@pg28 I hope it'snot already back at your local dealer less than 1 week after delivery 🤔🙁.

7 hours ago, Bap33 said:

@pg28 I hope it'snot already back at your local dealer less than 1 week after delivery 🤔🙁.

Looks like it might have had ceramic coating applied?

8 hours ago, Bap33 said:

@pg28 I hope it'snot already back at your local dealer less than 1 week after delivery 🤔🙁.

 

@Bap33no of course it's not a Renault 😄

 

I'm back at home, so I can post easier the photos done during the delivery 😍

Picked up my new SE L Estate on 11/12/19 but it didn't stop raining for a fortnight so didn't get it cleaned until New Years Eve.  Scrubs up quite well I think.

My last 2 cars were Volvo XC60's and, so far, I'm well impressed by Skoda considering the price difference.  The comparable V90 is well over £40K list compared to £32K for the Superb.  Obviously discounts available on both but even so I reckon this was £10K cheaper minimum.

5 hours ago, IanW5177 said:

Picked up my new SE L Estate on 11/12/19 but it didn't stop raining for a fortnight so didn't get it cleaned until New Years Eve.  Scrubs up quite well I think.

My last 2 cars were Volvo XC60's and, so far, I'm well impressed by Skoda considering the price difference.  The comparable V90 is well over £40K list compared to £32K for the Superb.  Obviously discounts available on both but even so I reckon this was £10K cheaper minimum.

Love the contrast between beige leather and the red exterior. Is that personal number plate originally from Northern Ireland?

Thanks. had the same colour combo on my last XC60, though the Volvo red was a bit darker (less fire engine) as was the beige.  Think the cabin looks brighter, airier and more spacious (not that the Superb needs more space!) but each to their own.  I like that Skoda keep the carpet black as the beige carpet was a real PITA to keep looking anything but grubby.

Yes, the plate originates from NI, County Londonderry I believe but I bought through RegTransfers in the mid 90's and this is it's 9th vehicle.  Some think they're stupid but I like the fact it takes the age off the vehicle and at my age I'm not going to forget my reg number - or if I do, I've got bigger issues to worry about!😂

Hi all, here’s a pic of my MY19 Superb Sportline 206 (280) in quartz grey. Bought new and is now almost 12 months old. 
 

Has been factory optioned with panoramic sunroof, virtual cockpit and supernova alloys.

 

Mods wise I have done the intake with Racingline bits and a K&N filter and I have had custom stage 1 ECU and TCU remaps done netting 214kw and 415nm at the wheels. It’s pretty rapid now for a big car! 
 

 

 

Boxing day parcel collection resulted in a photogenic result. 

@aratic Really nice this combination of Meteore Greay with Supernova wheels! I like it!

Thanks @Bap33 
 

Originally wanted a white one but when I saw this combo I changed my mind 😁

@aratic It was a good idea to change your mind!😁 Mine is a Moon white estate with black trinity wheels (also 19" ones). I did not chose the colour, since I've signed the purchase order whereas the car was already being manufactured. If I were able to chose the colour, Meteor Grey or red Velvet would have been my favorite!

Hello all

Here are a few pics of our 4 year old L & K 280, one of the nicest cars to drive that we have owned

pics shows winter wheels and tyres. This is a keeper and a sleeper

 

Mayoboat

 

Greetings from north of the arctic circle! Car is dirty after driving there and there really isn’t in the winter time any place to wash 😢 Car is for now stock except 13mm spacers in the front and 16mm in the back. Oh and studded tires of course 😄 . Pic is taken “High noon”

Edited 15 January, 20206 yr by StadiGo

@StadiGo what brand of spacers do you run; Eibach / H&R for example?

29 minutes ago, ope126 said:

@StadiGo what brand of spacers do you run; Eibach / H&R for example?

Sparco. Been using them in all of my cars for many years. No other particular reason than a rally shop nearby has all sizes allways in stock, and they have held up perfectly. Also use correct Sparco bolts for them. 

1 hour ago, StadiGo said:

Greetings from north of the arctic circle! Car is dirty after driving there and there really isn’t in the winter time any place to wash 😢 Car is for now stock except 13mm spacers in the front and 16mm in the back. Oh and studded tires of course 😄 . Pic is taken “High noon”

Stunning!  

1 hour ago, StadiGo said:

Greetings from north of the arctic circle! Car is dirty after driving there and there really isn’t in the winter time any place to wash 😢 Car is for now stock except 13mm spacers in the front and 16mm in the back. Oh and studded tires of course 😄 . Pic is taken “High noon”

Wow. Just wow.

 

Stunning scenery, stunning car, cute dog, amazing sunset/rise...........

 

What am I doing in soggy Britain??

As has been said, stunning!!  What breed of dog is it?

Thanks, Lapland is a special place for sure, beauty and tranquility of the nature is mesmerizing. (For the tranquility 4wd, remote webasto and heated windscreen helps 😄)

 

Dog is a Italian waterdog “Lagotto Romagnolo” She likes road trips and snow. However she has “learned” to press the backseat temperature buttons and apparently likes max heat best 😄. But I learned that you can lock the buttons  from the menu so that we don’t have to sweat in the car 😅

Fantastic photo from Lapland.  In such extreme conditions do fuel companies supply diesel with a lower freezing point? What other precautions do you need to take to run a vehicle at these temperatures?

10 hours ago, coppertop said:

Fantastic photo from Lapland.  In such extreme conditions do fuel companies supply diesel with a lower freezing point? What other precautions do you need to take to run a vehicle at these temperatures?

Yes, the gas stations change their diesel to winter diesel in the fall.  Winterdiesel is often ok down to -35c or similar, it is marked on the pump. When really cold then the front grill is a good idea to block so that excessive cold air doesn`t get into the engine bay when drivng and engine stays warm. Also good to check that all fluids (coolant, washer fluid etc) are ok and dont freeze, otherwise something will give. Take care of your battery and get proper winter tires. Most people have some kind of auxiliary heater like webasto or electric heater that you can prewarm the engine/oil and the cabin before you start. Then just be easy on the car, I can tell you that at -30c EVERYTHING gets really stiff in all the cars. (Forget about using the touch screen 😄 ) Generally modern cars are quite ok in cold weather, but the less they consume the less excess heat they produce, so a petrol v8 is allways a good bet 😄

@StadiGo Oh... Is eyes make up mandatory to visit Lapland? 😯

Sorry... I'm already far away....😂

7 hours ago, Bap33 said:

@StadiGo Oh... Is eyes make up mandatory to visit Lapland? 😯

Sorry... I'm already far away....😂

LOL, it’s complimentary 😄

 

Anyways, back to pics of car.  Put earlier  on some Soft99 Fussocoat to protect from salt and stuff.
 

 

Edited 28 January, 20206 yr by StadiGo

StadiGo, thanks for the information of the cold weather precautions, quite fancy a trip in mine up to the Artic circle 😎  I am using FK1000P wax to protect which seems to be lasting really well at the moment.

 

Edited 28 January, 20206 yr by coppertop