Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider Review


Thread Starter #46
jeno_turbo

jeno_turbo

V6
#46
Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
267
Likes
34
Location
chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

vinocty said:
Hey thanks Jeno,
i got an Octavia TDI Rider 2007 which has done 39K almost.
[:)]
Looking forward to have it serviced first with a best mechanic.


Cant wait to get my hands on it ...[drive]
Click to expand...
Thats great vinocity, Looking forward to see some photos of your octy And your first impressions too . And if you want my mechanics number , mail me jenodgr8@gmail.com

Jeno
 
Last edited:
#49
Akash

Akash

V12
#49
Joined
Sep 22, 2009
Messages
6,377
Likes
489
Location
NYC
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

Jeno your Octy is looking great. Post some more pics of your car, especially the side profile i love the most.

ilango[speed thirst];89594 said:
cool car .

looks stylish!,

is that me , the shining is dull on the bonnet?
Click to expand...
I believe it is due to photography. The shine looks fine to me.
 
#50
350Z

350Z

Core Team
#50
Joined
Aug 10, 2009
Messages
21,739
Likes
7,887
Location
New Delhi
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

I love serious design the Octavia has. Yes, Do post more pictures. It is always refreshing to look at this car.

Drive Safe,
350Z
 
Thread Starter #51
jeno_turbo

jeno_turbo

V6
#51
Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
267
Likes
34
Location
chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

Akash said:
Jeno your Octy is looking great. Post some more pics of your car, especially the side profile i love the most.



I believe it is due to photography. The shine looks fine to me.
Click to expand...
Yeah sure, when i wash my car next time

350Z said:
I love serious design the Octavia has. Yes, Do post more pictures. It is always refreshing to look at this car.

Drive Safe,
350Z
Click to expand...
Thanks 350Z, will keep the thread as fresh as i can. [:)]


Jeno[cheers]
 
#54
cooldhaya

cooldhaya

V12
#54
Joined
Oct 23, 2009
Messages
9,164
Likes
330
Location
Chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

I have no idea of the cost buddy even i am planning to buy a few car care products for my cars. Will keep you informed about the rates when i get to know them.
 
#55
P

P3T3R

V10
#55
Joined
Feb 2, 2010
Messages
1,408
Likes
297
Location
Margao, Goa
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

Congrats on the lovely car. Why don't you get 3M car detailing done for the interior and exterior. It will make your car look like new. Also always drive with the AC, the interiors remain in good condition.
 
Thread Starter #56
jeno_turbo

jeno_turbo

V6
#56
Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
267
Likes
34
Location
chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

cooldhaya said:
I have no idea of the cost buddy even i am planning to buy a few car care products for my cars. Will keep you informed about the rates when i get to know them.
Click to expand...
Thanks dhaya [:D]

P3T3R said:
Congrats on the lovely car. Why don't you get 3M car detailing done for the interior and exterior. It will make your car look like new. Also always drive with the AC, the interiors remain in good condition.
Click to expand...

And what is 3m coating? (i have no idea) And is it waxing or something different from that(teflon)?

And the AC part, i dont mind about the drop in FE due to AC, but i cant give up the acceleration too. So mostly drive without AC in city(Though not a big difference after 1500rpm). You think thats too bad for my interiors?

Jeno [cheers]
 
#57
cooldhaya

cooldhaya

V12
#57
Joined
Oct 23, 2009
Messages
9,164
Likes
330
Location
Chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

3M car detailing is they will do a polish on the exteriors and your interiors will also be completely cleaned , vacuumed and polished. I don't have any idea where this can be done in Chennai though.


Without AC interiors tends to accumulate a lot of dust. Good for you if you clean your interiors regularly.
 
Thread Starter #58
jeno_turbo

jeno_turbo

V6
#58
Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
267
Likes
34
Location
chennai
Re: Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Rider

cooldhaya said:
3M car detailing is they will do a polish on the exteriors and your interiors will also be completely cleaned , vacuumed and polished. I don't have any idea where this can be done in Chennai though.


Without AC interiors tends to accumulate a lot of dust. Good for you if you clean your interiors regularly.
Click to expand...
Yeah regular cleaning of interiors is a must for me, but i dont really do that properly. Though i start to clean well , at the end its just a 1/2 work done. [;)]

Thanks to my laziness [frustration]

Jeno
 
Thread Starter #59
jeno_turbo

jeno_turbo

V6
#59
Joined
Jun 20, 2011
Messages
267
Likes
34
Location
chennai
Fitted with some more stuffs

I was planning to put up parking sensors for the car, but suddenly i felt that i was good enough to park in tight places[clap]. So i thought of investing in speakers and LED lights. I was sure about the speakers because i really had good experience with speakers. So i was about to choose between JBL and Auditor (in my budget).

Speakers

JBL - good low frequency response
Controlled trebel
cost: 4.4 k

Auditor - Overall quality
No big bass
Great reproduction of trebel(this impressed me a lot)
cost : 3.9k

So went for a auditor (though i was planning a JBL for a long time). But after fitting the auditor, i was really happy with the quality. And No quality issues till now !

total cost = 3.9k + 750(for boxing) + 200(labour)

IMAG0777.jpg


IMAG0778.jpg


LED lights.
cost : 1.9k

As the head lights in Octy looks dull and boring i thought of adding some spice. First i thought of angel eyes and daemon eyes lighting , but wht i felt was, it wont suit the car well. So thought of adding a LED strip inside the headlight assembly, but again i didnt dare to play with a 33k worth assembly. So i got a really neat place to fix LED lights in the bumper. As octy comes with projector fog lamps within headlight assembly, there is no fog lamps in the bumper. So here goes the pics.

total cost = 1.9k +100(labour)


IMAG0774.jpg


IMAG0775.jpg


IMAG0776.jpg

Now i need your suggestion guys !!

1) But what i miss now is the switch for the LED lights, it is connected with the parking lamps. Any idea about it? Should i consider fitting a switch?

2) Now the white LED looks good (i guess so), but with yellow headlights?? dont u think thats odd? So can i change atleast my parking yellow lamp to white for now?

3) your feed back !! [:D]
 
#60
350Z

350Z

Core Team
#60
Joined
Aug 10, 2009
Messages
21,739
Likes
7,887
Location
New Delhi
Re: Fitted with some more stuffs

jeno_turbo said:
I was planning to put up parking sensors for the car, but suddenly i felt that i was good enough to park in tight places
Click to expand...
ICE fanatics always find the excuses. :wink: Nonetheless, congratulations for the new speakers. About the LEDs - I personally think that you could have better considered investing for a headlamp upgrade if you find the stock ones to be dull.

Drive Safe,
350Z
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom