It's here...

Vista · 26-03-2008, 01:44

...after a months and months and 4.5 hour round trip, I arrived home with 'it' (just in the door). I have a lot to say and many pics to post.

Thanks to everyone here at Briskoda who advised and convinced me that Furby power was the way forward. You've all been a great help and delivered sound counsel.

Until tomorrow.

Mossman · 26-03-2008, 07:46

Congrats mate! Enjoy and drive safe!

Skodaboy1983 · 26-03-2008, 08:24

Nice one mate, can't wait to see the pics

mattandy · 26-03-2008, 09:00

Welcome to the club mate

gillywibble · 26-03-2008, 10:53

Pics please

MudPuppy · 26-03-2008, 12:25

Enjoy it - I know you will!

Vista · 26-03-2008, 19:14

It might be a little dirty after the trip, but its still hot like fire. It's a 2006, Fabia Vrs, completely standard and still under warranty. Two previous owners, FSSH, 27k miles and two extra alloys!

So many collegues complimented it today and my Dad is well impressed (it kept up with his A6 2.7 Tdi last night!)

Again, thanks to all Briskodians that helped out with my queries etc. My face hurts from all the grinning I've been doing.

Here are some pics (clean and art directed version to follow soon, maybe even this weekend):

Cheers,
Darragh

MudPuppy · 26-03-2008, 19:20

It looks great!

I think you'll be grinning for some time to come.
K

gillywibble · 26-03-2008, 19:54

Very nice

Organist · 26-03-2008, 19:55

Enjoy!

octav.ed · 28-03-2008, 09:32

congrats looks like a good buy...

Skodaboy1983 · 28-03-2008, 09:37

looking good mate, very nice little car

Johnny50 · 28-03-2008, 10:06

Lovely indeed.

seano47 · 28-03-2008, 14:21

nice car mate reminds me of me when i first got my vrs

clidgevrs · 28-03-2008, 14:38

congrats buddy looks lovely mate

ming · 28-03-2008, 17:18

Welcome.

I'm a year now into the Furby vRS experience and it's every bit as exciting now, as it was on day one. Enjoy.

A word of caution, though. This forum comes with a wealth warning. The range of mods to enhance looks and performance are extensive and you'll need serious self discipline to resist. For example: like yours, mine was totally standard. Have a look in "Member's Cars", Ming, and you'll see what I'm getting at.
BTW, if, like us, you just can't resist temptation, you'll love the trip

Vista · 28-03-2008, 22:31

Cheers ming. I know I've been researching and planning what to do first! I am going to be very careful about what I mod as I don't want to give Skoda a reason to void the warranty which has another year left.

I took a look at your Furby and, well, its really really tidy. Liking the colour-coded grill, spiders and leather interior the most.

I'm starting a little savings account for the seats for a start something like yours (how much were they btw?). Then I'll get a LCR splitter, then RARB, then some new springs (could do with opinions on these though). I've got the bug already I reckon!

Vista · 28-03-2008, 22:32

First up though, I reckon I'll join Freedom!

majikbikemike · 28-03-2008, 23:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by ming

Welcome.

I'm a year now into the Furby vRS experience and it's every bit as exciting now, as it was on day one. Enjoy.

A word of caution, though. This forum comes with a wealth warning. The range of mods to enhance looks and performance are extensive and you'll need serious self discipline to resist. For example: like yours, mine was totally standard. Have a look in "Member's Cars", Ming, and you'll see what I'm getting at.
BTW, if, like us, you just can't resist temptation, you'll love the trip

Yeah he is right I have had mine less than a week and have spent just under a grand so far, get in. from a Civic Type R to a fabia VRS thought i would be gutted but nope its all good, just have to wait for all the parts I have ordered, koni FSD and Eibachs rear ARB, love it

mluton · 29-03-2008, 01:52

Looking good

Basil · 29-03-2008, 06:04

when it comes to pure fun and what I call "the grin factor" nothing comes close to your car.....

enjoy!!

Bas

john_grant358 · 29-03-2008, 11:30

Enjoy mate, looks really nice! Springs wise, you want eibachs

Dmac1969 · 29-03-2008, 14:24

Looks good! Will you have to re-register it with Eire plates , or can you drive it around with the Ulster reg?

Vista · 29-03-2008, 15:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmac1969

Looks good! Will you have to re-register it with Eire plates , or can you drive it around with the Ulster reg?

