Octavia III Facelift

[Auric Goldfinger]

3 hours ago, TTodorov said:

what are the winglets for?

what is the purpose?Practical or just the look?

 

I was wondering the same, I've seen winglets on aeroplanes but not on cars   

[themanwithnoaim]

They hold the tampons in place for those whom don't "drive it like they just stole it"

[pist0nbr0ke]

A colleague's Passat has them, front and rear. I believe it's something to do with legal requirements on wheel/wheelarch protrusion, or I may be talking BS and it could be for aerodynamics...

[Liambobson]

Has seen any pictures of the facelift model in quartz grey? Just ordered one without actually seeing what i would look like! 

All i can find is this screenshot from an autogefühl review video. The facelift has grown on me after the initial horror! I wouldn't have them silver alloys however.

[Mark06]

[Liambobson]

35 minutes ago, Mark06 said:

 

Wow thanks Mark, that looks fantastic!

[themanwithnoaim]

1 hour ago, Liambobson said:

I wouldn't have them silver alloys however.

I had a set of Gemini's refurbed in shinny black, all over

[old newbie2]

3 hours ago, themanwithnoaim said:

I had a set of Gemini's refurbed in shinny black, all over

Silver alloys? 

Anthracite surely?

 

As for shiny black wheels they're too  "boy racer" for me..............

 

DC

[G8VRS]

5 hours ago, Liambobson said:

Has seen any pictures of the facelift model in quartz grey? Just ordered one without actually seeing what i would look like! 

All i can find is this screenshot from an autogefühl review video. The facelift has grown on me after the initial horror! I wouldn't have them silver alloys however.

This one is mine, love Quartz Grey it's really nice.

Edited 9 August, 2017 by G8VRS

[Liambobson]

10 hours ago, G8VRS said:

This one is mine, love Quartz Grey it's really nice.

 

I love that, I'm getting the hatch too so I guess this is what mine will look like! Even more excited now! Thanks!

[ccosmin]

Why some pictures have the front grill bezel with silver, and some in dark?

[BGB]

1 hour ago, ccosmin said:

Why some pictures have the front grill bezel with silver, and some in dark?

 

Because these are the two color options for the front grille.

[6nations]

 EA211 1.5 TSI 150 bhp variable turbine geometry (VTG) for its turbo

 

SEL 1.5 Estate arrives Oct, looking forward to the new engine and its tech which has been developed in partnership with Porsche who are part of VAG

https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/28/volkswagen-engine-variable-turbo-ea211-vienna/

[Smiorgian]

Does look nice in the grey...

 

Recently ordered a hatch SEL 1.5TSI in this shade.

 

Quoted 10-12 weeks delivery from dealer, update today shows 18 weeks! mildly ****ed.

[themanwithnoaim]

Suck it up, some are looking at 24 weeks right now, be grateful for what you have, some of the early Mk3's took 30 weeks.

 

Whilst its not nice, some are currently in a longer wait & it ain't something new.  I had to cancel my first vRS as they took away the folding wing mirrors when my BW got locked so, I couldn't even order them as an option. Yep went straight back to the end of the Q

[ccosmin]

Ordered mine on 15 May, and received it on 16 Aug. Good enough delivery time, within limit.

[vrs4011]

On 29/10/2016 at 17:02, Petunet said:

Since we have lots of Saab fans here, does anyone remember this:

 

 Lol,I've still got one.....and it's still a very good looking car.

 

Haven't said that,looking forwards to my new vrs245....the front end has grown on me

[Petunet]

[vRS-Ric]

Ordered in April, told July for delivery... delayed until August, then September.  Good news is, it arrived in the dealership this afternoon and I'm picking it up on Friday.  Can't wait!

[paddymack]

Well this is mine, the white one was my old and the red on my current

 

[Andyjm2uk]

@paddymack Can you see abig difference between the two?

[Wet Kipper]

1 hour ago, Andyjm2uk said:

@paddymack Can you see abig difference between the two?

 

yes - one is red, the other is white 

 

(I'll get my coat - but someone had to say it) 

[Andyjm2uk]

25 minutes ago, Wet Kipper said:

 

yes - one is red, the other is white 

 

(I'll get my coat - but someone had to say it) 

 

Wow.....

Just WOW..

 

Hats off to you sir

[paddymack]

7 hours ago, Andyjm2uk said:

@paddymack Can you see abig difference between the two?

well apart from  the fact I went a bit silly with the options list . The main one is that it doesn't appear to have the low frequency boom in the cabin  as bad as the other one. And  the wider rear  suspension  track alternations have improved the handling a little but definitely more comfortable

[Andyjm2uk]

1 minute ago, paddymack said:

well apart from  the fact I went a bit silly with the options list . The main one is that it doesn't appear to have the low frequency boom in the cabin  as bad as the other one. And  the wider rear  suspension  track alternations have improved the handling a little but definitely more comfortable

 

Good news.  I had been reading about the 'boom' in the forum, glad it seems to have improved.

My wife will be pleased on the increased comfort front...