What have you done to your Superb III today?

[Steviedakota]

12 minutes ago, Bap33 said:

WARNING

 

Err... The cabin filter isn't in the right position. It unfortunately is upside down in this video. Look at the arrow printed on the filter side

The flow direction is downwards. And normally, you have to insert a plate (tool T10532) under the filter prior to pull it out. This tool shall also remain in position to protect the air blower from dust and leaves, which have to be removed before inserting the new cabin filter. Only then, the tool can be removed before putting the cover plate back in place.

Yes I noticed his filter was the wrong way round. Didn't know that about the blower protection, I reckon you could use anything flat, cardboard for example. Excellent tip.

[Bap33]

On 23/11/2021 at 21:22, Steviedakota said:

Didn't know that about the blower protection

Found it in the 'Maintenance chapter' on cardiagn.com.  

[plantpowered]

Had the fuel evap canister replaced to fix a strong smell of fuel that was coming from the offside wheel arch. Had noticed the smell for a few weeks, and after a bit of forum searching, found this was the most likely cause, not just on Skodas but other VAG cars too. My mechanic checked for other possible causes too, but agreed with the diagnosis, and it does seem to have fixed the problem. Only a cheap part and quick to fit - around £36 for the OEM part, then a simple matter of removing the wheel and peeling back the arch liner and swapping the canister for the new one. This week it's also had a major service including DSG oil service, and is now running beautifully. This is for my 2018 220 Sportline. Winter tyres on today too.

 

On another note, recently upgraded my summer tyres to Michelin PS4Ss all round, and the difference from the factory Pirellis is absolutely night and day. What a brilliant tyre - totally changes the drive, and instant traction when you put your foot down.

[elfensin]

Washed the car today. Happy with the result.

[aerofurb]

I dare say I'm not the only one to have done the winter wheel fit this weekend - I normally do it at the end of November and it seems to be good timing given the weather...

 

Kumho tyres this time round from 'Blackcircles' after 'My Tyres' failed to deliver the Nokians I ordered - terrible service a few months ago, citing UK customs issues post-Brexit. I always knew they were Germany-based and haven't had a problem previously but now it appears to be just too difficult.

 

And for the summer wheel cleaning, I modded one of my wheel racks (down to one car, one set of winters) into a wheel cleaning rig. A friend of mine is a professional detailer (VII Car care) and has the proper job. I'm too tight to buy one for using twice a year. Makes life much easier - apart from lifting the wheels up onto the workbench, might have to rig up a hoist next year! 

[aerofurb]

Despite being all very clever, the base setting of my Matrix LED headlights was a tad too high for my liking - good for owl watching... One turn of the white knob at the rear of each headlamp unit has lowered them just the right amount (it is marked 'up' and 'down').

 

With apologies for the grubby state of the light unit....

 

  

 

 

 

 

PS Kumho tyres worked just fine in the snow and ice this morning....

Edited 2 December, 2021 by aerofurb
I missed the word ‘fine’ out - doh!

[elfensin]

Put new Maxton diffuser on. 

Had a wheel alignment, rear camber set to negtive 0.6 degree. It was negtive 1.7ish before. 

 

[ApertureS]

Well that was a fun journey.
2000 miles, 2 planes, 1 car and 4 buses later. I finally picked up my SLA headlight units in a suitcase. 
why? Because it’s cheaper since brexit to go pick it up myself including travel, hotel, covid test and a good **** up In Brno on my stop off. Than it would be to pay the import taxes 

[MartiniB]

20 hours ago, elfensin said:

Put new Maxton diffuser on.

painted rear skirt looks much better

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/367311-the-superb-iii-picture-thread/page/141/?tab=comments#comment-5570909

 

 

[LukasK]

On 05/12/2021 at 21:46, ApertureS said:

Well that was a fun journey.
2000 miles, 2 planes, 1 car and 4 buses later. I finally picked up my SLA headlight units in a suitcase. 
why? Because it’s cheaper since brexit to go pick it up myself including travel, hotel, covid test and a good **** up In Brno on my stop off. Than it would be to pay the import taxes 

 

 

 

 

wow, is really became that bad after brexit? 

