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  • Do you have a link for the US store? Thanks.

    Originally posted by daMama View Post
    I asked the supplier (UK) and they said to purchase from the US as its cheaper. You can get them from the US for about USD28 shipped. Bugger that the dollar has gone down though. [emoji20] Either way, I'm getting one, cause they look like they have good coverage of the rear area.
    Walking Contradiction...

    MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi

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    • Here is a copy, (in part) of the email that was sent to me:
      Thanks for your interest in RGM RearGuards. We are RGM's North American distributor. Your information was provided to us as postage from the USA to Australia is FAR less expensive.

      You can purchase the Octavia guard from our website: Rear Paint Guards (RPG)

      USPS Priority airmail service to Australia is only $28usd per guard.

      NOTE: Only Fedex express service can accommodate the parcel size of the
      RearGuards from the U.K. The approx cost for 1 guard sent to Australia
      from the U.K is 120.00 GBP.

      Just hope the Aussie dollar goes back up again soon.
      SOLD 2006 VW Golf Comfortline 1.9TDI | DSG | Metallic Grey | Stock
      2015 Skoda Octavia Ambition Plus 103TSI wagon
      SAHM

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      • I'm also keen on getting these bumper protectors.

        Originally posted by GTR27 View Post
        Noooooo. Group buy anyone? They seem a lot better than other bumper protectors
        2014 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon 162TSI DSG, candy white.

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        • Is everyone else getting it because they know their wife will drag stuff across the bumper (shopping etc) ?
          2014 Skoda Ambition Plus 103TSI candy white wagon, 6sp Manual, Tech pack, Panoramic Sunroof, 18's, Colour Maxidot, Comfort BT
          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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          • Dumb question: Can I downgrade wheels & tyres on an Octavia Elegance?

            I want a diesel, I want leather and I want Columbus, but I really don't want 18" wheels with 45 profile tyres. I live in a region with notoriously bad potholes and I'd be happier running the car with the 205/55/R16 and steel wheels that come with the Ambition. I'd keep the 18's in the garage until it was time to sell.

            Alternatively, where can I buy 16" wheels with right stud pattern for Octavia?

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            • Originally posted by GTR27 View Post
              look like 18" gemini's and black pack.

              Very horn! One day i'll own a black car. When I dont have kids/dog touching it all the time, and have hours every weekend I can spend keeping it looking good.

              Congrats!
              It's not kids or dogs, we have had always had one black car since birth of my oldest (6.5 now). Its stone chips, carparks and little old ladies who use other peoples cars to touch park or rest their trolleys on. Birdpoo is one to always watch out for. I have had toughseal on all cars as insurance and keep a bucket of soapy water with a chamois in my garage at all times for quick cleans. No issues with etching. Just any little scratch shows up in the clearcoat. This will be our last black car, all blue from now on.

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              • Originally posted by Byron Jetta View Post
                Dumb question: Can I downgrade wheels & tyres on an Octavia Elegance?

                I want a diesel, I want leather and I want Columbus, but I really don't want 18" wheels with 45 profile tyres. I live in a region with notoriously bad potholes and I'd be happier running the car with the 205/55/R16 and steel wheels that come with the Ambition. I'd keep the 18's in the garage until it was time to sell.

                Alternatively, where can I buy 16" wheels with right stud pattern for Octavia?
                I'm sure you could buy some off an ambition as the brakes are the same.

                Only issue with keeping your 18s in storage is the tyres will go hard. I'd use them till they are bald, then change.
                2014 Skoda Ambition Plus 103TSI candy white wagon, 6sp Manual, Tech pack, Panoramic Sunroof, 18's, Colour Maxidot, Comfort BT
                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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                • Yes - there is already one little scratch on the back bumper due to this...

                  Originally posted by GTR27 View Post
                  Is everyone else getting it because they know their wife will drag stuff across the bumper (shopping etc) ?
                  2014 Skoda Octavia RS Wagon 162TSI DSG, candy white.

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                  • Originally posted by davidh View Post
                    I would go the Octavia. My Superb was a hatch rather than a wagon (pre-dated the wagon), but also bought an Octavia hatch for my wife. I have just bought an RS wagon. It is difficult to sell a Superb (been trying to 6 weeks). The Octavia is a lot better size for general public and looks better. I loved my Superb, but regretted not getting an Octavia wagon.
                    I ask because a dealer has offered me a Superb Wagon for effectively the exact price of a stock Octavia Ambition Plus Wagon.

