octavia 1z3

Sava Eskimo S3+ (195/65 R15)

The best and only real winter tire on market. Easily outperforms in snow my favorite Yoko BluEarth. If they just made it for 17" wheels and improved construction. Full specification at manufacturer's web. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. price about [...]

Pagid RSL19 rear brake pads

Problems with overheating rear brakes forced me to experiment with new friction material Pagid RSL19. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. Ferodo DS2500 has got optimal temperature about 300-500°C (friction coefficient about 0.42) with short burst of 700°C but I've found [...]

Protlum – Rally suspension upgrade

There is three most important upgrades on car - seat, tires & suspension. First two has been completed; only OEM suspension stand in the way of more cornering speed. After a long search I found Protlum. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER [...]

Skoda Octavia HR I – brake system revisited

It has been a half year since Ferodo DS2500 brake pads upgrade. Lots of variables have changed and also new challenges arose. Aftermath results were not optimal because I was unaware of rear brakes poor performance. In other words, they didn't brake properly (common cause - rusted and stuck rear [...]

Glocknerstrasse – remap v2.0 and brake system test

I recently ventured into the Austrian Alps - summer climbing season at the end. Exhausted from mountains and bored. What is better place to test your car than famous Glocknerstrasse. Every major car manufacturer tests cars on Glocknerstrasse - you can see funny looking or cloaked cars with warning signs [...]