vRS tow bar petition

jlindstrom · 08-07-2005, 17:26

I reckon we should gather up a signed petition and send it to Skoda to convince them on having a type approved tow bar for Fabia RS. After all it shouldn't be too much of a problem since the normal furby tow bar fits with just a slight bumper cut.

We could actually send them pictures of someones "illegal installation" of a tow bar. After all, I don't think it's Skoda's best interest to have ppl illegally installing tow bars all over europe. I'm quite sure we all know plenty of ****ed of vRS owners or would-be-vRS-owners who would sign the petition.

Perhaps we could have it here at Briskoda site, should the admins want to chip in. I for one can quite easily gather 4-5 names. So if we all can get a few ppl to sign it, we should quite easily get at least 4-500 names on the list. That should count for something...

- Juha

logiclee · 08-07-2005, 17:31

I will sign.

When the Felicia goes I will need the Fabia to tow, I'm OK now as it's a PD100 but come chaging car time it could rule out a vRS.

Cheers
Lee

**VRStu** · 08-07-2005, 17:41

It is a cost issue for the Type Approval, they may well take it up if they think there will be enough demand but I wouldn't expect an early resolution.

WW_VRS · 08-07-2005, 18:04

Where do I sign - havent got the need for it as of yet but I must admit being able to fit one would be very handy.

thegavsters · 08-07-2005, 18:32

I was hoping it was going to be a petition to ban tow bars.

beeftech · 08-07-2005, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegavsters

I was hoping it was going to be a petition to ban tow bars.

Yep me too! You wanna fit a tow bar, go buy a volvo

knealeedis · 09-07-2005, 06:38

I'm up for a petittition as I will eventually be fitting a tow bar to my vRS. i dont see what the problem is with getting the type approval as it the same chassis as avery other fabia and whid the powerful diesel engine it would probably make the best tow car out of the range. I'm not looking to tow a caravan with it but need to be able to tow my sailing dinghy.

Even though there is this issue with type approval all the Skoda dealers I asked about towbars prior to buying the car said they fitted no problem and they would be prepared to fit one.

Does anyone have any pise of a vRS fitted with a towbar and which ones fit the neatest.

WW_VRS · 09-07-2005, 08:28

I want the option to fit a towbar to be legal

As it's the vRS I would definitely want a removable 'neck' bit though

Alan M · 09-07-2005, 15:40

I'd sign it. I didn't even know that you weren't legally allowed to fit one until i tried to buy one...

fireman · 25-10-2005, 18:25

ill sign it too if you show me where

flatfourburble · 25-10-2005, 18:28

If it helps the cause I'll sign it too, may well need one some day

PXH_Blackmagic · 25-10-2005, 19:52

you could sign me up too, it's the only hurdle between me and purchasing a RIB, a boat is no good unless I can tow it!!

rikodars · 25-10-2005, 21:14

I'll sign. Bought and fitted one before knowing of this issue.. I was supplied by local dealer (Skoda) as well.. R

Shifty · 25-10-2005, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegavsters

I was hoping it was going to be a petition to ban tow bars.

briwy · 25-10-2005, 23:01

Same as Rikodars
Came as part of the deal on the car
Just a thought, is it actually illegal to have it fitted on the car or is it just illegal to use it for towing. Main use for mine is for a rack for the mountain bikes

devonutopia · 25-10-2005, 23:04

I'll sign anything.

octywagon · 26-10-2005, 00:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I'll sign anything.

Blank cheque for me ???

Sam Tan · 26-10-2005, 08:07

Yup I would sign, may need atrailer for lack of boot space, when I go away with 3 kids for a weekend camping excursion

helpmedisappear · 26-10-2005, 08:55

I'll sign it too, i may well need a removable tow bar in the future for a trailer

kt600 · 04-02-2006, 23:04

I sign it , just tell me where ........

