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  • Got a torque arm insert installed. Some vibration through the cabin in reverse, though this will go away once it settles in. Hopefully it'll reduce the axle tramping somewhat. Link for those instrested Volkswagen, Audi, BMW |Repair, Service, and Performance in Raleigh Cary NC

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    • will whiteline release an anti lift kit like previous models? (WALK) They were a pretty popular mod on mk2 octavias and golfs iirc.

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      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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      • I'd imagine so. Its on the cards along with Superpro LCAs and a RSB. Should tighten the car up nicely.

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        • Any noticeable improvement with the torque arm insert installed?
          2011 Tiguan 125TSI - SOLD
          2014 Race Blue Octavia RS 162TSI Combi

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          • Originally posted by 99Reza View Post
            Any noticeable improvement with the torque arm insert installed?
            Haven't given it the beans yet to find out , though shifts do seem smoother, especially downshifts under braking. Will report once it's bedded in nicely but from all accounts it does a good job of removing some wheel hop.

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              Washed the Octavia and the Jetta......

              2010 Platinum Grey VW Jetta 147 Highline APR Stage 1 Tune Carbonio CAI Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 rims
              2013 Candy White Skoda Ambition Plus 103TSI with Tech Pack

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              • I found those dog bone inserts too annoying - both when reversing and when in stop/start traffic

                I got hold of the softest HPA insert and then modified it to reduce vibrations
                I needed to make the cut outs a little wider and it would be perfect

                2012.1 Skoda Octavia VRS DSG Wagon - Carbonio cold air intake and pipe - HPA Motorsports BBK 355mm rotors 6 pot calipers
                APR Stage II ECU - APR 3" exhaust down pipe & high flow catalyst
                APR/HP Roll bars - Eibach springs and Bilstien shocks
                Supaloy lower control arms - Enkei 18*8 Wheels

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                • I have residual current in the a3 but only when ignition is on. No residual on RS. Full led bulb set about $20. Remember led's require miniscule current to glow. If you dont start your car for 6 months it may be an issue but there are other active systema that would use more power.

                  The only bulb I have had to put resistors on is the boot on the a3. No others.
                  2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
                  2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)

                  2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
                  2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.

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                  • Hey guys, those that have replaced all the cabin lighting with LED - where did you end up ordering the set of globes from?

                    EDIT: not to worry, I ended up ordering from LEDPerf.
                    Last edited by chriskan; 22-01-2015, 10:00 AM.

                    .: MY15 Octavia vRS Wagon | 2.0T 162kw DSG | Moon White | Pano Roof | 19" Black Pack | Canton Audio + RVC :.

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                    • Yeah ledperf. I also got the foot well kit from boldsport
                      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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                      • Originally posted by chriskan View Post
                        Hey guys, those that have replaced all the cabin lighting with LED - where did you end up ordering the set of globes from?

                        EDIT: not to worry, I ended up ordering from LEDPerf.

                        Got mine from here

                        SKODA OCTAVIA II FL INTERIOR LED SMD Bulbs KIT WHITE CAN BUS | eBay
                        2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
                        2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)

                        2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
                        2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.

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                        • Bought a Sony CCD Reverse camera kit today.

                          Now for the fun of installing and getting it working with RGB conversion etc. I will be referencing Kamold's write up extensively.

                          Watch this space.

                          I may be sidelined for a bit while I do the RNS-e conversion and RVC install on the A3......
                          2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
                          2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)

                          2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
                          2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.

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                          • How do they look? Are they 'boy racer' white-blue, or warm enough to look like an OEM fitment?

                            Do they fade in/out ok? I realise a LED will never completely fade to off, but does is it still relatively smooth?
                            Last edited by Andres; 28-01-2015, 04:02 PM.
                            Skoda Octavia v/RS - 2012 Petrol 6MT

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                            • Originally posted by Andres View Post
                              How do they look? Are they 'boy racer' white-blue, or warm enough to look like an OEM fitment?

                              Do they fade in/out ok? I realise a LED will never completely fade to off, but does is it still relatively smooth?
                              These I am really happy with. They are whiter than OEM. OEM is a bit yellow. They fade out completely to off.

                              The ones I have in the A3 have a blue tinge such that my son calls them the blue lights. They also have latent glow unless switched off with the switch or lock the doors after exiting. These I would not recommend. I got them form a different supplier though.

                              The ones in the above link are really good IMHO. Brighter than OEM, whiter than OEM, no errors and they do fade smoothly completely to off.

                              It was all interior lights too, including the two in the boot. The only thing I would have liked is a bit brighter in the boot (they are brighter than stock). The supa skoda ones for the boot look good in that regard, but I couldnt justify the cost.

                              The puddle light bulbs may have been a tad short so had to squash the retainer clips inwards a bit to hold the bulb securely. Havent had an issue though.
                              2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
                              2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)

                              2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
                              2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.

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                              • Originally posted by spud75 View Post
                                These I am really happy with. They are whiter than OEM. OEM is a bit yellow. They fade out completely to off.

                                The ones I have in the A3 have a blue tinge such that my son calls them the blue lights. They also have latent glow unless switched off with the switch or lock the doors after exiting. These I would not recommend. I got them form a different supplier though.

                                The ones in the above link are really good IMHO. Brighter than OEM, whiter than OEM, no errors and they do fade smoothly completely to off.

                                It was all interior lights too, including the two in the boot. The only thing I would have liked is a bit brighter in the boot (they are brighter than stock). The supa skoda ones for the boot look good in that regard, but I couldnt justify the cost.

                                The puddle light bulbs may have been a tad short so had to squash the retainer clips inwards a bit to hold the bulb securely. Havent had an issue though.
                                Awesome thanks for the feedback. Just put my order through. Determined not to do anything tacky to this car, as I like it so much as it is stock!
                                Skoda Octavia v/RS - 2012 Petrol 6MT

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