[Octavia RS newbie - Maybe]

Mine is black too!!!

I thought I had made the wrong decision a few weeks after buying it. But after I had seen a red, silver, yellow and my black one in a row, I was over-joyed with the choice I made.

I generally polish it once a month and with a weekly wash after my 500 miles travelling around, it comes up a treat, and is far more pleasing to the eye than the other colours. The polishes I use tend to last several months, I'm told, but am sure everyone has their favorites!!!!

[Noisy in the morning]

Yeah, it is a variable ticking/rattle at idle.

Easiest way to find out if it is that is to pop the bonnet ant place a finger or hand on the top of the cannister and feel the solenoid actuating.

It took four months and a mechanic stood at the vehicle to diagnose it!!!!

[Post 10k tweaks????]

Thanks Lads,

Does anyone have comparable plots from the two mentioned on a 1.8T AUQ......any 1.8T will do if not.

The reason I mentioned Revo was that a) it being a stealth upgrade I can get updates when available c) could get a little plastic switchy thing to play with!!! :silly:

Has anyone got, or know about, information where several cars from the same stable have had several ECU upgrades from different sources implemented and then published for others to reference from?????

[Noisy in the morning]

I had a similar 'tappet sound' immediately after start up and when I stopped at traffic lights after it warmed up.

The engine, as I understand, is known to be noisey, which I have read several places.

The noise that I had after it had warmed up and when at idle was the charcoal cannister venting.....to the inlet???? not sure :confused:. But basically it's a solenoid activating in quick succession stopping pressure building in the tank, if I understood it all. It's mounted on the drivers wing towards the bulkhead, if it's making a noise, you'll find it.

Hope I understood and helped you diagnose your 'noise'. It was driving me nuts wondering what it was!!!!

[Post 10k tweaks????]

Hi all,

I have just registered after a few weeks of wandering some of the topics covered. I think there must be someone out there to steer me in the right direction?!?!?

I have had my vRS for 5 months now, and took it in for its 10k on Saturday. I had a bit of a ticking at idle but that's a charcoal filter thingy??!?!! so I'm now thinking that I'm about used to the performance. Don't get me wrong it still bring a smile to my face, I'm just getting greedy and wanting more!!!!:evil:

Now, I've read all about maps, chips etc and the various opinions that go with them. What I would like to know, out of everything that is possible to upgrade/mod the Octavia, what is the most satisfying addtion/change I can do to my little treasure . Firstly on a budget, name your price there, and secondly on a free rein????

I have looked at, and been recommended, Revo flashes and suspension tweaking?????!!!!!! Mmmm, not sure myself. As I'm sure everybody else wants, I want most bangs etc for my wad.

Comments please?????

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