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15-09-2017, 06:57 AM
puhleese

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Originally Posted by HPRS230

Normal Mate Can buy from Skodaparts.co.nz or superskoda

Tks for that. I did a bit more searching and found that to be the case. I tried to delete my post but couldn't figure out how :-( Thanks for the info on a good source for Skoda bits and pieces.
17-09-2017, 10:50 AM
Mysticality

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Originally Posted by puhleese

Quick question. Having picked up the VRS169 hatch yesterday I lifted the bonnet today and to my surprise I found that there was absolutely no insulation just metal! Even the cheapest car I have bought over the years has insulation/noise deadening! Is that normal for the Skoda Octavia?????

There are a couple of theories to this - one being that the Australian heat makes it beneficial to remove the heat insulation; another being that no insulation = more noise on the vRS.
My 125TDI RS had it, but the 147TSI RS didn't.
19-09-2017, 01:32 PM
brad

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Originally Posted by puhleese

Quick question. Having picked up the VRS169 hatch yesterday I lifted the bonnet today and to my surprise I found that there was absolutely no insulation just metal! Even the cheapest car I have bought over the years has insulation/noise deadening! Is that normal for the Skoda Octavia?????

normal on petrol models.

AliExpress has them cheap.
19-09-2017, 01:50 PM
brad

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Originally Posted by Mysticality

There are a couple of theories to this - one being that the Australian heat makes it beneficial to remove the heat insulation; another being that no insulation = more noise on the vRS.
My 125TDI RS had it, but the 147TSI RS didn't.

They have them on the diesels to quell the noise (hence the heavy duty, full size under tray as well) and help them heat up quicker.

I added the under bonnet insulator on the day I bought my 1.8tsi. Money well spent as it does cut the noise. I was always concerned that the engine heat would cause crows feet in the paint like an Xb/XC falcon.
21-09-2017, 08:38 PM
bernie88

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Originally Posted by puhleese

Quick question. Having picked up the VRS169 hatch yesterday I lifted the bonnet today and to my surprise I found that there was absolutely no insulation just metal! Even the cheapest car I have bought over the years has insulation/noise deadening! Is that normal for the Skoda Octavia?????

I was told it was the heat. These engines run so hot and i suppose the Aus heat in the midst of summer doesnt do it any favours.
22-09-2017, 05:26 PM
dArK5HaD0w

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that's interesting as the Superb 162TSi has the under bonnet insulation despite having the same engine as the vRS169.
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27-09-2017, 09:16 PM
wingzee

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Originally Posted by SoulR

Hey Wingzee,

I purchased this kit from ledperf a while ago (all except the footwell LED's as my car does not have them - MY17).

All the LED lights worked as expected and are mostly a big improved on the factory ones except:
1. The trunk LED's on one side it blinks a bit (like there is a loss of connection for a microsecond) not sure if LED or car wiring to blame.
2. One of the Rear Ceiling lights is only half lit but it's no big deal as their is more than enough light provided by the other LED's in the housing.

Note: The instructions are almost useless (from memory there are in a different language), i converted them to English but they are mostly not needed and you will see much better instruction on youtube from others.

Cheers,

Thanks mate. After gotten one set for the boot from Aliexpress, kinda felt the conventional bulbs out up front are pretty useless now. Will give them a go.
20-05-2018, 08:10 PM
sdabel

Sometimes I think I should get loyalty points from SuperSkoda!

LED boot lights
LED overhead console lights
Rear bumper protector
Tailgate Stainless steel trim
Rear door scuff panels

Plus a few bits from online stores:
custom tyre valve caps
door lock trims
sunglasses holder in place of front grab handle
coin tray for inside front armrest
13-12-2018, 07:55 PM
gresini15

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Anyone have the SuperSkoda LEDS installed? They are magnificent... got one for the boot and the safety door lights.

I also included the snow scraper (never gonna use it) just to have that Euro OEM feel to it.

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Next mod I am planning are to blacken the spoilers, lowering springs, and Remus exhaust system.
16-12-2018, 11:35 AM
dArK5HaD0w

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Originally Posted by gresini15

Anyone have the SuperSkoda LEDS installed? They are magnificent... got one for the boot and the safety door lights.

yup, i've bought from SuperSkoda the boot lights and "Superb" Ghost safety door lights :)

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