Skoda Modifications

[Gti Dave]

mmmmm, 300kw family wagon : )

any idea where I should look for the Scout-sourced AWD gear ??

woohoo!!!!!! 300kw wagon!!! Now that's what I call a sleeper. I bet you you're kids are gonna go "wat da hell?" the first time you step on it after the mods. LOL.

[kamold]

Just finished replacing the 40GB HDD in my Columbus with a 64GB SDD. Now have 40GB of available space for music.

Also replaced the front and rear turn signal globes with amber LED globes for that 'instant-on instant-off' effect rather than the delayed die off effect you get from regular filament globes. No reason, just because I could LEDs in the number plate now as well as full interior.
I reckon it looks cleaner and more modern, though not as nice as the full LED setups like on the Q7 etc.

Am awaiting delivery of some PW21W LED replacements for the stop lamps, will see if they work OK. This is actually a useful safety feature as the very fast light up time actually gives traffic behind those few extra milliseconds to react in an emergency situation. Doesn't sound like much but could mean the difference between a light tap as opposed to a solid shove if you get rear-ended...

[Transporter]

That's great mod, I'm sure you meant 30gb hdd. Step by step how to with the pictures taken would be nice, some would like it.
Did it improve start up time of the unit?
...and finally, where did you get you SSD drive from and how much was it, if I could ask? You can PM me, if you like.

[kamold]

The OEM Hitachi drive in my RNS510 was a 40GB drive. They have been usiung 40GB rather than 30GB for a while now I believe. Still pretty small but the automotive/industrial grade HDDs are always lower capacity than standard laptop 2.5 inch drives.

I used the excellent guide posted by JohnC which has great photos and detailed step by step instructions.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...y-60984-2.html

The only thing not in the guide is the removal of the head unit from the dash. Just a matter of prying off the plastic surround (I bought trim removal tools to ensure no chance of damage however a screwdriver will work, just be careful.)
HU is held in the dash with 4x T20 screws.

I used this cheap drive off Ebay:

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

(Kingspec 2.5 inch 64GB PATA SSD)

They are on special at the moment, $100 plus shipping of $16.

[dru]

Just finished replacing the 40GB HDD in my Columbus with a 64GB SDD. Now have 40GB of available space for music.

Also replaced the front and rear turn signal globes with amber LED globes for that 'instant-on instant-off' effect rather than the delayed die off effect you get from regular filament globes. No reason, just because I could LEDs in the number plate now as well as full interior.
I reckon it looks cleaner and more modern, though not as nice as the full LED setups like on the Q7 etc.

Am awaiting delivery of some PW21W LED replacements for the stop lamps, will see if they work OK. This is actually a useful safety feature as the very fast light up time actually gives traffic behind those few extra milliseconds to react in an emergency situation. Doesn't sound like much but could mean the difference between a light tap as opposed to a solid shove if you get rear-ended...

Where did you get the bulbs from and what ones? I can only find the ones off superskoda?

[kamold]

Got these ones for the indicator globes:

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

These are the T10 (small ceiling globes for the interior)

eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d

I got a set of the superskoda ones for the boot and the front ceiling lights. Boot ones are good but you don't really need to get the supoerskoda ones for the interior globes. Just get generic 42mm festoon 9SMD LEDs and T10s, they don't look much different once in the fitting due to the cover.

[octaviars]

My mods list:
MF steering wheel (vRS manual),
9W7 Bluetooth,
Tint.....

[kamold]

Now have the HDD repartitioned in my RNS510 for maximum music space.
Have written a guide here
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...510-62954.html

[Transporter]

I also made a link to it in this stickie http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post507169 . Great work mate.

[kamold]

OK so the LED PW21W globes arrived.
Despite being advertised as CANbus error free, they indicate bulb out. Plus they are not bright enough compared to the filament globes. Back to the drawing board, will need to look at either the Chinese OEM taillamp assembiles or aftermarket ones from Milotech or something...