What is the vRS like on the motorway?

ocrx8 · 22-05-2008, 20:43

...Obviously it's gonna be grunty, but I'm talking in terms of refinement, tyre noise etc.

Just over 3 months until I can start loooking for mine, am absolutely peeing my pants with excitement about getting a new car. The vRS is gonna be a sizeable step up from a '97 Ka!

stuno1 · 22-05-2008, 20:46

Good, reasonably queit, great cruiser. very ecenomical!!!! Handles the speed well. IMO

Babs · 22-05-2008, 20:46

They're good.

Not quite as stable as something bigger, but certainly good.

oilburninnut · 22-05-2008, 20:48

mine is very stable at speed,just not very quiet

anonymouse · 22-05-2008, 21:10

Pretty good all round

vRSLen · 22-05-2008, 21:27

Fine in a straight line but can be a bit nervy on fast flowing bends (and I mean high speeds)

ultra_joel88 · 22-05-2008, 21:29

Theyre pretty good.

I found fitting a front strut brace and replacing the Michelin Pilots with Toyos made it more stable and reduced road noise significantly.

I get 55mpg sat at 60 over about 20 miles.

dxg · 22-05-2008, 21:35

They're absolutely brilliant on the motorway (it's where mine spends 90% of it's time...)

Stick it in sixth with the revs around 2k (which is about 70-75 mph on mine) and the engine's near-enough idling yet the turbo's just on the point of spooling up so to overtake all you have to do is put your foot down. None of the "change down and wind it up" nonsense...

Keep your foot down and you'll be 90+ before you realise what's going on!!

Mr Grumpy · 22-05-2008, 21:36

Keep it below 110mph, but above 100mph and they are great!

fireman · 22-05-2008, 21:42

i sit at about 80 to 90 most of time and runs great

mathepac · 22-05-2008, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by oilburninnut

mine is very stable at speed,just not very quiet

...to be fair Gary, yours makes noise even when its parked up for the night, trying to escape!

ocrx8 · 22-05-2008, 22:09

All good replies, thanks very much. I want one even more now!!!

Blade404 · 22-05-2008, 22:10

I think it's great on the motorway... surprised no one has said about it's ability to keep up with Ferrari's and Porsche's

Kaiserb_uk · 22-05-2008, 22:11

Doesn't handle crosswind that well, but I've never driven a car that does.

red-devil · 22-05-2008, 22:16

cant fault mine. thinks it's really good on a long drive

devonutopia · 22-05-2008, 22:34

Mine's fine.

I find a journey is very pleasant when cruise control is put on at 70mph. Sure it's slow and everyone else is faster usually, but it makes for an economical, quiet (2200rpm), pleasant drive. Windows down a bit, tunes on, relax, enjoy.

jasc1988 · 22-05-2008, 22:37

If your after a motorway cruiser i wouldnt pick the fabia.

Quite sporty so suspension is quite harsh.
Also i think the seats are very hard and on long journeys cause a bit of discomfort.

My friend bought a vRS as a motorway cruiser to get back and forward to work, 3 hour journey there. After a month he had piles and the car was sold.

Not a comfy car IMO

Wardy · 22-05-2008, 22:39

It's probably the best small car I've owned at motorway tasks. Comfortable, pretty refined, and if you pick the right tyres - quiet too.

I sit at 80 on cruise and get 50-55MPG over a Manchester-London run (190 miles, 3hr 15 on a good day).

A revised suspension setup does help things at higher speeds [Eibachs+FSDs, RARB] (IMHO

)

Steve

anonymouse · 22-05-2008, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasc1988

If your after a motorway cruiser i wouldnt pick the fabia.

Quite sporty so suspension is quite harsh.
Also i think the seats are very hard and on long journeys cause a bit of discomfort.

My friend bought a vRS as a motorway cruiser to get back and forward to work, 3 hour journey there. After a month he had piles and the car was sold.

