The 280PS Thread

[BillyJim]

Two more readings from the logs:

 

40-60mph : 2.2 sec

50-70mph : 2.6 sec

And, finally, 4.4sec 30-70mph

 

Thanks micloi. The mid-range interests me far more than 0-60/100 figures. I already know the mid-range power's on tap for the overtakes but it's nice to see numbers I can relate to.

[micloi]

Just tried the tip below (taken from Golf R) for enabling Dyno mode for the Haldex system to work on 2wd dyno's and it works!

 

Switch off the car.

Turn Ignition on without turning the car on

When the dash lights go off like abs etc:

   1. Switch on the hazards

   2. Pump the throttle 5times

You will notice the traction control (EPC) off warning will come on on the dash.

Also the light signifying that the system for checking the distance between the car in front of you is offline will stay on in the dash too.

You are now in dyno mode. Leave hazards on

Start and the rear wheels will be deactivated.

When you switch off dyno mode will be deactivated.

Dyno mode is also deactivated if the rear wheels turn like on the Road

Edited 4 April, 2016 by micloi

[Wile7]

That's fantastic....but who the hell discovered that sequence (or who programmed it in)? Weird, wonderful and hopefully very useful

[john999boy]

Those VAG programmers are quite adept at doing 'crafty' things lol.

[Nick_H]

http://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/buying-guide/buying-guide-the-best-high-performance-q-cars-for-keeping-a-low-profile/

[M4NDOO]

Feeling really good right now. Contacted my skoda dealer earlier today and found out that my car is ready. When i ordered it they said delivery should be October/November. Now they say it should arrive in July/August. AWESOME!

[dunc69]

http://www.driving.co.uk/car-clinic/buying-guide/buying-guide-the-best-high-performance-q-cars-for-keeping-a-low-profile/

Nick, great link - love a Q-car.

All desirable motors, except one.... is the addition of the Zafira a cheeky & slightly late April Fool?

[micloi]

Some photos with the VRS of a good friend (and member of this forum).

Taken just after i installed the carbon badges on my 280.

 

 

 

 

[Wile7]

Micloi - nice photos. Where did you get the carbon look badges from? Super skoda? They look great....

Dave

[micloi]

Micloi - nice photos. Where did you get the carbon look badges from? Super skoda? They look great....

Dave

Got them from Amazon Dave. They are out of stock on Amazon but they are also available on Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261960138562?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Prykey]

Nick, great link - love a Q-car.

All desirable motors, except one.... is the addition of the Zafira a cheeky & slightly late April Fool?

 

They probably added the Zafira as they are good for a burn up!

[micloi]

I checked the sticker with the option codes and got the following.

 

Not sure what the following is:

1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)

I knew that the steering became stiffer with the sports setting but not that it changed based on speed.

 

 

E0A = No special edition

1D0 = Without trailer hitch

7UG = Navigation system - High

I8H = High radio (Gen2)

1KZ = Disc brakes, rear

1AZ = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)

7MM = Emission standard EU6 plus

1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)

G04 = Front shock absorption

H1U = Tires 235/45 R18 94W

4UP = Drivers and front passenger air bag with knee air bag and front passenger air bag deactivation

L07 = Suspension range 07 installation control only, no requirement forecast

B09 = Type approval Great Britain and NorthernIreland

3QT = 3-point seat belts with tensioner and height adjustment, front

4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag

J0T = Battery 360A (69Ah)

QI6 = Service indicator 30,000 km or 2 year ( variable )

8GV = Alternator 180 A

[UncleWang]

Not interested in this personally, but have just noticed a place that does  remaps to 350bhp and torque up to 450 Nm, for £399!

[philsmith]

went to pick some stuff up from a guy yesterday, we came out of his house and the conversation went something like this.

 

"Is that your new Superb? This is my Octavia VRS"

 

"What engine is in that?"

 

" It's the fast one, 190 horsepower, what's the Superb, a diesel?"

 

"No, it's the 280 horsepower petrol engine"

 

Never seen a man's jaw drop so far without actually leaving his face!

