Maxidot

apinner · 08-05-2008, 22:40

How hard is it, if at all possible to fix a maxidot display to a car that doesn't have maxidot?

Has anyone tried it?

rossm · 08-05-2008, 22:48

Its been done before (although not by me). I would try having a read here to start with:
http://briskoda.net/forums/group-buy...oup-buy/83277/

downtime · 09-05-2008, 05:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by apinner

How hard is it, if at all possible to fix a maxidot display to a car that doesn't have maxidot?

Has anyone tried it?

I've had my dealer retrofit a maxidot to my car. It's possible and quite easy.

Read the thread Rossm mentioned and all will be clear.

Makefish · 09-05-2008, 07:07

Can be done quite easily although you'll need a friendly dealer to configure it to the car after fitting. Those prices shown in that previous group buy will have gone up a fair bit too as the pound against the Euro has weakened further.

**VRStu** · 09-05-2008, 08:14

The physical changing of the pod is less than 5 mins however it contains the immobilisor so it must be coded to the car.

You will need the 4 digit SKC that came with the car as well as a 4 digit SKC for the dashpod. It does not need to be new and if you use a Skoda dealer they will calculate the SKC's when they install it.

Should be no more than a 1 hour labour charge.

Web Ferret · 09-05-2008, 13:14

Can anyone recommend a Yorkshire dealer who would do this and what sort of money are we talking?
This is my first Skoda and if I'd have known more about it I would have ordered my car with it factory fitted. The dealer DM Keith of Ossett never explained the benefits or demoed it to me when I ordered :-(

**VRStu** · 09-05-2008, 13:29

The dashpod is quite expensive. Any dealer is able to do the work, they may say they can't but it's simply a case of following their procedure for installing a replacement dashpod.

smstext · 09-05-2008, 23:57

i was never demo'd it either, but after seeing them in the cars of members here it soon became apparent that i should have one!!

Hedge · 10-05-2008, 00:02

The girl who sold me my car just said do it.

So I did.

CHRIS ELLIS · 10-05-2008, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

The girl who sold me my car just said do it.

So I did.

Any women showing flesh to you and you do what they say.

.

uncle bulgaria · 10-05-2008, 08:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Web Ferret

Can anyone recommend a Yorkshire dealer who would do this and what sort of money are we talking?
This is my first Skoda and if I'd have known more about it I would have ordered my car with it factory fitted. The dealer DM Keith of Ossett never explained the benefits or demoed it to me when I ordered :-(

Bickertons in Sheffield fitted mine, but didn't supply it (thanks Stu)

However I think Damo

approached them about this the other week & was told by the service reception that they had never done one & that it couldn't be done & even if it could it would be about £1,000

!!!!!

Ask to talk to their Master Tech, he did it no problem!

Agree with VRStu, expect to pay for a full hours labour even though it took them 20-30 minutes & cost of the new dash pod can be much cheaper if you shop arround!

daz_pd · 10-05-2008, 08:49

couldnt you get one el cheapo from a scrappie?

apinner · 10-05-2008, 10:24

I can see another group buy happening

Tom_vRS · 10-05-2008, 10:25

If another group buy was going to happen, I'll take one too

**VRStu** · 10-05-2008, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by daz_pd

couldnt you get one el cheapo from a scrappie?

Yes that's what I said above, you still need it coded though.

smstext · 10-05-2008, 10:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

If another group buy was going to happen, I'll take one too

didnt yours come with one tom?

MisterGT · 10-05-2008, 15:02

If there was another GB I woild definately be interested.

wudzy · 11-05-2008, 00:22

Me Too

i'd have 1
any chance of this getting orginised, seems to be quite abit of interest in it!

**VRStu** · 11-05-2008, 08:09

I can ask if I can get the price lower but I think there would need to be a minimum of five.

smstext · 11-05-2008, 09:35

i reckon stu you should start one and wait till you have the minimuim of 10 on the list anf go from there, they wont be disappointed when they get them installed

08-05-2008, 22:40	#1
apinner STAFF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby Posts: 1,574 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 38 Posts	Maxidot How hard is it, if at all possible to fix a maxidot display to a car that doesn't have maxidot? Has anyone tried it? __________________ . .

08-05-2008, 22:48	#2
rossm Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Maxidot Its been done before (although not by me). I would try having a read here to start with: http://briskoda.net/forums/group-buy...oup-buy/83277/

09-05-2008, 07:07	#4
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Maxidot Can be done quite easily although you'll need a friendly dealer to configure it to the car after fitting. Those prices shown in that previous group buy will have gone up a fair bit too as the pound against the Euro has weakened further. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

09-05-2008, 08:14	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: Maxidot The physical changing of the pod is less than 5 mins however it contains the immobilisor so it must be coded to the car. You will need the 4 digit SKC that came with the car as well as a 4 digit SKC for the dashpod. It does not need to be new and if you use a Skoda dealer they will calculate the SKC's when they install it. Should be no more than a 1 hour labour charge. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-05-2008, 13:14	#6
Web Ferret Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Barnsley Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot Can anyone recommend a Yorkshire dealer who would do this and what sort of money are we talking? This is my first Skoda and if I'd have known more about it I would have ordered my car with it factory fitted. The dealer DM Keith of Ossett never explained the benefits or demoed it to me when I ordered :-( Last edited by Web Ferret; 09-05-2008 at 13:35.

09-05-2008, 13:29	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: Maxidot The dashpod is quite expensive. Any dealer is able to do the work, they may say they can't but it's simply a case of following their procedure for installing a replacement dashpod. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

09-05-2008, 23:57	#8
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 7 Thanked 188 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Maxidot i was never demo'd it either, but after seeing them in the cars of members here it soon became apparent that i should have one!! __________________

10-05-2008, 00:02	#9
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,798 Thanks: 37 Thanked 53 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Maxidot The girl who sold me my car just said do it. So I did. __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

10-05-2008, 08:49	#12
daz_pd Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 92 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Maxidot couldnt you get one el cheapo from a scrappie? __________________ Graphite TDI 140 Elegance Mods: Sports pack \| Dension Icelink \| Remap(180hp-310lb/ft) Coming: Pipercross panel filter

10-05-2008, 10:24	#13
apinner STAFF Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grimsby Posts: 1,574 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Maxidot I can see another group buy happening __________________ . .

10-05-2008, 10:25	#14
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 10,731 Thanks: 557 Thanked 362 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Maxidot If another group buy was going to happen, I'll take one too __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. << Clickable for boring info. My Journal

10-05-2008, 15:02	#17
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 751 Thanks: 8 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Maxidot If there was another GB I woild definately be interested.

11-05-2008, 00:22	#18
wudzy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 18 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Maxidot Me Too i'd have 1 any chance of this getting orginised, seems to be quite abit of interest in it!

11-05-2008, 08:09	#19
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,679 Thanks: 87 Thanked 843 Times in 760 Posts	Re: Maxidot I can ask if I can get the price lower but I think there would need to be a minimum of five. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

11-05-2008, 09:35	#20
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 6,955 Thanks: 7 Thanked 188 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Maxidot i reckon stu you should start one and wait till you have the minimuim of 10 on the list anf go from there, they wont be disappointed when they get them installed __________________

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