Not a comfy car IMO

Did 300 mile trip (mostly motorway) in one go (2 stops) last year and got out without any aches and pains

tonto kowalski · 22-05-2008, 22:44

"am absolutely peeing my pants with excitement about getting a new car"
If you suffer from bladder weakness the Fabia vRS may not be the best choice.
Well not the one with the pale textile seats anyway.
You might be ok with leather upholstery.

Wardy · 22-05-2008, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymouse

Did 300 mile trip (mostly motorway) in one go (2 stops) last year and got out without any aches and pains

I have to agree - I find the seats to be good. If I'm being picky, some lubar adjustment would be nice.

Often do London in one go, and have done Glasgow from here in the same sitting too.

I know seats and posture etc are a very personal thing; what's good for one, is terrible for another - but no complaints here

Steve

jasc1988 · 22-05-2008, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

I have to agree - I find the seats to be good. If I'm being picky, some lubar adjustment would be nice.

Often do London in one go, and have done Glasgow from here in the same sitting too.

I know seats and posture etc are a very personal thing; what's good for one, is terrible for another - but no complaints here

Steve

I on the other hand think there dreadfull. Soo hard its unbelievable, i used to have a 306 merdian with the half leather seats and oh my god they were sooo comfy, was like a big armchair. i miss that car

But its all personal preference though

mathepac · 22-05-2008, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade404

I think it's great on the motorway... surprised no one has said about it's ability to keep up with Ferrari's and Porsche's

Sssshhh, the supercar police are listening.

I did close to 1,900 miles over 5 days in mine recently and the only issue was while driving briskly over the "ploughed concrete" roadway in Belgium / The Netherlands with the tyre-pressures too high - noisy doesn't begin to describe what we experienced.

TommyC · 22-05-2008, 22:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ocrx8

The vRS is gonna be a sizeable step up from a '97 Ka!

The vRS will seem like distilled refinement compared to your Ka on the motorways mate! I think it will feel a bit more planted in comparison and a lot more solid

Wardy · 22-05-2008, 22:54

Whoever decided to try surfacing high speed roads with concrete should be taken outside and shot. Twice.

How we still have them in this country is beyond me!

Steve

22-05-2008, 20:43	#1
ocrx8 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South East Posts: 104 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What is the vRS like on the motorway? ...Obviously it's gonna be grunty, but I'm talking in terms of refinement, tyre noise etc. Just over 3 months until I can start loooking for mine, am absolutely peeing my pants with excitement about getting a new car. The vRS is gonna be a sizeable step up from a '97 Ka!

22-05-2008, 20:46	#2
stuno1 RXStu Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex Posts: 458 Members Car: Grey RX8 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Good, reasonably queit, great cruiser. very ecenomical!!!! Handles the speed well. IMO __________________ 1st propper car - Fabia VRS 170BHP + other mods. 2nd propper car - Mazda 3 MPS aero 260BHP + other mods Current propepr car - Mazda RX8 231 230BHP + other mods Love modding

22-05-2008, 20:46	#3
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Preston Posts: 4,227 Members Car: Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v Comfort Thanks: 221 Thanked 141 Times in 125 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? They're good. Not quite as stable as something bigger, but certainly good. __________________ - Andrew In need of a new car, post your suggestions here!

22-05-2008, 20:48	#4
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,748 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 189 Thanked 144 Times in 136 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? mine is very stable at speed,just not very quiet __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

22-05-2008, 21:10	#5
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,447 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 151 Thanked 260 Times in 193 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Pretty good all round __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

22-05-2008, 21:27	#6
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,681 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 170 Thanked 208 Times in 153 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Fine in a straight line but can be a bit nervy on fast flowing bends (and I mean high speeds) __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

22-05-2008, 21:29	#7
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,670 Members Car: 04 Fabia vRS (180/300) Thanks: 28 Thanked 136 Times in 124 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Theyre pretty good. I found fitting a front strut brace and replacing the Michelin Pilots with Toyos made it more stable and reduced road noise significantly. I get 55mpg sat at 60 over about 20 miles. __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - P-Torque STG1, 312mm Brakes, Whiteline RARB, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Pipercross Panel Filter & PD160 Intake, Pioneer and Infinity ICE, Custom exhaust system w/ de-cat, CCV Bypass w/ Catch Can, Swoosh Gauges, Window Tints

