Maxidot or not

Aspman · 08-05-2007, 13:47

I've read a few posts now that have "use the Maxidot to do xyz" and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth getting fitted.

I've a vRS on order due 25/06 so I probably could amend the order. I'm just wondering if it's really worth £120.
I don't have parking sensors or light assist etc but I can see the point of having a high level display with the radio setting etc (assuming they're not on the normal display).

Worth it, or would I not miss it?

TIA

vRSLen · 08-05-2007, 13:54

Well worth it.

**VRStu** · 08-05-2007, 13:56

I wouldn't want to be without it myself.

runboy · 08-05-2007, 14:13

Agree, worth the money. Looks smart, clear to read and nice to be able to choose what/how functions work. You can have the radio display shown in maxidot but as my head unit is large and clear I just leave the maxidot on the multifunction setting.

Does the multifunction steering wheel come with maxidot or can you order maxidot on its own? Either way I like the steering wheel controls too!

Aspman · 08-05-2007, 14:28

Cheers,

I love my gadgets so I was easily persuaded. Phoned up and left a message to add it to my order. Hopefully that will go on without a prob. MF steering wheel doesn't seem to be an option for the vRS, not in the brochure I have anyway.

Ta.

sworrall · 08-05-2007, 14:35

youll also be able to use it with an MFD2 if you decide to upgrade the head unit via one from ebay.

octaviarsman · 08-05-2007, 14:54

I'm totally the other way - i wasnt that impressed by it over the standard computer you get anyway - i thought it was a waste of money.

yashicamat · 08-05-2007, 15:05

Another vote for it here, very good. The radio function tbh is a bit of a waste as it displays very minimal information, but everything else including the function setting is superb. Steering wheel buttons are great too!

Makefish · 08-05-2007, 15:25

Some of us don't have Maxi-Dot and get teased about it

, worth the extra imho just to keep the antagonists off your back!

storm monkey · 08-05-2007, 15:27

Maxidot is a must, particularly if you go for a higher spec car, where you get more control over more functions, e.g. coming home lights, rain closure and reverse dipping mirrors.

Phil

runboy · 08-05-2007, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by yashicamat

Another vote for it here, very good. The radio function tbh is a bit of a waste as it displays very minimal information, but everything else including the function setting is superb. Steering wheel buttons are great too!

Agree-bit of a pain to switch between radio and MFD as you have to go into menus - would have been easier with a one-switch or one-press solution but I find the radio unit high enough on the dash not to be an issue.

**VRStu** · 08-05-2007, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Some of us don't have Maxi-Dot and get teased about it

, worth the extra imho just to keep the antagonists off your back!

I assume it's a club that you'd like to join at some stage then Mr Fish.

Makefish · 08-05-2007, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I assume it's a club that you'd like to join at some stage then Mr Fish.

See what I mean!

mumphie · 08-05-2007, 20:05

Is it £120 now? Think I only paid £90...

dstev2000 · 08-05-2007, 20:06

It went up in price.

That's a rarity in the UK.

Harry_vRS · 08-05-2007, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Some of us don't have Maxi-Dot and get teased about it

, worth the extra imho just to keep the antagonists off your back!

Too right!!

It's the same with Xenon's isn't it.

At least we have brake calipers in the proper colour

motr · 09-05-2007, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mumphie

Is it £120 now? Think I only paid £90...

Yeah I noticed that too the other day. There again, the same model I purchased last August has gone up to over £14000 now instead of £13900.

bahnstormer vrs · 09-05-2007, 08:49

I say BUY IT; (got it on mine) if for no other reason than it sets off the dash display nicely and gives you a dinky diagram when a door/boot/hatch is open.

Also it is easier to read than the 'standard' MFD which is half the size and simply LCD.

Steve vRS · 09-05-2007, 12:52

...and if you don't have it, you have a blanking plate. This plate will always remind you that you skimped on the spec of your new car

Steve

Tom_vRS · 09-05-2007, 13:24

I agree, go for it!

ab211 · 09-05-2007, 13:40

I got my vRS 170 a couple of weeks back as a dealer ex-demonstrator car 3 months old, which i am really really pleased with. Anyhow someone 'liberated' the owners manual during a test drive and i am waiting on the dealer providing me with a replacement. With all this talk about Maxidot display, i was wondering how do i identify if my car does or doesn't have it fitted. My display is a blue background with white writing and i can display my radio etc on it, so am i right in assuming this is a maxidot display?

Thanks ... another Skoda Convert

motr · 09-05-2007, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab211

I got my vRS 170 a couple of weeks back as a dealer ex-demonstrator car 3 months old, which i am really really pleased with. Anyhow someone 'liberated' the owners manual during a test drive and i am waiting on the dealer providing me with a replacement. With all this talk about Maxidot display, i was wondering how do i identify if my car does or doesn't have it fitted. My display is a blue background with white writing and i can display my radio etc on it, so am i right in assuming this is a maxidot display?

