Finally, the weather allowed me to get the car clean and take a photo before it gets covered in salt again.  Having had the wheels on for a good few days now, I can honestly say that the ride is fine compared to the 17" rims.  

 

 

18 months of dirt, grime & salt has clearly taken it toll on my badge, admittedly they aren’t genuine so was kinda expecting it really. 

Good job I’ve got some genuine replacements to go on & some other goodies as well!!!

3 hours ago, Dubbsley said:

18 months of dirt, grime & salt has clearly taken it toll on my badge, admittedly they aren’t genuine so was kinda expecting it really. 

Good job I’ve got some genuine replacements to go on & some other goodies as well!!!

 

That's an amazing amount of corrosion in a short space of time!  I'm sure the genuine replacements will last you a bit longer than 18 months.

What are the other bits you've got planned?

1 hour ago, skinnyman said:

 

That's an amazing amount of corrosion in a short space of time!  I'm sure the genuine replacements will last you a bit longer than 18 months.

What are the other bits you've got planned?

Will post a update on my build thread showing the bits I’ve got & pics of when there fitted. 

Wee buff and a couple of coats of wax

new wheel spacers,wheel centres and mud flaps fitted 

 

Few minor updates, stripe will have to go soon as it's got a slight tear in it...

 

 

Eye spy 

 

 

For more pics, check the build thread. 

Plain old 2007. 1.9TDI converted to FL + oem bits + Eibachs

Hope I'm doing it right...

My O2 1.9 TDI Sportstyle 

New summer calls for new wheels, this time some Audi S-Line rims.

Really like the look, tho not sure about the 245 tires yet.. 

Nice look, but what width and offset are the wheels? I'd be expecting some rubbing on full lock!

 

22 hours ago, in2k said:

New summer calls for new wheels, this time some Audi S-Line rims.

Really like the look, tho not sure about the 245 tires yet.. 

 

 

13 hours ago, Wardy said:

Nice look, but what width and offset are the wheels? I'd be expecting some rubbing on full lock!

 

 

They are 8" wide and ET47.

Rubbing is not the issue, its getting used to the wider and noisier tire when comming from soft 225 winter tires.  

Tho after using them for the last couple days, they are starting to grow on me, and if I remember correctly, its the same every year, even with 225 as used before 

After owning my Octavia for two years finally decided to do some mods. Put 19” calibre  cc-a alloys on what do you think? Just need to sort the spoiler out now and maybe a slight drop.....

Who else had a cr*p start to the weekend? Friday pulled out of work 200 metres down the road get a stone chip (more like a boulder) in the screen, drive a further half a mile up the road & then.......................

New screen for the ol barge required.

 

so to cheer myself up spent a couple of hours making her shiny.

 

 

Edited 20 May, 20188 yr by Dubbsley

On 20/05/2018 at 19:48, Dubbsley said:

Who else had a cr*p start to the weekend? 

 

Me. 

 

Some berk in the outside lane of the motorway decided to do an abrupt left turn causing the driver in the middle lane to swerve and he bumped his way down the side of my car.  We all stopped, the car in the outside lane checked his car and then legged it . Most likely a write off but I'll be keeping it and fixing it once the insurance companies sort themselves out. Really feel for the bloke in the middle lane as he was driving his brand new car home from the dealership.

 

 

 

 

 

Not sure on the new wheel colour. 

On 24/05/2018 at 13:55, fabatron said:

 

Me. 

 

Some berk in the outside lane of the motorway decided to do an abrupt left turn causing the driver in the middle lane to swerve and he bumped his way down the side of my car.  We all stopped, the car in the outside lane checked his car and then legged it . Most likely a write off but I'll be keeping it and fixing it once the insurance companies sort themselves out. Really feel for the bloke in the middle lane as he was driving his brand new car home from the dealership.

 

 

 

 

 

Not good, least you're all okay!

 

Let us know how you get on with insurance. Will be interested to see how they try and screw you and what they'll charge for you to buy the car back.

 

On 25/05/2018 at 10:46, tonyuk74 said:

 

Not sure on the new wheel colour. 

There growing on me now. Probably just need getting used to seeing them different to silver 

See if you can spot the latest bit of work done to the car.

On 24/05/2018 at 13:55, fabatron said:

 

Me. 

 

Some berk in the outside lane of the motorway decided to do an abrupt left turn causing the driver in the middle lane to swerve and he bumped his way down the side of my car.  We all stopped, the car in the outside lane checked his car and then legged it . Most likely a write off but I'll be keeping it and fixing it once the insurance companies sort themselves out. Really feel for the bloke in the middle lane as he was driving his brand new car home from the dealership.

 

 

 

 

 

Compared to you fella mine is pretty small fish.. Trust everyone was ok, but shaken up. 

 

Have you had any repair quotes yet?

30 minutes ago, skinnyman said:

See if you can spot the latest bit of work done to the car.

Not a scooby, give us a clue!

5 hours ago, Dubbsley said:

Not a scooby, give us a clue!

 

I managed to put a massive crack in the engine cover over the winter whilst changing the air filter.  I bought a Mk5 Golf GTi engine cover/airbox, swapped the MAF over and have yet to replace the VW cover with the original Skoda version.

Oh, and I bought a new dipstick.

On 07/04/2018 at 21:52, gizmo98 said:

Wee buff and a couple of coats of wax

new wheel spacers,wheel centres and mud flaps fitted 

 

What spacers have you used ? I got 8mm for mine but the wheel wouldn’t sit on the Center hub.