hi have ordered a fabia monte carlo tsi 105 petrol red with red interior expected delivery late december early january spec sunroof, cruise control. heated seats. electric rear windows,armrest, maxidot, spare wheel but reading some post on hear left out the sat nav im quite happy to do so because im the sort of person if i dont know where a place is i dont go but ref to a few items that i do want i need some help thoughts first i like the idea of the side protection strips but my dealer told me they were matt finish and the monte trim is gloss they will not look right any thoughts ? also mud flaps they said they will not fit but again reading posts conflicting answers more thoughts needed ? next need some help with window / sunroof deflectors what colour are they and anygood ? and lastly tow bars any thing out there that does not reguire surgery on the bodywork thanks ohh any help debadging the car when it comes will be most welcome thinking along wheels ,front /back roundels stuck on or drilled thanks

I've removed the fabia and TDi badges from the rear with some 85lb fishing line (went straight trough the sticky pads and sent the badges skywards, and then it was a long thumb nail to remove the left over pads). I found leaving the Monte at my college where I work removed the front and rear round badges (some little scrote did it, thankfully without leaving any scratches) I did replace them with the new silver and black ones later though.

Edited 28 October, 201213 yr by tempra007

The Monte, like the VRS, is not type approved for a tow bar so you can't legally fit one.

Likewise have a Monte on order, hopefully for January delivery. TSI 86 with ESP+, cruise and headlight washers.

Currently trying to sort out mudflaps, as the Skoda one's do not fit; looking at bespoke rally flaps;

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/254739-any-monte-carlo-owners-in-the-bolton-area-helpfavour-needed/

Side strips would be handy but would they spoil the look; think so myself, however found this which might be of help;

http://www.autotrade.../1500?logcode=p

Other questions; apologies no help there.

TP

hi ref my bits & bobs called in at the dealers today for measurments of the loading area ,due to the back seats will be permantly flat im getting it carpeted out and padded for my dog abbey thats her space whilst there have ordered the side protection strips, wind deflectors front / rear & sunroof also a bumper protection mat thing of the estate looking to be fitted by skoda due to 3yr warranty adeshive issues ? also asked about the tow bar the service manager said no problems only slight adjustment of rear skirt reqd for fitment of a fixed one (witter ) approx £260 but would not be guaranteed by skoda but if it was a removable skoda approved one and guaranteed `but bumper cut outs reqd cost approx £479 wow no brainer it has to be a witter and lastly hopefully those mud flaps( THE PLUMBER ) has sourced out in the above posted link i think in plain black no logos while on that subject the service manager told me to remove the wheels and pop out the logos spray them red pop them back in the steering wheel different kettle fish air bag springs to mind any suggestions ? thanks reasons, its took so long for me to come to terms with the skoda brand that im trying to make it a bit more appealing to myself i know im a sad old bugger but deep down inside of me i know im a tad excited and once i actually own and driving it , it will get better when all said and done in all my 46yrs of driving & some 20 + different motors the monte carlo will be my very first BRAND NEW car oh a set of front mats also

Edited 2 November, 201213 yr by ken b

also asked about the tow bar the service manager said no problems

Thats good to know, I was told no when looking into one for ours earlier on this year.

Stupid work pc throwing up a double post.....

Edited 3 November, 201213 yr by YorkshirePudding