Hi all, greetings from Singapore.

 

Just a month into my ownership of a steel grey RS245. Previously on a 1.4 Octavia. Hoping to get new tips from everyone here.

 

Cheers

Some of the additions done tom my 245 so far...

 

 

 

Stickers on all wipers

 

Changed all cabin and footwell lights to white LEDs.

 

Centre console tray.

 

More stickers!

 

Bonnet gas struts.

 

Door clasp covers.

1 hour ago, Badlammy said:

Some of the additions done tom my 245 so far...

 

 

 

Stickers on all wipers

 

Changed all cabin and footwell lights to white LEDs.

 

Centre console tray.

 

More stickers!

 

Bonnet gas struts.

 

Door clasp covers.

I think you need more Vrs stickers.

Yesterday I fitted the 034 dogbone mount, and boy what a difference it makes. It took all of 5 minutes to fit and the most difficult part was trying to find the 21mm socket. It  eliminates the dreaded axle tramp for the trade-off of a bit more vibration from the engine. 

Where did you get the arm rest tray insert from pls?

3 minutes ago, Ciderspace said:

Where did you get the arm rest tray insert from pls?

Aliexpress.

 

FOR SKODA OCTAVIA LHD A7 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 ARMREST ARM REST STORAGE BOX CENTER CONCOLE GLOVE TRAY BIN HOLDER ORGANIZER
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/vXsPVyx

Thanks

1 hour ago, StealthRS245 said:

Yesterday I fitted the 034 dogbone mount, and boy what a difference it makes. It took all of 5 minutes to fit and the most difficult part was trying to find the 21mm socket. It  eliminates the dreaded axle tramp for the trade-off of a bit more vibration from the engine. 

Which one did you go for ?

 

Just how much more engine vibration 

Some good mods above. Gas struts, lights. Stickers though? Sometimes less is more. 

3 hours ago, StealthRS245 said:

Yesterday I fitted the 034 dogbone mount, and boy what a difference it makes. It took all of 5 minutes to fit and the most difficult part was trying to find the 21mm socket. It  eliminates the dreaded axle tramp for the trade-off of a bit more vibration from the engine. 

Which mount did you use? Do you have a link?

2 hours ago, wardth said:

Which mount did you use? Do you have a link?

The 034 billet aluminium one, I got it from https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/product/034-motorsport-aluminium-mqb-dogbone-mount-insert-version-2/... Not sure where you'd get it in the UK

@themanwithnoaim the nvh increase isn't really noticeable at all unless you pull hard from low rpms

Definitely not annoying or intrusive

17 hours ago, Badlammy said:

Some of the additions done tom my 245 so far...

 

 

Changed all cabin and footwell lights to white LEDs.

 

 

What lights did you get for footwells please?

 

Edited 23 September, 20187 yr by JimmyUK

4 hours ago, JimmyUK said:

 

What lights did you get for footwells please?

 

 

Normal T10 LED bulbs meant for reading lights which I have a bag leftover from the previous ride. Also bought fron Aliexpress iirc. Better to get those that specifically beam down for footwell, like the superskoda ones for boot.

 

 

10 minutes ago, Badlammy said:

 

Normal T10 LED bulbs meant for reading lights which I have a bag leftover from the previous ride. Also bought fron Aliexpress iirc. Better to get those that specifically beam down for footwell, like the superskoda ones for boot.

 

 

My footwell lights look like sealed units. Did you pry open the metal housing to change bulbs?

 

Also can you still adjust brightness?

Edited 23 September, 20187 yr by JimmyUK

13 minutes ago, JimmyUK said:

My footwell lights look like sealed units. Did you pry open the metal housing to change bulbs?

 

Also can you still adjust brightness?

 

Yes, I still had to pry carefully to remove the aluminiun housing.

 

I'm still able to adjust brightness.

Added bonnet insulator.

 

Does it come standard in UK or other parts of the world?

On 22/09/2018 at 17:28, Badlammy said:

Hi all, greetings from Singapore.

 

Just a month into my ownership of a steel grey RS245. Previously on a 1.4 Octavia. Hoping to get new tips from everyone here.

 

Cheers

Hi Badlammy,

 

Welcome!

 

I have that owning any car in Singapore is expensive (compared to the the UK), is that the case?

 

39 minutes ago, martysparty99 said:

Hi Badlammy,

 

Welcome!

 

I have that owning any car in Singapore is expensive (compared to the the UK), is that the case?

 

 

Hi Marty, to answer your question, a RS245 costs about £71000 now in Singapore.

Edited 24 September, 20187 yr by Badlammy

1 hour ago, Badlammy said:

 

Hi Marty, to answer your question, a RS245 costs about £71000 now in Singapore.

Woweeeeeeeeeeee

 

2 hours ago, Badlammy said:

Added bonnet insulator.

 

Does it come standard in UK or other parts of the world?

Only on diesels.

6 minutes ago, PetrolDave said:

Only on diesels.

Yeah not standard on the 245 in the UK.

5 hours ago, Badlammy said:

Added bonnet insulator.

 

Does it come standard in UK or other parts of the world?

Trying to source one of these for mine. Looks alot more tidy. It's penny pinching by Skoda to not include one. I don't even have a full battery cover.

DarthVader caught on CCTV as the sun sets very stealthy.

5 hours ago, JimmyUK said:

Trying to source one of these for mine. Looks alot more tidy. It's penny pinching by Skoda to not include one. I don't even have a full battery cover.

 

Same here, no battery cover as well.

 

Below is the part number in case anyone needs.

No battery cover, no bonnet insulation 

 

Yeah mines lighter & therefore faster !!!