22-05-2008, 21:35	#8
dxg Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 215 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? They're absolutely brilliant on the motorway (it's where mine spends 90% of it's time...) Stick it in sixth with the revs around 2k (which is about 70-75 mph on mine) and the engine's near-enough idling yet the turbo's just on the point of spooling up so to overtake all you have to do is put your foot down. None of the "change down and wind it up" nonsense... Keep your foot down and you'll be 90+ before you realise what's going on!! __________________ .

22-05-2008, 21:36	#9
Mr Grumpy Not so Grumpy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: He's behind you.. Posts: 4,753 Members Car: Super Skip Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 101 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Keep it below 110mph, but above 100mph and they are great! __________________ Ho feckin' Ho, S50 vRS has to go, for baby Jesus' sake, somebody buy it... Lovely MX5 for sale as well.....go on, treat yourself.

22-05-2008, 21:42	#10
fireman Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: east midlands Posts: 232 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? i sit at about 80 to 90 most of time and runs great __________________ Awww its guna end in tears

22-05-2008, 22:09	#12
ocrx8 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South East Posts: 104 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? All good replies, thanks very much. I want one even more now!!!

22-05-2008, 22:11	#14
Kaiserb_uk Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 1,464 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 61 Times in 47 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Doesn't handle crosswind that well, but I've never driven a car that does. __________________ Offended? spEak You're bRanes MCSA:M CompTIA:Security+ Mods:Nearly enough

22-05-2008, 22:16	#15
red-devil Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 588 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 36 Times in 35 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? cant fault mine. thinks it's really good on a long drive __________________ Never put off until tomorrow,what you can do today...unless you simply can't be arsed!!

22-05-2008, 22:34	#16
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,490 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 79 Thanked 381 Times in 322 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Mine's fine. I find a journey is very pleasant when cruise control is put on at 70mph. Sure it's slow and everyone else is faster usually, but it makes for an economical, quiet (2200rpm), pleasant drive. Windows down a bit, tunes on, relax, enjoy. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. BRISKODA CLUBSTAND @ Castle Combe! 25/04/09! Track session too! Click me! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

22-05-2008, 22:37	#17
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,042 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 106 Thanked 136 Times in 131 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? If your after a motorway cruiser i wouldnt pick the fabia. Quite sporty so suspension is quite harsh. Also i think the seats are very hard and on long journeys cause a bit of discomfort. My friend bought a vRS as a motorway cruiser to get back and forward to work, 3 hour journey there. After a month he had piles and the car was sold. Not a comfy car IMO __________________ Star Remap, BMC, Helix, 312's, Magnex, Vibratechniks mount, Allard Power Pipe, VMaxx Coilies, CCV mod, Pikey Short Shifter, Stainless Boost pipes, Pikey arch mod, HID's, 17's, Heated Seats, Cruise + many more

22-05-2008, 22:39	#18
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,874 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 473 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? It's probably the best small car I've owned at motorway tasks. Comfortable, pretty refined, and if you pick the right tyres - quiet too. I sit at 80 on cruise and get 50-55MPG over a Manchester-London run (190 miles, 3hr 15 on a good day). A revised suspension setup does help things at higher speeds [Eibachs+FSDs, RARB] (IMHO ) Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

22-05-2008, 22:44	#20
tonto kowalski Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 390 Members Car: A lovely unadulterated Fabia vRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? "am absolutely peeing my pants with excitement about getting a new car" If you suffer from bladder weakness the Fabia vRS may not be the best choice. Well not the one with the pale textile seats anyway. You might be ok with leather upholstery.

22-05-2008, 22:54	#25
Wardy Broken :( Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,874 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 473 Thanked 384 Times in 371 Posts	Re: What is the vRS like on the motorway? Whoever decided to try surfacing high speed roads with concrete should be taken outside and shot. Twice. How we still have them in this country is beyond me! Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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