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[Ryan_R]

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.

[dArK5HaD0w]

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.

[Ryan_R]

Glad you got it sorted


I reckon detaching my extensions will be harder than installing them given how good that 3M stuff is

[dArK5HaD0w]

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


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

[donweather]

......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?

[bluefrog]

......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

[cbay]

......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?

[Mysticality]

402Nm?! Thats not fair!!!!

[dArK5HaD0w]

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.

[Weekend-Warrior]

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?

thanks to the Briskoda forum, i removed the top storage compartment

[Tigger]

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!

[dArK5HaD0w]

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.

But can you keep up with me??
haha...just stirring!

i'll just blind u with my bright yellowness

[Weekend-Warrior]

as for the storage compartment.....

Thanks.

[dArK5HaD0w]

i want a pair of these.........


looks like "custom-made" is the only option.

[Mysticality]

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.