[amateurdad]

Finally put the Audi winter wheels on this week. 

 

Quite happy with how they look. Lower offset so they fill the arches more

The tyres are a rubbish brand but are brand new so thought I'd give them a chance, seem OK so far!

 

Pic of how the car normally sits on the vegas too. 

[matchmaker]

Took it to see that nice man Jim Curley at Star Performance in Dysart (Fife). I am well pleased with the result!

[GWCTas]

On 27/11/2021 at 21:52, elfensin said:

Washed the car today. Happy with the result.

 

 

Hah - It looks like we use similar products. I washed mine today with Bowden's Own "Snow Job", then Meguire's "Gold Class" Car wash and finished with Bowden's "Boss Gloss".

Edited 18 December, 2021 by GWCTas
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[john999boy]

2 hours ago, GWCTas said:

 

I’m not normally keen on black cars due to how hard they are to keep clean - but that looks ultra shiny.

At least for a short while after washing! 😜 

 

Now for something OT - tell me about the spec of your solar array and inverter size? 🌞

[GWCTas]

Hi @john999boy

10kw 

2x SMA5000TL-21  inverters. 
Cheers

[amateurdad]

On 17/12/2021 at 17:36, matchmaker said:

Took it to see that nice man Jim Curley at Star Performance in Dysart (Fife). I am well pleased with the result!

Do tell! 

[Timmyboy]

Fitted Nextbase Dashcam and hardwire kit, updated Nav maps, imported 9gb of music to jukebox. 

 

Got VW dataplug working yesterday too. 

 

One month in, warming to this car. 

[ApertureS]

I dont know if its been done before... but i might of worked out a way of enabling USDM side markers on the Superb 3 - for those un familar, instead of white day running/side lights it uses very faint orange lights that turn into bright indicators when needed. No hardware changes.

 

Im gonna attempt it this weekend.

[Chazzy]

Has front discs and pads done. 66000miles. 66 plate. Just under £300 at local garage. As its a 280 its got the 340mm discs which look very big when theres no lip of rust and ckean metal all the way to the edge. Apec apparently. 

[David55]

Didn’t know VW data plug would work in a Skoda . What does it do exactly that the Skoda app does not and what is the advantage of having it . 

Edited 22 December, 2021 by David55

[Timmyboy]

3 hours ago, David55 said:

Didn’t know VW data plug would work in a Skoda . What does it do exactly that the Skoda app does not and what is the advantage of having it . 

 

I'm using it with the 'Connect Lite' Skoda app, not the VW app - the advantage is the VW plug costs a fiver whereas the Skoda branded versions are around £40!

[ApertureS]

So following on from Halfords damaging my wheel during a tyre change

 

- they paid for a refurb And courtesy car

- company took the wheel and it came back shocking...

- company took wheel again and I just got it back today... it’s even worse than the damage Halfords caused. They’ve cut the wheel completely flush with the face and it’s ruined the look plus it’s uneven 

- gonna be demanding a new wheel now, no other option 

 

 

and on top of that, someone went down the side of my car during the night.

not had much luck with this car.

[Danoid]

Car at the dealers having rear disc and pads changed, so I asked for a longish test drive in an enyaq which I’ve got at home now.

 

Biggest complaint is this stupid design flaw. The dash is far too low so my knee keeps hitting it.

 

If it was a little bit higher it would be great as I won’t be attacked and I can open my legs more.

 

I tried putting my feet just to the left of the brake pedal which was more comfortable but then left foot is almost under the brake pedal

[unclerichy]

Called out Green Flag as the battery is as dead as a doornail. Annoying as it was charged about a week ago. New battery time it seems.

[Bap33]

17 hours ago, ApertureS said:

So following on from Halfords damaging my wheel during a tyre change

Got the same on my wife’s Q3. But they were more efficient and solved the problem at the first attempt.

Nevertheless, it costed them a rim restoration and a car rental for 2 days, since we have no spare wheel on the Q3.

Expensive mistake...

Hope for you you get a new rim.