What's still "original" on my car?

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 20:33

Starting up a brief list as I satrted wondering what I haven't changed now...

First things that spring to mind.

Chassis
dashboard itself (have changed everything around it

)
Seats, soon to change
Rear brakes
PAS & braking gizmos
Doors

Thought this might be easier than saying what I have changed.

Octygone · 05-09-2005, 20:59

The driver

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Octygone

The driver

Dunno, I think I've metamorphosised into a crazy engine converting lunatic.

Octygone · 05-09-2005, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Dunno, I think I've metamorphosised into a crazy engine converting lunatic.

Convert the Jag to diesel next

flatfourburble · 05-09-2005, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Dunno, I think I've metamorphosised into a crazy engine converting lunatic.

from a crazy upturned fabia man?

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 21:17

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Originally Posted by flatfourburble

from a crazy upturned fabia man?

Basically.

Rob - I think it might be preferred if I got the Jag supercharged.

Apparently the XJR block is very "superchargeable" Is that a word?

drm_jones · 05-09-2005, 21:19

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

Rob - I think it might be preferred if I got the Jag supercharged.

Apparently the XJR block is very "superchargeable" Is that a word?

Say hello to single figure mpg readings

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 21:20

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Originally Posted by drm_jones

Say hello to single figure mpg readings

Its not far off that now!

You can almost imagine an Arab rubbing his hands together when I boot it in Sport mode.

drm_jones · 05-09-2005, 21:24

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Originally Posted by devonutopia

Its not far off that now!

You can almost imagine an Arab rubbing his hands together when I boot it in Sport mode.

Ouch - better start prospecting for oil in your back garden then

**tfboy** · 05-09-2005, 23:08

J, did the old furby turbo go with the engin?
If not..... I dare ya

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 23:09

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Originally Posted by tfboy

J, did the old furby turbo go with the engin?
If not..... I dare ya

Which one? The PD100 one went with the engine, and the PD130 is going to Allard as the hybrid was bought on exchange

KLB · 05-09-2005, 23:21

Have you still got the original window/windscreen stickers?

Washer bottles.

Sill covers.

How about floor mats - they must be original, surely?

The little gadget for pulling off your wheel nut covers? (you can tell I'm scraping the barrel, now....)

Congratulations on getting it working

I believe a certain Dr Frankenstein is looking for advice on rebuilds

devonutopia · 05-09-2005, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLB

Have you still got the original window/windscreen stickers?

Washer bottles.

Sill covers.

How about floor mats - they must be original, surely?

The little gadget for pulling off your wheel nut covers? (you can tell I'm scraping the barrel, now....)

Congratulations on getting it working

I believe a certain Dr Frankenstein is looking for advice on rebuilds

Washer bottle! NOPE! You lose!

Needed vRS washer bottle as it has a washer fluid warning sensor, unlike PD100.

Sill covers - never had them, but got some Fabia emblazoned shiny ones to fit

Wheel nut unclipper clipper thingy device? Yup - still original.

bryand · 05-09-2005, 23:40

The big plastic nut that holds the spare wheel in place?
The bonnet and tailgate?

devonutopia · 06-09-2005, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryand

The big plastic nut that holds the spare wheel in place?
The bonnet and tailgate?

Yeah, bonnet is original. Boot is original too, although its been entirely rewired along with the rest of the car.

So original outside, new guts.

Oh, forgot about the spare wheel device. Nope - its gone!

Due to using 17" alloys spare the thread isn't long enough, but as the wheel is no much bigger it just sits in there and I've padded it out a bit to stop it moving. The false floor + pair of subwoofers on top of it keeps it down too.

Goochie · 06-09-2005, 08:51

so, when do we get to see some photos? Are you going to have a big satin sheet on the top that a scantily clad west country lass will pull off ?

devonutopia · 06-09-2005, 08:59

Photo's will follow when done - Its still got no front bumper

Need to charge the battery up too as I managed to flatten it in last 3 months.

Fabia 12v · 06-09-2005, 09:57

u know its all going to come together perfect.... sit in side and then......... damn no steering wheel or pedels!

Hope u've fitted footwell lighting!!

Keep up the good work

jamlip · 06-09-2005, 10:33

Flip-tint
Neons
Venoms
Bean can
'Motorsport' Sun Strip
Stick-on alloy-effect filler cover

Blah blah blah.

Hope you can sort this out.

fabsport · 06-09-2005, 13:49

devonutopia
im new 2 this site, but it seems from wat iv been readin ur in the middle of modin the whole car. i was wondering tho as uv dun the engine wat tips can u give me. i want 2 get more of a growl from the engine, iv looked into 2 air filters but cant open my engine cover as it mite void my warrenty.
is there anythin u can suggest?

Chavyboy · 06-09-2005, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabsport

devonutopia
im new 2 this site, but it seems from wat iv been readin ur in the middle of modin the whole car. i was wondering tho as uv dun the engine wat tips can u give me. i want 2 get more of a growl from the engine, iv looked into 2 air filters but cant open my engine cover as it mite void my warrenty.
is there anythin u can suggest?

