Hello from the Isle of Man

shunter · 21-11-2007, 21:21

Hi
I have just bought a Octavia Vrs 1.8 turbo 2005 model, i have just moved to the Isle of Man and wanted a good all rounder as we have no speed limit on the unrestricted roads here,although it has not stopped raining since we arrived so not been out to try it out yet. a couple of questions if any one can help, is my model known as the mk1 ? also i saw a dump valve advertised on ebay are these worth buying or should i stay clear. thanks

Dr Zoidberg · 21-11-2007, 21:23

Yes , if it's a 2005 1.8T it will be one of the last of the Mk1 octavias.

The Mk2 VRS have a 2.0T engine.

Can't help on the dump valve , but can we all come and stop at yours for the TT next year

shunter · 21-11-2007, 21:36

Thanks for that and of course you can and borrow my fireblade

Vix · 21-11-2007, 22:01

Welcome

Have you got room for a tent? lol

TeflonTom · 21-11-2007, 22:06

do they still do the Lhergy Frissel hilclimb over there?? i'd love to do that again...

Fezboy · 21-11-2007, 22:08

Welcome

vRSLen · 22-11-2007, 03:03

Welcome

Captain Scarlet · 22-11-2007, 06:44

Hello and welcome.

KenONeill · 22-11-2007, 12:03

Hiya.
You need to be careful with DVs on a 1.8T, cos some of them upset the EMS. If you just want a bit of turbo noise, I'd suggest getting a CAI instead (and find a use for the extra engine bay space).

Fluffy Bunny · 22-11-2007, 14:25

Hello - where abouts on the island are you?

My ex was from Andreas

shunter · 22-11-2007, 20:26

I am in Onchan, it is such a beautiful island but unfortunatley VERY expensive can't wait till summer to get the bike out on the circuit.

shunter · 22-11-2007, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

do they still do the Lhergy Frissel hilclimb over there?? i'd love to do that again...

I am not sure as i have not heard of it, but nothing much changes here from what i am told so it probably is still going on as they are very big on all types of motor sport here

Dr Zoidberg · 22-11-2007, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by shunter

I am in Onchan, it is such a beautiful island but unfortunatley VERY expensive can't wait till summer to get the bike out on the circuit.

Jammy git

WrightyRS · 23-11-2007, 00:43

Lovely island,lived over there for a year or in the quarter bridge area in Douglas.
Would live over there at the drop of a hat if the work was there.

Yr very lucky,so you got some room for 4 visitors for the TT next year?
Not on bikes next year,in the car.

Wardy · 23-11-2007, 00:49

Welcome

Our first IoM member, or are there others?

Late Mk1 vRS that - hatch or estate?

Steve

shunter · 23-11-2007, 22:55

There is another vRS over here as its picture was in the local paper,unfortunately it had been in a collision with a vw golf, the golf looked in a bad way, the vRS looked remarkably good.

shunter · 23-11-2007, 22:58

Its the hatch and after many people trying to talk me out of it, i am over the moon with it, it really is a fantastic all rounder.

shunter · 23-11-2007, 23:01

You can't come to the TT in a car, not even a Skoda

WrightyRS · 24-11-2007, 15:46

Yes you can when needs must!!!!

Done it on a bike for many years,just next year is a no go for many reasons.

But i do understand where your coming from.

oilburninnut · 24-11-2007, 23:29

welcome to briskoda

21-11-2007, 21:21	#1
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello from the Isle of Man Hi I have just bought a Octavia Vrs 1.8 turbo 2005 model, i have just moved to the Isle of Man and wanted a good all rounder as we have no speed limit on the unrestricted roads here,although it has not stopped raining since we arrived so not been out to try it out yet. a couple of questions if any one can help, is my model known as the mk1 ? also i saw a dump valve advertised on ebay are these worth buying or should i stay clear. thanks

21-11-2007, 21:23	#2
Dr Zoidberg Decapodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,343 Thanks: 19 Thanked 168 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Yes , if it's a 2005 1.8T it will be one of the last of the Mk1 octavias. The Mk2 VRS have a 2.0T engine. Can't help on the dump valve , but can we all come and stop at yours for the TT next year __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

21-11-2007, 21:36	#3
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Thanks for that and of course you can and borrow my fireblade

21-11-2007, 22:01	#4
Vix Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 15 Thanked 64 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Welcome Have you got room for a tent? lol

21-11-2007, 22:06	#5
TeflonTom Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 7,430 Thanks: 27 Thanked 164 Times in 140 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man do they still do the Lhergy Frissel hilclimb over there?? i'd love to do that again... __________________

21-11-2007, 22:08	#6
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22-11-2007, 03:03	#7
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22-11-2007, 06:44	#8
Captain Scarlet Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlisle Posts: 2,167 Thanks: 88 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Hello and welcome.

22-11-2007, 12:03	#9
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 9,403 Thanks: 45 Thanked 436 Times in 429 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Hiya. You need to be careful with DVs on a 1.8T, cos some of them upset the EMS. If you just want a bit of turbo noise, I'd suggest getting a CAI instead (and find a use for the extra engine bay space).

22-11-2007, 14:25	#10
Fluffy Bunny Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London/Aberdeen Posts: 480 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Hello - where abouts on the island are you? My ex was from Andreas __________________ Heather

22-11-2007, 20:26	#11
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man I am in Onchan, it is such a beautiful island but unfortunatley VERY expensive can't wait till summer to get the bike out on the circuit.

23-11-2007, 00:43	#14
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Lovely island,lived over there for a year or in the quarter bridge area in Douglas. Would live over there at the drop of a hat if the work was there. Yr very lucky,so you got some room for 4 visitors for the TT next year? Not on bikes next year,in the car. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

23-11-2007, 00:49	#15
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,483 Thanks: 355 Thanked 248 Times in 240 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Welcome Our first IoM member, or are there others? Late Mk1 vRS that - hatch or estate? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

23-11-2007, 22:55	#16
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man There is another vRS over here as its picture was in the local paper,unfortunately it had been in a collision with a vw golf, the golf looked in a bad way, the vRS looked remarkably good.

23-11-2007, 22:58	#17
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Its the hatch and after many people trying to talk me out of it, i am over the moon with it, it really is a fantastic all rounder.

24-11-2007, 23:29	#20
oilburninnut resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,346 Thanks: 142 Thanked 121 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man welcome to briskoda __________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day

23-11-2007, 23:01	#18
shunter Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man You can't come to the TT in a car, not even a Skoda

24-11-2007, 15:46	#19
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Hello from the Isle of Man Yes you can when needs must!!!! Done it on a bike for many years,just next year is a no go for many reasons. But i do understand where your coming from. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

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