What did you do to your Octavia today?

[vEnOm_oz]

I'm in Victoria.

Dealer was ~$33 each. We will be able to get them from o/s for 20 bucks (roughly) delivered (assuming people buy 2 each) Dealers will have to order them in, so wait will be similar.

What state are you in?

[GTR27]

If there is just 3 of us it works out the same as getting it individually (around $50 per pair, delivered to our door)

[vEnOm_oz]

Yes, hence the thought of sourcing from the dealer. I don't think there will be many more takers, but I should add that I've been surprised before.

If there is just 3 of us it works out the same as getting it individually (around $50 per pair, delivered to our door)

[GTR27]

From dealer is ~$67 and similar wait time. I'm a tight ass, and want to save $17

[GTR27]

I but the bullet, based on recommendations here and bought a set of lakin plate mounts. Paul is a great bloke to talk to, and really knows his ****.

[daMama]

From dealer is ~$67 and similar wait time. I'm a tight ass, and want to save $17

Thanks for the reminder GTR , I'm going to ring ACT gov now and double check plate sizes and put my order in too. Are you going to install the plates yourself or the dealer?

[GTR27]

I'm installing them myself. The dealer has very strict instructions to not install anything with screw's, and I will supply plates and mounting brackets.

Burned by Brisbane prestige last time, where the used self tappers front and rear for std plates (euro didn't arrive in time), then another set for the Euros. So I had two sets of holes in the tailgate (through steel) and front bumper

[vEnOm_oz]

Would the lights be the same for Golf MK7 and the MK3 Octavia, from Bold Sport? They don't seem to have Skoda specific lights.

For LED's I got them from LEDPerf Pack Full LED interior for Skoda Octavia 3 (5E)

But I think Bold Sport are far cheaper for aussies (and far quicker!) - And bold sport also do the loom for footwell lights
Here is the link for the footwell light loom Bold-Sport.com :: Footwell Light with Connector Housing

[Lucas_R]

I but the bullet, based on recommendations here and bought a set of lakin plate mounts. Paul is a great bloke to talk to, and really knows his ****.

You wont be disappointed - i have the Lakin bracket's on both my Golfs and they are beautifully made and much nicer than the factory plastic bracket.

[vEnOm_oz]

+1

Phillip is a wonderful person to deal with, exceptional customer service and fantastic product.

You wont be disappointed - i have the Lakin bracket's on both my Golfs and they are beautifully made and much nicer than the factory plastic bracket.

[GTR27]

Yes venom, those lights are the same. Huge thread on briskoda on how to do it (and the vcds coding to switch them on)

Edit: Phil is certainly very good at customer service. I'm happy to buy Australian if they provide service at that level.

[Benmac]

Got the Lakin setup also. I now find I pay more attention to number plate mounting and for the vast majority the way people have them mounted is abysmal. Either not aligned, screws drilled through in illogical places or ugly dealer freebie brackets. Worst thing is when someone has gone to the expense of custom or euro plates and then still screws up the mounting. Why?

+1

Phillip is a wonderful person to deal with, exceptional customer service and fantastic product.

[GTR27]

Did you go the no screws setup? I dont want covers over the plates, and I didnt want screws. Chose Satin black powdercoat as I feel it will aged better than gloss black.

I'm down to

Tinting $300
Dashcams $300
Sound Deadening $200
Vinyl wrap roof ?? (cost price for me - B.I.L. is a signwriter!)

And that's it! Every single mod I want on the car done. Well, technically down the track i'll buy a VCDS cable too, but that's not really a mod is it?

[Benmac]

Opted for the security screws and satin black. See pic. It uses 2 screws and some tape.

Skoda 2 by Etymologee, on Flickr

[GTR27]

Wow that looks swish. I gather mine will look the same, minus the screw holes. Phil seemed confident that the plate is extremely secure with the command strips alone.