What have you done to your Superb III today?

[Graham Butcher]

51 minutes ago, Colin170CR said:

Yep. My wife's Kona EV is similar. Before setting off,

1. Cancel out / confirm all the "safe driving notices"
2. Change user profile if needed
3. Turn on Auto Hold (can't be set on permanently)
4. Turn off LKA / LDW
5. Select D & Move off while pulling on the LH steering wheel paddle to engage full regen level.

What a faff. Certainly could not be used as a getaway car.🚓🚔

That said I don't mind driving it from time to time. Just can't floor it in the wet or damp as the front tyres will light up so easy. Try as I may I cannot spin up the tyres on my Superb 280, even in the wet.

Imagine how it would be if you 500+ HP on tap in an EV on tap, you could perhaps burn out a set of tyres with ease and also a possible reason for the insurance on EV's being much higher than for an ICE vehicle?

[numskull]

6 hours ago, Gammyleg said:

How far off the kerb does it leave you?

Generally, I’ve found it’s about 3” or so but it can get fooled if the car behind has parked a foot or so from the kirb. 

[numskull]

6 hours ago, Shuggyboatsuperb said:

The Skoda wont allow me to move if the drivers door is opened/ajar.

Try turning off the auto hold brake. 
EDIT… Whoops… I now see that’s already been suggested… 🙄

Edited 28 February by numskull

[JR RS]

I like Rotis.

Gandalf likes Rotis.

Together, they make a good form!! 😂

 

Really pleased with how these turned out, and the fitment is spot on.

Rotiform LAS-R 19x8.5 ET35 Matte Black

 

 

 

 

 

[ArisaigDavid]

10 hours ago, Shuggyboatsuperb said:

I will try that again tomorrow and report back. Thanks.  Sure Ive tried that already - but maybe not. 

  Guess you mean the “ auto hold” brake button to the left of the centre console rather than the handbrake?   

No, the handbrake button.

[Shuggyboatsuperb]

Well.  Cracked it thanks for the suggestions - but a bit of a knack to it. 
-mistake I had made earlier was trying to turn the handbrake off after the door was open - it stays locked on,  or comes on when the door is opened if autohold is lit.

- need to turn the autohold off  and/ or the handbrake off ( whichever are lit) BEFORE opening the drivers door.

then they stay off when the door is opened and the brakes stay off.

 

thanks again for the advice.

[ArisaigDavid]

5 hours ago, Shuggyboatsuperb said:

Well.  Cracked it thanks for the suggestions - but a bit of a knack to it. 
-mistake I had made earlier was trying to turn the handbrake off after the door was open - it stays locked on,  or comes on when the door is opened if autohold is lit.

- need to turn the autohold off  and/ or the handbrake off ( whichever are lit) BEFORE opening the drivers door.

then they stay off when the door is opened and the brakes stay off.

 

thanks again for the advice.

 

The newer car must be a bit different - I can turn the handbrake off, without troubling the autohold, with the door open. Still, I'm glad your parking is a bit easier now!

[ZacDaMan72]

Decided that while a stage 1 Superb would be very quick and effective, I need to give ICE a more proper send off before confining myself to a microwave on wheels for a daily.

 

[naster]

I am sending my Pegasus Anthracites to get curb scratches repaired. Found cheap German Autec Zenits with same offset on a local ad. Not too bad - I am keeping them as a winter tyre set. No excuse for the dirty car though - have been to a couple of development plots that day.

Edited 3 March by naster

[Colin170CR]

5 hours ago, naster said:

I am sending my Pegasus Anthracites to get curb scratches repaired. Found cheap German Autec Zenits with same offset on a local ad. Not too bad - I am keeping them as a winter tyre set. No excuse for the dirty car though - have been to a couple of development plots that day.

Hardly worth washing a car this time of year. Dirty again in less than one day.

[Winston_Woof]

technically this was yesterday but filled the boot of my 1.4tsi estate for the first time and drove from Wigan to Oban for a week. Superb !! 

