Hi from another newbie

Steve Aldo · 05-07-2007, 16:06

Hi all

I'm Steve, 24 from East Yorkshire.
Always been into cars (I blame my Dad as he was a mechanic and always had me in the garage mending and tuning cars!)

My current (and soon to be written off) car is/was a Proton Satria GTi that had been rather fettled to make 170hp at the wheels (not bad from a N/A 1.8!) especially with a kerb weight of 990kgs

My car is being written off because unfortunately I have just bought a house in a little village called Burstwick and my house has been really badly affected by the recent flooding (5ft water!!!!!!) and guess what!? The car was on the drive so its now a submarine

So I have been looking for something thats going to be my new bus to work etc and I have my eye on a Fabia vRS.

My Friend used to work for a Skoda dealer and let me out for a test drive in a vRS and I could't beleive how good it was!
It pulled in every gear and I was doind 3 figures before I knew it!

IMO the suspension wallows a bit much for my liking and the dip under breaking is a bit much for me but that can easily be rectified.

If anyone wants to point me in the direction of a good remap and suspension upgrades I would appreciate that

Thats about it, thanks for reading my essay

Steve

Octygone · 05-07-2007, 16:14

Hi and welcome to Briskoda ....there's loads of people on here that will be able to tell you where to spend every last penny you earn

Jabba for the remap.
upgraded brakes.
suspension.
ARB's ...........the list is endless and I am pretty certain somewhere on this site someone will have already done it if you can think of it.......just try a search for Jabba or remap and see what comes up

lfc958 · 05-07-2007, 17:20

Welcome

Dont forget about uprating the brakes to the Octy vRS ones, with decent pads.

gillywibble · 05-07-2007, 22:22

Hello

Sorry to hear about your car.

vRSLen · 05-07-2007, 23:27

Welcome

mluton · 05-07-2007, 23:40

Welcome to Briskoda

Steve Aldo · 06-07-2007, 12:03

Thanks for the welcome folks

Is a simple pad upgrade enough for the vRS as I won't be doing trackdays etc in it!

That pleasure will be reserved for something a little more stripped out and track focused

Ste

KenONeill · 06-07-2007, 12:53

Welcome.
I think one of our site sponsors is from Yorks or at least Humberside, so you could source stuff like a RR remap that you can't do yourself fairly locally.
WRT the brake upgrade, the costs are new pads, new bigger discs, and new caliper brackets, so if you're prepared to spend a grand or so on mods anyway, why spoil the car for the sake of £100?

Steve Aldo · 09-07-2007, 16:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Welcome.
I think one of our site sponsors is from Yorks or at least Humberside, so you could source stuff like a RR remap that you can't do yourself fairly locally.
WRT the brake upgrade, the costs are new pads, new bigger discs, and new caliper brackets, so if you're prepared to spend a grand or so on mods anyway, why spoil the car for the sake of £100?

Cheers

Who's the sponsor from Yorkshire/ Humberside?
I may have to pop in and visit them!

I have always spent lots of money on my cars so £1k wont be a problem!!!
Just have to save for it

Steve

KenONeill · 09-07-2007, 16:57

Check Here http://www.briskoda.net/forums/briskoda-partners/ for a full listing. Note that I'm not from doo Sooth tha'.

Steve Aldo · 10-07-2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Check Here http://www.briskoda.net/forums/briskoda-partners/ for a full listing. Note that I'm not from doo Sooth tha'.

he he

Yeah you are from "reet oup norf"

Steve

mac67 · 10-07-2007, 21:04

Hi Steve, i got me an '04 black vrs about a month ago and i was very impressed too but i wanted more. Got me a re-map from Angel Tuning to take it up to 180bhp and 300ft/lb torque for £300 and they come to your house or work. It only took them half an hour to do and now it is absolutely awesome. Next i'm getting a Jabbasport ARB for about £200 to stop the rolling and then who knows?

Welcome to the site and enjoy!