08-07-2005, 17:26	#1
jlindstrom Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Naantali, Finland Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	vRS tow bar petition I reckon we should gather up a signed petition and send it to Skoda to convince them on having a type approved tow bar for Fabia RS. After all it shouldn't be too much of a problem since the normal furby tow bar fits with just a slight bumper cut. We could actually send them pictures of someones "illegal installation" of a tow bar. After all, I don't think it's Skoda's best interest to have ppl illegally installing tow bars all over europe. I'm quite sure we all know plenty of ****ed of vRS owners or would-be-vRS-owners who would sign the petition. Perhaps we could have it here at Briskoda site, should the admins want to chip in. I for one can quite easily gather 4-5 names. So if we all can get a few ppl to sign it, we should quite easily get at least 4-500 names on the list. That should count for something... - Juha

08-07-2005, 17:31	#2
logiclee Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Notts, UK Posts: 787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I will sign. When the Felicia goes I will need the Fabia to tow, I'm OK now as it's a PD100 but come chaging car time it could rule out a vRS. Cheers Lee __________________ Another Ex-Scooby owner. Mondeo TDCi 130 6 Speed Ghia, Octavia 1.9TDi Elegance (Now Sold), Fabia 1.9TDi Comfort and Felicia 1.9D GLi

08-07-2005, 17:41	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	It is a cost issue for the Type Approval, they may well take it up if they think there will be enough demand but I wouldn't expect an early resolution. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

08-07-2005, 18:04	#4
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Where do I sign - havent got the need for it as of yet but I must admit being able to fit one would be very handy. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

09-07-2005, 08:28	#8
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,736 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	I want the option to fit a towbar to be legal As it's the vRS I would definitely want a removable 'neck' bit though __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

08-07-2005, 18:32	#5
thegavsters Monkey Butler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 1,399 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was hoping it was going to be a petition to ban tow bars.

09-07-2005, 06:38	#7
knealeedis Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands Posts: 119 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm up for a petittition as I will eventually be fitting a tow bar to my vRS. i dont see what the problem is with getting the type approval as it the same chassis as avery other fabia and whid the powerful diesel engine it would probably make the best tow car out of the range. I'm not looking to tow a caravan with it but need to be able to tow my sailing dinghy. Even though there is this issue with type approval all the Skoda dealers I asked about towbars prior to buying the car said they fitted no problem and they would be prepared to fit one. Does anyone have any pise of a vRS fitted with a towbar and which ones fit the neatest.

09-07-2005, 15:40	#9
Alan M Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East UK, Gateshead Posts: 350 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd sign it. I didn't even know that you weren't legally allowed to fit one until i tried to buy one... __________________ *Vorsprung DERV Technik*

25-10-2005, 18:25	#10
fireman Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: east midlands Posts: 230 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	ill sign it too if you show me where

25-10-2005, 18:28	#11
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If it helps the cause I'll sign it too, may well need one some day __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

25-10-2005, 19:52	#12
PXH_Blackmagic Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south west Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you could sign me up too, it's the only hurdle between me and purchasing a RIB, a boat is no good unless I can tow it!!

25-10-2005, 21:14	#13
rikodars Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Hants Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Tow I'll sign. Bought and fitted one before knowing of this issue.. I was supplied by local dealer (Skoda) as well.. R __________________ Leave me alone. I am an old man with a Skoda

25-10-2005, 23:01	#15
briwy Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Same as Rikodars Came as part of the deal on the car Just a thought, is it actually illegal to have it fitted on the car or is it just illegal to use it for towing. Main use for mine is for a rack for the mountain bikes

25-10-2005, 23:04	#16
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,499 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	I'll sign anything. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

26-10-2005, 08:07	#18
Sam Tan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south wales Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yup I would sign, may need atrailer for lack of boot space, when I go away with 3 kids for a weekend camping excursion

26-10-2005, 08:55	#19
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I'll sign it too, i may well need a removable tow bar in the future for a trailer __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

04-02-2006, 23:04	#20
kt600 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Re: vRS tow bar petition I sign it , just tell me where ........

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