Righty.

im not really likign the concept of getting halfrauds in ripping my car apart fitting a parrot.

according to stu i can't get the skoda bluetooth module unless i have a Columbus or Maxidot.

I really REALLY do want the maxidot function. however I've not been able to source a replacement dash insert.

am i going to have to go via the dealer to get them to retrofit it? or is there a way to DIY it? as i suspect the local dealer will murder my bank account...

The dealer probably won't do it (some have tried and managed, most have tried and failed).

I have done a few and so has Stu. Dashboards are around the £250 mark perhaps a little less and it's around 1.5 hours work maximum, even less with a VAS machine (main dealer) but unfortunately most dealers don't know their arses from their elbows.

Just in case you decide you want one, and bumping my own ad in the process

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You know that you're looking at £600+ for that.

You can fit a carkit yourself, properly, very easily like many of have

Just in case you decide you want one, and bumping my own ad in the process

Brand new maxidot display for Mk 2 Octavia diesel - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forums

sadly mate i've got a 2.0 fsi, so it won't match up :(

on a side note. if the deals won't do it. i'll probably just have to do without

i just want the toys :(

sadly mate i've got a 2.0 fsi, so it won't match up :(

on a side note. if the deals won't do it. i'll probably just have to do without

i just want the toys :(

It will work

It will work

TBH Simon, I think the dashpods are different for the petrol and diesel models, or at least you have to specify whether it's for a petrol or a diesel when you buy it

Oh, didnt know that. Thought it was all the same, and the wizardry was done by the ECU.

nah the 2.0 fsi revs higher than the diesel..

i used to have a 1.9tdi octy and its way less on the taco