Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs...

markmuddimer · 24-10-2007, 22:15

Hi all,

Now my vRS shopping has started in earnest what extras do you feel are indispensible on your vRS (not including those that skoda are currently giving away). Before people go made I woulf only have £500ish free after the car purchase (subject to the purchase price) Thanks to all who have helped so far...

Mark

Fluffmeister · 24-10-2007, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by markmuddimer

Hi all,

Now my vRS shopping has started in earnest what extras do you feel are indispensible on your vRS (not including those that skoda are currently giving away). Before people go made I woulf only have £500ish free after the car purchase (subject to the purchase price) Thanks to all who have helped so far...

Mark

OEM Bluetooth kit from Stu (if you have maxidot)
Forge DV (essential imho)
MFD2 from Ebay

or £500 would get you a stage 1 Revo

markmuddimer · 24-10-2007, 22:21

sounds good, forgive my ignorance what is the forge DV?

Fluffmeister · 24-10-2007, 22:26

Forge Diverter Valve mate.

The OEM diverter valve is a weak point on the car, I had 2 fail (a rev B and C) and there are plenty of people here who have suffered as well with this problem on the 2.0T motor.

If you ever went down the remap route, then the forge valve is really an essential item as the oem part does not cope well with extra boost pressure. My first one failed before any tweeks took place.

It's a fairly inexpensive mod, and it's much better to have it than boost losses etc.

not scare mongering mate, it's just a weak point on an otherwise outstanding engine, I am missing mine

markmuddimer · 24-10-2007, 22:29

thanks fluff good to know...

Hedge · 24-10-2007, 23:13

I agree with all that Fluff says with the addition of a Phatbox if possible.
Oh and 500quid is not enough

CHRIS ELLIS · 24-10-2007, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

I agree with all that Fluff says with the addition of a Phatbox if possible.
Oh and 500quid is not enough

I agree too £500 aint enough.

**VRStu** · 24-10-2007, 23:32

If you are talking about how to spend £500 wisely at the time of ordering for factory fit then I'd say Maxidot and possibly reverse parking sensors. Light Assist is also a nice little option.

MaxiDot has to be a must have IMHO.

bahnstormer vrs · 25-10-2007, 08:28

£500 'free' after car purchase (lets assume you have it spec'd up with maxidot, xenons, parking sensors etc. etc.; well .... for my advice ...

get an 'Advanced Handling Skills and Road Driving Experience' one day course with RideDrive for £335. Full details can be found on their website here;- Ride Drive Ltd UK, Advanced Driving Course, Driver Training, , Defensive Fleet Driving Course

You can spend all the money in the world on your car and 'extras' to make it go and look better; but this is worthless if you cannot use the car properly and safely.

peterg1955 · 25-10-2007, 10:23

Nah, you're all wrong. 1st priority with a VRS is to install a Road Angel

Fluffmeister · 25-10-2007, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterg1955

Nah, you're all wrong. 1st priority with a VRS is to install a Road Angel

Well actually your wrong

It would be a Talex, then you would still have enough cash for and OEM Bluetooth and an MFD2, or a set of ARB's and some fuel

swedishskoda · 25-10-2007, 10:55

Devoted Briskodians should consider this indispensable gadget:

DRIVEMOCION / HAVE FUN WITH DRIVERS & TRAFFIC JAMS !

No Waiting · 25-10-2007, 16:43

First on the list must be the briskoda sticker - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forum and Community - Sticker Store

dstev2000 · 25-10-2007, 18:45

Another vote for MaxiDot and the parking sensors here.

You will kick yourself if you miss these out.

Do a search for maxidot if you haven't already done so.

markmuddimer · 25-10-2007, 19:19

thanks for that i will do...

London Les · 25-10-2007, 23:29

I would upgrade the headlamps for winter - Osram Night Breakers look promising although I haven't tried yet.

jlwah · 26-10-2007, 13:02

If you have maxi-dot, reverse sensors & maybe sunset (privacy) glass on an estate, then I would suggest a set of Koni FSD dampers - I haven't got them yet, but they're top of my shopping list and are widely praised on this and other forums.

bahnstormer vrs · 26-10-2007, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlwah

If you have maxi-dot, reverse sensors & maybe sunset (privacy) glass on an estate, then I would suggest a set of Koni FSD dampers - I haven't got them yet, but they're top of my shopping list and are widely praised on this and other forums.

Definitely Koni FSDs; I have them with original (not lowered/sport) springs and they soften the ride wonderfully whilst stiffening responses when the going gets tough. Worth their weight in Gold - which is just the colour they are.

markmuddimer · 26-10-2007, 19:28

that sounds like a solid everyday mod! THANKS

markmuddimer · 29-10-2007, 20:38

would I really miss the rear parking sensors then?

steviec · 29-10-2007, 21:01

Only after you've backed in to a wall. Necessity IMHO with privacy glass as you can't see a thing reversing in the dark on a dark road.

markmuddimer · 14-11-2007, 12:14

update: looks like my new vrs will have: 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Thanks for everyones input.

