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    From my understanding of everything APR has said it will be treated exactly the same for both the RS III and the GTI MK 7. The Skoda does not have less or more encryption and requires the exact same methodology as the GTI. As far as detection goes they will always be detectable. The only devices that are not are like those Shark boxes on the diesels that just intercept and adjust 2 or 3 wire input/outputs. They are simple plug n play and easily removed.
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    • The only difference I could tell the "Canton" had over the standard "Columbus" was heaps more bass due to the sub woofer. Any techno s out there know if the "Columbus" can run a sub woofer ?
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      • The thing about the cloth is that apparently despite looking slightly cheap it is said to be very hard wearing. Briskoda has reports of My13 cars with 20k on them where the fabric is showing little to no wear.


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        • Originally posted by Antiplastix View Post
          The only difference I could tell the "Canton" had over the standard "Columbus" was heaps more bass due to the sub woofer. Any techno s out there know if the "Columbus" can run a sub woofer ?
          Supposed to have a 580w amp I think. I had a play with settings which improved it immensely. Sounds a bit doof doof with factory settings. I've read the fabric is hard wearing also...... Taxi spec!

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          • New Octavia ....when? How Much?

            All the top manufacturers including BMW, Merc and Audi don't use real leather... They make their own leather and advertise it as Man Made
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            • Originally posted by daMama View Post
              Very excited-just put down a deposit for an Ambition plus wagon today.

              I added leather, front parking sensors, mud flaps and voice for BT. Also getting euro plates.

              Delivery for Sep (I hope! ).

              Must find out when the last time someone in the family owned a skoda....

              Now to start planning my mods

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              Looks like you have spec similar car as mine (or I should say my wife's), I didn't like the leather that Skoda offered, except on the RS, i think down the track, I may replace the cloth with leather plus alcantara.

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              • Originally posted by MJKooLio View Post
                All the top Marques including BMW, Merc and Audi don't use real leather... They make their own leather and advertise it as Man Made
                Looks like only higher end models (with nappa leather in BMW for example) use actual real high grade leather. So M cars, 7 series etc. I suspect that mercedes would be the same also (AMG cars, S Class)

                There you go, the leather used in my VE Calais V WAS better than a BMW......

                It's not that the fake leather in the skoda doesnt look good (I think it brings the level of the interior up a class) but it certainly doesnt feel like "proper" leather. Its very soft, and synthetic feeling (almost vinyl like). I do suspect its why people dont like leather, as I cant see it breathing anywhere near as good as the real stuff. But different things appeal to different people, which is why skodas are great! Plenty of options to customise the car to how you want it.

                Now if they would just hurry the hell up and build my car (err....sorry, the wifes car) i'd be a lot happier! Patience is a virtue, and I dont have it......going to be a loooooong wait!
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                • [QUOTE=K4neX;1060094]Looks like you have spec similar car as mine (or I should say my wife's), I didn't like the leather that Skoda offered, except on the RS, i think down the track, I may replace the cloth with leather plus alcantara.

                  I think we do K4nex

                  Didn't really stop to think about the quality of the leather on offer, but I guess at $1200, what do you expect? Either way, easier to clean than cloth, and as I have 2 young boys, seats will need regular cleaning.....


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                  • [QUOTE=daMama;1060153]
                    Originally posted by K4neX View Post
                    Looks like you have spec similar car as mine (or I should say my wife's), I didn't like the leather that Skoda offered, except on the RS, i think down the track, I may replace the cloth with leather plus alcantara.

                    I think we do K4nex

                    Didn't really stop to think about the quality of the leather on offer, but I guess at $1200, what do you expect? Either way, easier to clean than cloth, and as I have 2 young boys, seats will need regular cleaning.....


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                    I almost got it for that reason also.... Did they mention it's not full leather like the elegance, it's partial leather like the base rs?

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                    Ordered 07 May 14 (Wk 15), Built Wk 37, Loaded 27/9 (wk 39), Docked 12/11 (wk 46), DELIVERED! 12/12 (end of wk 50 - 7 months + 1 week).

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                    • [QUOTE=daMama;1060153]
                      Originally posted by K4neX View Post
                      Looks like you have spec similar car as mine (or I should say my wife's), I didn't like the leather that Skoda offered, except on the RS, i think down the track, I may replace the cloth with leather plus alcantara.

                      I think we do K4nex

                      Didn't really stop to think about the quality of the leather on offer, but I guess at $1200, what do you expect? Either way, easier to clean than cloth, and as I have 2 young boys, seats will need regular cleaning.....


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                      I used to have a Mazda 3 with leather (man made), I sweated pretty bad in summer haha.

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                      • [QUOTE=K4neX;1060220]
                        Originally posted by daMama View Post

                        I used to have a Mazda 3 with leather (man made), I sweated pretty bad in summer haha.

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                        IMHO leather does little for the look of a car these days. Its uncomfortable and expensive. Give me cloth any day.
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                        • Regarding the previous chat about ecu and tuning. I asked the APR rep over on briskoda if the RS is a direct port flash like the GTI and he said yes, since they share the same Siemens ecu.

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                          • Originally posted by Dzl_Dubba View Post
                            Regarding the previous chat about ecu and tuning. I asked the APR rep over on briskoda if the RS is a direct port flash like the GTI and he said yes, since they share the same Siemens ecu.

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                            So just for clarity, that's MkIII RS and Mk VII GTI?

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                            • Originally posted by donweather View Post
                              So just for clarity, that's MkIII RS and Mk VII GTI?
                              Correct

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                              • [QUOTE=PassatB6;1060247]
                                Originally posted by K4neX View Post

                                IMHO leather does little for the look of a car these days. Its uncomfortable and expensive. Give me cloth any day.
                                I don't know. If I see leather I know it was an option, therefore higher spec. Generally also stays in good condition longer, and having two ferals (kids) is a much better ownership experience than cloth. The comfort thing I believe is because most makes now aren't real leather. That pleather doesn't feel anything remotely like real leather, which I can understand why people think it's worse than cloth. Still for ease of cleaning/maintenance leather or pleather wins easily. Of ambition could have optioned full pleather like the elegance I probably would have done it.
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                                Ordered 07 May 14 (Wk 15), Built Wk 37, Loaded 27/9 (wk 39), Docked 12/11 (wk 46), DELIVERED! 12/12 (end of wk 50 - 7 months + 1 week).

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