Octavia Scout - The Daily/Dog transporter

[Mackers91]

Bought this afew weeks back after selling the Cupra and getting another Shepherd pup needed something with a big boot to daily.

Ex PSNI Skoda Octavia Scout
Had all belts/water pump plus clutch done at 70k only has 82k on it atm.

8v Pd140 engine which actually pulls really well and uses the haldex 4WD system.

How she sat when bought really tidy for being 2008.

Boot is absolutely massive dogs are lost in it.

First thing I did was get a set of Skoda Alloys of facebook. Took them to Powdertek for a refurb and then new tyres all round. Have afew other bits to fit updated badges, LED headlights. Have thought about putting a LED light bar on the front bumper just for ****s and giggles!

Don't really know what lies in store for this as it stands have thought but doing a EGR and DPF delete then remapping just because I can't leave things alone

Will more than likely end up being a adventure/road trip wagon that we can throw the dogs in so they can come along to

Not everyone's cup of tea but I've had afew beers and thought I'd share it

 

[warren]

Love it, have an 07 VRS estate myself and its just impossible to flaw for the money. Im sure the scout will be mighty handy over the winter!

 

[G N K]

That boot is hilarious!

 

[Dervhead]

I like it.

 

[Boabybooster]

@Lyons likes a good awd Octavia.....

 

[Lyons]

I wouldn’t know.

 

[Mackers91]

First chance I've got to give to a proper wash today. Cleans up really well with the tries and trim all dressed!

New updated skoda badges also fitted as the old ones were horrible and custy.

Have ordered new number plates and the darkside developments ERG delete. Just need to find somewhere that can gut the DPF for me as apparently they are a pain to get at because it's 4WD. After that it's remap time!

Still toying with the idea of a darkside GTB turbo for it too think it would be a great laugh with circa 220hp.

 

[Mackers91]

Was doing some digging behind the dash today fitting a new head unit and found a few extra boxes wired in. Power feeds on 2 of them had been chopped so just trimed the wiring out and removed.

The last one is still wired in, it looks like some kind of aftermarket immobiliser guessing I should probably leave it be.

Any ideas what they are? Just curious.

 

[Laundrymike]

Bury thing is to do with hands free @NI_Volvo_Nut familiar with these I think

 

[Gambit]

Ramar devil here

OPTIMX | Ignition Override Unit

automotive solution, ignition override, runlock, central locking by pass, police, ambulance, firebrigade

www.optimx.eu

 

[Yogi]

Was doing some digging behind the dash today fitting a new head unit and found a few extra boxes wired in. Power feeds on 2 of them had been chopped so just trimed the wiring out and removed.

The last one is still wired in, it looks like some kind of aftermarket immobiliser guessing I should probably leave it be.

Any ideas what they are? Just curious.

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Woodway is the control module for the emergency light system, the red stickered box allowed the engine to stay running without the keys in ignition.

 

[colin84]

Ramar devil here

OPTIMX | Ignition Override Unit

automotive solution, ignition override, runlock, central locking by pass, police, ambulance, firebrigade

www.optimx.eu

I don't know about that particular brand, but the one I had fitted to my van was wired to the handbrake, so when it was released the engine would cut out.

 

[Apis]

I know you say PSNI, but...

 

[warren]

That’s cool, your cars been saving lives all it’s life!

 

[Mackers91]

I know you say PSNI, but...
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No way! That's class. I was told PSNI when I bought it. Plus it seems to have a dual layer windscreen so never questioned it. Cool to know!

 

[MarkP]

Plus the bonnet wont have had any stone chips.

 

[Odhran]

Perfect family / winter / towing yoke right here. Cheap / Miley one in the classifieds atm was just looking at it last night, seems well sorted.

 

[Mackers91]

Perfect family / winter / towing yoke right here. Cheap / Miley one in the classifieds atm was just looking at it last night, seems well sorted.

Great cars, don't see myself getting rid of it for along while. its just to handy not to have around. If only it was an auto it would be perfect!

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Bury thing is to do with hands free @NI_Volvo_Nut familiar with these I think

Yeah, Bury is handsfree. The Genuine VW unit is identical only it has the VW sticker on it. I've 3 of those kits and not one of them will work on the Skoda.....

 

[Burt2000]

Great wagon, I need one of these for work! The civic is a bit low at the front for the sites and tracks I be up and down. What are they like on derv? I need something that does 50mpg+ With the miles I’m doing

 

[NI_Volvo_Nut]

Great wagon, I need one of these for work! The civic is a bit low at the front for the sites and tracks I be up and down. What are they like on derv? I need something that does 50mpg+ With the miles I’m doing

Him ^^^^ there is selling his. @Laundrymike

 

[Mackers91]

Great wagon, I need one of these for work! The civic is a bit low at the front for the sites and tracks I be up and down. What are they like on derv? I need something that does 50mpg+ With the miles I’m doing

Mine seems to get about 48-50 commuting from Carrick to Newtownards has seen 56 on motorway runs. Had it out up the hills today in the snow and it was like driving on a dry road no drama's whatsoever.

 

[Mackers91]

Took the big girl down afew lanes today to get dogs deeper into the forest, great fun! Car never broke a sweat.

 

[karl7900]

Quite fancy one of these myself in a petrol flavour.

 

[Mackers91]

Quite fancy one of these myself in a petrol flavour.

1.8T with the DSG would be my choice if I could get another one Ko4 swap it and it would map to 260-270. Be a hilarious sleeper!

Think the cops have afew still would love to find out when there coming out of service.