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  • #61
    Sorry to hear that, glad I didn't get those ones then. My ~$200 ECS tuning ones (that look very similar) can be easily triggered from any part of the paddle and feel completely solid, as if they were OEM.
    Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
    Audi A3

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    • #62
      So as it turns out, I hadn't installed the extensions properly - hence the flex & no response at the tips.
      When I first put them on, I did it "top - down".
      After some "observations", I removed them and re-installed them, this time "bottom - up".
      This ensured a proper contact at the base of the paddle, so now I can trigger the gear change at the tips of the paddle extensions
      woOot
      It's not a solid "click", but we have contact.
      Looks good now & does the job.
      MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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      • #63



        Glad you got it sorted


        I reckon detaching my extensions will be harder than installing them given how good that 3M stuff is
        Some say he was the Stig... all we know is that he drives a VW Transporter.
        Audi A3

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        • #64
          ......so she now has 254 horsepower (189kw) and 297lb-ft (402nm) of torque


          on paper ofcourse........my smile got even bigger!!!
          Last edited by dArK5HaD0w; 06-02-2013, 07:15 PM.
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          • #65
            Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
            ......so she now has 254 horsepower (189kw) and 297lb-ft (402nm) of torque


            on paper ofcourse........my smile got even bigger!!!
            APR? Bluefin? Other? How's the traction?

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            • #66
              Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
              ......so she now has 254 horsepower (189kw) and 297lb-ft (402nm) of torque


              on paper ofcourse........my smile got even bigger!!!

              congrats JR, bet you've been loving it .. gains are definitely not just on paper haha
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              • #67
                Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
                ......so she now has 254 horsepower (189kw) and 297lb-ft (402nm) of torque


                on paper ofcourse........my smile got even bigger!!!
                Awesome! What tune did you end up getting?
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                • #68
                  402Nm?! Thats not fair!!!!
                  2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                  1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                  1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                  Not including hers...

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                  • #69
                    i got the Stage 1 APR Tune.

                    i initially was going to get the APR RSC 3" Performance Exhaust System (similar to this, but for the octavia - FE100021), but as it turns out, i need to have a stage 1 ecu tune before i can get that. it has to do with the octavia having 2 cats. going to the apr full exhaust means only 1 cat, and if i stayed on the stock tune, it would throw ECL errors.

                    a stage 1 ecu was next on my list anyway - so after hearing this, i decided to go for the ecu tune now, and get the exhaust later.

                    work was done at Canberra VW Centre in Belconnen. did it while the car was in for its 45k service.

                    i haven't driven much since the tune, but the nice short stint i had was a pleasure. its a lot stronger between gears, and feels smoother.
                    haven't broken traction yet - i haven't really tried/pushed it yet.
                    MY17 Superb 162TSI, Business Grey, Tech+Comfort Pack, APR ECU+TCU Stg 1, SLA, Rieger Splitter + Side Skirts, Eibach Pro-Kit Springs, Hardrace Swaybar, TPMS
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                    • #70
                      Good to hear with the tune. Did you just get the tune (i.e. did you get the intake?) and did they say anything about warranty. Keen but this is the only thing stopping me.

                      Also, any tips on how to remove the storage compartment on the dash?

                      Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
                      thanks to the Briskoda forum, i removed the top storage compartment

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                      • #71
                        Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
                        i got the Stage 1 APR Tune.

                        i initially was going to get the APR RSC 3" Performance Exhaust System (similar to this, but for the octavia - FE100021), but as it turns out, i need to have a stage 1 ecu tune before i can get that. it has to do with the octavia having 2 cats. going to the apr full exhaust means only 1 cat, and if i stayed on the stock tune, it would throw ECL errors.

                        a stage 1 ecu was next on my list anyway - so after hearing this, i decided to go for the ecu tune now, and get the exhaust later.

                        work was done at Canberra VW Centre in Belconnen. did it while the car was in for its 45k service.

                        i haven't driven much since the tune, but the nice short stint i had was a pleasure. its a lot stronger between gears, and feels smoother.
                        haven't broken traction yet - i haven't really tried/pushed it yet.
                        But can you keep up with me??
                        haha...just stirring!
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                        Previous vehicles:2015 Volvo V60 Polestar (my one detour from VW/Skoda!)
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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by Weekend-Warrior View Post
                          Good to hear with the tune. Did you just get the tune (i.e. did you get the intake?) and did they say anything about warranty. Keen but this is the only thing stopping me.

                          Also, any tips on how to remove the storage compartment on the dash?
                          just the tune. no intake. was tempted, but pass....for now.
                          said nothing to worry about with regards to warranty......as long as i don't do repeated takeoffs using launch control, and drive it like i wanna kill it.

                          as for the storage compartment.....u'll notice two indents at the front in the image.....using a plastic spatula (in my case), push in & lift/pry in those approximate areas. this will allow u to lift the storage compartment from the front. the back just pivots off.
                          very easy compared to removing any other trim panels.
                          the only tricky bit is the hazard lights button. the wire is very short (front of image). u'll need to unclip it if u want to remove the storage compartment.


                          Originally posted by Tigger View Post
                          But can you keep up with me??
                          haha...just stirring!
                          i'll just blind u with my bright yellowness
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                          • #73
                            Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
                            as for the storage compartment.....
                            Thanks.

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                            • #74
                              i want a pair of these.........


                              looks like "custom-made" is the only option.
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                              • #75
                                I'll have a talk to the guy at Liverpool Exhaust if you like?

                                Thats where Lex (Speedfighter) got work done on his vRS, and a custom job (tips and all) done on his girlfriends MX-5. I'm going to head there as soon as I have some tips and a spare $450.
                                2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                                1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                                1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                                Not including hers...

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