looking at purchasing new Superb Elegance Sedan

[romaniac]

The Paint Code for Candy White on all MY10/MY/MY12 Skoda models is 9P9P

What you have there, I think is a Paint Code for Candy White Yeti with a different roof colour. I will check it out at work on Monday.

Thanks, for reference I want to purchase this bootlip spoiler and as you can see its on a white superb. The seller claims paint code LB9A is the same as 9P9P and you can't tell the difference.

Trunk Lip Spoiler for Skoda Superb B6 Typ 3T 4D 2008+ | eBay

[romaniac]

Well this time next week I should be taking delivery of my 2012 Skoda Superb Elegance, can't wait!

I've already purchased the MDI cables and a bootlip spoiler, the first stage following pick up will be getting it tinted

I'll put up some pics when I can

[romaniac]

Hey guys, I picked up my car yesterday and it's been excellent so far. Just one question with the fog lights I can't work out, how do I get the fog lights to come on automatically with the normal beam? I've found out how to set them on or off as daytime driving lights but they don't seem to come on in the night.

I'll post some pics of the car after xmas.

Cheers

[brad]

I doubt you can get the to come on automatically with normal beam. Why would you want that? Cop magnet?

I guess it should work if you leave the headlight switch at full clockwise & pulled out one notch. I had my headlights turned on permanently (sans fogs) for about 3 yrs until I used VCDS to turn on the Scandinavian lights.

Also, on the Superb, aren't the daytime lights a different bulb than the fog lights?

[Inego]

You mean that there's actually cops that police the law that says foglights are illegal for use "Front and rear fog lights must only be used in fog or rain, or when conditions such as smoke and dust limit your vision. It is a legal requirement that once conditions improve and you can see more clearly, the front and rear fog lights are switched off."

From the NSW road users handbook - I understand that all states have similar provisions. Mind you, I've seen RBT stations with multiple cars being alloowed to drive away with fog lights on on clear evenings.....

[brad]

Yep, seems to be the thing in the outer western suburbs - mainly P-platers.

[romaniac]

I doubt you can get the to come on automatically with normal beam. Why would you want that? Cop magnet?

I guess it should work if you leave the headlight switch at full clockwise & pulled out one notch. I had my headlights turned on permanently (sans fogs) for about 3 yrs until I used VCDS to turn on the Scandinavian lights.

Also, on the Superb, aren't the daytime lights a different bulb than the fog lights?

That's strange, many other german cars have this i.e Audi, BMW etc. I know I can do it manually if I turn the switch and pull it out once but surely they should have it on auto as well. I find them useful for shining down the road whereas the normal beam shines ahead. I'm not sure about the different bulb, they looked the same to me in the daylight and the night. If it can't be done on the auto setting that's fine, just wanted to check though.

Overall this car is great for the price, the first service is in 15,000 kms (great compared to my gf's new Nissan Xtrail which is every 5,000!) My friends were amazed just how big the rear leg room is. Funny point when I picked it up the dealer said it's generally not people in my age group buying these cars but he can understand why I like it with all the gadgets etc. I'll be getting the windows tinted in the new year and adding on the rear bobtail spoiler. Will take some pics after that and post them up.

[brad]

Well if Audi can do it then generally Skoda can too.

You could probably set up Scandinavian lights with Fogs instead of headlights - IIRC, that's one of the options via VCDS. I rarely use my fogs as I tend to look a lot further down the road - I think the fogs are kind of useless.

[romaniac]

Anyone know if it's possible to get the Sat Nav to speak the street names rather than just turn left, turn right etc?

BTW I think the sat nav is a great unit, I like how it zooms in and out when you are driving depending on how long the street is. Plus having the directions int he MFD and being able to use the main unit for music or other features is excellent.

[CanberravRS]

What you got is what you get... sat nav systems in vw is pretty old tech. if you want turn by turn with voice/streets etc the use bluetooth from your iPhone or Windows Phone for the best effective solutions.

[romaniac]

Happy New Year Guys!

Does anyone know where I can get the globes in the fog lights swapped over with LED ones for better brightness? Ideally a shop that could do it as I'm not keen on doing it myself plus I don't want to throw up any error codes with wiring.

[brad]

You really are trying to annoy others with those fog lights aren't you.

[dArK5HaD0w]

Happy New Year Guys!

Does anyone know where I can get the globes in the fog lights swapped over with LED ones for better brightness? Ideally a shop that could do it as I'm not keen on doing it myself plus I don't want to throw up any error codes with wiring.

hope u realise - the whiter the foglight, the more useless it is in poor weather conditions.

then again, if ur going just for the 'looks' factor........

[romaniac]

hope u realise - the whiter the foglight, the more useless it is in poor weather conditions.

then again, if ur going just for the 'looks' factor........

I didn't know that, thought the whiter lights were brighter and therefore more visibility. I'll leave them as is in that case.

[romaniac]

Has anyone had any experience with Kraftwerk and ECU upgrades? Have come across this one their website:

GERMAN Performance upgrades for European automobiles

26kw and 70nM torque increase, not sure on prices as they aren't open until tomorrow but it seems quite tempting if its around the $1k mark. They also have a 5 year warranty on the modification.