opinions please

beedie · 26-04-2006, 22:57

Well having been asked by everyone what happened to my grill (surround was missing for 3 weeks) ive fefitted it
let me know what you think.
Takes a little getting used to, didn't ike it at first but now its grown on me and i'm starting to think its like the astra Vrx
quick pic in the dark.

Scott

simonsheil · 26-04-2006, 23:01

I think it looks quite smart, makes it look slightly more agressive

ric04vrs · 26-04-2006, 23:03

best losing the reg mate or the skoda warranty police will have you , yeah it does look a bit different without the chrome , not to bad though

Schwarz · 26-04-2006, 23:03

Looks good

thinking of doing it to mine, is it easy to remove the surround and how did you spray the chrome bit?
p.s Just looked at your sig, you should join the Jabba ARB group buy

beedie · 26-04-2006, 23:05

youve read my mind on both. how to will follow when i have time
will buy ARB when i have money.
Catch 22
Scott

WaveyDavey · 27-04-2006, 01:10

I think i prefer your new stylee grille to the existing chrome one....... Wouldn't mind dowing something like that to my Black Magic when i get it.

The how to would be appreciated.

Cheers

Dave.

RallyRed · 27-04-2006, 01:19

cool something else for me to do.

dsmithmobile · 27-04-2006, 01:37

Looks good mate

,colour coding my grille was one of my first mods and i personally think they look so much better that way,i'm just not into the chrome thing

carly2237 · 27-04-2006, 08:40

Looks really smart. Cant remember if someone posted a 'how to' on the forum sometime ago. If not would appreciate some pointers.

farky77 · 27-04-2006, 09:09

Looks really smart mate, i've got a red vRS too so i'll be doing the same to that.

Is the chrome bit easy enough to remove for painting?

Fabia156 · 27-04-2006, 09:40

It looks amazing mate.... i wasnt thinking about doin the same to mine.. but after seeing the result with ur i think that i've changted my mind

AvRS · 27-04-2006, 10:19

A definate improvement I've always thought the chrome grill to be the only thing letting the fabia's looks down. This is definately one thing I've got on my list to do. Did you do it yourself or take it to a bodyshop and how much did it cost?

Cheers

GaryD · 27-04-2006, 10:35

Looks great IMO. Would be less of an impact on my silver vRS however.

Jon TDI · 27-04-2006, 10:35

This is something I've been thinking about doing.

You've just confirmed that it looks spot on!

bugman · 27-04-2006, 11:34

looks cool. im in the middle of doin mine now. it drying in the sun. i bought a spare chrome surround from this very site on saturday,so i can put chrome back on if need to at any point. got it tues day. primed it yesterday painting it today. p.s what did you use to stick badge back on.

Mil · 27-04-2006, 11:36

It looks hot dude. Nice one.

jonny boy · 27-04-2006, 11:42

Never thought i'd be a fan of the colour coded grille, but, you may have swayed me ! Looks great.

JohnnyE · 27-04-2006, 13:37

Definitely how the vRS should have looked when it left the factory.

Subtle mod that makes a huge difference to how the front of the car looks. Painting mine Black Magic when funds allow.

ChrisRs · 27-04-2006, 17:42

Just to 'add balance' to the thread. I dont like the colour coded grills at all. I MUCH prefer the chrome

johnjohnhealy · 27-04-2006, 18:06

I think it looks good, the chrome grille suits cars that have more chrome on them, like window surrounds etc, but with only the grille I think it looks nice colour coded.

beedie · 27-04-2006, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by farky77

Is the chrome bit easy enough to remove for painting?

yeh just unclips from rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AvRS

Did you do it yourself or take it to a bodyshop and how much did it cost?

Did it myself with halfrauds spray can. still waiting for my dealer to get the can i ordered. parts manager is away on holiday and noone else knows bout it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugman

p.s what did you use to stick badge back on.

nothing cos i didnt take it off! just unclipped the chrome surround

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Just to 'add balance' to the thread. I dont like the colour coded grills at all. I MUCH prefer the chrome

well as cartman says "scr*w you man"
just kidding each to there own, i'm just not a bling person (tried to sway my dad away from chrome running rails on his car but he went for them anyway and mirrors on the fronts of the wing mirrors?!?)

Cheers for all the good comments now to see about the door handles, and the black grille itself!
Scott

Mr Grumpy · 27-04-2006, 18:34

That could be for me, especially in red.
more to annoy Robbo than anything else.....

ChrisRs · 27-04-2006, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham smith

That could be for me, especially in red.
more to annoy Robbo than anything else.....

Watch it !!

I like red!!
But not on my car!!

WaveyDavey · 27-04-2006, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsmithmobile

Looks good mate

,colour coding my grille was one of my first mods and i personally think they look so much better that way,i'm just not into the chrome thing

I don't suppose you have any pics of yours with the colour coded grille surround do ya???

Cheers

Dave.

Spanner · 28-04-2006, 11:56

Certainly looks good color coded.

Thanks tho'

as i cant decide which looks better, the chrome surround painted red or black?

