just got 08 105 tdi few questions

[david1983]

Hello I just bought a 08 tdi and wanted to know how to connect my phone through bluetooth.It is a dance 2 stereo I'm not sure if I need something extra as I've tried everything I can think of.My next question is can i buy a stainless steel exhaust this one is a bit rusty and would like one that lasts a long timemail.Would prefer a very quiet hidden one.Thanks for any reply

[david1983]

Or not

[tamiyaandy]

Hi David, I'm afraid I'm not sure about connecting via Bluetooth, I have the dance radio but never been bothered to connect.

Hopefully someone can answer your question, come on fellow skoda fans!!

[MarginWalker]

Hi David and welcome to the forum.

I'm afraid the Dance unit in pre-facelift level 3 Fabias has no Bluetooth functionality. You'd have to go for a retrofit with a Bluetooth kit that is compatible with your head unit. I'm no expert on retrofitting Bluetooth but perhaps consider a kit made by Parrot. Alternatively you could replace your Dance unit with the Swing unit that has Bluetooth.

I'm not aware of an off-the-shelf stainless steel exhaust system for the 1.9 TDi. Stainless steel exhausts can be custom-made to your requirements by a specialist such as your nearest Longlife dealer. Will cost a few hundred but probably worth it if you intend to keep the car a long time (my level 3 1.9 TDi estate has been the most reliable car I've owned and I will certainly be keeping mine a long time).

[david1983]

Thanks for the answers might look into a parrot at the weekend:)

[GeneralPurpose]

Hello David, + one on MarginWalkers answer. Regarding the exhaust. Personally I would not go down the route of a stainless exhaust even if you want to keep it a long time. I've yet to hear of anyone with a diesel PD that's had one rust through. The important thing about the standard system is that it is double skinned and any rust you see on the outside is unlikely to be replicated on the inner skin. Of course remember that most exhaust systems rust through from the inside, not the outside, as exhaust gases are quite corrosive and the condensation turns to sulphuric acid if it's present in the system for very long. But this is mainly on petrol engined cars. On diesels the exhaust systems last much much longer due to the oily nature of the exhaust fumes. I suspect stainless would be a waste of money. Congrats on the car by the way. Good motor.