Skoda Modifications

**zei20t** · 31-07-2013, 08:50 AM

it would come up with an error almost straight away after using the light.

this is what happens with my LED fogs

thanks for the link, I might buy a few sets for my car. LED FTW!

**kamold** · 31-07-2013, 09:08 AM

Still no errors from the LEDs. I do have a failed filament globe but thats going to be replaced with LED also.

Interestingly you get some funky startup flickers from the LEDs due to the BCM testing the circuits on powerup. It actually looks pretty cool in my opinion, others may think its silly

You can also just make out the red leds duty cycling (flickering) which can't be seen by the naked eye.

Here are the reverse globes...hmmmm white light....

**cbay** · 31-07-2013, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by kamold

You can also just make out the red leds duty cycling (flickering) which can't be seen by the naked eye.

Here are the reverse globes...hmmmm white light....

very cool!

**Twin_Dad** · 31-07-2013, 11:30 AM

Nice.

I installed these;

Update 12W Super Bright Canbus CREE R5 LED Backup Light 1156 S25 (P21W) 360 lighting Car Lights No error signal report-in Reverse Lights from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com

over the weekend for my DRL's and they too are error free, easy to install and look quite nice (don't look quite as good quality as yours). The SuperSkoda ones I got are just too difficult and after getting CANBUS decoders and parts from wreckers it has cost me well over $80 (don't do it).

**joel0407** · 31-07-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by kamold

Still no errors from the LEDs. I do have a failed filament globe but thats going to be replaced with LED also.

Interestingly you get some funky startup flickers from the LEDs due to the BCM testing the circuits on powerup. It actually looks pretty cool in my opinion, others may think its silly

You can also just make out the red leds duty cycling (flickering) which can't be seen by the naked eye.

Here are the reverse globes...hmmmm white light....

I dont know what it is but my trailer LEDs flicker constantly when the car is off. I mean they might momentarily fash once or twice a minute. I guess i might be something with the security becasue I know of I had an factory alarm it includes the trailer in its monitoring.

Happy Days.

**kamold** · 31-07-2013, 07:14 PM

Picked up one of these PnP amps a few weeks ago for $100 including shipping:
Blaupunkt THA475

Took a couple of weeks for the 2.5m extension cable to arrive as I ended up having to make a seperate order for that (annoyingly cost almost as much as the amp with shipping costs!!!)

Fairly painless install, apart from the rats nest of harnesses now behind my climatronics unit....
it goes car loom-> amp harness-> BT harness -> RNS.

I wanted to get away with spending a bare minimum to get a reasonable sound upgrade and I think all things considered its probably the best bang for my buck I could come up with. Even with the stock speakers its a huge step up from the integrated amp from the head unit. Finally have some punch!

The amp is under the passenger seat, just going to get some velcro strips and stick it to the carpet, dont think it needs a more sophisticated mount setup.

**Mysticality** · 31-07-2013, 11:25 PM

I have LED indicator bulbs, which flash when you turn the key - its the bulb monitoring system. LED's can operate on very low voltage, albeit not very bright.
I also now have HID high beams, which don't pull many watts untill the ballast goes through the startup process. When I turn the ignition on, the bulb checking system fires a higher voltage through the high beam circuit that trips the relay I have hooked up for the LED light bar... At night, the car flashes whoevers infront five times.
I just try not to pay attention (look at the sat nav or something) so people don't come over and try to talk to me.

The LED brake bulbs look awesome - as do the reverse! Thats what I'm up for, next.

**MountainBikeMike** · 11-09-2013, 02:48 PM

I'm looking at one of these cheapo mats, as for now I'm using some ****ty cut up cheapo foam from bunnings, which gives me a good lip up the side walls from mud on the bike... Anyway the given dimensions are pretty spot on for the boot in my wagon, but wondering if anyone has gotten this type?

It specifically says does not for wagon model on the add, yet dimensions seem right :s you can see the right corner is a little smaller, dunno other than that.