Archives for 2015

Rally Experience at Knockhill, Scotland

My teacher Greg from Kartstart suggested that I should try a Rally Experience at Knockhill circuit back in Scotland. Funny story, my instructor was taught by Greg as well - he was involved in circuit racing. Greg told me that I should try only Rally because anything else is not [...]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – Eibach Anti-roll kit (front stabiliser installation)

I've bought an anti-roll kit as mentioned in a previous post about rear stabiliser installation. Why did I install the rear stabiliser first? It is very simple - I've heard "old wives stories" about miracle chassis upgrade. I just wanted to see what difference it makes. So I installed [...]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – onboard diagnostic system Polar FIS+

Engine oil temperature issue mentioned in my early post. The most important parameter of your car is the engine oil temperature and it is missing in most cars. Fortunately, modern cars starting to have oil temperature information. SUMMARY Polar FIS+ Advanced you don’t need VCDS diagnostic laptop anymore great […]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – Eibach Anti-roll kit (rear stabiliser installation)

I really like driving properties of factory tuned Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) but there is deadly weakness lurking on rear axle - Eibach Anti-Roll Kit is your friend. I was moaning about it in my first post. SUMMARY noticeable reduced body roll it's stiff even with factory suspension easy to [...]

ATS Streetrally alloy rims 17″ x 7J ET45

From very beginning, I've got an issue with front brakes overheating as mentioned in my post. Unfortunately, I've bought my car without alloy rims and there lies main problem - steel rims are heat shield. SUMMARY rims used on Prodrive Mini WRC weight around 8kg per rim size 17" x [...]

Skoda Octavia II (1Z3) – Ferodo DS2500 brake pads test aftermath

Aftermath of uprated brake system test – squeaking of right front brake pad and reduced friction/braking performance. SOLUTION drilled or at least grooved discs for an effective cleaning of burnt friction material on brake pads