He couldn't get over the fact that it looked like a standard car, although I did point out the twin exhausts, his VRS was plastered with all sorts of badges etc.

 

Loved it

Edited 13 April, 2016 by philsmith

[BillyJim]

Not sure what the following is:

1N3 = Speed-related variable steering assist (Servotronic)

I knew that the steering became stiffer with the sports setting but not that it changed based on speed.

Standard PAS. More steering assistance at low speed for turning into bends and junctions, less assistance at higher speeds where it's not needed (otherwise steering would become sloppy).

[micloi]

Not interested in this personally, but have just noticed a place that does  remaps to 350bhp and torque up to 450 Nm, for £399!

 

They say they can but they cannot, give them a call.

[micloi]

Standard PAS. More steering assistance at low speed for turning into bends and junctions, less assistance at higher speeds where it's not needed (otherwise steering would become sloppy).

Thanks!

[Steel Grey 42]

A fairy story  - wife's Citigo satnav playing up, so we go to dealer. They take Citigo out for a test, we have a cup of tea and wander around showroom. SWMBO says 'look at this nice grey car, it's got a sunroof'. Nice grey car is new Superb L & K 280ps Estate with lots of bells and whistles and 7 miles on the clock. Three days later a test drive and my current Superb valued. Two days after that collect 'nice grey car' with big smile on my face, Premium Bonds completely depleted - today the next episode of the fairy story begins :sun: :sun: .

 

p.s. have set aside the rest of the week to find out how it all works and change the interior ambient lighting from Pink!

[old newbie2]

A fairy story  - wife's Citigo satnav playing up, so we go to dealer. They take Citigo out for a test, we have a cup of tea and wander around showroom. SWMBO says 'look at this nice grey car, it's got a sunroof'. Nice grey car is new Superb L & K 280ps Estate with lots of bells and whistles and 7 miles on the clock. Three days later a test drive and my current Superb valued. Two days after that collect 'nice grey car' with big smile on my face, Premium Bonds completely depleted - today the next episode of the fairy story begins :sun: :sun: .

 

p.s. have set aside the rest of the week to find out how it all works and change the interior ambient lighting from Pink!

Enjoy!

 

I keep wondering if depleting my savings & buying "the right car for me" rather than settling for 2nd best is the right thing to do!.

SWMBO thinks that I should, & she's made things worst by ordering a "little something for herself" to play with............

 

Wasn't it nice to find a dealer that is brave enough to have a petrol Superb in their showroom, just to tempt their loyal customers.... :sun:

 

DC

[Wile7]

Only 8 (eight) 2.0 models of which only 2 are 280 models on UK autotrader currently.....

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/superb/postcode/gu68qe/radius/1501/fuel-type/petrol/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_1_year_old/sort/default/minimum-badge-engine-size/2.0/searchcontext/default/maximum-badge-engine-size/2.0/page/1

 

28 2.0 280 models on swiss autoscout...  but the L&K estates are around £42k    :peek:

 

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/voitures/skoda--superb?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&make=71,0,0&model=497,0,0&st=2&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016

 

 

I usually go for the estate versions of cars but this 280 saloon looks stunning.... :clap: 

 

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/skoda-superb-limousine-2016-demonstration?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&index=5&make=71%2c0%2c0&model=497%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=3463533&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016&returnurl=%2ffr%2fvoitures%2fskoda--superb%3fallmakes%3d1%26fuel%3d14%26hpfrom%3d200%26hpto%3d320%26make%3d71%2c0%2c0%26model%3d497%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26yearfrom%3d2016%26r%3d5

 

Dave

Edited 14 April, 2016 by Wile7

[micloi]

And no hatchback 280's! Strange, there were 3 or 4 when I bought mine a month ago.

Luckily as I got a better deal

 

Only 8 (eight) 2.0 models of which only 2 are 280 models on UK autotrader currently.....

