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    Hey All,
    I know a few of you are keen to see/hear about the RS230.

    I feel Ill be doing a few minor things along the way, so why not start a Thread now.
    In a couple of weeks I should have delivery.

    Its been a long road to get to today.
    We started looking at RS Wagons way back in April, after seeing a Steel Grey RS Wagon at the DFO Woolies.
    The other half said she liked it, so off to Skoda we went.

    After a few missed goals and no cars available in the spec we wanted, I found out about the RS230. So called around a few dealers to see who would take my money for a deposit.
    Pre - Ordered a Car in June and money on the table in July.

    I've called it SG TP AB as thats what it is:
    Steel Grey with Tech Pack & Auto Boot.
    Not as cool as the other timelines, but Ill get there with a name, and that is
    "The Grey Ghost"

    Highlights so far:
    - So the Ship was the Tamesis and Left Zeebrugge on the 3/10/16
    - Left Auckland on the 14/11/16


    - Landed in Brisbane around the 20/11/16.

    - Ive been buying bits here and there....






    - Still looking for a Dash Cam (prob new year job as Im broke)

    - Today I got a photo from the dealer (Note the Black with Black 19's)


    Once I know more/have the car Ill get a few photos.
    Let me know if theirs anything that you want a photo of, ill try and get it for you.
    Some of the Reviews have said the New diff isn't as good as they hoped, but I'm hoping some VCDS magic might make that better...


    New Photo from the PDI Centre

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    So after Happy Laps in the Kia, Drove up to the Sunny Coast to meet the New RS230.
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    After all the paperwork, fitted some of my parts, Most of the above and my OBD2 Display, Found Boost on it, and then had a little play.
    Not sure what is Standard Boost, but I was seeing a Max of 18 ish PSI.

    Drove down the motorway, mainly in 2/3/4 gears with shorts bursts of power for running in, and taking every off ramp.

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    Now to work out what every button does....

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    - Paint Protection Film (PPF) is all on, and glad I did it.
    Items were: Front bumper, Head Lights, Fog Lights, Full Bonnet, Full Front Guards, Door Cups, Door Handles (just the out facing surface), B & C pillars (Black), Side Skirts, Bottom of doors, Door Edges, Mirrors backs, Top of windscreen/roof, A pillars.

    Getting a Fellow WVWC member to help out with some VCDS, Thanks Again Lams!
    - Auto Boot Close
    - Traffic - Counldn't get this going
    - Fogs with High Beam Headlights
    - Refuel quantity
    - A/C Fan Speed when in Auto
    - Front Wiper Park

    - RGM Rear bumper lip cover installed.
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    - Grill with Red and Green
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    - Skoda Knife like GTI's
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    - Installed an Audi Australia (Vorsprung durch Technik) plate frame
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    Borrowed a VCDS Cable from a Mates Mate
    - AC Air Re-circulation setting (as it never stores it)
    - Activate Off Road Display (waste f time, deactivate after a drive)
    - Enabling rear teardrop wipe
    - Front Teardrop Wipe
    - Disable Door Open/Ignition Tone
    - DRLs flash in phase with indicators
    - Disable tailgate beeps (lots)
    - Diff setting from Standard to Strong
    - Traffic, worked fine

    The Diff setting was on Standard, but you could feel it work.
    Changing to Strong transformed the Car in to a real Beast!
    I would guess the 'Hot SEAT (280hp)' in europe has this as standard!

    At 900 km
    Will do a Mountain run on the 27th

    Bought all the kit to black out the badges.
    - Tooth Picks
    - White Spirits
    - Cotton buds
    - Carbon black plasti dip (Matt)
    - Queen size bed sheet from Op shop
    - Masking tape
    Having a go on the KIA first.... and stuffed it.
    Note to self "Lots of light coats..."
    Might end out being a few day job..... (re-do's...)

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    As per Ferret VRS Airbox post:
    RS Airbox

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    SD cards for the tunes.
    - 32gb and an 8gb, for the other half

    Any Questions, ask away..