**VRStu** · 14-11-2007, 15:05

A very nice specification indeed Mark.

markmuddimer · 14-11-2007, 20:20

I forgot cruise...

Makefish · 14-11-2007, 20:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by markmuddimer

I forgot cruise...

Easily rectified, eh Stu

24-10-2007, 22:15	#1
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Hi all, Now my vRS shopping has started in earnest what extras do you feel are indispensible on your vRS (not including those that skoda are currently giving away). Before people go made I woulf only have £500ish free after the car purchase (subject to the purchase price) Thanks to all who have helped so far... Mark

24-10-2007, 22:21	#3
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... sounds good, forgive my ignorance what is the forge DV?

24-10-2007, 22:26	#4
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,543 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 90 Thanked 155 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Forge Diverter Valve mate. The OEM diverter valve is a weak point on the car, I had 2 fail (a rev B and C) and there are plenty of people here who have suffered as well with this problem on the 2.0T motor. If you ever went down the remap route, then the forge valve is really an essential item as the oem part does not cope well with extra boost pressure. My first one failed before any tweeks took place. It's a fairly inexpensive mod, and it's much better to have it than boost losses etc. not scare mongering mate, it's just a weak point on an otherwise outstanding engine, I am missing mine

24-10-2007, 22:29	#5
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... thanks fluff good to know...

24-10-2007, 23:13	#6
Hedge FORE!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 2,054 Members Car: Shanks Pony Thanks: 45 Thanked 76 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... I agree with all that Fluff says with the addition of a Phatbox if possible. Oh and 500quid is not enough __________________

24-10-2007, 23:32	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... If you are talking about how to spend £500 wisely at the time of ordering for factory fit then I'd say Maxidot and possibly reverse parking sensors. Light Assist is also a nice little option. MaxiDot has to be a must have IMHO. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

25-10-2007, 08:28	#9
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,685 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDI - Koni FSDs & RallyFlapz Thanks: 46 Thanked 156 Times in 141 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... £500 'free' after car purchase (lets assume you have it spec'd up with maxidot, xenons, parking sensors etc. etc.; well .... for my advice ... get an 'Advanced Handling Skills and Road Driving Experience' one day course with RideDrive for £335. Full details can be found on their website here;- Ride Drive Ltd UK, Advanced Driving Course, Driver Training, , Defensive Fleet Driving Course You can spend all the money in the world on your car and 'extras' to make it go and look better; but this is worthless if you cannot use the car properly and safely.

25-10-2007, 10:23	#10
peterg1955 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: near Fleet, Hants Posts: 83 Members Car: Octy II 2.0 Tdi DSG Ambiente hatchback Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Nah, you're all wrong. 1st priority with a VRS is to install a Road Angel

25-10-2007, 10:55	#12
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,094 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 55 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Devoted Briskodians should consider this indispensable gadget: DRIVEMOCION / HAVE FUN WITH DRIVERS & TRAFFIC JAMS !

25-10-2007, 16:43	#13
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 645 Members Car: Octavia II 4X4 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... First on the list must be the briskoda sticker - BRISKODA - The Skoda Forum and Community - Sticker Store

25-10-2007, 18:45	#14
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Another vote for MaxiDot and the parking sensors here. You will kick yourself if you miss these out. Do a search for maxidot if you haven't already done so. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

25-10-2007, 19:19	#15
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... thanks for that i will do...

25-10-2007, 23:29	#16
London Les Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE London Posts: 152 Members Car: Octavia MY08 Elegance Estate Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... I would upgrade the headlamps for winter - Osram Night Breakers look promising although I haven't tried yet. __________________

26-10-2007, 13:02	#17
jlwah Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 398 Members Car: vRS TDi Estate - Race Blue Thanks: 22 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... If you have maxi-dot, reverse sensors & maybe sunset (privacy) glass on an estate, then I would suggest a set of Koni FSD dampers - I haven't got them yet, but they're top of my shopping list and are widely praised on this and other forums. __________________ "Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government, though it might be better than this current bunch of f!@w$ts!"*

26-10-2007, 19:28	#19
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... that sounds like a solid everyday mod! THANKS

29-10-2007, 20:38	#20
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... would I really miss the rear parking sensors then?

29-10-2007, 21:01	#21
steviec Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 753 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0 FSI Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... Only after you've backed in to a wall. Necessity IMHO with privacy glass as you can't see a thing reversing in the dark on a dark road. __________________ Cheers Steve Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0T FSI - Black Magic, 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, Xenon Headlights, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Pentagon SupaGlass in Midnight, Parrot 3400LS GPS Bluetooth Car Kit.

14-11-2007, 12:14	#22
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... update: looks like my new vrs will have: 18" Alloys, Dual Zone Climate Control, Jumbo Box, Rear Electric Windows, MaxiDot, Light Assist, Rear Parking Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers & Dipping Rear View Mirror. Thanks for everyones input.

14-11-2007, 15:05	#23
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... A very nice specification indeed Mark. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

14-11-2007, 20:20	#24
markmuddimer Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 101 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Gadgets For New Octy Vrs... I forgot cruise...

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