart at the same time on your car.

What a strange comment.

4 January, 2019

You just need to depress the brake a little less. Enough to stop the car but not enough for the car to think you're not going anywhere.

Not sure if the stop/start is less aggressive if you've got hold assist or whatever they call it off.

4 January, 2019

Today I put a microwave in the boot of my car while parallel parked at 5am thanks to waggle foot. I did not die.

Praise jesus

3 January, 2019

58 minutes ago, JamesETheFirst said:

That's very interesting actually, I did wonder how accurate the display was. I'm jot that worried about MOG, because I've always thought that it needs petro, when it needs petrol. So I don't worry too much about it, but I do like to have a rough idea of how far I can push it , not literally though.

Assuming you're getting round 30mpg, you're good for about that once the light comes on.

3 January, 2019

You only got front beeps as an option unless you buy the posho car IIRC.

You're right though, Petrol Blue is THE correct colour

3 January, 2019

23 minutes ago, newbie69 said:

I've read the ad briefly but I find it hard to believe it does just that, after all modern ECUs monitor and adapt hundreds of parameters simultaneously during each cycle. It's not that you'll simply spray more fuel and you'll get more power, rather a richer mixture. The way most of these boxes work is by tricking the ECU into thinking it's making less boost, by bypassing the boost signal. Then the ECU makes up for that by providing the necessary extra fuel and air to hit that target (but always based on stock power, timing and fueling maps, as opposed to a proper remap that adds new maps specifically designed for making the extra power).

If sticking with tuning boxes for removability and non-traceability purposes I'd much rather go with a JB4 from Burger Motorsports. Proven solution on these engines and with actual control over fueling which is what you want really. Not blindly making more boost on wrong assumptions regarding the rest of the parameters. Maybe a discussion for a separate topic al-together though.

Oh I agree. I'd not have bought it myself. I didn't even know the car had it until I'd paid the £500 deposit for the car and the guy went "oh by the way, it's got a steinbauer box in it" and I was like "a who now?"

The only thing I've seen from Steinbauer is that they put a lead between the injectors and the ECU and intercept and extend that signal which in itself shouldn't just give you 20% more power. That's part of why I'm so sceptical about it as information is frankly hard to come by which it isn't with something like Revo.

I'll have a look at it and see what else its connected to.

I should do some tests at some point but its just getting around to it!

3 January, 2019

5 minutes ago, xman said:

Try putting the stuff down or is this an OCD thing?

Balancing on one leg and wafting the the other in the air while holding a ton of stuff is asking for trouble.

Not sure but presumably you still have to open the car by pressing the key fob (in your pocket) or touching door handle with Kessy?

You merely need to have the key near the car even if the car itself is locked. It's no more work or brain function than lifting my foot to walk to the car in the first place so I'm not sure why it could be a struggle.

It's just convenient. Works the same if you've got your arms full and you want to close it.

Yes I could put things down and pick them back up again.

I could also park without sensors, drive without ACC, blind spot detection, DSG, steering wheel controls, android auto, adaptive headlights, rain sensors, heated screen, lane assist, speed limit warning, speed camera warning, DCC, electric windows, etc etc. But then I'd be driving a 1990 Ford Sierra and I'd rather not.

3 January, 2019

2 hours ago, KeteCantek said:

What tyres did you get?

It's the fastest car I ever owned and practically too quick for day to day driving if you use the power but remapping is always in the back of my head. Do you have the revo remap, and if you do, can you share your thoughts?

1 hour ago, TGR said:

How much does this Revo remap cost any way?

And yes - @DBT85 what tyres did you get?

I've got a set of Vredestein Quatrac 5 all seasons on the way. Done over 20k Miles on the P7s and decided I want to change, even though there is a good few k left on them...

Conti TS860S winters. I dropped from 235 to 225 though at frankly it saved me £100 a tyre and I'll cope with the difference. The first winters I've bought in 15 years of driving. Since I now live in Worcester and have to work in London I figured it was a safe bet just in case. As it happens I needed tyres anyway as I had a bulge in the front left, a tear in the rear left and something else on the front right! All appeared in the last 2 weeks and only 1 was deffo my fault (caught a kerb on the rear left, scuffing the wheel and ****ing me off in the process. I was tired and just turned in a bit early).

I don;t have the Revo. My car came from Startin Skoda in Worcester and was the MDs "show" car. All of the upper ups there get Steinbauer boxes fitted as standardas they already have higher or max spec cars (I think the only thing missing on mine is the flappy paddles and a towbar) which is supposed to offer about 20% increase, though you can dial it back all the way to off if you like. I've not tried playing with it. I just know that its rapid when I want it to be, but its rapid anyway! From what I can tell though the Steinbauer box just keeps the injectors open a fraction longer. I don't know if it tells the ecu to do anything else.

Profiles

Forums

Gallery

Shop

Events

Downloads

Posts posted by DBT85

Important Information