Thanks ... another Skoda Convert

I would say you are right to assume, especially if when the doors are opened the little car comes up on the screen.

bahnstormer vrs · 09-05-2007, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab211

I got my vRS 170 a couple of weeks back as a dealer ex-demonstrator car 3 months old, which i am really really pleased with. Anyhow someone 'liberated' the owners manual during a test drive and i am waiting on the dealer providing me with a replacement. With all this talk about Maxidot display, i was wondering how do i identify if my car does or doesn't have it fitted. My display is a blue background with white writing and i can display my radio etc on it, so am i right in assuming this is a maxidot display?

Thanks ... another Skoda Convert

You've got it!

ab211 · 09-05-2007, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by motr

I would say you are right to assume, especially if when the doors are opened the little car comes up on the screen.

Indeed it does, looks like i got even more for my money

motr · 10-05-2007, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab211

Indeed it does, looks like i got even more for my money

And there is so much you can do with it, door locking/unlocking settings etc etc.....

I know it's just a small screen at the end of the day, but sets that part of the dash off nicely ;-)

08-05-2007, 13:47	#1
Aspman Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 10 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	Maxidot or not I've read a few posts now that have "use the Maxidot to do xyz" and I'm starting to wonder if it's worth getting fitted. I've a vRS on order due 25/06 so I probably could amend the order. I'm just wondering if it's really worth £120. I don't have parking sensors or light assist etc but I can see the point of having a high level display with the radio setting etc (assuming they're not on the normal display). Worth it, or would I not miss it? TIA __________________ The TazZone Forums

08-05-2007, 13:54	#2
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 169 Thanked 193 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Well worth it. __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

08-05-2007, 13:56	#3
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,761 Thanks: 142 Thanked 987 Times in 884 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not I wouldn't want to be without it myself. __________________ 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

08-05-2007, 14:13	#4
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 569 Thanks: 31 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Agree, worth the money. Looks smart, clear to read and nice to be able to choose what/how functions work. You can have the radio display shown in maxidot but as my head unit is large and clear I just leave the maxidot on the multifunction setting. Does the multifunction steering wheel come with maxidot or can you order maxidot on its own? Either way I like the steering wheel controls too! __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

08-05-2007, 14:28	#5
Aspman Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 10 Thanked 59 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Cheers, I love my gadgets so I was easily persuaded. Phoned up and left a message to add it to my order. Hopefully that will go on without a prob. MF steering wheel doesn't seem to be an option for the vRS, not in the brochure I have anyway. Ta. __________________ The TazZone Forums

08-05-2007, 14:35	#6
sworrall Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Wales Posts: 705 Thanks: 118 Thanked 39 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not youll also be able to use it with an MFD2 if you decide to upgrade the head unit via one from ebay. __________________ ON ORDER: OctyII VRS CR 2.0Tdi Estate - Race Blue - upgrade pack - Maxidot - Sunset - Rear park - Active headrests - Curtains - MFD2 & Bluetooth Kit from the old one Skoda Octavia II 2.0 tdi L&K Estate - Xenons - Sunroof - Sensors - 17" Pegasus - Island Green - MFD2 - OEM Bluetooth Kit - Colour coded grille flickr Photos

08-05-2007, 14:54	#7
octaviarsman Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: preston Posts: 215 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Maxidot or not I'm totally the other way - i wasnt that impressed by it over the standard computer you get anyway - i thought it was a waste of money.

08-05-2007, 15:05	#8
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Another vote for it here, very good. The radio function tbh is a bit of a waste as it displays very minimal information, but everything else including the function setting is superb. Steering wheel buttons are great too! __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

08-05-2007, 15:25	#9
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,275 Thanks: 187 Thanked 247 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Some of us don't have Maxi-Dot and get teased about it , worth the extra imho just to keep the antagonists off your back!

08-05-2007, 15:27	#10
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North West Cumbria Posts: 311 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not Maxidot is a must, particularly if you go for a higher spec car, where you get more control over more functions, e.g. coming home lights, rain closure and reverse dipping mirrors. Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara

08-05-2007, 20:05	#14
mumphie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Maxidot or not Is it £120 now? Think I only paid £90...

08-05-2007, 20:06	#15
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,014 Thanks: 48 Thanked 164 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not It went up in price. That's a rarity in the UK. __________________ 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

09-05-2007, 08:49	#18
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 44 Thanked 153 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not I say BUY IT; (got it on mine) if for no other reason than it sets off the dash display nicely and gives you a dinky diagram when a door/boot/hatch is open. Also it is easier to read than the 'standard' MFD which is half the size and simply LCD.

09-05-2007, 12:52	#19
Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Maxidot or not ...and if you don't have it, you have a blanking plate. This plate will always remind you that you skimped on the spec of your new car Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

09-05-2007, 13:24	#20
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,529 Thanks: 675 Thanked 422 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not I agree, go for it! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

09-05-2007, 13:40	#21
ab211 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot or not I got my vRS 170 a couple of weeks back as a dealer ex-demonstrator car 3 months old, which i am really really pleased with. Anyhow someone 'liberated' the owners manual during a test drive and i am waiting on the dealer providing me with a replacement. With all this talk about Maxidot display, i was wondering how do i identify if my car does or doesn't have it fitted. My display is a blue background with white writing and i can display my radio etc on it, so am i right in assuming this is a maxidot display? Thanks ... another Skoda Convert

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