Yet another newbie:)

Roomsterboy · 02-04-2008, 20:45

Hello all!

While searching for information on Skodaforum.nl, I accidently ran across a link to this forum. Took some looks around and noticed that this is an international, knowledgeable and -most important- friendly and humoristic lot...sounds like fun...

Short introduction; my name is Robert. I drive -surprise, surprise- a Skoda Roomster. To be more specific a Roomster Sport 1.9 TDI in Flamencored.

Some minor things have been changed since I bought it.

-steel wheels instead of alloy; didn't like them
-door lock removed. Opening doors can be done by remote only.
-Milotec bumper plate (rear)
-Chiptuning. Went from 105hp to 136hp. Torque increased from
240nm to 310 nm.
-I'm experimenting a bit with acetone at the moment...

Next thing is going to be a replacement of the pathetic, puny, girlishly little beeper normally known as 'horn' by something that will make some noise. Since I'm a total nitwit as far as this is concerned, it's going to take some serious reading before I attempt anything like this, but since the dealer offered to replace the horn for a measly € 120 -material only-

, I'm determined to do it myself.

I think I'm going to enjoy my stay here. Also nice to be able to write in English again

Conshine · 02-04-2008, 20:48

Hello & welcome

Ben

mattandy · 02-04-2008, 21:22

Welcome mate

I've heard that the Roomster 'horn' is seriously weedy. Have you checked out the Roomster forum as a couple of people have already changed theirs for something more 'manly'

Matt.

gillywibble · 02-04-2008, 21:23

Welcome

smstext · 02-04-2008, 22:05

welcomealong

Skodaboy1983 · 02-04-2008, 22:20

welcome to briskoda

davy

KenONeill · 03-04-2008, 12:27

Hiya.

Skoda haven't done something daft like putting the Roomster's horn in a closed box between the wing parts and arch liner have they?

davethefish · 03-04-2008, 14:14

Quote:

but since the dealer offered to replace the horn for a measly € 120

I'd have ripped his hand off... literally and beat him with it... how dare they charge that much. A decent air horn (from halfrauds) is only about £36.

Are dealers just out to take us for everything they can?

WELCOME TO BRISKODA.

Dave.

Roomsterboy · 07-04-2008, 12:38

I think they are Dave

. Guys. Many thanks for the warm welcome!

In answer to your questions here; I'm already browsing around for a 'how to' or something like that and yes, Skoda put the Roomster 'horn' indeed in a enclose space between wing and front bumper. Even from the bottom it's hard to reach since there's a protective plate over there as well..

. But I can rip the plate beside the fog lamp off, so I might be able to work from there.

Cheers

KenONeill · 07-04-2008, 12:53

I thought as much. In that case, don't bother buying a new horn until you've tried re-locating the standard one someplace sensible, like behind the grille. You'll be surprised just how much difference that makes I think.

02-04-2008, 20:45	#1
Roomsterboy Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yet another newbie:) Hello all! While searching for information on Skodaforum.nl, I accidently ran across a link to this forum. Took some looks around and noticed that this is an international, knowledgeable and -most important- friendly and humoristic lot...sounds like fun... Short introduction; my name is Robert. I drive -surprise, surprise- a Skoda Roomster. To be more specific a Roomster Sport 1.9 TDI in Flamencored. Some minor things have been changed since I bought it. -steel wheels instead of alloy; didn't like them -door lock removed. Opening doors can be done by remote only. -Milotec bumper plate (rear) -Chiptuning. Went from 105hp to 136hp. Torque increased from 240nm to 310 nm. -I'm experimenting a bit with acetone at the moment... Next thing is going to be a replacement of the pathetic, puny, girlishly little beeper normally known as 'horn' by something that will make some noise. Since I'm a total nitwit as far as this is concerned, it's going to take some serious reading before I attempt anything like this, but since the dealer offered to replace the horn for a measly € 120 -material only-, I'm determined to do it myself. I think I'm going to enjoy my stay here. Also nice to be able to write in English again

02-04-2008, 20:48	#2
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03-04-2008, 12:27	#7
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,381 Thanks: 56 Thanked 491 Times in 482 Posts	Re: Yet another newbie:) Hiya. Skoda haven't done something daft like putting the Roomster's horn in a closed box between the wing parts and arch liner have they?

07-04-2008, 12:38	#9
Roomsterboy Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Yet another newbie:) I think they are Dave. Guys. Many thanks for the warm welcome! In answer to your questions here; I'm already browsing around for a 'how to' or something like that and yes, Skoda put the Roomster 'horn' indeed in a enclose space between wing and front bumper. Even from the bottom it's hard to reach since there's a protective plate over there as well... But I can rip the plate beside the fog lamp off, so I might be able to work from there. Cheers

07-04-2008, 12:53	#10
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,381 Thanks: 56 Thanked 491 Times in 482 Posts	Re: Yet another newbie:) I thought as much. In that case, don't bother buying a new horn until you've tried re-locating the standard one someplace sensible, like behind the grille. You'll be surprised just how much difference that makes I think.

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