New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2

shugz · 06-09-2007, 16:36

Hi folks,

Just back from Darlington (MSB) with my new (well, new to me) Race Blue Octy vRS and first impressions are so far great. Apart from the slight issue of the tyre sensor warning light on the dash coming on halfway home (checked the tyres and they are OK so presuming it's a sensor fault). Anyway, it feels a bit more refined than my MK1 vRS (which had a bit of trickery done to it) and the power/ engine is very smooth. It almost feels like it's asking you to give it more power! lol

Anyway, MSB were fine with me and would recommend anyone considering a purchase give them a shout. I mentioned I was Hugh from the Briskoda forum so they might remember if you get in touch with them.

cheers
Hugh

**VRStu** · 06-09-2007, 16:46

I would say the TPM warning might be on if they've changed the tyre pressures. Try resetting it and see how you get on.

shugz · 06-09-2007, 17:07

Apologies if I'm being a complete idiot here but could you elaborate a bit more as to what I do here?

Really, really sorry in advance if I am being a half-wit

Cheers
Hugh

s3akr · 06-09-2007, 17:27

I think that you hold the switch in for 3 seconds and it resets or somthing similar.

It works by monitoring the ABS sensors for wheel speed and detects when the circumference of the wheel has reduced (since the relative speed of the wheel will change) and flags you a warning. There is no sensor inside the tyre or anything like that.

They talk about it in the manual as to how to perform the reset.

Hope this helps.

**VRStu** · 06-09-2007, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3akr

I think that you hold the switch in for 3 seconds and it resets or somthing similar.

It works by monitoring the ABS sensors for wheel speed and detects when the circumference of the wheel has reduced (since the relative speed of the wheel will change) and flags you a warning. There is no sensor inside the tyre or anything like that.

They talk about it in the manual as to how to perform the reset.

Hope this helps.

Couldn't have put it better myself although it can be summed up with - RTFM

s3akr · 06-09-2007, 18:24

So harsh, yet so true!

shugz · 06-09-2007, 20:23

Fair enough, thanks for the help......

shugz · 06-09-2007, 20:49

Sorted, helps when you actually RTFM

Cheers
Hugh

**VRStu** · 06-09-2007, 21:22

A good result then Hugh and panic over I trust.

You can get back to enjoying the car.

shugz · 07-09-2007, 06:41

Yes, Stu panic over. Once I checked the tyre pressures and they were OK I kinda thought it was sensor related. My fault for not reading the manual when I got home yesterday but I had a little 6 month old lady to keep happy when I arrived at home too (excuses, excuses!).

My old MK1 vRS didn't seem to be so advanced either compared with some of the features this one has so apologies for the annoying questions. I got the manual out last night and actually got 5 mins to read it when I found the reset procedure.

Cheers for now,
Hugh

**VRStu** · 07-09-2007, 06:46

They have bolted on some quite nice features, some of which are a little complicated.

little jack · 08-09-2007, 08:58

i've fitted 18"s on my sport and taken the original 17"s off (which i still have to sell), this has the tyre pressure gauge, will this still work?

**VRStu** · 08-09-2007, 12:28

Do you mean TPM?

Should do, just follow the reset procedure.

06-09-2007, 16:36	#1
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 333 Members Car: Race Blue Octy vRS mk2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Hi folks, Just back from Darlington (MSB) with my new (well, new to me) Race Blue Octy vRS and first impressions are so far great. Apart from the slight issue of the tyre sensor warning light on the dash coming on halfway home (checked the tyres and they are OK so presuming it's a sensor fault). Anyway, it feels a bit more refined than my MK1 vRS (which had a bit of trickery done to it) and the power/ engine is very smooth. It almost feels like it's asking you to give it more power! lol Anyway, MSB were fine with me and would recommend anyone considering a purchase give them a shout. I mentioned I was Hugh from the Briskoda forum so they might remember if you get in touch with them. cheers Hugh

06-09-2007, 16:46	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 I would say the TPM warning might be on if they've changed the tyre pressures. Try resetting it and see how you get on. __________________ 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

06-09-2007, 17:07	#3
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 333 Members Car: Race Blue Octy vRS mk2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Apologies if I'm being a complete idiot here but could you elaborate a bit more as to what I do here? Really, really sorry in advance if I am being a half-wit Cheers Hugh

06-09-2007, 17:27	#4
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 I think that you hold the switch in for 3 seconds and it resets or somthing similar. It works by monitoring the ABS sensors for wheel speed and detects when the circumference of the wheel has reduced (since the relative speed of the wheel will change) and flags you a warning. There is no sensor inside the tyre or anything like that. They talk about it in the manual as to how to perform the reset. Hope this helps. __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

06-09-2007, 18:24	#6
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 So harsh, yet so true! __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

06-09-2007, 20:23	#7
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 333 Members Car: Race Blue Octy vRS mk2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Fair enough, thanks for the help......

06-09-2007, 20:49	#8
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 333 Members Car: Race Blue Octy vRS mk2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Sorted, helps when you actually RTFM Cheers Hugh

06-09-2007, 21:22	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 A good result then Hugh and panic over I trust. You can get back to enjoying the car. __________________ 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

07-09-2007, 06:41	#10
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 333 Members Car: Race Blue Octy vRS mk2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Yes, Stu panic over. Once I checked the tyre pressures and they were OK I kinda thought it was sensor related. My fault for not reading the manual when I got home yesterday but I had a little 6 month old lady to keep happy when I arrived at home too (excuses, excuses!). My old MK1 vRS didn't seem to be so advanced either compared with some of the features this one has so apologies for the annoying questions. I got the manual out last night and actually got 5 mins to read it when I found the reset procedure. Cheers for now, Hugh

07-09-2007, 06:46	#11
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 They have bolted on some quite nice features, some of which are a little complicated. __________________ 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

08-09-2007, 08:58	#12
little jack Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 83 Members Car: Octy 2 Sport with 177 bhp nice... Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 i've fitted 18"s on my sport and taken the original 17"s off (which i still have to sell), this has the tyre pressure gauge, will this still work? __________________ When the flag drops the bullsh*t stops

08-09-2007, 12:28	#13
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New (ish!) Octy vRS Mk2 Do you mean TPM? Should do, just follow the reset procedure. __________________ 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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