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Yes I think I'll buy the Foliatec tint remover spray, remove all the tint and sell these rear clusters on ebay.
Then I'll buy the FL rear lights instead :coffee: :S which look way better! maybe the LED versions I've seen.
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Can anybody explain what system components actually make up the climatronic air conditioning system in our cars?
I'm aware that the condenser is the small black radiator at the very front of the engine bay with pipes coming out of it but I'm not familiar with the other components.
In a regular car with no air con I'm guessing the water travels around the engine bay via the heater matrix to provide cold/heat etc.
My Octavia recently had a new motor flap as the driver was getting cooked, followed by a re-gas and I had nice cold AC - until this week when I have no cold AC and Skoda say the condener is at fault. They want £600 quickly reduced to £500.
Local garage wants £258 although I'm skeptical they are qualified to do it properly.
Condenser is only £105 at Euro car Parts or £117 at GSF or £200 from Skoda
Christian
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I've recently spray tinted the middle section of my rear light clusters to achieve a different GTI look.
However, the finish has come up rough or matt like compared to the glossy smooth it was originally.
Foliatec suggest nothing more than normal polish to bring out the gloss finish but it hasn't worked. I've tried a T-cut compound but again no use.
Should I try a clear coat over the top to achieve the desired finish? or something else.
Any help or suggestions will be greatly received.
Pic attached
Christian
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I see 986 is the Porsche model code for the 1996-2005 first gen Boxster.
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Thank you for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated.
I'll enquire at my local Porsche dealership as to the cost of new calipers and part numbers.
The alternative option would be Audi TTRS calipers and discs.
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I would like Porsche calipers for my vRS. However the forum has pages and pages of stuff devoted to discussion around brakes but after reading much of it I'm more confused than clued up???
I know my car has 312mm size discs and red calipers. Not sure if these are four piston calipers? I'm not sure if the discs are solid or vented but I know they are plain and not grooved, drilled or dimpled.
Originally i was going to retain the red Skoda OEM caliper, upgrade to Goodridge brake lines, Tarox F2000 312mm discs and Tarox Strada pads and Tarox brake fluid. After seeing a Porsche kit from ECS on the Awesome GTI website it got me thinking that some yellow or red Porsche calipers would look great under the wheels.
People are saying Cayenne calipers some are saying Boxster calipers, others are saying they are not compatible and some are saying Porsche are compatible but are not designed for the various braking electronic modules etc. (whatever they might be?). Plenty of show cars and magazine features show VAG cars of all types with Porsche brakes.
My main concern is with safety of course and any upgrade has to work. Maybe i should just stick to my original plan and just upgrade everything except the stock front calipers.
Any help or advice greatly appreciated.
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Here's the finished article courtesy of Wicked Coatings - I'm really happy with the finish and service received.
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The canton is only available from the factory on the new Octavia 3. A retrofit to yours wouldn't sound right at all due to the EQ side of things being setup for the newer, bigger car. Focal are a decent brand but IMO in the older octy its equally to do with sound deadening the doors for the upgrade benefits to be heard properly.
Thanks Yeti_Man perhaps a Focal upgrade is the sensible option plus a http://www.noisekiller.co.uk/about_noisekiller.asp kit.
By the way interested in your brake upgrades for your Yeti. Porsche 986 calipers, Mintex pads and steel lines sound comprehensive. What discs did you go with?
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Since the MkIII vRS is likely to be on stilts then this will be as close as you are going to get...
Just try to imagine a spoiler on the boot and da-da! - a MkIII vRS
Interesting in real life they are not two tone as they appear in images? Still look nice tho
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I did this really quick to give you an idea, wheels would normally be a bit smaller but I couldn't be bothered to change it lol :-)
Xpower you are a legend - apologies for not logging in sooner I've been without my laptop for a while.
This image looks great.
Thanks for doing this.
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Just wondered if anybody knows if the smart looking alloy wheels from the Rapid Spaceback show car are available?
I found them on another Rapid. As all Skoda wheels have names I wondered if anybody might know.
They look like 18" size to me.
Pics attached
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I found a picture of a Skoda Octavia vRS interior and what appears to be a premium sound system upgrade. I understand on the new Octavia and Superb a Canton sound system is offered?
I can see what appears to be a badge tacked to the speaker grill on the drivers door. The car is left hand drive model.