[xman]

56 minutes ago, Colin170CR said:

Hardly worth washing a car this time of year. Dirty again in less than one day.

 

True, but if driving around on wet, dirty salted roads, then a blast from the hosepipe under the wheel arches,  around the suspension, top of springs and brakes might slow the otherwise inevitable corrosion on normally unseen and poorly protected underbody components.

 

I'd do it more often but can't get motivated. Too old I think.

[dunc69]

On 29/02/2024 at 05:02, ZacDaMan72 said:

Decided that while a stage 1 Superb would be very quick and effective, I need to give ICE a more proper send off before confining myself to a microwave on wheels for a daily.

 

Wow, how weird is that!

I did exactly the same thing in January!

 

From an L&K 272 (350bhp with a Stage 1) to a Mercedes-AMG C43. 
 

 

Edited 4 March by dunc69

[naster]

On 03/03/2024 at 13:09, xman said:

driving around on wet, dirty salted roads

I’d do a contactless foam and rinse every week - we do 2-3 commutes a week, and after every family trip too. We got some warm days now so I am already washing bugs from grill and bumper, while still driving my winter tyres!

 

On 03/03/2024 at 12:02, Colin170CR said:

Hardly worth washing a car this time of year. Dirty again in less than one day.

Corrected that the day after taking the pic.

[ZacDaMan72]

5 hours ago, dunc69 said:

Wow, how weird is that!

I did exactly the same thing in January!

 

From an L&K 272 (350bhp with a Stage 1) to a Mercedes-AMG C43. 
 

 

Same spec too! What a coincidence…hope yours has the performance exhaust, my word the theatrics are next level. 

[dunc69]

10 hours ago, ZacDaMan72 said:

Same spec too! What a coincidence…hope yours has the performance exhaust, my word the theatrics are next level. 

Yes, it has the performance exhaust!  Isn’t it just amazing! Great car.  
 

There are not many C43 wagons about full stop, so for us to have the same spec is mad!  
 

Enjoy yours! 
 

 

Edited 5 March by dunc69

[KosyP]

Decided it was time to do something about the minuscule shifters on my 280. 
 

Leyo Motorsport. Hoped they would be good but they have far exceeded my expectations. Fit, finish, feel, sound. Highly recommended.

 

 

[JR RS]

10 hours ago, KosyP said:

 

Leyo Motorsport. Hoped they would be good but they have far exceeded my expectations. Fit, finish, feel, sound. Highly recommended.

 

 

Agreed, the Leyo paddle shifter extensions r next level in terms of fit, finish & feel.

 

I got the silver ones on mine.

 

[Danoid]

Had it MOT'd, passed with a clean bill of health.  I've been naughty since the last test and today as i've done 3,264miles.  Previous MOT the mileage gap was exactly 3000miles

Edited 7 March by Danoid

[Colin170CR]

Mine got a wash today ready to attend a funeral tomorrow. The least I can do is to turn up in a relatively clean car - which just happens to be black as well. 

True to form though, in less than 1hr, some bird had taken a dump on it initiating a quick bucket hand wash to remove the offending mess. 🐦🔫 

 

 

[Gammyleg]

3 hours ago, Colin170CR said:

in less than an hour, some bird had taken a dump on it

 

There's some rough women round your way!

 

 

 

Edited 7 March by Gammyleg
Added to text

[xman]

Must have been some girl Colin had really upset 😂

[Colin170CR]

46 minutes ago, xman said:

Must have been some girl Colin had really upset 😂

I should be so lucky👯‍♀️

[numskull]

I know that feeling, Colin. Today, mine appeared to’ve been hit by the fallout of a passing albatross relieving itself. 🤮

[superbuser35]

Had the Superb L&K regular maintenance:

* undercarriage and brake system inspection - everything OK
* engine oil change (VW504 00/507 00 Mobil Super 3000 Formula V 5W30)

* Oil filter (MANN)

* Oil cap, oil valve cover

 

mileage: 125 319 km