First Impressions

Davem · 22-06-2005, 19:06

Well here it goes. 3 days old 600 miles done initial feelings as follows.

Build quality- excellent not a rattle

Gearbox- Smooth only one sixth downchange mess up

Leg room- ample i'm 6:3 and I cant fully depress clutch when seat is fully back.

Maxidot--nice and easy

Light Assistance -- I'l let you know as it has done some weird things, but it might be me!!!

ESP - Turned it off on Mountain Rd.Turned it back on , on Mountain rd !!!

Ride - Smooth, very smooth , mind you anything would seem smooth compared to my old Zafira.

Audio- not as good as my previous but i'l live with it

Like -Everything bar below

Dislikes----- Wipers look cheep but they are the same type as all new VAG cars presently built errr and thats it.

Fuel Consumption 35-37mpg on 98 ron a mixture of City and Motorway
used 95 ron 98 was'nt available and only got 32 on a crossscountry run.

Major problem trying to drive at 3/4 revs as per running in instructions.

2.0fsi Corrado red with Maxidot. esp and Light thingy

Expatman · 22-06-2005, 22:06

What differences did you notice with ESP on and off? I am concerned it might "dull" the drive and take control too much.

Fabia 12v · 22-06-2005, 23:16

Expatman · 23-06-2005, 03:46

[quote=Fabia 12v]

Why is it worthless without pics? We all know what an Octavia looks like - that's no secret and how it drives, performs and "feels" is much more important than pics we can see on the usual boring thread!
I want to know about driveability with ESP etc.

octav.ed · 23-06-2005, 04:51

i know what my 1 looks like

every 1 else knows wot the back of it looks like

Davem · 23-06-2005, 06:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Expatman

What differences did you notice with ESP on and off? I am concerned it might "dull" the drive and take control too much.

Seemed a bit skittish with it off and lacking grip, Mind you i've gone from a 1.6 110bhp Zafira to this Octy and i'm still finding my way.
The road I was on was using is often used by Magazines and Top Gear for Photo Shoots and Testing.

Black Mountain Rd A4069 Brynamman to Llangadog in Dyfed 9 miles of Heaven sweeping bends good visibility and a couple of Hairpins thrown in for good measure.

WARNING: Dont have a play on this rd on a sunday as its Biker City on the rd and Dyfed Powys Plod are hiding behind every bush!!!!

Fabia 12v · 23-06-2005, 07:24

[quote=Expatman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

Why is it worthless without pics? We all know what an Octavia looks like - that's no secret and how it drives, performs and "feels" is much more important than pics we can see on the usual boring thread!
I want to know about driveability with ESP etc.

never seen one in that colour, would like to see how it looks thats all

WW_VRS · 23-06-2005, 07:42

ESP does not actually do a great deal when you are not on the limit. It kicks in when you overstep it and then attempts to sort it out.

When you are very near the limit, and you are a capable driver, turning it off may be worth doing as you can push it over the limit a little sometimes, and control it yourself. Most of the time on the road though, I can't see you needing it turned off.

Track use - well that's another matter

On the automatic light assist - basically always turned on then I'm guessing

**TaviaRS** · 23-06-2005, 08:19

ESP is OK to drive with.

Turn it off if you want the back end to come into play or if you want to minimise the traction control's impact (don't know whether it turns it off completely).

Won't let you left foot brake

***ncarring*** · 23-06-2005, 08:23

What is the description of? All I've managed to glean is that it's an Octavia of some sort, and that was an assumption by another user, not the original poster ...

and the forum it's in of course ...

**TaviaRS** · 23-06-2005, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davem

2.0fsi Corrado red with Maxidot. esp and Light thingy

I refer my learned friend to the original post.

HTH

***ncarring*** · 23-06-2005, 09:10

Ah - I read that as his previous car - some kind of Corrado

(because it was red, it looked like a signature line. Well, that's my excuse, anyway)

LesPaul · 23-06-2005, 09:44

What spec have you got Davem? Ambient/Elegance

Your doing well with the mile's, I've had mine for a couple of weeks and still not done 300 miles yet

Mind you the weathers been quite nice so I've been using 2 wheeled transport for the daily commute

Darren

Davem · 23-06-2005, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesPaul

What spec have you got Davem? Ambient/Elegance

Your doing well with the mile's, I've had mine for a couple of weeks and still not done 300 miles yet

Mind you the weathers been quite nice so I've been using 2 wheeled transport for the daily commute

Darren

Elegance now up to 900 miles in 4 days

Some pics when somboy tells me how, done all the normal things and it won't work

i'will do better on weekend

roo · 23-06-2005, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davem

Some pics when somboy tells me how, done all the normal things and it won't work

i'will do better on weekend

when in reply post, at the bottom of it there if a bit that says 'attach files'. Press the 'manage attachments' button and follow the instructions.

