OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[GeeMatt]

Report it. Doesn't sound right. Should be like a hot knife through butter.

Yep. Won't be shy with that.

[bbcrowdog]

Anybody with the RS manual noticed notchy Gear shift ? Mine is hard to get into 5th. Thought it might "wear in" but still no easier. Will raise with dealer but just wondered if anyone else noticing this.

I've paid more attention to the shift since you brought this up.
My original thoughts stand.

[GeeMatt]

I've paid more attention to the shift since you brought this up. My original thoughts stand.

Thanks BB. I will report progress as and when.

[GTR27]

Yeah, when I took it for a drive on the weekend, I paid attention. The shifts are light and smooth. A slight notchyness to it that is better when warm, but not even slightly hard, and all gears slot in easy.

Good luck!

[nickd]

Looking forward to the larger boot in the RS...



2007 Golf 2.0 TDI Comfortline DSG/ESP
MY15 Octavia RS Wagon 135TDI, Race Blue, 18" Black Pack, Tech Pack, Comfort Pack, Auto Tailgate (on order)

[HAZ79]

Yep wagon space is nuts. Luggage for 4 adults including shopping we did locally before heading to the beach. Also 2 full size acoustic guitars all in the boot nothing over seat height still got the blind over. That was for the Australia day weekend.

[KWICKS]

Melbourne to Sydney today. 9 hours driving, 9 hours 45 mins all up with a couple of stops. Over 900km, averaged 100kmh and 6.9L/100km with AC on, 4 people and bags on board. Door to door.

So much more comfortable, less draconian driving once you cross into NSW.

[Gerrycan]

Melbourne to Sydney today. 9 hours driving, 9 hours 45 mins all up with a couple of stops. Over 900km, averaged 100kmh and 6.9L/100km with AC on, 4 people and bags on board. Door to door.

So much more comfortable, less draconian driving once you cross into NSW.

What car?

[KWICKS]

[Dzl_Dubba]

Melbourne to Sydney today. 9 hours driving, 9 hours 45 mins all up with a couple of stops. Over 900km, averaged 100kmh and 6.9L/100km with AC on, 4 people and bags on board. Door to door.

So much more comfortable, less draconian driving once you cross into NSW.

Did the opposite last week for the airshow, though we took my bros K04 GTI instead of my RS. Averaged 7.5l though it only took us 8hrs. Was pegged on the limit throughout vic though, no idea where the cameras were haha. Roads are nicer in VIC but thats getting OT.

[bbcrowdog]

Melbourne to Sydney today. 9 hours driving, 9 hours 45 mins all up with a couple of stops. Over 900km, averaged 100kmh and 6.9L/100km with AC on, 4 people and bags on board. Door to door.

So much more comfortable, less draconian driving once you cross into NSW.

Nice. Was that calculated or T/C? T/C has been about 0.3 optimistic so far for mine.

[mazstar1980]

Thanks for the comments guys. Only at 500k's so I'll be a bit more patient. It definitely wont go into 5th at times. All the others are ok if a little notchy, although it is freeing up.

During my first 1000kms, there were two separate occassions where when stopped at the lights it was difficult to shift to first when stopped, I had to try a few times. Since then, I have noticed shift action is improved and much easier to shift especially once warm.

Anyways, here is a photo after I detailed it using Prima range of car products. Leaves very slick paint, crazy reflections and about 4-6 months protection, highly recommended.

[Benj]

That looks awesome mazstar1980!
I am really interested in getting this same look with my Race Blue RS which is coming.

1. What is the exact process you did with yours to get this result?
2. Did you cut it first?
3. What other products did you use?
4. Is this the Prima 'Epic'?

Thanks

[PassatB6]

The gearchange issue will almost certainly improve and probably disappear as the car loosens up but an old trick to beat a sticky 1st gear change is to go from 2nd into 1st not Neutral into 1st. (When stopped of course!).

[Tuan]

From a STOP and if the car has been parked over night or in getting into the car after work, I often go into 3rd then 1st or 3rd then Reverse.

I do not have a scientific or mechanical reason for doing so, but that's what dad told me when I was learning to drive and I can't recall ever having experienced any noticeable notchy changes.

If someone has an explanation for why this works, do enlighten.