Don't bother asking Jason otherwise he'll have you believing cars drive better on their roofs.

fabsport · 06-09-2005, 17:16

Chavyboy

LoL, if not him who is the best person to ask?

devonutopia · 06-09-2005, 17:55

Well, anyone who says removing your plastic engine cover voids youe warranty is talking absolute TOSH!

Best bit of bollox I've heard in some time. Love to talk to the dealer who says that.

Is yours a 1.4? Maybe a 16valve? If so, basically the best way to get a growl from it is to fit an aftermarket exhaust system. Fab16v had one HELL of an exhaust on his old 1.4 16v. I can still hear it now from the Midlands meet in 2003.

Not sure on other 1.4 mods - Stimps on here might know a bit more.

MissPiggy · 06-09-2005, 17:59

So J-is your mongrel going to be at the southampton RR day like you said it would be???

fabsport · 06-09-2005, 18:55

DEVONUTOPIA AND ANY 1 ELSE'S IMPUT IS GREATLY APPRICIATED

Yeh its a genuine 1.4 16v sports adition.

I already had my jap exhaust fitted, thats all good coz im getin my sound from the back, but im still getin the factory engine sound at the front.
also my problem is the garage i go to the owner has a 1.4 comfort an he has no engine cover so he cud get straight to the standard air intake box and change it to put his filter on, but they dnt no how to open mine because its totaly different. It got screws that are hard 2 get to???
any take on that???

05-09-2005, 20:33	#1
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	What's still "original" on my car? Starting up a brief list as I satrted wondering what I haven't changed now... First things that spring to mind. Chassis dashboard itself (have changed everything around it ) Seats, soon to change Rear brakes PAS & braking gizmos Doors Thought this might be easier than saying what I have changed. __________________ 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!

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05-09-2005, 23:08	#10
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,399 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 23 Thanked 93 Times in 82 Posts	J, did the old furby turbo go with the engin? If not..... I dare ya __________________ Xavier

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KLB Discordian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Newport, Newport - so good the Post Office named it twice Posts: 1,962 Members Car: Octavia vRS hatch, 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Have you still got the original window/windscreen stickers? Washer bottles. Sill covers. How about floor mats - they must be original, surely? The little gadget for pulling off your wheel nut covers? (you can tell I'm scraping the barrel, now....) Congratulations on getting it working I believe a certain Dr Frankenstein is looking for advice on rebuilds __________________ Mike

06-09-2005, 08:59	#17
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	Photo's will follow when done - Its still got no front bumper Need to charge the battery up too as I managed to flatten it in last 3 months. __________________ 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!

05-09-2005, 23:40	#14
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,767 Members Car: Volvo C30 2.0D Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	The big plastic nut that holds the spare wheel in place? The bonnet and tailgate?

06-09-2005, 08:51	#16
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	so, when do we get to see some photos? Are you going to have a big satin sheet on the top that a scantily clad west country lass will pull off ?

06-09-2005, 09:57	#18
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06-09-2005, 10:33	#19
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia Elegance TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Flip-tint Neons Venoms Bean can 'Motorsport' Sun Strip Stick-on alloy-effect filler cover Blah blah blah. Hope you can sort this out. __________________

06-09-2005, 13:49	#20
fabsport Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south uk Posts: 24 Members Car: Fabia sport 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	devonutopia im new 2 this site, but it seems from wat iv been readin ur in the middle of modin the whole car. i was wondering tho as uv dun the engine wat tips can u give me. i want 2 get more of a growl from the engine, iv looked into 2 air filters but cant open my engine cover as it mite void my warrenty. is there anythin u can suggest?

06-09-2005, 17:16	#22
fabsport Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south uk Posts: 24 Members Car: Fabia sport 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Chavyboy LoL, if not him who is the best person to ask?

06-09-2005, 17:55	#23
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	Well, anyone who says removing your plastic engine cover voids youe warranty is talking absolute TOSH! Best bit of bollox I've heard in some time. Love to talk to the dealer who says that. Is yours a 1.4? Maybe a 16valve? If so, basically the best way to get a growl from it is to fit an aftermarket exhaust system. Fab16v had one HELL of an exhaust on his old 1.4 16v. I can still hear it now from the Midlands meet in 2003. Not sure on other 1.4 mods - Stimps on here might know a bit more. __________________ 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!

06-09-2005, 17:59	#24
MissPiggy Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,207 Members Car: 57 plate fabia 1.9 tdi pd sport Thanks: 24 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	So J-is your mongrel going to be at the southampton RR day like you said it would be???

06-09-2005, 18:55	#25
fabsport Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south uk Posts: 24 Members Car: Fabia sport 1.4 16v Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	DEVONUTOPIA AND ANY 1 ELSE'S IMPUT IS GREATLY APPRICIATED Yeh its a genuine 1.4 16v sports adition. I already had my jap exhaust fitted, thats all good coz im getin my sound from the back, but im still getin the factory engine sound at the front. also my problem is the garage i go to the owner has a 1.4 comfort an he has no engine cover so he cud get straight to the standard air intake box and change it to put his filter on, but they dnt no how to open mine because its totaly different. It got screws that are hard 2 get to??? any take on that???

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