Keeping the Octy!

stevenh · 06-01-2007, 20:00

Well, I have had some resolution with the issues I have had with my car.

Some of you may remember the threads I posted about it having history (stolen, recovered) and damage which was not recorded on HPI (cosmetic).

Then I posted about the condensation issues I have been having - heavy misting, even ice on the insides of the rear door windows

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Coupled with tyre wear (which I thought was excessive) and vibrations when braking (through the pedal and wheel) I had the car back at the dealers from where I bought it.

I really had lost confidence in the car and was thinking of a replacement but was waiting until I saw what happened when it went in for investigation.

Well it went in yesterday, and I got it back last night.

The condensation was being caused by water leaking in from the rear light cluster seal - this is the area where the accident damage was. The cluster has been resealed and so far, so good!

The brake judder has been resolved by the dealer skimming the front brake discs which was done at no charge - this has improved the drivability no end!

They have said the tyre wear is not out of the ordinary, and after discussions with various 3rd parties I am willing to accept this. IT is around the outer edge of both fronts, moreso on the n/s/f but i have been told this is not uncommon on high power fwd cars - my only point of reference is my Honda Prelude which had 4 wheel steering so probably didn't work the fronts as much as the Octy.

Previously the car was given a full inspection by the dealer and the chassis has no marks on it, and they concur that the only real area of repair after the stealing incident was to the drivers o/s/r wing.

I was around 80% sure I wanted to keep the car when driving home last night, but they have an 04 plate Fabia vRS in yellow on their forecourt so I got a trade-in figure against this and it was quite good.

I went out for a test drive in the Fabia today, and was very impressed HOWEVER, in my opinion, and for my needs, it just does not measure up to the Octy.

It's the little things for me like the leather, rear electric windows, cd changer, climate, and the way the Octy just feels a lot more substantial on the road (if you get what I mean!), coupled with the bigger interior and boot.

With the money I would be losing on my car, and the cost to buy the Fabia this would total around £1700 which I am just not prepared to take a hit on in such a short timescale.

So this has made my mind up for me, the Octy is staying and I will be treating her to some new GSD3s in 225/45 which I hope will alter the way the car feels on the road considerably (compared to the near-illegal Cotni Sports that are currently on it!).

Now I know the brake issue is resolved, hope the condensation issue has been drastically improved I once again have confidence in the car and can enjoy her like I should.

Happy days again

**mannyo** · 06-01-2007, 20:40

Good to hear Steven, hopefully now you can enjoy your car.

Wardy · 06-01-2007, 21:01

Glad to hear all is hopefully all well again! Good choice with the rubber, I can highly recommend the F1s.

Steve

Tom_vRS · 06-01-2007, 21:13

Glad to hear all is well... start enjoying it now!!!

skinnyman · 06-01-2007, 21:17

Glad to hear you're keeping the car.

Let us know how the new tyres perform and if they improve things.

Liverpool-Lad · 06-01-2007, 23:07

My 2 front tyres are quite worn on the outer edges, moreso on the near side. Nothing to worry about, probably PAS and all the power going through the front. Due for replacement soon.

Could be down to a soft sidewall also allowing the tyre to 'roll' on corners?

daver · 06-01-2007, 23:38

You won't regret the F1's in my opinion they are the best handling mod that you can do to your car followed very close by ARB's then coilovers, I have now got 18's on my car and am going to try a set of Pirelli P Zero Nero's ......just because certain members on here swear by them as do others by the f1's

06-01-2007, 20:00	#1
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Keeping the Octy! Well, I have had some resolution with the issues I have had with my car. Some of you may remember the threads I posted about it having history (stolen, recovered) and damage which was not recorded on HPI (cosmetic). Then I posted about the condensation issues I have been having - heavy misting, even ice on the insides of the rear door windows . Coupled with tyre wear (which I thought was excessive) and vibrations when braking (through the pedal and wheel) I had the car back at the dealers from where I bought it. I really had lost confidence in the car and was thinking of a replacement but was waiting until I saw what happened when it went in for investigation. Well it went in yesterday, and I got it back last night. The condensation was being caused by water leaking in from the rear light cluster seal - this is the area where the accident damage was. The cluster has been resealed and so far, so good! The brake judder has been resolved by the dealer skimming the front brake discs which was done at no charge - this has improved the drivability no end! They have said the tyre wear is not out of the ordinary, and after discussions with various 3rd parties I am willing to accept this. IT is around the outer edge of both fronts, moreso on the n/s/f but i have been told this is not uncommon on high power fwd cars - my only point of reference is my Honda Prelude which had 4 wheel steering so probably didn't work the fronts as much as the Octy. Previously the car was given a full inspection by the dealer and the chassis has no marks on it, and they concur that the only real area of repair after the stealing incident was to the drivers o/s/r wing. I was around 80% sure I wanted to keep the car when driving home last night, but they have an 04 plate Fabia vRS in yellow on their forecourt so I got a trade-in figure against this and it was quite good. I went out for a test drive in the Fabia today, and was very impressed HOWEVER, in my opinion, and for my needs, it just does not measure up to the Octy. It's the little things for me like the leather, rear electric windows, cd changer, climate, and the way the Octy just feels a lot more substantial on the road (if you get what I mean!), coupled with the bigger interior and boot. With the money I would be losing on my car, and the cost to buy the Fabia this would total around £1700 which I am just not prepared to take a hit on in such a short timescale. So this has made my mind up for me, the Octy is staying and I will be treating her to some new GSD3s in 225/45 which I hope will alter the way the car feels on the road considerably (compared to the near-illegal Cotni Sports that are currently on it!). Now I know the brake issue is resolved, hope the condensation issue has been drastically improved I once again have confidence in the car and can enjoy her like I should. Happy days again __________________

06-01-2007, 20:40	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,442 Thanks: 56 Thanked 357 Times in 329 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! Good to hear Steven, hopefully now you can enjoy your car. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

06-01-2007, 21:01	#3
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,627 Thanks: 459 Thanked 362 Times in 350 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! Glad to hear all is hopefully all well again! Good choice with the rubber, I can highly recommend the F1s. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

06-01-2007, 21:13	#4
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,529 Thanks: 675 Thanked 422 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! Glad to hear all is well... start enjoying it now!!! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

06-01-2007, 21:17	#5
skinnyman Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Up North Posts: 567 Thanks: 8 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! Glad to hear you're keeping the car. Let us know how the new tyres perform and if they improve things. __________________

06-01-2007, 23:07	#6
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! My 2 front tyres are quite worn on the outer edges, moreso on the near side. Nothing to worry about, probably PAS and all the power going through the front. Due for replacement soon. Could be down to a soft sidewall also allowing the tyre to 'roll' on corners? __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

06-01-2007, 23:38	#7
daver Skudmunki Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northwest Posts: 484 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Keeping the Octy! You won't regret the F1's in my opinion they are the best handling mod that you can do to your car followed very close by ARB's then coilovers, I have now got 18's on my car and am going to try a set of Pirelli P Zero Nero's ......just because certain members on here swear by them as do others by the f1's __________________ http://www.sloganizer.net/en/] Diamond Silver 54 Octy vRS Mk1, 18" TT Quattro Black / Polished rims, 225x40x18 Goodyear F1 GSD3,a Forge FMIC, Forge Eliminator DV , 4bar FPR, HID Hi/Lo Mains and fogs, LED purewhite LED Sidelights, HID Fogs, Silvervision Indicator bulbs all round, Headlight protectors...

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