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| ![]() I was considering the 1.8 TSi, but I understand the build quality is not up to par, with creaks, rattles, galore. Could you please share your personal experiences on how much of an issue this is, and how prevalent. I specifically ask because the creaks & rattles really get to me, so don't think I can live with such a car, irrespective of that gem of an engine. |
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| ![]() How to flicker the day time running lights as shown in the video by CARTOQ. Last edited by aah78 : 9th April 2015 at 01:39. Reason: Posts merged. |
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Am afraid its not a feature. The DRL though it appears to be lit continuously must actually be lit by pulses of light. If am not mistaken DRL LEDs are driven by DC and not AC current but they probably use some sort of pulsing circuit to save power/reduce intensity etc. The camera is probably shooting at a frame rate of 24/48/60 fps which means that it is exposing that many frames within a second. What becomes crucial then is the shutter speed that is compatible with this frame rate to capture the pulses of light whenever they are ON. The review video seems to have been shot in very bright sunlight so I assume they used a much faster shutter speed to avoid over-exposing the frames which meant that some of those frames caught the DRLs between pulses leading to the flicker. Am no expert either in automobiles or optics but this is what I think is happening. |
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| ![]() I think you got it spot on. LEDs use pulse width modulation to achieve various brightness levels since you cannot control it with current like filament bulbs. when captured in a frame rate that is not aligned with the pulsing, these flickers appear in videos. I also think that capturing at high frame rates and converting to low rates (youtube probably did 30fps) will amplify this effect. Quote:
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| ![]() Finally got my 1.8Tsi Zeal Edition yesterday. Absolutely lovely a car. Had tyres upgraded to Pirellis and will get some paint protection done this Saturday. Other than that, am absolutely thrilled about the performance of the car. Nice silent cabin and the black interiors truly bring the car into a much higher feel segment than the standard dual tone. Clicked a few shots for now. |
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| ![]() Guys. Does anyone have an idea as to why these cars have imported batteries in them? |
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| ![]() Any tips of how much air to fill in my 1.8TSI? My use is only in city traffic (South Mumbai) with 2 to 4 passengers. I know the recommended pressure is 33 but just wanted to know what general advice is... |
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IIRC, the Fabia used to come with tyres that were of some unheard brands (imported). Last edited by petroguzzler : 10th April 2015 at 16:22. |
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30psi will give you better ride quality. If you are taking a drive outside the city, do fill it up to 32-34 depending on how many passengers are going to be there. |
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Understandable for early batch of cars. however the new octy now has been here quite a while. Strange as to why the battery is still imported. Not that it really matters but just wanted to know if anyone had a clue as to why. |
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I have a feeling that the noise might be because of improper closing and opening of sun wiser under the sunroof. Rattle certainly comes from the back side of sun roof. Pictures of Skoda job sheets used as packing also suggests that. Fortunately I have not experienced noise from ORVM. In your case you must demand replacement under warranty. Quote:
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A dashboard creak on the other hand, is pretty much unfixable - as you mentioned, you do not want a service station messing with it. So, just trying to get that sense from the Octavia community here - it seems to me, way too many people are experience these on Octavias, and if that's the case, with a heavy heart, a Jetta probably makes more sense, though that means a diesel engine instead of that brilliant TSI. Quote:
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The Flash resulted in a slight blue tone in one of the pics. Be rest assured, its all black and black is good. The wood trim I beleive is same as on the other trim. Looks darker in this setup. I dont know how to say this but trust me, it is a different car altogether with the color change inside. You must go see one in person and compare the dual tone. You will get what im saying. | |
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