18 days to go...

SellySelkirk · 08-07-2007, 21:13

Hi,

Only 18 days until I become a Skoda owner for the first time, letting go of a trusty Leon Cupra 20VT at the same time.

The Leon has been a good car, mechanically reliable and a great engine. I am hoping for more robust electrics from the "other" VAG value brand though...

The new car is the new Octavia vRS 2.0TFSI hatch in race blue with current upgrade of 18" alloys, jumbo box, dual zone climate control and rear electric windows. I've added the rear parking sensors (for the wife, honest) for a grand total of a nadge over £16k. I'll post the link later if the rules allow (you will know the site, they are only doing estate versions now).

I have joined Briskoda hoping that I will be able to benefit from your experiences with aftermarket Skoda retailers and tuners, as I intend to at least tweak the ECU and lower the car a touch after a couple of thousand are put on the clock.

The brother in law has started with the skip jokes (he drives a Honda CRV soft roader!), but I like the Q car status that the Leon has given me over the last 2 years and I am just hoping the vRS will be more of the same with a step up in quality.

vRSLen · 08-07-2007, 21:30

Welcome

Plenty on here for your needs

Tank11 · 08-07-2007, 21:37

Hello and welcome SellySelkirk

I am sure the wait will be worth it,i moved from a Toyota to an Octy mk1 vrs and had to endure(still do) the taxi jokes,but at the moment i think i am having the last laugh.
As for advice/tips you will not find a better forum

Enjoy

KenONeill · 09-07-2007, 13:07

Hiya.
Response to Skoda jokes from the outlaw would seem to be Sloane Ranger, Chelsea Tractor, Suburban Useless Vehicle, "off-road means 2 wheels up a kerb does it?" type comments.

exFiesta · 10-07-2007, 11:57

Welcome to Briskoda

You must be getting your new motor about the same time as me... absolutely itching now! Good colour choice

SellySelkirk · 20-07-2007, 19:43

AAAAARRRGGG!

Only 4 days to go and my Leon trade-in has decided to throw a wobbly, check engine light along with four VAG-COM codes that do not point to anything in particular.

My local garage is playing "swap the expensive part" to try and find the source of the codes

Wish me luck!

vRSLen · 20-07-2007, 20:00

All the best, hope you get it sorted soon

**VRStu** · 20-07-2007, 21:35

Bad timing that mate - hope it works out.

mluton · 21-07-2007, 22:45

Welcome to Briskoda

SellySelkirk · 26-07-2007, 20:53

WHOOHOO!

Picked it up on Wednesday as planned, and the Leon made it down there in one piece (£80 for an air flow sensor fitted)!

I am so impressed with the quality and more importantly the standard torque, is it just me or does the TFSI appear to be almost diesel-like in its torque delivery (although I am nursing it at the moment, yet to explore the full rev range)?

I can see why members are opting for the Koni FSD shocks, a bit choppy at low speed, but that's easily sorted - speed up!

Off to find out if Koni shocks and Eibach springs are a good match...

andy2407 · 27-07-2007, 09:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by SellySelkirk

Off to find out if Koni shocks and Eibach springs are a good match...

You just missed a Group Buy on this - but maybe another will come along soon....

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/group...ght=koni+group

lozgti · 27-07-2007, 10:03

Nice one.

Can't imagine Skoda electrics are any better or worse than Seat?

As for Skoda jokes.....

I didn't think there were any people out there stuck in the 1980's

08-07-2007, 21:13	#1
SellySelkirk Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Snaith, East Yorks Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	18 days to go... Hi, Only 18 days until I become a Skoda owner for the first time, letting go of a trusty Leon Cupra 20VT at the same time. The Leon has been a good car, mechanically reliable and a great engine. I am hoping for more robust electrics from the "other" VAG value brand though... The new car is the new Octavia vRS 2.0TFSI hatch in race blue with current upgrade of 18" alloys, jumbo box, dual zone climate control and rear electric windows. I've added the rear parking sensors (for the wife, honest) for a grand total of a nadge over £16k. I'll post the link later if the rules allow (you will know the site, they are only doing estate versions now). I have joined Briskoda hoping that I will be able to benefit from your experiences with aftermarket Skoda retailers and tuners, as I intend to at least tweak the ECU and lower the car a touch after a couple of thousand are put on the clock. The brother in law has started with the skip jokes (he drives a Honda CRV soft roader!), but I like the Q car status that the Leon has given me over the last 2 years and I am just hoping the vRS will be more of the same with a step up in quality.

08-07-2007, 21:30	#2
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,054 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Welcome Plenty on here for your needs __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

08-07-2007, 21:37	#3
Tank11 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Canterbury Posts: 380 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Hello and welcome SellySelkirk I am sure the wait will be worth it,i moved from a Toyota to an Octy mk1 vrs and had to endure(still do) the taxi jokes,but at the moment i think i am having the last laugh. As for advice/tips you will not find a better forum Enjoy

09-07-2007, 13:07	#4
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,274 Thanks: 55 Thanked 481 Times in 473 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Hiya. Response to Skoda jokes from the outlaw would seem to be Sloane Ranger, Chelsea Tractor, Suburban Useless Vehicle, "off-road means 2 wheels up a kerb does it?" type comments.

10-07-2007, 11:57	#5
exFiesta Torque is cheap Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Reading, Berkshire Posts: 589 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Welcome to Briskoda You must be getting your new motor about the same time as me... absolutely itching now! Good colour choice __________________ SWMBO: Fabia Elegance 1.9TD New: Race Blue Octavia II vRS TDi Estate, Cruise, Curtains, Rain, Jumbo, Rear Electrics, Dual Zone Aircon, 18" Rims, Maxi-Dot, Sunset Old: Silver Octavia I vRS

20-07-2007, 19:43	#6
SellySelkirk Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Snaith, East Yorks Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... AAAAARRRGGG! Only 4 days to go and my Leon trade-in has decided to throw a wobbly, check engine light along with four VAG-COM codes that do not point to anything in particular. My local garage is playing "swap the expensive part" to try and find the source of the codes Wish me luck!

20-07-2007, 20:00	#7
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,054 Thanks: 169 Thanked 178 Times in 123 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... All the best, hope you get it sorted soon __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

20-07-2007, 21:35	#8
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,412 Thanks: 113 Thanked 919 Times in 825 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Bad timing that mate - hope it works out. __________________ 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.

21-07-2007, 22:45	#9
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,334 Thanks: 46 Thanked 221 Times in 195 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Welcome to Briskoda __________________ 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 *------------------------------------------------*

26-07-2007, 20:53	#10
SellySelkirk Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Snaith, East Yorks Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... WHOOHOO! Picked it up on Wednesday as planned, and the Leon made it down there in one piece (£80 for an air flow sensor fitted)! I am so impressed with the quality and more importantly the standard torque, is it just me or does the TFSI appear to be almost diesel-like in its torque delivery (although I am nursing it at the moment, yet to explore the full rev range)? I can see why members are opting for the Koni FSD shocks, a bit choppy at low speed, but that's easily sorted - speed up! Off to find out if Koni shocks and Eibach springs are a good match...

27-07-2007, 10:03	#12
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 18 days to go... Nice one. Can't imagine Skoda electrics are any better or worse than Seat? As for Skoda jokes..... I didn't think there were any people out there stuck in the 1980's

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