2008 Spec Octavia

VRS195 · 28-05-2007, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

The word Brilliant you see on top is the new colour for Skoda. Octavia will have it from week 37. It looks like White metallic.

Is this it?

Gula faran · 28-05-2007, 04:25

Look at page 15 http://ws.skoda-auto.com/download/en...e_ENG_0407.pdf

**VRStu** · 28-05-2007, 08:34

It says Brilliant Silver.

Did you happen to notice where the CD changer was on the new Fabia - It looks like an afterthought.

Tom_vRS · 28-05-2007, 08:37

Yep, not keen on that at all, gives the gf far too much influence over the choice of music!

It really does look like an add on. I'm keen to see a fully specced one in the flesh tbh.

And its one car that REALLY doesn't suit black at all. Like the blue with a white roof, but I couldn't hack all the "mini wannabe" comments

Like the look of the icy grey...

VRS195 · 28-05-2007, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

Look at page 15 http://ws.skoda-auto.com/download/en...e_ENG_0407.pdf

So Brilliant Silver takes over from Diamond Silver in June/July 2007

Strange they should make a car colour for just a couple of months (for New Fabia) - but then I suppose they might share paint booths and certainly suppliers across the model ranges.

That's a shame I was looking forward to a "mother-of-pearl" type white metallic like the old Audi coupe;

Mater · 29-05-2007, 07:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Great but I cannot read Czech, can you get a translation and also of this page.

Use this website to translate Czech to English.

Free Online English to Czech Translators

Dunno if it works as im on my works comp and its blocked for access to me. If it does work it should help with the vRS goodies thread

Hope it Helps

Carl

Gula faran · 29-05-2007, 17:26

Update about 1.4 TSI 122 bhp

Weight 131 kg
118 lbs-ft @ 1250 rpm
147 lbs-ft from 1500 rpm to 3500 rpm
Turbo 0,8 bar
Kompression 10,0:1

Fellwalker · 30-05-2007, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater

Use this website to translate Czech to English.

Free Online English to Czech Translators

Dunno if it works as im on my works comp and its blocked for access to me. If it does work it should help with the vRS goodies thread

Hope it Helps

Carl

Well Carl, sadly an English to Czech translator does not help!

I can't blame you if you could not get into the site, but its quite amusing.

I have previously tried using this Czech to English translator on several pages in the Czech site, and it translated about 1 in 10 of hte words on hte page. I've spent a good deal of time trying to find an online translator, and most links actually came back to this web site. We need a real person!

Mater · 31-05-2007, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fellwalker

Well Carl, sadly an English to Czech translator does not help!

I can't blame you if you could not get into the site, but its quite amusing.

I have previously tried using this Czech to English translator on several pages in the Czech site, and it translated about 1 in 10 of hte words on hte page. I've spent a good deal of time trying to find an online translator, and most links actually came back to this web site. We need a real person!

it translates both ways apparantly hence the reason i put it up

was worth a try

Carl

Gula faran · 01-06-2007, 04:39

SPY PHOTOS: Skoda Octavia Facelift

VRS195 · 01-06-2007, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

SPY PHOTOS: Skoda Octavia Facelift

ewwh ... not sure about that:

But it's definitely a "mild" facelift, just looks like a crappy aftermarket bumper kit.

Surely that vehicle must be being used for some form of mechanical testing if the hub mounted sensors are being used?

**VRStu** · 01-06-2007, 12:55

Pretty sure it said brake testing in the article.

Gula faran · 02-06-2007, 19:52

I think they are testing component for the new Superb.

Spy Photos: Nová Škoda - nové fotografie | AUTO.CZ

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gula faran

I think they are testing component for the new Superb.

Spy Photos: Nová Škoda - nové fotografie | AUTO.CZ

The Superb development mule has an 8" stretch in the middle - this is an Octavia development mule.

After the brake test they do the famous Skoda "Bag-O-Sand" test - where they see how many bags of builders sand or ballast it takes to do wheelies ... almost there

.

