New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[vEnOm_oz]

Looking forward to the update.

Congrats on the new toy!!

After nearly 10,000km, I'm still looking forward to drive the car everyday.

What's missing is 'drama' from the already good driving experience. In this case, exhaust noise.

I've booked the car in this weekend to have the resonator box 'piped' (resonator delete). Hopefully, more 'drama' can be extracted

Will let you guys know how it goes.

[donweather]

I've booked the car in this weekend to have the resonator box 'piped' (resonator delete). Hopefully, more 'drama' can be extracted

Will let you guys know how it goes.

Where ya getting this done and how much may I ask? Also, won't this mean you'll have a drone at highway driving?

[99Reza]

Where ya getting this done and how much may I ask? Also, won't this mean you'll have a drone at highway driving?

Will be getting this done at the exhaust shop in Slacks Creek (the one with the dog logo). They quote me $80 for non Stainless and $110 for Stainless, that's without looking at the actual dimension. Should be 30 - 45 minutes job. Your local exhaust shop should be able to do this.

Based on my previous vehicle, W203 C180 (non-kompressor), removing the resonator didn't introduce drone at any speed. It was just a bit louder from stock with slight throatiness. That engine is far from sporty.

[donweather]

They quote me $80 for non Stainless and $110 for Stainless, that's without looking at the actual dimension.

Ummmm, won't you have to match the same material as your stock exhaust, otherwise end up with dissimilar metals corrosion?

[parisfrance]

Yes June is a very friendly Sales Manager and I was happy to receive a call from her two weeks ago advising of the availability of the Comfort Pack; the electric memory seats with memory function mirrors was a big plus for the wife and I as it will be a shared vehicle; a pleasant bonus for having to wait so long. I don't think the heated leather seats will be of much use here in barmy Perth, especially as I will probably fit some sheepskin seats covers.

Keep up the reviews Matt, anything to pass the time until our vehicle arrives is great. I have been reading lots of the VRS owners reviews from Briskoda. I am already planning the first cruise we will take down to Esperance for a bit of camping and photography.

[MJKooLio]

99reza, what are you doing? Please explain..

My next mod might be a MillTek exhaust.. Though I don't want a a consistent loud note, I want a growl and fart only when flooring it!

I did look into on company recommended by the dealer for protective clear tape/film to cover part of the bonnet and full bumper from stone chips etc. $1200! That's crazy!

Might look at 3M?

[99Reza]

99reza, what are you doing? Please explain..

I'll be replacing the Resonator box (located somewhere under the passenger seat) with a straight pipe. I'm hoping this will give the exhaust a growl without much side effect (raspiness is a possibility), but I'm not expecting much out of it.

There are plenty of video for GTI Mk7, but none for the Octavia RS and we couldn't really use the GTI one for reference as they have louder exhaust to begin with. I'll try to get some recording done for reference.

[donweather]

My next mod might be a MillTek exhaust.. Though I don't want a a consistent loud note, I want a growl and fart only when flooring it!

Have you seen the Milltek Valvesonic Exhausts that APR are importing now? I assume these are fully adjustable to do exactly what you want?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ia-100993.html

Edit: Just realised they don't do these for VW/Skoda just yet.

[parisfrance]

99reza, what are you doing? Please explain..

My next mod might be a MillTek exhaust.. Though I don't want a a consistent loud note, I want a growl and fart only when flooring it!

I did look into on company recommended by the dealer for protective clear tape/film to cover part of the bonnet and full bumper from stone chips etc. $1200! That's crazy!

Might look at 3M?

Yes my wife obtained a quote to protect the bonnet and bumper/fenders in a clear vinyl wrap film and was quoted $1700. The whole care would be $4000-6000 and they would need the vehicle for two weeks. These prices seem ridiculously expensive. Would be cheaper to get any major stone chips or parking scratches resprayed. We are looking at getting the side protection strips from Superskoda to protect from the car park scratches and maybe a car bra for country trips.

[MJKooLio]

Car bra!!! Need one but it was €250 with postage to Aus!!!!