New Octavia ....when? How Much?

**Gerrycan** · 28-10-2014, 06:41 AM

How much does the panoramic sun roof weigh?

**brad** · 28-10-2014, 06:59 AM

One thing nobody here has mentioned is some decent surface film protection for the bonnet / front guards / lower doors.

Despite regular waxing, sealants etc, the front of my car looks like it's been in a sand storm on the leading edge of the bonnet. If I was doing it again I'd get my tint guy to apply a clear surface film to protect the paint.

**woofy** · 28-10-2014, 07:58 AM

It was already on the lower rear door sections on our RS and on our Santa Fe as well. Although I realised on the weekend that when my door was repainted they didn't put a new one on.

My Dad put some on their Integra years back, you could buy the 3M stuff for it yourself. All seems to have disappeared now though.

**GTR27** · 28-10-2014, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by Gerrycan

How much does the panoramic sun roof weigh?

10mm toughened glass is ~25kg/m2. I don't think it's much more than 40kg including frame etc. Replaces prob 5-10kg of steel, so lucky to see a 25kg increase in weight.

As for the clear protection, you can still get it, and 3m still does it. I have a brother in law who is a sign writer, so may get him to wrap the front.... Or I might live with the fact cars get wear

**brad** · 28-10-2014, 09:16 AM

Front of my car looks like it's got reverse measles. Very tatty.

I've had a few mates that have had the clear film applied to their new cars & all are very happy.

**aalin13** · 28-10-2014, 12:25 PM

Just got confirmation from my dealer that my hatch TSi DSG RS has been built and is scheduled to dock in Melbourne on 18/11, with a delivery 2-3 weeks after that

I ordered in mid June and was quoted end of December delivery, looks like it'll just be a week or two early, I can't wait for it. This is my first car (previous car was shared with family) and I've not been this excited for Christmas in a long time

**vEnOm_oz** · 28-10-2014, 12:53 PM

Good luck mate, enjoy her!

Originally Posted by aalin13

Just got confirmation from my dealer that my hatch TSi DSG RS has been built and is scheduled to dock in Melbourne on 18/11, with a delivery 2-3 weeks after that

I ordered in mid June and was quoted end of December delivery, looks like it'll just be a week or two early, I can't wait for it. This is my first car (previous car was shared with family) and I've not been this excited for Christmas in a long time

**GTR27** · 28-10-2014, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by aalin13

Just got confirmation from my dealer that my hatch TSi DSG RS has been built and is scheduled to dock in Melbourne on 18/11, with a delivery 2-3 weeks after that

I ordered in mid June and was quoted end of December delivery, looks like it'll just be a week or two early, I can't wait for it. This is my first car (previous car was shared with family) and I've not been this excited for Christmas in a long time

Yours must be on the same ship as mine, the Carmen. Docks in bris 12/11

**daMama** · 28-10-2014, 01:03 PM

Film protection is on my list brad, for the front/bonnet, door edges (I hate it when my OH hits a wall when opening the car door) and around other parts of the rear doors/frame.
Something to look at procuring I need Dec/Jan.

Godzilla, good luck with the p protection and tint decision. The quote seems reasonable, only question is how good are they?

Originally Posted by brad

One thing nobody here has mentioned is some decent surface film protection for the bonnet / front guards / lower doors.

Despite regular waxing, sealants etc, the front of my car looks like it's been in a sand storm on the leading edge of the bonnet. If I was doing it again I'd get my tint guy to apply a clear surface film to protect the paint.