    To be continued....
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    Last edited by HPRS230; 23-05-2018, 12:48 PM.
    Skoda RS 230
    "The Grey Ghost"
    SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

  • #2
    I'm probably as excited about this as you are!
    2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
    1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
    1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
    Not including hers...

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    • #3
      Mysticality,

      Hit me up with any questions.
      Or are you getting one....
      Picked it up Saturday.
      New photos above
      Last edited by HPRS230; 11-12-2016, 07:47 AM.
      Skoda RS 230
      "The Grey Ghost"
      SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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      • #4
        Does it have electric adjustable front seats with memory function and elec folding mirrors?
        If so it seems as though skoda added the comfort pack standard to the 169 minus the heated seats.
        The skoda configurator says heated seats are a $500 option on the 169.
        MY16 Candy white Octavia VRS Wagon, sunroof, 19" black pack, tech pack, comfort pack, auto tail gate
        MY12.5 Polo 6R GTI

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        • #5
          Originally posted by HPRS230 View Post
          Mysticality,

          Hit me up with any questions.
          Or are you getting one....
          Picked it up Saturday.
          New photos above
          Is there some adjustability with the diff in the 162 as well?
          Coming from an awd turbo car I'm having to learn to feed the power in steadily, no more easy launches into gaps from a standing start - unless I want to look like a p plater hoon [emoji23]



          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
          MY16 Octavia VRS Wagon, DSG, Race blue, Tech pack, Comfort pack, Black Pack, 19's, Sunroof, Electric Tailgate
          Airbox mod, VW Racing Filter, TMD, Elbow, Ramair Pipe, GFB DV+, VCDS mods, Superpro adjustable rear sway bar, Superpro end links, Whiteline front sway bar links, Whiteline LCA bush Kit, Bilstein B14 coilovers, HPA dog bone mount & arm, 42DD oil catch can, Burger wheel spacers, CTS downpipe 200 cel cat, 2,5" exhaust , twin out. Super Skoda eyelids & front splitter, Tuned by BPS 228kw atw, Dsg tune,

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          • #6
            Originally posted by HPRS230 View Post
            Mysticality,

            Hit me up with any questions.
            Or are you getting one....
            Picked it up Saturday.
            New photos above
            No, I'm just keen to see someone fiddling with the RS230!
            In my favourite colour, to boot!

            Originally posted by lunchboxGTI View Post
            Does it have electric adjustable front seats with memory function and elec folding mirrors?
            If so it seems as though skoda added the comfort pack standard to the 169 minus the heated seats.
            The skoda configurator says heated seats are a $500 option on the 169.
            Comfort Pack minus heated seats is effectively standard; and the embossing in the leather on the seats is actual coloured stitching - which is nice.
            You can option Tech Pack; Sunroof and Heated Seats.

            Originally posted by ferret vrs View Post
            Is there some adjustability with the diff in the 162 as well?
            Coming from an awd turbo car I'm having to learn to feed the power in steadily, no more easy launches into gaps from a standing start - unless I want to look like a p plater hoon [emoji23]
            You should be able to fiddle with the XDL (Electronic Differential Lock) thats part of the ABS system - this is done through VCDS.
            Last edited by Mysticality; 11-12-2016, 02:35 PM.
            2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
            1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
            1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
            Not including hers...

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            • #7
              I like the front door sill plates in colour. Pity there's no back ones.
              MY16 Candy white Octavia VRS Wagon, sunroof, 19" black pack, tech pack, comfort pack, auto tail gate
              MY12.5 Polo 6R GTI

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              • #8
                Hey Guys,
                Ill report back with photos and extra details tomorrow.
                Photos at the bottom.
                Not sure how to quote everyone, so..

                ferret vrs:
                I know that the diff has sport or normal.
                The car has only been in sport thus far, so no idea if it changes, But you can feel the diff work while turning/lots of throttle.


                LunchboxGTI:
                Does it have electric adjustable front seats with memory function and elec folding mirrors?
                Yes and the KSSY locking.

                If so it seems as though skoda added the comfort pack standard to the 169 minus the heated seats.
                Yea seems so

                The skoda configurator says heated seats are a $500 option on the 169.
                Yep. Dont need them, as in QLD


                Mysticality:
                Yea their will be fiddling after 1000km or so kms
                Yea will be looking in to VCDS options.

