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Originally Posted by vinj14 Could you please tell me more about the bluetooth and the gps options skoda is offering as an accessory? Are they just offering a gps device or are they talking about installing gps to the touch screen bolero system? |
Have asked someone at Skoda. Will get back to you on this...
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Originally Posted by Catalyst_delhi I am more concerned about the pickup , torque rather than the top speed. ( our roads do not like high speeds). Your baby must be a sure fire burner! |
I don't care about top speed (or even high-speed) either. Nonetheless, it was a pleasure to drive around.
And, its not my car!! This is an official Team-BHP review
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Originally Posted by robimahanta The only thing is whether its really worth almost 3 lacs more than the base Tsi. |
Thats exactly the question that will determine the fate of this car.
(Also, the price gap depends on the on-road price + specific discounts)
If you don't mind sharing : how much did the 16" wheels cost you?
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Originally Posted by arvi86 ...How is the ride in the Laura VRS? Is it any better or is it even worse than the Octy? |
I haven't spent too much time in the back seat of an Octy vRS -- but i think the Laura was noticeably better.
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Originally Posted by low_bass_makker Just for a Indication I am running the my TSi on 235/45/R17 Yoko A-R1 Drive tyres. The one which came were 195/65/R15 Goodyear NCT5. The stock I could not stop the vehicle it was like having a spongy brakes. But when I upgraded the tyres there was a Hell lot of the difference. |
Strange that you say the tyre change has altered your brake feel...
Our test car stopped really solidly on the NCT5s too, and the brake feel was good. Though i'm sure better rubber would help.
Knowing LBM -- when can i expect to see some upgraded suspension on your car?
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Originally Posted by Ford5 Does the Tsi engine have the prominent turbo whistle like the old Tpi/vRs engine with the windows down? |
Nowhere near as audible. From inside the car with the windows down, if you really listen for it you might be able to hear it.
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Originally Posted by shibujp Just handling prowess alone with a few go fast bits doesn't quite cut it. Buying a standard Laura and investing in a aftermarket suspension package like those offered by Red Rooster and a Pete's chip should get you close - what say?? |
Taking that route, you could even get more, for less.
However, the only downsides to that are :
1) No "OEM" like reliability, or guarantee on the quality of work/product
2) Probably void your warranty on the car
3) Unless you manage to find another car with exactly the same set-up, you don't know exactly what you are going to get, and whether you'll like or dislike it.
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Originally Posted by mempheS.D Btw, you did not bring attention to the wonders that this flat-band performer can do on the road without scaring the other passengers in the car, of course if a clean downshift is executed the double-clutching way! |
Not exactly sure what you mean here?
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Originally Posted by anandpadhye Note: I had to open the bonnet to adjust this and simply rested the bonnet lid (without closing it fully) to go and try the spray - it did not spray, wipers did not work! After a lot of scratching of head, I closed the bonnet fully and it worked. There goes one more sensor. |
Amazing thoughtfulness! The wipers probably don't work while the hood is open since there might be some interference/collision there.
Glad that point helped you - its the same on quite a few cars nowadays, so i was in 2 minds about including it - but now i'm glad i did.
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