MountainBikeMike's Skodaru

[donweather]

Who did ya get to do ya towbar? I like the fact it didn't require any cutting of the back bumper and when not it use it's tucked away very nicely.

[MountainBikeMike]

Who did ya get to do ya towbar? I like the fact it didn't require any cutting of the back bumper and when not it use it's tucked away very nicely.

Thanks guys, great response!

Yeah its great that I can take it off in 20 seconds. It came on the car as dealer option from previous owner so no lead there sorry

[team_v]

Wow, what an awesome build thread, good to see you having a crack at everything yourself.

To be honest, i really like the silver/blue insert style on the wheels but the gold is pretty swanky too.

[dArK5HaD0w]

ur homemade lip spoiler turned out nicely.

u better watch those kerbs & steep driveways.
hopefully u don't get any flutter at speed.

[roshea]

Great write up, thanks!

Mountain biking has been my primary passion since I was 15 (2004).

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Work-wise, I started at Coles for a year then moved on to Goldcross Cycles for two years, and ****Smith for a year. BikeSportz Imports was next for two years before travelling, and now I've been at Sheppards Cycles (biggest distro in Aus) for two years.

Nice! I used to race MTBs (until about 1994 - my race bike had no suspension!) but am more into road riding now. If you can hook me up with a new Scott Solace when they get here, that would be awesome! I'm still loving my 2006 CR1 SL - at the time it was pro level (grand tour winner!) sad that they've down-graded that range now.

[cbay]

fantastic work mate!

[MountainBikeMike]

Great write up, thanks!

Nice! I used to race MTBs (until about 1994 - my race bike had no suspension!) but am more into road riding now. If you can hook me up with a new Scott Solace when they get here, that would be awesome! I'm still loving my 2006 CR1 SL - at the time it was pro level (grand tour winner!) sad that they've down-graded that range now.

Good old days on fire roads
The CR1 didn't downgrade, it just became the road model rather than the race model. A bit more for comfort. In saying that Im riding a CR1 Premium with di2 and its much more comfy on road than a Foil, and less back breaking haha. No hookups sadly as Im at a distro!


Updated original post regarding mud guards.


Some new stuff came in! Along with Remsa pads all round. Got the engine torque arm bushing installed last night. Not as much initial vibration as others have said yet


The stickers came in for the lips I wanted to put one on the front but thought I'd rather cover some of the dimples I couldn't buff out on these edges


Plastidipped the tail lights with Smoke. Did about 4 layers I think. Looks a lot better to me and still so much light comes through, but now that Ive done it I think it does look better using tint or inside translucent paint, as having gloss on the outside makes more reflections and helps it become darker, or harder to see in to... if that makes sense. Also did the number plate cover two shades technically I didn't alter the plate lol

[Greg Roles]

Holy crap someone has some skills! Nice DIY epic - ness!!

[MountainBikeMike]

Holy crap someone has some skills! Nice DIY epic - ness!!

Thanks! Been meaning to call you regarding shifter bushes.

Shifter feels more solid now but I spent an hour and a half, and lots of getting in and out of the car for 100m while making adjustments to the gear notches. Couldn't believe my trouble getting the right setting back. Definitely my fault in not achieving it quicker though.

I ended up raging and doing some drastic setting and it worked! Haha. Now I only have a little hookup on the left side going in to third. Which is weird. Any ideas?

[Greg Roles]

Thought I told you about my you tube channel on the instruction sheet??
Oops just realised some stills were missing, so just edited video on YouTube.
The pattern is always a bit notchy at first till you get used to it, mine if 5 years old and I can still hang it up if I don't change properly. I REALLY noticed it at first, as you have to be much more discerning with the clutch pedal, whereas stock you can be a lot less precise with it. I still remember that learning curve.