Hello

**Bayford Skoda** · 02-08-2009, 04:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I wanted to introduce myself... My name is Heath Eustace and just recently I have taken over as Sales Manager for Bayford Skoda in Preston, Victoria.

I, like most of you am a massive car fanatic. I enjoy an active interest in motorsport having raced Motocross, Go Karts and Formula 3.

Previous to moving to Skoda, I spent over 3 years with Volkswagen so I have a good understanding of the product and where it has come from. My dealer group is very enthusiastic about the brand and we are looking forward to the brand growing.

Currently im driving a MY09 Black RS TSI DSG Sedan which I think is an amazing car.

Im looking forward to meeting some of you down the track and please keep me in mind if I can help you out.

Best regards

**chris.** · 02-08-2009, 05:54 PM

welcome

free skoda's?

**Jake02** · 02-08-2009, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by chris.

welcome

free skoda's?

LOL (Y)
That'd be awesome!

Welcome to the club Bayford! One day in the far future, we should organise a massive Skoda cruise around a particular area of half-way between all-of-us (eg I'm in Sydney but all you guys are in Melbs). Also, do you think you could tell us of future Skoda news please? The Media can be quite incorrect, and what a better source to receive info from the actual dealer!

Thanks a heap
Enjoy them guys!

**wombatoutofhell** · 02-08-2009, 07:33 PM

Welcome Heath-I bought my 2007 RS from Bayford in January. I'm still trying to find something major to bitch about-so far nil. Actually there's onw thing-I bought the car from Miles who said he'd find some lugage nets for me, Miles had gone by the time I picked up the car but Jonathon (I think) said he'd get them for me-still nothing.
Ok-minor detail and really not important-see how I'm clutching at straws to find a problem?

**gregozedobe** · 02-08-2009, 08:03 PM

Welcome aboard Heath, lots of Skoda enthusiasts here, and by and large they are a pretty easy going bunch (much less deleted threads than in the Golf MkV section

) Of course it might help that very few of us are having any significant problems with our Skodas (the only trouble I've had with mine was getting my dealer to set the aim of my Xenon headlights low enough - all sorted now)

I have a couple of questions for you:

What do you know about when we'll see the facelifted vRS's in Australia ?

When will the new EA888 family 2.0 TFSI engine (cam chains instead of cam belts) be fitted to Oz vRS's ?

**pinzvidz** · 03-08-2009, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by gregozedobe

When will the new EA888 family 2.0 TFSI engine (cam chains instead of cam belts) be fitted to Oz vRS's ?

The newer TSI engine is already in the vRS. My dad has a compliance 05/09 vRS which has the newer TSI engine.

**gregozedobe** · 03-08-2009, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by pinzvidz

The newer TSI engine is already in the vRS. My dad has a compliance 05/09 vRS which has the newer TSI engine.

Is it actually an EA888 engine, or it the previous engine with TSI badges ? VAG play very fast and loose with engine badges these days (Audi have even gone so far as fitting a TFSI badge to their supercharged V6, not sure what the "T" is supposed to represent, but it can't be Turbocharged).

**Stan** · 03-08-2009, 11:21 PM

welcome to the forum Heath!

**philz** · 03-08-2009, 11:27 PM

Welcome! and enjoy your stay.

The RS is a nice car, I'm a fan of the roomster.

**pinzvidz** · 04-08-2009, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by gregozedobe

Is it actually an EA888 engine, or it the previous engine with TSI badges ? VAG play very fast and loose with engine badges these days (Audi have even gone so far as fitting a TFSI badge to their supercharged V6, not sure what the "T" is supposed to represent, but it can't be Turbocharged).

It's definitely the newer engine. Same as this pic below:

It's the first thing I noticed when I lifted the bonnet, completely different to my wife's MY07 GTI engine.