**mannyo** · 03-06-2007, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

After the brake test they do the famous Skoda "Bag-O-Sand" test - where they see how many bags of builders sand or ballast it takes to do wheelies ... almost there

.

Thats partly correct, the hatch will be full of heavy items to maximise the load on the brakes during the test. The car is proberbly loaded to the max GVW for the rear axle.

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 11:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

Thats partly correct, the hatch will be full of heavy items to maximise the load on the brakes during the test.

... yeah, but you've got to admit it's mostly funny

zippy · 04-06-2007, 20:47

I know that Czech translation has been raised as a bit of a problem for us all but can anyone please put me out of my misery and explain what this link is saying? The facelift appears to have a new front bumper - but I can't see any other obvious changes...

Spy Photos: Nová Škoda - nové fotografie | AUTO.CZ

rsbspt · 04-06-2007, 20:59

The main difference is the revised front bumper. That and the six bags of cement in the boot!

I am fairly sure the 2008 Octy will have a revised rad grille like the one fitted to the Roomster and facelifted Superb.

Makefish · 04-06-2007, 21:11

Thread merged, same topic.

Lummox · 04-06-2007, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fellwalker

I miss my parking ticket holder. My windscreen got cracked by a stone, and the replacement does not have the holder. Now I'm back to sticky bits on the windscreen - how old fashioned!

The ticket holder isn't part of the windscreen, it screws onto the a pillar with a self tapping screw.

**VRStu** · 04-06-2007, 21:46

Yep they are about 70p to buy. Had to replace mine after it broke.

28-05-2007, 04:25	#27
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Look at page 15 http://ws.skoda-auto.com/download/en...e_ENG_0407.pdf __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

28-05-2007, 08:34	#28
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: 2008 Spec Octavia It says Brilliant Silver. Did you happen to notice where the CD changer was on the new Fabia - It looks like an afterthought. __________________ 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

28-05-2007, 08:37	#29
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Yep, not keen on that at all, gives the gf far too much influence over the choice of music! It really does look like an add on. I'm keen to see a fully specced one in the flesh tbh. And its one car that REALLY doesn't suit black at all. Like the blue with a white roof, but I couldn't hack all the "mini wannabe" comments Like the look of the icy grey... __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

29-05-2007, 17:26	#32
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Update about 1.4 TSI 122 bhp Weight 131 kg 118 lbs-ft @ 1250 rpm 147 lbs-ft from 1500 rpm to 3500 rpm Turbo 0,8 bar Kompression 10,0:1 __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

01-06-2007, 04:39	#35
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia SPY PHOTOS: Skoda Octavia Facelift __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

01-06-2007, 12:55	#37
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: 2008 Spec Octavia Pretty sure it said brake testing in the article. __________________ 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

02-06-2007, 19:52	#38
Gula faran Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 216 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia I think they are testing component for the new Superb. Spy Photos: Nová Škoda - nové fotografie \| AUTO.CZ __________________ Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI 4x4 2007

04-06-2007, 20:47	#42
zippy Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East UK Posts: 20 Members Car: Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	2008 Octavia I know that Czech translation has been raised as a bit of a problem for us all but can anyone please put me out of my misery and explain what this link is saying? The facelift appears to have a new front bumper - but I can't see any other obvious changes... Spy Photos: Nová Škoda - nové fotografie \| AUTO.CZ

04-06-2007, 20:59	#43
rsbspt Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England Posts: 564 Members Car: White Octavia vRS Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	Re: 2008 Octavia The main difference is the revised front bumper. That and the six bags of cement in the boot! I am fairly sure the 2008 Octy will have a revised rad grille like the one fitted to the Roomster and facelifted Superb. __________________ Phil Thomas Then: Red Fabia vRS: Not quite standard. Now: White Octavia vRS: Eibachs/FSDs - Milotec B pillars - Neuspeed shifter (thanx Stu!).

04-06-2007, 21:11	#44
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: 2008 Spec Octavia Thread merged, same topic. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

04-06-2007, 21:46	#46
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: 2008 Spec Octavia Yep they are about 70p to buy. Had to replace mine after it broke. __________________ 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

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