Easy as.

Davem · 23-06-2005, 20:40

[img][/img][img][/img]

Try This

***ncarring*** · 23-06-2005, 20:42

Dave, try here

HTH

Davem · 23-06-2005, 20:43

B*****r

Too tited been out of house 13 hours and knackered wiill try tommorrow

Davem · 24-06-2005, 18:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

Dave, try here

HTH

Seen the problem file to big so will downsize this weekend

Thanks for help

Davem · 25-06-2005, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

Also Available in Red

22-06-2005, 19:06	#1
Davem Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	First Impressions Well here it goes. 3 days old 600 miles done initial feelings as follows. Build quality- excellent not a rattle Gearbox- Smooth only one sixth downchange mess up Leg room- ample i'm 6:3 and I cant fully depress clutch when seat is fully back. Maxidot--nice and easy Light Assistance -- I'l let you know as it has done some weird things, but it might be me!!! ESP - Turned it off on Mountain Rd.Turned it back on , on Mountain rd !!! Ride - Smooth, very smooth , mind you anything would seem smooth compared to my old Zafira. Audio- not as good as my previous but i'l live with it Like -Everything bar below Dislikes----- Wipers look cheep but they are the same type as all new VAG cars presently built errr and thats it. Fuel Consumption 35-37mpg on 98 ron a mixture of City and Motorway used 95 ron 98 was'nt available and only got 32 on a crossscountry run. Major problem trying to drive at 3/4 revs as per running in instructions. 2.0fsi Corrado red with Maxidot. esp and Light thingy

22-06-2005, 23:16	#3
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23-06-2005, 04:51	#5
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23-06-2005, 07:42	#8
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	ESP does not actually do a great deal when you are not on the limit. It kicks in when you overstep it and then attempts to sort it out. When you are very near the limit, and you are a capable driver, turning it off may be worth doing as you can push it over the limit a little sometimes, and control it yourself. Most of the time on the road though, I can't see you needing it turned off. Track use - well that's another matter On the automatic light assist - basically always turned on then I'm guessing __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

23-06-2005, 08:19	#9
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	ESP is OK to drive with. Turn it off if you want the back end to come into play or if you want to minimise the traction control's impact (don't know whether it turns it off completely). Won't let you left foot brake __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

22-06-2005, 22:06	#2
Expatman Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What differences did you notice with ESP on and off? I am concerned it might "dull" the drive and take control too much.

23-06-2005, 03:46	#4
Expatman Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	[quote=Fabia 12v] Why is it worthless without pics? We all know what an Octavia looks like - that's no secret and how it drives, performs and "feels" is much more important than pics we can see on the usual boring thread! I want to know about driveability with ESP etc.

23-06-2005, 08:23	#10
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	What is the description of? All I've managed to glean is that it's an Octavia of some sort, and that was an assumption by another user, not the original poster ... and the forum it's in of course ... __________________ Nick Last edited by ncarring; 23-06-2005 at 08:24.

23-06-2005, 09:10	#12
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Ah - I read that as his previous car - some kind of Corrado (because it was red, it looked like a signature line. Well, that's my excuse, anyway) __________________ Nick

23-06-2005, 09:44	#13
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What spec have you got Davem? Ambient/Elegance Your doing well with the mile's, I've had mine for a couple of weeks and still not done 300 miles yet Mind you the weathers been quite nice so I've been using 2 wheeled transport for the daily commute Darren

23-06-2005, 20:40	#16
Davem Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[img][/img][img][/img] Try This

23-06-2005, 20:42	#17
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Dave, try here HTH __________________ Nick

23-06-2005, 20:43	#18
Davem Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Wales Posts: 103 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	B*****r Too tited been out of house 13 hours and knackered wiill try tommorrow

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