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/superb/postcode/gu68qe/radius/1501/fuel-type/petrol/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_1_year_old/sort/default/minimum-badge-engine-size/2.0/searchcontext/default/maximum-badge-engine-size/2.0/page/1

 

 

Dave

Edited 14 April, 2016 by micloi

[old newbie2]

Only 8 (eight) 2.0 models of which only 2 are 280 models on UK autotrader currently.....

 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/superb/postcode/gu68qe/radius/1501/fuel-type/petrol/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_1_year_old/sort/default/minimum-badge-engine-size/2.0/searchcontext/default/maximum-badge-engine-size/2.0/page/1

 

28 2.0 280 models on swiss autoscout...  but the L&K estates are around £42k    :peek:

 

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/voitures/skoda--superb?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&make=71,0,0&model=497,0,0&st=2&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016

 

 

I usually go for the estate versions of cars but this 280 saloon looks stunning.... :clap: 

 

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/skoda-superb-limousine-2016-demonstration?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&index=5&make=71%2c0%2c0&model=497%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=3463533&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016&returnurl=%2ffr%2fvoitures%2fskoda--superb%3fallmakes%3d1%26fuel%3d14%26hpfrom%3d200%26hpto%3d320%26make%3d71%2c0%2c0%26model%3d497%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26yearfrom%3d2016%26r%3d5

 

Dave

There are 2 more on the Skoda UK used car page. I've driven the estate in Horsham, it's a nice car but they don't really want to sell it!

[M4NDOO]

Only 8 (eight) 2.0 models of which only 2 are 280 models on UK autotrader currently.....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/cars/skoda/superb/postcode/gu68qe/radius/1501/fuel-type/petrol/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/maximum-age/up_to_1_year_old/sort/default/minimum-badge-engine-size/2.0/searchcontext/default/maximum-badge-engine-size/2.0/page/1

28 2.0 280 models on swiss autoscout... but the L&K estates are around £42k :peek:

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/voitures/skoda--superb?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&make=71,0,0&model=497,0,0&st=2&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016

I usually go for the estate versions of cars but this 280 saloon looks stunning.... :clap:

http://www.autoscout24.ch/fr/d/skoda-superb-limousine-2016-demonstration?allmakes=1&fuel=14&hpfrom=200&hpto=320&index=5&make=71%2c0%2c0&model=497%2c0%2c0&st=2&vehid=3463533&vehtyp=10&yearfrom=2016&returnurl=%2ffr%2fvoitures%2fskoda--superb%3fallmakes%3d1%26fuel%3d14%26hpfrom%3d200%26hpto%3d320%26make%3d71%2c0%2c0%26model%3d497%2c0%2c0%26st%3d2%26vehtyp%3d10%26yearfrom%3d2016%26r%3d5

Dave

We don't have a single 280 on sale in Sweden. Bought mine without driving it. Took a 190d for a test drive, liked it but wanted more power. Hopefully the 280 will be powerful enough without a remap. Don't want to fiddle with the engine until warranty is over.

[dunc69]

The May issue of Car Magazine flopped onto my doormat yesterday.

280 Estate tested in 'First Drives'.

"If there's a stealthier Q-ship currently on sale .... it escapes me."

"Someone at Skoda has a sense of humour."

I was surprised to read that the S3 280 estate is only 61kg heavier than a Golf R.

"If it doesn't make you laugh you might be dead!"

Brakes and suspension mildly criticised due to the pace & power available.

"You don't have time to see the expressions of amazement on the surrounding motorists faces, but you can easily imagine them."

Four stars

Verdict - "Space, pace, and less pretentious than ready salted crisps...."

Edited 17 April, 2016 by dunc69

[eurotraveller]

“Brakes and suspension mildly criticised due to the pace & power available.”

 

Really?

 

I bet they didn’t drive (i.e. test) the car at near 150 mph (indicated) like some of us have. Both brakes and suspension were certainly up to the job under those demanding conditions! There's no tougher test for brakes than repeated, sharp deceleration from such speeds. The car gave me more confidence in that situation than any other I've driven near such speed.

 

I haven’t seen the article, but the comment strikes me as yet more journo waffle – making it up as they go along.