05-07-2007, 16:06	#1
Steve Aldo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 189 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi from another newbie Hi all I'm Steve, 24 from East Yorkshire. Always been into cars (I blame my Dad as he was a mechanic and always had me in the garage mending and tuning cars!) My current (and soon to be written off) car is/was a Proton Satria GTi that had been rather fettled to make 170hp at the wheels (not bad from a N/A 1.8!) especially with a kerb weight of 990kgs My car is being written off because unfortunately I have just bought a house in a little village called Burstwick and my house has been really badly affected by the recent flooding (5ft water!!!!!!) and guess what!? The car was on the drive so its now a submarine So I have been looking for something thats going to be my new bus to work etc and I have my eye on a Fabia vRS. My Friend used to work for a Skoda dealer and let me out for a test drive in a vRS and I could't beleive how good it was! It pulled in every gear and I was doind 3 figures before I knew it! IMO the suspension wallows a bit much for my liking and the dip under breaking is a bit much for me but that can easily be rectified. If anyone wants to point me in the direction of a good remap and suspension upgrades I would appreciate that Thats about it, thanks for reading my essay Steve __________________ FOR SALE PD160 intake £60 & Dragon Tuning box: £100 PM ME

05-07-2007, 16:14	#2
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,782 Thanks: 182 Thanked 115 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Hi and welcome to Briskoda ....there's loads of people on here that will be able to tell you where to spend every last penny you earn Jabba for the remap. upgraded brakes. suspension. ARB's ...........the list is endless and I am pretty certain somewhere on this site someone will have already done it if you can think of it.......just try a search for Jabba or remap and see what comes up __________________

05-07-2007, 17:20	#3
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,069 Thanks: 14 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Welcome Dont forget about uprating the brakes to the Octy vRS ones, with decent pads. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

05-07-2007, 22:22	#4
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 7,000 Thanks: 229 Thanked 254 Times in 214 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Hello Sorry to hear about your car. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

05-07-2007, 23:27	#5
vRSLen Too Fast! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,304 Thanks: 169 Thanked 193 Times in 138 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Welcome __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

05-07-2007, 23:40	#6
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06-07-2007, 12:03	#7
Steve Aldo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 189 Thanks: 15 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Thanks for the welcome folks Is a simple pad upgrade enough for the vRS as I won't be doing trackdays etc in it! That pleasure will be reserved for something a little more stripped out and track focused Ste __________________ FOR SALE PD160 intake £60 & Dragon Tuning box: £100 PM ME

06-07-2007, 12:53	#8
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 63 Thanked 548 Times in 536 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Welcome. I think one of our site sponsors is from Yorks or at least Humberside, so you could source stuff like a RR remap that you can't do yourself fairly locally. WRT the brake upgrade, the costs are new pads, new bigger discs, and new caliper brackets, so if you're prepared to spend a grand or so on mods anyway, why spoil the car for the sake of £100?

09-07-2007, 16:57	#10
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 11,043 Thanks: 63 Thanked 548 Times in 536 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Check Here http://www.briskoda.net/forums/briskoda-partners/ for a full listing. Note that I'm not from doo Sooth tha'.

10-07-2007, 21:04	#12
mac67 Mmm Skodacious! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Cumbria Posts: 897 Thanks: 48 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Hi from another newbie Hi Steve, i got me an '04 black vrs about a month ago and i was very impressed too but i wanted more. Got me a re-map from Angel Tuning to take it up to 180bhp and 300ft/lb torque for £300 and they come to your house or work. It only took them half an hour to do and now it is absolutely awesome. Next i'm getting a Jabbasport ARB for about £200 to stop the rolling and then who knows? Welcome to the site and enjoy! __________________ If this post can be interpreted in two different ways, it was meant the good way! Fabia VRS 180 Angel Tuning re-map, Jabbasports rear ARB, PD160 air intake pipe and Green cotton air filter, Millers Diesel Power Sport 4 fuel additive, Briskoda sticker (front and rear windscreen), Navman F20, set of Rosary beads blessed by the pope!

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