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[VAG newbie]

just got photos of the car, has the bolero... oh well.. i didn't really need sat nav, but do need bluetooth.. now to work out which BT module to get...!

anyone know any place in adelaide that install these things? (else i guess i can try myself)

Yap, if you got Bolero, you got a MY09. But it may not necessary be a bad thing as many people have complained about the GPS with RNS510. Many would prefer to use their Tomtom and retain the good audio with Bolero.

With the BT, our dealer fit all their cars with BT as standard (Even the pre MY12 models), so perhaps you can haggle your dealer?

If you PM me your email address, I can send a scanned copy of the 09 brochure (just the spec page, can't do the whole book).

[netpenthe]

picked it up today from the train.. (im in Adel, bought it unseen from Syd)

so far.. pretty awesome.. were a couple of small scratches on it, and the rims had hit the gutter , but nothing worse than i would do

deffo has bolero, but bonus is it does have some sort of bluetooth already fitted, although the mic thing seems to be installed behind the steering wheel and it has come loose - it says 'parrot' on it. I managed to get it making phone calls through it on my android phone, but wasn't able to get music yet.

also has floor mats which are nice.

and has the side mirrors which are electric and swing in, i think this means it is slightly older, but for me this is a win as our driveway is narrow

only driven it a little bit and there was a bit of a 'dut-dut-dut' sounds as if one of the wheels was a bit flat or something, but i had a look and couldn't see anything.. im guessing it might need a wheel alignment???

[Jake02]

and has the side mirrors which are electric and swing in, i think this means it is slightly older, but for me this is a win as our driveway is narrow

You know all Superbs have electric-folding mirrors right? Wish all cars did (like in Japan or HK), it's a great feature...

[netpenthe]

Skoda arrived.

Spent about $400 on cleaning products so far (nanolex this weekend lol)

Ordered rear blinds

Ordering boot mat next

Also need seat covers (esp back seat - got little kids who are going to destroy this car )

So far the car is pretty awesome, two disappointments:
- i think the tyres have worn strangely or something and there is a repeating 'dut dut dut' that speeds up/slows down with the speed of the car.. most pronounced around 30kmph-50kmph...
- it has bluetooth (big win!), but unfortunately can't stream music

[Ozsko]

Run your hands around the front tyres and feel the wear pattern on the individual blocks. Mine had the issue and it was the blocks worn in a tapered fashion, tyre guys called it castling/castelling. They say a lot of powerful FWD cars suffer from it especially VW group cars, I reckon mine is from towing heavy trailers at high speed. Mine had the rythmic thump as yours has.

[netpenthe]

Run your hands around the front tyres and feel the wear pattern on the individual blocks. Mine had the issue and it was the blocks worn in a tapered fashion, tyre guys called it castling/castelling. They say a lot of powerful FWD cars suffer from it especially VW group cars, I reckon mine is from towing heavy trailers at high speed. Mine had the rythmic thump as yours has.

oh that's kind of comforting to know - could you fix it?

[BluChris]

Mmmmmm sounds like sawtoothing. Yes, very common with VW group cars. Often caused by poor alignment (even ex-factory), and some tyres e.g. Dunlop SP Sport notorious for it. My Octavia has one in particular that is incredibly loud and annoying, sounds like a 4WD tyre. Can't be fixed, live with it or replace unfortunately

[netpenthe]

oh i just looked up sawtoothing: Wierd 'sawtooth' tyre wear ... advice needed

THATS ANNOYING.

[Ozsko]

Mmmmmm sounds like sawtoothing. Yes, very common with VW group cars. Often caused by poor alignment (even ex-factory), and some tyres e.g. Dunlop SP Sport notorious for it. My Octavia has one in particular that is incredibly loud and annoying, sounds like a 4WD tyre. Can't be fixed, live with it or replace unfortunately

I wouldn't bet on an alignment problem causing it, that is the instant answer any tyre/alignment place gives when they don't really know. I think it is caused by the tyre deforming due to power applied just prior to the contact patch. Powerful FWD cars are the usual culprit and that is why I think mine is due to towing as it requires more power applied at the front wheels and thus deforms more. Camber thrust might be an issue also but who I have not found anyone who really knows. Tyres deform just before the contact patch constantly, just my two cents worth.

[netpenthe]

so from what i understand its the crappy Dunlop Sport Maxx that is to blame, and i'll just have to wait until my treads gone and i can get new tyres..

would Beaurepaires be able to tell? Would I be able to just replace a couple of tyres and this could fix it?