I'm driving around on Northern plates at the moment, and thank god I haven't had any problems so far. I'm waiting for the previous owner to send me the V5 before I can register it. I've been onto the VRO down south about it and its going to cost me €3300 to get the new plates! Arg... red tape!

For now though, I'm trying to enjoy it as much as possible.

picked up a puncture yesterday though!! €120 for a new Bridgestone Turanza, they have to order it in because it's rare (apparently). Still hasn't wiped the smile off my face.

ming · 29-03-2008, 16:22

Leather interior by Transcal was £750, excl door cards.
The forum favourite is Seat Surgeons. They're about the same price but incl the door cards. By all reports they do an excellent job.

Still loving the drive? Promise you, it goes on and on and on

I've been around motors for nigh on 50 yrs (might be the oldest Brisky) and can say, without hesitation, in standard form there's nothing quite like the vRS for under £20K IMHO. There might be others faster but they won't feel like it.

Good luck.

26-03-2008, 01:44	#1
Vista Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 145 Members Car: Fabia Vrs Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	It's here... ...after a months and months and 4.5 hour round trip, I arrived home with 'it' (just in the door). I have a lot to say and many pics to post. Thanks to everyone here at Briskoda who advised and convinced me that Furby power was the way forward. You've all been a great help and delivered sound counsel. Until tomorrow.

26-03-2008, 07:46	#2
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 492 Members Car: 2 Fabia VRs pocket rockets! Thanks: 54 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: It's here... Congrats mate! Enjoy and drive safe! __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

26-03-2008, 08:24	#3
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 10,468 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Images: 4 Thanks: 455 Thanked 290 Times in 281 Posts	Re: It's here... Nice one mate, can't wait to see the pics

26-03-2008, 09:00	#4
mattandy Wolfboy Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hemel - Home of sub-standard roads Posts: 1,363 Members Car: Black Fabia vRS Thanks: 68 Thanked 48 Times in 46 Posts	Re: It's here... Welcome to the club mate __________________ Matt - Standard(ish) Fabis vRS - 134bhp - 244lb/ft Next Herts / North London Meet (Now on a Sunday and possibly not in either Herts or North London )

26-03-2008, 10:53	#5
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,650 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 235 Thanked 292 Times in 245 Posts	Re: It's here... Pics please __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

26-03-2008, 12:25	#6
MudPuppy Seeking sanity Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,742 Members Car: Fabia vRS Images: 5 Thanks: 100 Thanked 71 Times in 68 Posts	Re: It's here... Enjoy it - I know you will! __________________ DC09: 14th June 2009

26-03-2008, 19:14	#7
Vista Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 145 Members Car: Fabia Vrs Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: It's here... It might be a little dirty after the trip, but its still hot like fire. It's a 2006, Fabia Vrs, completely standard and still under warranty. Two previous owners, FSSH, 27k miles and two extra alloys! So many collegues complimented it today and my Dad is well impressed (it kept up with his A6 2.7 Tdi last night!) Again, thanks to all Briskodians that helped out with my queries etc. My face hurts from all the grinning I've been doing. Here are some pics (clean and art directed version to follow soon, maybe even this weekend): Cheers, Darragh

26-03-2008, 19:20	#8
MudPuppy Seeking sanity Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,742 Members Car: Fabia vRS Images: 5 Thanks: 100 Thanked 71 Times in 68 Posts	Re: It's here... It looks great! I think you'll be grinning for some time to come. K __________________ DC09: 14th June 2009

26-03-2008, 19:54	#9
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,650 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0 Tdi Thanks: 235 Thanked 292 Times in 245 Posts	Re: It's here... Very nice __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

26-03-2008, 19:55	#10
Organist Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 718 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS and Skoda Octavia II 1.9 Tdi Thanks: 9 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: It's here... Enjoy!

28-03-2008, 09:32	#11
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,882 Members Car: skoda octavia tdi 130 bhp [170] Thanks: 99 Thanked 65 Times in 57 Posts	Re: It's here... congrats looks like a good buy... __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. I was so poor growing up...If I wasn't born a boy..I'd have nothing to play with. -Rodney Dangerfield

28-03-2008, 09:37	#12
Skodaboy1983 Skoda Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: East Lothian Posts: 10,468 Members Car: Skoda Fabia VRS 130 Images: 4 Thanks: 455 Thanked 290 Times in 281 Posts	Re: It's here... looking good mate, very nice little car

28-03-2008, 10:06	#13
Johnny50 Left Briskoda Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,581 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 269 Thanked 180 Times in 176 Posts	Re: It's here... Lovely indeed.

