Latest pic of the mongrel

devonutopia · 30-07-2007, 21:07

As I didn't take my camera to the car show yesterday, I figured I'd just leech off others, and finally found my car on another forum.

What's different? Well, ummm not much - missing the bumper panel by nearside fog still as local scrappy fabias were both sans-panel. I suppose the tarty alloy caps are new(ish) She was looking nice and squeaky clean all day.

(and there's me lounging in my passenger seat again

)

ultra_joel88 · 30-07-2007, 21:22

Looking goooodd and I know its advertisment for the site but the sticker under the mirror lets it down IMO

devonutopia · 30-07-2007, 21:23

They'll probably all have to come off soon when I look into getting the bodywork re-sprayed (same colour - ish

).

Tom_vRS · 30-07-2007, 21:28

I like the sticker.

Hate the handle covers though. Would like to see them body coloured!

devonutopia · 30-07-2007, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Hate the handle covers though. Would like to see them body coloured!

It's a plan.

Guess all that needs is some primer and a can of diamond silver.

Hopefully the door handles can be taken out without removing the door card.

Wardy · 30-07-2007, 22:05

Looking good Jason, but not a fan of where the stickers are either...

If you can get the handles off and re-fitted without troubling the door cards, let me know will you

Steve

stuno1 · 30-07-2007, 22:10

Looks good mate, really good example of what people can achieve.

Basil · 31-07-2007, 07:31

Love the front nose radiator part! - and tbh the silver colour is simply the best for a Fabia (all they had left was black and yellow when I got mine....)

Cheers
Bas

Davy-B · 31-07-2007, 14:33

I think that you can get the handles out if you undo the big torx bolt above the catch on the edge of the door. Slide the handle back and lift it out. Dead easy!

kebaros · 31-07-2007, 15:04

Would the briskoda sticker not be better placed near the bottom of the door? like the Ford GT http://www.gothamdreamcars.com/image.../ford-gt-1.jpg

PJW -VRS · 31-07-2007, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

They'll probably all have to come off soon when I look into getting the bodywork re-sprayed (same colour - ish

).

RACE BLUE WITH A WHITE ROOF WOULD BE NICE

mluton · 31-07-2007, 21:44

Always loved your Fab Jason, Nice work,

Wardy · 31-07-2007, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davy-B

I think that you can get the handles out if you undo the big torx bolt above the catch on the edge of the door. Slide the handle back and lift it out. Dead easy!

Cheers for that. Shaun L actually PM'd me a great link as well, with steps and photos. Will come in really handy. It's part of a larger guide, but steps 17-23 show the door handle procedure:

VWvortex Forums: DIY - Replacing the front door window regulator clips and/or door lock module

Steve

devonutopia · 31-07-2007, 22:46

Merci, Steve.

I feel a liberal use of diamond silver metallic coming on.

BrOwS · 31-07-2007, 23:09

Bloke on the far right, just nearly out of shot in the picture; reckon he's thinking "Where's the bloody battery gone?!"

Not a huge fan of stickers either but the mongrel is looking excellent

Wardy · 31-07-2007, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Merci, Steve.

I feel a liberal use of diamond silver metallic coming on.

No worries

I'm pondering mine now, even if mine do already blend in pretty well with the black car!

Thinking a set from the scrappies in case it all goes Pete Tong, then what about roughing them up and applying primer? Grade of paper to use etc. So now I'm wondering if there's a guide for actually painting them!

Steve

devonutopia · 31-07-2007, 23:26

I imagine primer will coat the smooth handles as normal - Doubt any roughing up would be needed. I should imagine a good degreasing is a must. Whilst the handles are out, it might give me the chance to t-cut the multitude of scratches behind both door handles, but especially the drivers side. It's awful

Wardy · 31-07-2007, 23:36

Now there's an idea

- I do have a few myself....

Out will come the PC, some Mezerna IP and a 4.5" orange pad for mine

T-Cut? Pah!

Steve

30-07-2007, 21:07	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Latest pic of the mongrel As I didn't take my camera to the car show yesterday, I figured I'd just leech off others, and finally found my car on another forum. What's different? Well, ummm not much - missing the bumper panel by nearside fog still as local scrappy fabias were both sans-panel. I suppose the tarty alloy caps are new(ish) She was looking nice and squeaky clean all day. (and there's me lounging in my passenger seat again ) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

30-07-2007, 21:22	#2
ultra_joel88 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brecon/ Cardiff Posts: 2,275 Thanks: 21 Thanked 82 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Looking goooodd and I know its advertisment for the site but the sticker under the mirror lets it down IMO __________________ '04 Fabia VRS - 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, Boost + Volt Gauge, Window Tints

30-07-2007, 21:23	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel They'll probably all have to come off soon when I look into getting the bodywork re-sprayed (same colour - ish ). __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

30-07-2007, 21:28	#4
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,056 Thanks: 623 Thanked 376 Times in 257 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel I like the sticker. Hate the handle covers though. Would like to see them body coloured! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

30-07-2007, 22:05	#6
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Looking good Jason, but not a fan of where the stickers are either... If you can get the handles off and re-fitted without troubling the door cards, let me know will you 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

30-07-2007, 22:10	#7
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31-07-2007, 07:31	#8
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,173 Thanks: 186 Thanked 184 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Love the front nose radiator part! - and tbh the silver colour is simply the best for a Fabia (all they had left was black and yellow when I got mine....) Cheers Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

31-07-2007, 14:33	#9
Davy-B Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel I think that you can get the handles out if you undo the big torx bolt above the catch on the edge of the door. Slide the handle back and lift it out. Dead easy!

31-07-2007, 15:04	#10
kebaros Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nr Cockermouth, Cumbria Posts: 154 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Would the briskoda sticker not be better placed near the bottom of the door? like the Ford GT http://www.gothamdreamcars.com/image.../ford-gt-1.jpg

31-07-2007, 21:44	#12
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,356 Thanks: 46 Thanked 223 Times in 197 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Always loved your Fab Jason, Nice work, __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

31-07-2007, 22:46	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Merci, Steve. I feel a liberal use of diamond silver metallic coming on. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

31-07-2007, 23:09	#15
BrOwS Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Farnborough Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Bloke on the far right, just nearly out of shot in the picture; reckon he's thinking "Where's the bloody battery gone?!" Not a huge fan of stickers either but the mongrel is looking excellent __________________ Past 1999(V) Seicento Sporting (ITG Induction Kit, Red Dot Brakes, Janspeed Exhaust) Past 2002(52) Punto Sporting (ECU Remap) Present 2006(06) Skoda Fabia vRS (ESP, Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats, Leather Interior, CD Changer) Future Koenigsegg CCX (With Top Gear Spoiler)

31-07-2007, 23:26	#17
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel I imagine primer will coat the smooth handles as normal - Doubt any roughing up would be needed. I should imagine a good degreasing is a must. Whilst the handles are out, it might give me the chance to t-cut the multitude of scratches behind both door handles, but especially the drivers side. It's awful __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

31-07-2007, 23:36	#18
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Latest pic of the mongrel Now there's an idea - I do have a few myself.... Out will come the PC, some Mezerna IP and a 4.5" orange pad for mine T-Cut? Pah! 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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