I found my Superb: She's called Audrey!

[Chan110]

1000ft? from Steve's to you?

2000ft about sea level when I lived in Keelham - snow when setting off to work - sunny in Bradford when arrived 30mins after! Lol

[blueR36]

Wow

I thought u had a garage?

No garage, but not my car , my car was still frozen on one side when I got home

[Chan110]

No garage, but not my car , my car was still frozen on one side when I got home

Oh

I suppose at least u don't have to defrost!

Do thy have winter bikes tyres like cars?

[blueR36]

I do after cycling in it! My winter stubbies will not fit on my latest bike

[Chan110]

After trialing with different stickers, finally got it sorted (£2.60 delivered):

New logo on Key fob...

[ChrisRs]

Looks good Wayne

Thank goodness for eBay

[Chan110]

Sun out

Nice breeze

No excuse not to wash her (ChrisR will be pleased! :-)

[ChrisRs]

Looking good Wayne

I need to get your alloys cleaned and protected ready for refitting

Both our cars' alloys  have been refitted now

[samuir1974]

Looking very good indeed Wayne - top job! 

[Polo6n1600i]

Just read your whole thread - nice car!! :-)

Hoping to get one soon

[Chan110]

Pollen filter / Cabin filter

Always wanted to check, but only got time now:

Under passenger dash (beneath glove compart) ...

Held by only 2 hand tighten screws:

Just slide this to one side to unlock

And let filter drop down:

So, is Audrey s cabin filter due for renewal?

[ChrisRs]

When was it changed last?

[ChrisRs]

Buy another:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/pollenfilter

[Gizmo]

It’s only 4 months old (going from the date ‘stamp’ on it)

[Chan110]

Dunno guys

Was going to check before the last service.

Forgot to.

Service ppl said it "should" be changed.

But no one sure ...

[Chan110]

Ok.

Wasnt gona check the cabin filter today.

Only checked because i struggled to changed the broken wing mirror indicator.

It might look like i need to remove the whole mirror motor too! :-(

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/306592-wing-mirror-indicator-lens-cover/

Removed 2 torx screws made no difference.

The indicator is well embedded.

Would need to remove the bottom plastic cover (with downlighter).

And cannot see one (of 2 clips) which hold the indicator in place :-(

Anyone any ideas ?

[Gizmo]

I changed a pre FL Octavia one a couple of months ago and the motor needed to come out... but it takes 10 mins from start to finish (for the whole job... mirror, motor & indicator) so not a huge issue.

[Chan110]

I changed a pre FL Octavia one a couple of months ago and the motor needed to come out... but it takes 10 mins from start to finish (for the whole job... mirror, motor & indicator) so not a huge issue.

Cheers Martin!

I suspected that - but didnt want to go ahead and break more things.

The 2nd indicator clip is deffo behind the motor (i know that for sure).

The main silver torx screw in middle of motor i have already worn the head :-(

Thy soooooo soft! Eeeek!

I ll have a go another time.

[ChrisRs]

Can I help you do it tomorrow Wayne?

[Chan110]

Can I help you do it tomorrow Wayne?

 

 

If u got time, Chris.

I got the torx tools.

Removed mirror.

Remove three torx screws (not sure wot the 3rd screw does - lol)

Could just about prise the corner of the bottom wing mirror cover apart,

and jigged one of 2 indicator clip out.

 

But no way I can see (let alone unclip) the 2nd indicator clip behind mirror motor.

I think apart from motor,

the wing mirror bottom cover need to come off too.

 

So basically,

Need to dis-assemble WHOLE wing mirror ...

[Chan110]

Cheers to Chris again.

All morning proper elbow grease to clean muddy Audrey

and remove the large amount of tar muck on it (using Chris s new secret weapon!):

Winters now u seen them:

Now u dont (Summers):

Prepare / clean summers:

Swop over:

Foam / clean:

Chris s new secret weapon (tar muck buster):

Wax and sealed:

Then local pub grub time :-)

[ChrisRs]

Enjoyed the morning Wayne

Thanks for lunch too....Appreciated

 

BTW ....the 'tar muck buster' you refer to is a Farecla G3 Clay Mitt

[Skoda4x4man]

How do you use it ?

How does it compare to a normal clay bar ?

 

Chris

[Chan110]

How do you use it ?

How does it compare to a normal clay bar ?

 

Chris

ChrisR?

Where are u?!

[littleade]

Enjoyed the morning Wayne

Thanks for lunch too....Appreciated

 

BTW ....the 'tar muck buster' you refer to is a Farecla G3 Clay Mitt

Couple of daft questions.....

 

How long will it last Chris? and how can you tell it's no good anymore?

 

Cheers

 

Ade