Clean up from VRS register

[DanSA]

Welcome mate.
What state are you in? Enjoy it

[vRS554]

In Melb, northern suburbs. Purchased from Bayford Skoda in Preston
Loving the car so far, no problems to speak of.

Had to talk the wife in to looking at them since she didn't really know of Skoda, but as soon as she saw race blue in the sunlight at the dealership she was sold.

[chisler]

Black Magic, Sedan, jan 09, no mods, Vic.

[code618]

RS coming

Just signed for a Skoda Octavia RS wagon in yellow - delivery in March.

[woofy]

March? Is it the new interior one or are you waiting for a DSG model? Otherwise there should still be heaps around

[duncalsi]

Race Blue Sedan. March 08 model, first registed 09/08 bought 01/09. 6000km's for 29,000K driveaway. Perth, W.A. Love it, anyone suggest best mod ? Would of loved the sunroof....

[code618]

March? Is it the new interior one or are you waiting for a DSG model? Otherwise there should still be heaps around

The car is in stock - have delayed picking it up to coincide with a car allowance from work to kick in. It will be a tough wait - memories of the test drive are fading....

It's 07 build but reg'd in Dec (demo) - no DSG, 6sp Man. Have been driving autos (not by choice) for last 4 yrs so I can't wait to be in control of a real car again.

[woofy]

Yeah must admit, I could have waited for the DSG, but actually prefer the manual myself after trying both. Just need to watch that the RS doesn't like being in low revs....so tends to stall a bit easier.

[code618]

Yeah must admit, I could have waited for the DSG, but actually prefer the manual myself after trying both. Just need to watch that the RS doesn't like being in low revs....so tends to stall a bit easier.

Will try and keep it above 5000rpm

[h100vw]

Will try and keep it above 5000rpm

That's the spirit!

Gavin

[wombatoutofhell]

Just need to watch that the RS doesn't like being in low revs....so tends to stall a bit easier.

I've discovered this myself after stalling on taking off a few times. Getting used to it now-I'm not even turning the wipers of so people know I'm going around corners anymore-although I do that in my wifes Suzuki now at times. Might have to get another Skoda.

[woofy]

Will try and keep it above 5000rpm

Yeah but below 6500rpm...it records anything much higher and voids the warrranty....i spied the code it put out recently when someones car was stolen...

[gregozedobe]

Yeah but below 6500rpm...it records anything much higher and voids the warrranty....i spied the code it put out recently when someones car was stolen...

Yes, a bloke on Briskoda recently had his Octy II written off by his insurance company after it was stolen and received relatively minor panel damage. It had also been over-revved (7,200rpm at 220+ Kmh or somesuch ). When the repairer discovered the engine was no longer covered by warranty they quoted for a replacement engine, which made the total repair cost more than the insured value of the car minus salvage.

Big brother is watching (all the time, even when the car is in the hands of thieves). It is a pity the ECU can't diagnose that is being given a thrashing and just completely immobilise the engine with the msg "If you are going to be that rough I won't play at all ! "

Or even better - just have a hard rev limit to what doesn't damage the engine (like my 1990 Ford Laser TX3 had). That way you can't damage the engine with excess revs (unless you change from 4th to 1st at highway speeds or something similarly stupid).

[ron3kl]

15. ron3kl. Candy White RS Wagon TDi CR DSG. Sep/08 delivered Nov/08. Window tint; Diadem indicators; variable/false boot floor. ACT

My first diesel. Might not be as quick as the petrol RS but we are still talking Commodore VE performance for only 1L/100km more than a Prius in real world terms. Although only certified to Euro 4 pollution standards, actually complies with Euro 5 and almost meets Euro 6, so all round its the greenest auto wagon I could find on the Australian market (are you listening Skoda Australia?) The DSG box is very smooth too (when it's not in 'limp' mode.... 4 times already).

Regarding the variable/false boot floor ( see http://www.accessories.skoda.co.uk/p...p_no=DAA610001 ), which is not available from Skoda Australia, I built it myself last month with the help of photos and measurements sent to me by various helpful folk at Briskoda. Had to redesign it slightly to cope with the Australian child seat mounts. Looks similar to the genuine article but mine is is not as heavy, has a lockable storage compartment, is reversible with a waterproof underside (for wet/sandy items at the beach) and converts into a picnic table.

[mrx]

Yeah but below 6500rpm...it records anything much higher and voids the warrranty....i spied the code it put out recently when someones car was stolen...

My understanding is that the ECU generates a fault code if the car is driven on the rev limiter (around 7000rpm) for a sustained period of time. It's just like any other DTC that can be cleared with Vagcom, etc. I've hit the rev limiter on occasion, but then changed gears fairly promptly, and haven't had the "Warranty Void" code come up on Vagcom.