                Ill get some photos tomorrow morning of seats/sill panels.

                Car going to get PPF tomorrow also.
                Done 320km so far
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                Last edited by HPRS230; 12-12-2016, 06:22 AM.
                Skoda RS 230
                "The Grey Ghost"
                SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by HPRS230 View Post
                  Hey Guys,
                  Ill report back with photos and extra details tomorrow.
                  Photos at the bottom.
                  Not sure how to quote everyone, so..

                  ferret vrs:
                  I know that the diff has sport or normal.
                  The car has only been in sport thus far, so no idea if it changes, But you can feel the diff work while turning/lots of throttle.


                  LunchboxGTI:
                  Does it have electric adjustable front seats with memory function and elec folding mirrors?
                  Yes and the KSSY locking.

                  If so it seems as though skoda added the comfort pack standard to the 169 minus the heated seats.
                  Yea seems so

                  The skoda configurator says heated seats are a $500 option on the 169.
                  Yep. Dont need them, as in QLD


                  Mysticality:
                  Yea their will be fiddling after 1000km or so kms
                  Yea will be looking in to VCDS options.

                  Ill get some photos tomorrow morning of seats/sill panels.

                  Car going to get PPF tomorrow also.
                  Done 320km so far
                  [ATTACH=CONFIG]27087[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27088[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27089[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27090[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27091[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27092[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27093[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]27094[/ATTACH]
                  lol I love the heated seats living in Qld, always thought they were over kill but seeing as my car is basically my office they stayed on permantly most winters in my previous car - Below 18 deg it might as well be snowing [emoji13]


                  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
                  MY16 Octavia VRS Wagon, DSG, Race blue, Tech pack, Comfort pack, Black Pack, 19's, Sunroof, Electric Tailgate
                  Airbox mod, VW Racing Filter, TMD, Elbow, Ramair Pipe, GFB DV+, VCDS mods, Superpro adjustable rear sway bar, Superpro end links, Whiteline front sway bar links, Whiteline LCA bush Kit, Bilstein B14 coilovers, HPA dog bone mount & arm, 42DD oil catch can, Burger wheel spacers, CTS downpipe 200 cel cat, 2,5" exhaust , twin out. Super Skoda eyelids & front splitter, Tuned by BPS 228kw atw, Dsg tune,

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                  • #10
                    Yea mate less than 18 is snow, I agree
                    Skoda RS 230
                    "The Grey Ghost"
                    SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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                    • #11
                      Does it have a CD/DVD player in the glove box unit? UK guys are saying newer Octavias don't come with one any more!?

                      Are the Skoda logos in the wheel centres black or green? I presume they are black to match the wheels and exhaust tips. You can buy the black exhaust tips and wheel badges from Superskoda
                      MY16.5 Octavia RS wagon, manual, Moon White + tech pack + 18" black pack.

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                      • #12
                        Hey pjam73,
                        Yea Has CD Slot, with 2 SD slots and Wheel logos are black.

                        I'd get a photo, but its getting PPF, and wont have it back till wednesday.
                        Skoda RS 230
                        "The Grey Ghost"
                        SG-TP-AB RS230 - Timeline

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                        • #13
                          Congrats on picking up the beast Hamish

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                          • #14
                            Enjoy your new car. I'm picking mine up on Friday a 162 not a 169 couldn't get the colour and options I wanted.

                            With the OBDii display you have mentioned can you post a link to what it is and where you got it from.
                            Thanks in advance.

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                            • #15
                              Hey Jase 00,

                              Very nice mate, you'll have a blast!

                              I run an Ultra Gauge as you say, I'd take some photos of the screen I have, but don't have car atm.
                              I can add some photos later mate if you want to see. Website shows how it looks as well.

                              UltraGauge OBDII Scan tool & Information Center

                              2000MN, Thanks Man, Everyone comments on the colour, but I bet you get that too
                              Last edited by HPRS230; 13-12-2016, 08:38 AM.
                              Skoda RS 230
                              "The Grey Ghost"
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