$500 worth of accessories

[pwcar]

...genuine windscreen washer additive...

Is that the stuff that has a lemon smell?
I've never smelt a washer additive before that smells like the one that was in my RS when I got it.
I wondered where it was from and if you can buy it, it seems to work well and smells nice as a bonus.

[tlli]

Sorry guys, "bug spray" from the local petrol bunk for me!

[K1W1]

Sorry guys, "bug spray" from the local petrol bunk for me!

There has been a lot of discussion on Briskoda that if the correct VW additive is not used the jets block up. The spray jets are much finer than they are on many other vehicles. At this stage I haven't had to refill my washer fluid so I haven't done any serious research about the issue. I basically just said that as an example more than anything else.

Back to the topic.

Try this.

Ring or get a friend to ring the service department of the dealer you are talking to. Tell them that you have a Skoda with a Bolero that you purchased in NSW and you want to fit an MDI. See what the quote is. I bet it will be way less than you have ben told in regard to the voucher.

On the subject of the Fiscon imo it's the best handsfree kit I have ever used period! I have no idea what Maverick is on about but he is one negative voice in s sea of positive ones so you can make your mind up over that. If you go with the so called factory kit check carefully what protocols it supports. The real genuine factory kit uses the RSAP protocol which basically limits connectivity to Nokia phones so be very careful before you jump that way.

[tlli]

Hi guys,
Last night I decided to go with just tint and the boot liner. If the dealer complains that is well over the $500 mark (I was quoted $545 for tint alone, when tint professor does it for $295), i'll tell him to go jump!
I'll most likely go with the Fiscon unit at a later stage.

Thanks for all the advice guys!
I'll post pics next week when I get the car (hopefully Saturday).

[Maverick]

Sorry guys, "bug spray" from the local petrol bunk for me!

As K1W1 pointed out it's not worth using as you end up with blocked jets and hoses bursting apart in the roof which isn't covered by warranty. There's a TSB out for this (mainly for those in colder climates) as it covers water freezing in the hoses and connections bursting apart from the pressure and the same occurs when the jets block up, there's no way to clean them and you have to replace them.

Volkswagen Windscreen Clear Concentrate

[tlli]

There's a TSB out for this (mainly for those in colder climates) as it covers water freezing in the hoses and connections bursting apart from the pressure and the same occurs when the jets block up, there's no way to clean them and you have to replace them.

Volkswagen Windscreen Clear Concentrate

Wow, so they have put anti-freeze in the windscreen washer solution. Makes sense for colder climates. I suppose the fluid would last ages too, so probably worth it.
Anyway i'm stuck having to go back to the dealership to comply with the 'extended warranty', so every time I service the car you would hope they top up the windscreen washer fluid.

[tlli]

Here's a question (after reading the TSB), is it possible to put bi-xenon headlights in after market?
I would love bi-xenon headlights, but would have had to order the car direct from Skoda, as opposed to getting a car from the dealer lot.

[Maverick]

On the subject of the Fiscon imo it's the best handsfree kit I have ever used period! I have no idea what Maverick is on about but he is one negative voice in s sea of positive ones so you can make your mind up over that. If you go with the so called factory kit check carefully what protocols it supports. The real genuine factory kit uses the RSAP protocol which basically limits connectivity to Nokia phones so be very careful before you jump that way.

There is plenty of poor feedback on the Fiscon unit. Kufatec who make it have a poor track record with their products and supporting them and the units have numerous problems depending on the version of firmware on the RNS 510's.

There's a thread of the units available in the Audio section - http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f78/...510-31461.html

The Skoda kit which is cheaper and a much higher quality unit that works well. It offers full voice functionality, the microphone integrates into the overhead console (the Fiscon one doesn't), the microphone can be used with the RNS 510 for voice functions (the Fiscon one won't work) and the sound quality is better (in both directions). If there are firmware updates to the RNS 510 the Skoda kit keeps working whereas the Fiscon you may have to wait months for a firmware upgrade and the list goes on, you may be lucky and the unit works but there are plenty of people with problems with the unit and the way it operates.

The Skoda kit can be picked up on ebay from Europe for around $400 and works with pretty well any phone you can throw at it.

iPhone 3G and Fiscon Pro problem

[Maverick]

Here's a question (after reading the TSB), is it possible to put bi-xenon headlights in after market?
I would love bi-xenon headlights, but would have had to order the car direct from Skoda, as opposed to getting a car from the dealer lot.

The cost to install the standard bi-xenons on a Golf comes out to between $5000 and $6000 so the Skoda will be a similar price. Will be cheaper if you buy the parts from overseas but you're still looking at 2 days labour to install it and all the sensors.

(note this is to do a full install like it would be if you had ordered it out of the factory)

[tlli]

Here's a question (after reading the TSB), is it possible to put bi-xenon headlights in after market?
I would love bi-xenon headlights, but would have had to order the car direct from Skoda, as opposed to getting a car from the dealer lot.

Here's the answer to my question - Not a good idea:

http://www.my-gti.com/734/retrofitti...ector-housings

[Maverick]

Here's the answer to my question - Not a good idea:

Retrofitting Xenons (HID) Lighting to reflector housings | my-gti.com

The Octavia comes with projector lights standard however so not all the same issues apply if you were to retrofit a kit however I wouldn't recommend it.

[tlli]

The Skoda kit can be picked up on ebay from Europe for around $400 and works with pretty well any phone you can throw at it.

iPhone 3G and Fiscon Pro problem

Hi Maverick, would you have a model no or name of the Skoda kit? The kit my dealer was going to fit was going to cost more to install than the Fiscon unit.
Thanks for the feedback.

[Maverick]

Hi Maverick, would you have a model no or name of the Skoda kit? The kit my dealer was going to fit was going to cost more to install than the Fiscon unit.
Thanks for the feedback.

I have a heap of info on the skoda kit here - Skoda Bluetooth Car Kit

Here are some kits on ebay, check with the seller as to which one is correct for your car. If you want to install it with the metal bracket and cover as shown on my site above I have the part numbers listed, you could also ask the seller.

VW BLUETOOTH RNS510 MFD3 MFD RCD - VOICE CONTROL VER B - eBay GPS Systems, Navigation GPS, In-Car Entertainment GPS, Vehicle Parts Accessories. (end time 20-Jun-10 07:46:45 AEST)

VW BLUETOOTH for iPHONE - PREMIUM NOT FISCON 1Z0035729B - eBay Car Kits, Other Mobile Phone Accessories, Mobile Phone Accessories, Mobile Home Phones. (end time 20-Jun-10 07:51:13 AEST)

NEW BLUETOOTH VW RNS510 MFD3 MFD RCD - VOICE COMMAND !!: eBay Motors (item 190375834436 end time Jun-24-10 17:21:03 PDT)

VW RNS510 MFD3 BLUETOOTH KIT GOLF MK6 CC MFD RNS -VER D: eBay Motors (item 170376495781 end time Jun-23-10 08:25:23 PDT)

[tlli]

Thanks Maverick. I've decided to go with the dealer fitted bluetooth system. He assures me it works with an iphone (I might put in an email that if it doesn't work i'm going to ask for my money back).

[Maverick]

Thanks Maverick. I've decided to go with the dealer fitted bluetooth system. He assures me it works with an iphone (I might put in an email that if it doesn't work i'm going to ask for my money back).

Be worth checking which one they're installing as there are a few and some integrate better than others.

The "factory" kit they were fitting in Australia for a long time was a parrot kit that was just rubbish and they've had other similar units as well. The Skoda kit is the best by far but there is a newer one coming in now so it may be that one. The nokia premium kit is not all that flash due to limited phones working with it.