Long time lurker...

The Ors · 05-11-2005, 22:05

Hi

This is my first post here, though I have been lurking around as a registered user for quite a while.

I bought my first Skoda mid August. It's an '02 Octavia VRS in silver. I've known the car for about two years as it was previously owned by a mate in work. I was looking to buy an Alfa 156 & he mentioned he might be interested in selling his RS. I wasn't looking at Octavias 'cause they were too much money, but I just couldn't let this one get away.

I've had the car about 3 months now. Obviously I drove it before buying & loved it, but the longer I keep it, the more it grows on me.

Am I worried about 'The Badge'? No, I love the reverse snobbery of the whole 'Skoda' thing. In fact I'm a bit disappointed by how few people crack Skoda jokes now when they find out what I drive. I think the secret's well & truly out & nearly everybody accepts they're good cars.

The previous owner pointed me towards Briskoda & what an excellent site it is. Only problem is; my car was fine before I came here & read about water dumping off the hatch & brakes squealing in reverse. Now these 'features have started appearing on my own car!

Anyway, hello to you all & sorry about the essay; three months of lurking spilling out into a single post.

Cheers

Darren

***DGW*** · 05-11-2005, 22:24

Welcome to Briskoda's forums, Darren.

Octygone · 05-11-2005, 22:25

Hi and Welcome

**tfboy** · 05-11-2005, 22:26

Welcome from out of the dark

with the water dumping off the hatch, do you mean the water going into the speakers when you raise the bootlid on the hatch version octy? There has never been an official workaround I think. Most people just pup a drop of silicon either side to prevent the water from trickling down the sides.

I *think* there's a tech bulletin for the squeaky brakes in reverse. Affects fabias too. Maybe ask your local dealer about it.

Welcome again, and don't be shy to ask any questions

heresmo · 06-11-2005, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ors

...Am I worried about 'The Badge'? No, I love the reverse snobbery of the whole 'Skoda' thing. In fact I'm a bit disappointed by how few people crack Skoda jokes now when they find out what I drive. I think the secret's well & truly out & nearly everybody accepts they're good cars. ...
Darren

(extract)

Interesting

About a year ago, I was overjoyed to spot another Skodie, few and far between then around here). Now, spotting several per day, it has taken all the fun out of it; I guess people are catching on...

Welcome

Mo

***ncarring*** · 06-11-2005, 10:19

Oliver Reed fan, Darren?

Welcome.

**mannyo** · 06-11-2005, 10:32

Welcome Darren.

lfc958 · 06-11-2005, 13:06

Welcome darren

At least you can now find out how to sort the niggles

The Ors · 06-11-2005, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfboy

with the water dumping off the hatch, do you mean the water going into the speakers when you raise the bootlid on the hatch version octy?

Yes. Bloody annoying. Specially when you live in Plymouth, where it rains almost constantly!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

Oliver Reed fan, Darren?

No.

Is it 'The Ors'? That's just my nickname from school.

05-11-2005, 22:05	#1
The Ors Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South west UK Posts: 389 Thanks: 19 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Long time lurker... Hi This is my first post here, though I have been lurking around as a registered user for quite a while. I bought my first Skoda mid August. It's an '02 Octavia VRS in silver. I've known the car for about two years as it was previously owned by a mate in work. I was looking to buy an Alfa 156 & he mentioned he might be interested in selling his RS. I wasn't looking at Octavias 'cause they were too much money, but I just couldn't let this one get away. I've had the car about 3 months now. Obviously I drove it before buying & loved it, but the longer I keep it, the more it grows on me. Am I worried about 'The Badge'? No, I love the reverse snobbery of the whole 'Skoda' thing. In fact I'm a bit disappointed by how few people crack Skoda jokes now when they find out what I drive. I think the secret's well & truly out & nearly everybody accepts they're good cars. The previous owner pointed me towards Briskoda & what an excellent site it is. Only problem is; my car was fine before I came here & read about water dumping off the hatch & brakes squealing in reverse. Now these 'features have started appearing on my own car! Anyway, hello to you all & sorry about the essay; three months of lurking spilling out into a single post. Cheers Darren

05-11-2005, 22:24	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,113 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda's forums, Darren. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

05-11-2005, 22:26	#4
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,171 Thanks: 15 Thanked 51 Times in 42 Posts	Welcome from out of the dark with the water dumping off the hatch, do you mean the water going into the speakers when you raise the bootlid on the hatch version octy? There has never been an official workaround I think. Most people just pup a drop of silicon either side to prevent the water from trickling down the sides. I think there's a tech bulletin for the squeaky brakes in reverse. Affects fabias too. Maybe ask your local dealer about it. Welcome again, and don't be shy to ask any questions __________________ Xavier

06-11-2005, 10:19	#6
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,903 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Oliver Reed fan, Darren? Welcome. __________________ Nick

06-11-2005, 10:32	#7
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,045 Thanks: 31 Thanked 296 Times in 277 Posts	Welcome Darren. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

05-11-2005, 22:25	#3
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06-11-2005, 13:06	#8
lfc958 Hello New Car Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,039 Thanks: 11 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	Welcome darren At least you can now find out how to sort the niggles __________________ Steve Hello 500 Now its here

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