26-04-2006, 22:57	#1
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 430 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	opinions please Well having been asked by everyone what happened to my grill (surround was missing for 3 weeks) ive fefitted it let me know what you think. Takes a little getting used to, didn't ike it at first but now its grown on me and i'm starting to think its like the astra Vrx quick pic in the dark. Scott __________________ Fabia VRS '04, 170bhp, 280lbf-ft, Star Performanced, PD160 Intake, K&N Filter, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Jabba ARB, 18"Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's with Toyo T1R's 215/35 R18, 312mm Discs and Calipers, KW Varient 1 Coilovers, Forge FMIC, Custom Decals, Helix Organic Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel, JVC HU, RE SUB, ALPINE AMP WANTED:Exhaust, Turbo, Custom Remap Next Step: Sound Deadening and Front Comps

26-04-2006, 23:01	#2
simonsheil Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleator Moor Posts: 761 Thanks: 8 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Re: opinions please I think it looks quite smart, makes it look slightly more agressive

26-04-2006, 23:03	#3
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,152 Thanks: 31 Thanked 187 Times in 181 Posts	Re: opinions please best losing the reg mate or the skoda warranty police will have you , yeah it does look a bit different without the chrome , not to bad though __________________ not so bored now

26-04-2006, 23:03	#4
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: opinions please Looks good thinking of doing it to mine, is it easy to remove the surround and how did you spray the chrome bit? p.s Just looked at your sig, you should join the Jabba ARB group buy __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

26-04-2006, 23:05	#5
beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 430 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: opinions please youve read my mind on both. how to will follow when i have time will buy ARB when i have money. Catch 22 Scott __________________ Fabia VRS '04, 170bhp, 280lbf-ft, Star Performanced, PD160 Intake, K&N Filter, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Jabba ARB, 18"Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's with Toyo T1R's 215/35 R18, 312mm Discs and Calipers, KW Varient 1 Coilovers, Forge FMIC, Custom Decals, Helix Organic Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel, JVC HU, RE SUB, ALPINE AMP WANTED:Exhaust, Turbo, Custom Remap Next Step: Sound Deadening and Front Comps

27-04-2006, 01:10	#6
WaveyDavey Hiya Vic!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,262 Thanks: 112 Thanked 93 Times in 90 Posts	Re: opinions please I think i prefer your new stylee grille to the existing chrome one....... Wouldn't mind dowing something like that to my Black Magic when i get it. The how to would be appreciated. Cheers Dave. __________________ 2006 'Black Magic' Fabia vRS... With a few little EXTRAS

27-04-2006, 01:19	#7
RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: opinions please cool something else for me to do.

27-04-2006, 01:37	#8
dsmithmobile Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hull,East Yorkshire Posts: 1,065 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: opinions please Looks good mate ,colour coding my grille was one of my first mods and i personally think they look so much better that way,i'm just not into the chrome thing __________________ my car pics and spec here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2309233

27-04-2006, 08:40	#9
carly2237 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 151 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: opinions please Looks really smart. Cant remember if someone posted a 'how to' on the forum sometime ago. If not would appreciate some pointers.

27-04-2006, 09:09	#10
farky77 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 887 Thanks: 68 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: opinions please Looks really smart mate, i've got a red vRS too so i'll be doing the same to that. Is the chrome bit easy enough to remove for painting?

27-04-2006, 09:40	#11
Fabia156 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 619 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: opinions please It looks amazing mate.... i wasnt thinking about doin the same to mine.. but after seeing the result with ur i think that i've changted my mind __________________ 1.4 16V

27-04-2006, 10:19	#12
AvRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Milk n Beans Posts: 531 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: opinions please A definate improvement I've always thought the chrome grill to be the only thing letting the fabia's looks down. This is definately one thing I've got on my list to do. Did you do it yourself or take it to a bodyshop and how much did it cost? Cheers __________________ Ex Furby vRS owner, soon to be Megane 230 owner My Photography page: Avs Photography

27-04-2006, 10:35	#13
GaryD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: opinions please Looks great IMO. Would be less of an impact on my silver vRS however.

27-04-2006, 10:35	#14
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,230 Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: opinions please This is something I've been thinking about doing. You've just confirmed that it looks spot on! __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

27-04-2006, 11:34	#15
bugman Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 156 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: opinions please looks cool. im in the middle of doin mine now. it drying in the sun. i bought a spare chrome surround from this very site on saturday,so i can put chrome back on if need to at any point. got it tues day. primed it yesterday painting it today. p.s what did you use to stick badge back on.

27-04-2006, 11:36	#16
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: opinions please It looks hot dude. Nice one. __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

27-04-2006, 11:42	#17
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: opinions please Never thought i'd be a fan of the colour coded grille, but, you may have swayed me ! Looks great. __________________ Jon.

27-04-2006, 13:37	#18
JohnnyE Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West MIdlands Posts: 18 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: opinions please Definitely how the vRS should have looked when it left the factory. Subtle mod that makes a huge difference to how the front of the car looks. Painting mine Black Magic when funds allow. __________________ Warp speed Mr Sulu

27-04-2006, 17:42	#19
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,981 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: opinions please Just to 'add balance' to the thread. I dont like the colour coded grills at all. I MUCH prefer the chrome

27-04-2006, 18:06	#20
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,431 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: opinions please I think it looks good, the chrome grille suits cars that have more chrome on them, like window surrounds etc, but with only the grille I think it looks nice colour coded.

27-04-2006, 18:34	#22
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,635 Thanks: 8 Thanked 157 Times in 93 Posts	Re: opinions please That could be for me, especially in red. more to annoy Robbo than anything else..... __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

28-04-2006, 11:56	#25
Spanner Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mid Beds Posts: 423 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: opinions please Certainly looks good color coded. Thanks tho' as i cant decide which looks better, the chrome surround painted red or black? __________________ Fabia vRS forunner to the Bentley Continental GT Briskoda - Skoda's illegitimate family Mods: Superchip, K&N filter, Eibach springs, FSD dampers, black front grille,

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