My vRS has 8 factory speakers and I would like to upgrade the sound quality without going aftermarket although my local Skoda dealer recommends a local ICE store who in turn recommend Focal speakers to be retro fitted into the doors.
I note all the sound system manufacturers who have collaborated with car manufacturers over the years do not sell or market the speakers outside the respective car manufacturer and car dealer parts department. I.m talking Bose, Dynaudio, Harmon Kardon, Mark Levinson etc. I visited Canton's website http://www.canton.de/en-home.htm but no mention of automotive products or Skoda collaboration.
I was hoping that any premium factory speaker would be a nice upgrade that's guaranteed to fit perfectly come installation.
Any help greatly appreciated. What size speakers are fitted to my car?
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Thanks for all the messages, listing ended now as item sold outside of eBay.
I'll list some part numbers for people who missed out but want to source from dealer.
I've noticed parts selling on certain Skoda Parts sites that sell genuine parts for more than the Skoda dealer RRP???
Always worth a phone call to your 'friendly' Skoda dealer parts dept first.
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Thought I'd let the forum know I've listed my piano black interior trim pieces that I no longer need for my vRS. Since having the centre radio dash trim surround carbon dipped I like the carbon/aluminium contrast.
The set consists of the two pieces either side of the dashboard binnacle, the gear shift surround and the main piece on the passenger side dashboard just above the glove box.
I didn't get round to buying the matching piano black ashtray lid or door card trim but they are available from all Skoda dealers.
EBay listing link here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Octavia-Laurent-Klement-piano-black-interior-trim-4-piece-dash-set-vrs-/141007734181?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20d4b745a5
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yep, should be possible. lots of vag stuff is interchangable - i have a audi knob on mine (manual).
Audi knob fitted by lotus-gt, on Flickr
Sorry Brimma, my mistake - I quoted the wrong person, I should have quotes Rob_e regarding the manual shift Audi gear knob.
Hope Rob spots this and shares his wisdom.
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yep, should be possible. lots of vag stuff is interchangable - i have a audi knob on mine (manual).
Audi knob fitted by lotus-gt, on Flickr
Hi Brimma, sorry to drag up an old thread. My local Audi dealer is not being particularly helpful to me as a Skoda owner. They refuse to accept this S knob fits. Would you be kind enough to tell me which Audi model this is from or the part number.
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The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2's have transformed my car (previous owner had Conti Sport 3's on front / Dunlop SP Maxx on back).
I would highly recommend these as they are also fantastic in the wet and lets be honest, it rains a lot in the UK
My mate at work has a Focus RS and he recommends these tyres too - thanks Wardy-
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Thanks Big Jase
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I'm trying to trace the correct model and year of the Roomster model with the all red TDI badge plus a little red square?
I keep finding pictures of the badge and vehicle but no registration or VIN number.
If anybody knows the part number I'd be really grateful as my local Skoda dealer refuses to search ETKA without reg or VIN.
I found what I thought was the part number ZNK007 on a Czech website http://www.obautodily.cz/eshop/skoda-fabia-ii-facelift/znaky-napisy/skoda-fabia-07-roomster-zadni-napis-tdi-cervene-spodni-id:7470.eshop but unable to order with them as they don't appear to deliver to UK.
Please find below a picture.
Thanks in advance.
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I'd like two of those TDI badges with the red bit for both wings of my Octavia vRS (hope to copy Audi S-line look) - what car should I tell my local Skoda dealer to look for on ETKA parts computer?
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Here's the latest accessories for the new Octavia
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I like the look of the 18" Golus alloy wheels from the new Octavia III for my Octavia II vRS. Does anybody know if the offset is the same and PCD?
If any of the IT whiz's on here could photoshop some Golus wheels onto a photo of the Octavia II I'd be grateful.
The Golus wheel looks grey and silver in the brochure and PR pics - has anybody seen a set on a car - saying that has anyone actually seen an Octavia III on the road!
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That then would put my speedo/mileometer out of kilter
Not according to this tyre calculator?http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator
225 to 235 is only an increase of 1.26% or 8mm
FOLIATEC help... Tint spray rough matt finish?
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Update: As I had nothing to lose I went out with some fine wet and dry sandpaper and some Farecla G3 Pro Paint Renovator polish and I've managed to achieve a smooth finish without removing the tint.
Probably should have tried this first.