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                    • Originally posted by Byron Jetta View Post
                      Alternatively, where can I buy 16" wheels with right stud pattern for Octavia?
                      They come up on eBay from time to time, e.g.:

                      16 Inch Genuine Skoda Superb Octavia VW Golf Jetta Tiguan Passat Alloy Wheels | eBay

                      You could ask on the Parts for Sale part of this forum:



                      Wheels from later a model Golf / Passat / Jetta (others?) should also fit, but again there are different sizes.
                      MY10 Octavia Wagon in Candy White, 118TSI, DSG7

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                      • What tint shade - 35%, 50%, 70%, did you choose for the windows? Did you use the same for both front and rear windows, asking because rear already has privacy glass. How is the visibility at night especially the rear. Thanks.

                        Originally posted by Benmac View Post
                        Added the Rearguards bumper protector. Carbon Effect which actually looks like a reasonable facsimile of carbon.
                        Walking Contradiction...

                        MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi

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                        • I just checked that website, the rearguard protector is listed for USD $148.10 and shipping to Australia was estimated at USD $42.17 and handling USD $13.68. You get a 10% discount as a Facebook follower of their page. Didn't see any mention of the USD $28 shipping.

                          So the total with the discount comes to USD $189.13.

                          Originally posted by daMama View Post
                          Here is a copy, (in part) of the email that was sent to me:
                          Thanks for your interest in RGM RearGuards. We are RGM's North American distributor. Your information was provided to us as postage from the USA to Australia is FAR less expensive.

                          You can purchase the Octavia guard from our website: Rear Paint Guards (RPG)

                          USPS Priority airmail service to Australia is only $28usd per guard.

                          NOTE: Only Fedex express service can accommodate the parcel size of the
                          RearGuards from the U.K. The approx cost for 1 guard sent to Australia
                          from the U.K is 120.00 GBP.

                          Just hope the Aussie dollar goes back up again soon.
                          Last edited by vEnOm_oz; 10-10-2014, 12:22 PM.
                          Walking Contradiction...

                          MY15 Skoda Octavia vRS 162 Race Blue Combi

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                          • Originally posted by GTR27 View Post
                            I'm sure you could buy some off an ambition as the brakes are the same.

                            Only issue with keeping your 18s in storage is the tyres will go hard. I'd use them till they are bald, then change.
                            Thanks for the tip. I might just flog the tyres on Gumtree then. I'd like to keep the wheels in good condition because a few months driving around here and I'm bound to end up with bent rims.

                            I've asked dealer if he can supply wheels/tyres from an Ambition.

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                            • Originally posted by roshea View Post
                              They come up on eBay from time to time, e.g.:

                              16 Inch Genuine Skoda Superb Octavia VW Golf Jetta Tiguan Passat Alloy Wheels | eBay

                              You could ask on the Parts for Sale part of this forum:



                              Wheels from later a model Golf / Passat / Jetta (others?) should also fit, but again there are different sizes.
                              Cool. Thanks.

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                              • Originally posted by Byron Jetta View Post
                                Dumb question: Can I downgrade wheels & tyres on an Octavia Elegance?

                                I want a diesel, I want leather and I want Columbus, but I really don't want 18" wheels with 45 profile tyres. I live in a region with notoriously bad potholes and I'd be happier running the car with the 205/55/R16 and steel wheels that come with the Ambition. I'd keep the 18's in the garage until it was time to sell.

                                Alternatively, where can I buy 16" wheels with right stud pattern for Octavia?
                                it's the same stud pattern as a Golf or Passat - just keep an eye on forums, gumtree & ebay or your local tyre place can do something for about $120-$150 per wheel.

                                If you stor ethe 18"s the rubber will go off after about 3 years so you are better off trying to negotiate a downgrade with the dealer.

                                What size brakes does the Elegance have as 312mm is the largest you can go with 16"s.

                                i thought the Elegance had 17s standard?

                                edit: cheapest wheels you'll get will be 16x7.5 Audi A4 rims. People can't give them away. I just sold a set for $170 & thought I did well. I've seen them sell for $100. 7.5" will give you a nicer stance than the OEM 6.5"
                                Last edited by brad; 10-10-2014, 03:08 PM.
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