28-03-2008, 14:21	#14
seano47 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 667 Members Car: Fiat Bravo Thanks: 45 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: It's here... nice car mate reminds me of me when i first got my vrs __________________

28-03-2008, 14:38	#15
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 826 Members Car: VRS Thanks: 32 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: It's here... congrats buddy looks lovely mate __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

29-03-2008, 01:52	#20
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,406 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 45 Thanked 225 Times in 200 Posts	Re: It's here... Looking good __________________ 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 *------------------------------------------------*

29-03-2008, 06:04	#21
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,359 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 209 Thanked 203 Times in 160 Posts	Re: It's here... when it comes to pure fun and what I call "the grin factor" nothing comes close to your car..... enjoy!! 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

28-03-2008, 17:18	#16
ming Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 305 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: It's here... Welcome. I'm a year now into the Furby vRS experience and it's every bit as exciting now, as it was on day one. Enjoy. A word of caution, though. This forum comes with a wealth warning. The range of mods to enhance looks and performance are extensive and you'll need serious self discipline to resist. For example: like yours, mine was totally standard. Have a look in "Member's Cars", Ming, and you'll see what I'm getting at. BTW, if, like us, you just can't resist temptation, you'll love the trip __________________ 17"mk1 Octys, Falken 452's, 312mm Brake Conversion, -25mm Eibachs, Cage mod, H/light protectors,Transcal black leather, Front/Rear Aero blades, -1.25" short shifter, mk2 Octy vRS f/r badges, FabiavRS badges f/doors and glove box, Black Magic grill surround, Skoda mudflaps, vRS wheel inserts, Chrome indicator bulbs, Philips X-Treme Power H7 and Blue Vision side lights. Last edited by ming; 28-03-2008 at 17:28.

28-03-2008, 22:31	#17
Vista Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 145 Members Car: Fabia Vrs Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: It's here... Cheers ming. I know I've been researching and planning what to do first! I am going to be very careful about what I mod as I don't want to give Skoda a reason to void the warranty which has another year left. I took a look at your Furby and, well, its really really tidy. Liking the colour-coded grill, spiders and leather interior the most. I'm starting a little savings account for the seats for a start something like yours (how much were they btw?). Then I'll get a LCR splitter, then RARB, then some new springs (could do with opinions on these though). I've got the bug already I reckon!

28-03-2008, 22:32	#18
Vista Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 145 Members Car: Fabia Vrs Thanks: 31 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: It's here... First up though, I reckon I'll join Freedom!

29-03-2008, 11:30	#22
john_grant358 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,273 Members Car: 05 fabia vrs, remap 170+ bhp, PD160, silver dash kit, VRS door badges, eibach springs, Jabba ARB Thanks: 42 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: It's here... Enjoy mate, looks really nice! Springs wise, you want eibachs

29-03-2008, 14:24	#23
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland. Posts: 2,564 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 MPi Comfort Images: 1 Thanks: 21 Thanked 66 Times in 53 Posts	Re: It's here... Looks good! Will you have to re-register it with Eire plates , or can you drive it around with the Ulster reg? __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

29-03-2008, 16:22	#25
ming Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 305 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: It's here... Leather interior by Transcal was £750, excl door cards. The forum favourite is Seat Surgeons. They're about the same price but incl the door cards. By all reports they do an excellent job. Still loving the drive? Promise you, it goes on and on and on I've been around motors for nigh on 50 yrs (might be the oldest Brisky) and can say, without hesitation, in standard form there's nothing quite like the vRS for under £20K IMHO. There might be others faster but they won't feel like it. Good luck. __________________ 17"mk1 Octys, Falken 452's, 312mm Brake Conversion, -25mm Eibachs, Cage mod, H/light protectors,Transcal black leather, Front/Rear Aero blades, -1.25" short shifter, mk2 Octy vRS f/r badges, FabiavRS badges f/doors and glove box, Black Magic grill surround, Skoda mudflaps, vRS wheel inserts, Chrome indicator bulbs, Philips X-Treme Power H7 and Blue Vision side lights.

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