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Short Review: 2014 Skoda Octavia RS 162 TSI Combi

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  • #16
    Originally posted by 99Reza View Post
    I did come across that thread, i think it was a red octavia, he was trying to change the indicator bulb. Hopefully it's not the case for the main bulb. Otherwise that will be a major PITA.
    Pretty sure its an enclosed unit with all the bulbs in it, but maybe accessing the main bulbs from the back is easier. Its a far cry from the mk2 which you could bring inside and do
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    • #17
      Originally posted by brad View Post
      FFS. Is it laziness or ignorance?

      Before, the silver bits weren't there. Simples.

      Hunt down the thread "darkshadows timelime".
      Ahhhhh sorry, didn't know what the material looked like or a gutted boot lining!

      I think I'm just slow, so none of your two options
      [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
      2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
      Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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      • #18
        Originally posted by readerr0r View Post
        Its worth noting getting access to the bulbs on the Oct3 is super hard, you have to take off the front bumper and buy a kit as a part needs replacing afterwards.

        All this stuff is just a thread search away on briskoda (and here when more octy3's arrive) though.
        /searches...
        That's certainly step backwards. 20+ screws to undo. I didn't see the bit about the part that needs replacing.

        It would have driven me insane when I had 3 bulbs blow within 3 months earlier this year.

        With some of the access issues, it makes me wonder if that guys how-to is the definitive guide or not.
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        • #19
          Originally posted by MJKooLio View Post
          Ahhhhh sorry, didn't know what the material looked like or a gutted boot lining!

          I think I'm just slow, so none of your two options
          Fair enough. You give me a lot of WTF moments.
          carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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          • #20
            Does Dynamat have an adhesive on it or how is it applied? Im looking online for the product..
            [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
            2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
            Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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            • #21
              Originally posted by MJKooLio View Post
              Does Dynamat have an adhesive on it or how is it applied? Im looking online for the product..
              carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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              • #22
                Search eBay, but $180-200 for a dynamat extreme bulk pack. Enough for the boot/rear wheel arches. Then add some mass loaded vinyl over the top and it should be very quiet. Order the under bonnet mat that diesels have and clip it on to further reduce engine noise. That's pretty much all I'm doing. Would love to do the front doors also, but waiting on briskoda for someone to do a how to, considering the airbag sensors in there.
                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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                • #23
                  So thin! Just one layer?
                  [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
                  2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
                  Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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                  • #24
                    Yeah, just one layer over the surface. Make sure you completely do the spare wheel well, and as much of the boot floor and rear wheel arches as possible. It makes a noticable difference in road noise to every car I've done with it. This time i'm going to add mass loaded vinyl based on a few peoples recommendation over the top of the dynamat as it reduces different frequencies to dynamat.

                    EDIT: If you can, get one of the little rollers to help press it down onto the surface. The first car I did by hand and a few blunt objects, and I couldnt use my fingers for days afterwards! A good sharp Stanley knife is also invaluable, along with a heap of spare blades.
                    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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                    • #25
                      I don't think I would bother with the bonnet insulation. They took it away as people complained that there was hardly any engine noise for a sporty car. They kept it in the diesel. I would be hard pressed to hear engine noises at any time really.

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                      • #26
                        Other then the bonnet and not doing it, front of car noise?
                        [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium]Matt
                        2015 Skoda Octavia RS | Combi | DSG | Metallic Grey | Tech Pack, Every Option Except Leather |
                        Prev: 2012 VW Polo GTI | 5dr | DSG | Reflex Silver | RCD510 |

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                        • #27
                          Front doors get good results, but again have to wait until someone pulls them apart and learns about the airbag sensors.
                          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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                          • #28
                            dArK5HaD0w you have been very selective about placing the Dynamat. I have done two full treatment on my cars. First was my now sold My06 WRX sedan and current N9 Polo Gti. It is good stuff. Lots of work pulling interiors apart. And you have to very carefull of the razor sharp Dynamat edges. Wear gloves and be alert.
                            Cheers Al
                            Last edited by Polo GTEye N9; 28-07-2014, 08:49 PM.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Polo GTEye N9 View Post
                              dArK5HaD0w you have been very selective about placing the Dynamat. I have done two full treatment on my cars. First was my now sold My06 WRX sedan and current N9 Polo Gti. It is good stuff. Lots of work pulling interiors apart. And you have to very carefull of the razor sharp Dynamat edges. Wear gloves and be alert.
                              Cheers Al
                              correct.
                              I've read that covering every single visible space with dynamat has no advantage, and can in fact add to the vibration from the panels in the worst case.
                              strategically placed strips of dynamat is all that is required in order to minimise/negative the vibration on the panels - hence reducing the noise being generated.
                              a roller and stanley knife most certainly helps.
                              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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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by MJKooLio View Post
                                Other then the bonnet and not doing it, front of car noise?
                                On the Mk2, I find a lot of noise comes up through the front wheel arches & firewall. t means you either have to insulate the wheel arches (bitumen paint?) or add some sound deadener under or over the carpet (mre floor mats, etc). It's mainly tyre noise.
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