bought one

Gary-C · 10-12-2007, 21:48

alryt people,

ive finally bought an octavia. after looking around i managed to find an '02' octavia vRS in yellow with 36000 miles on the clock. it has full skoda service history and has had 2 owners from new.

the car in general is in mint condition, as you would imagine with having such low miles. the car has been slightly modified with a remap, induction kit, dump valve and magnex exhaust and it has been rolling-roaded at 205bhp.

i was very impressed on the test drive, there were no knocks, squeaks or bangs when driven over bumpy ground and the engine felt like it pulled really well. the gearbox was also very tight, and clutch very smooth with no juddering which would point to no miss use.

i left a deposit and look forward to picking it up in the next 2 weeks. im so excited!!!

im planning on coilovers but still have no idea which ones to get. im not lookin to spend mega bucks on kw's but want something similar. i have been speaking to jabbasport who recommend weitec for the money (475 quid) but seeing as no one has tried the spax adjustables i am tempted to buy them. there only 25 quid more and are fully adjustable.

i no im probably going to get slated for saying this but i recently fitted a set of them to my brothers corsa c sri and the difference was amazing. as he has no mechanical knowledge i went out and set the height/damping and i was well impressed with the outcome. when on the hardest setting the car didnt move, but when set to soft it took bumps/general bad roads without making the car jump around. the complete oposite to my fk coilovers.

im also looking into the anti-roll bars and brake set-ups available as i am tempted to attend some track days during next year. any spec list of peoples cars e.g engine work, suspension set-up, brake set-up (only mk1 octy vrs ones please

) would be greatly apreciated as im interested in seeing peoples gains and how much they have spent to get them to that spec.

thank you all for your help in lookin for this car. it may not seem like you have done anythink but i have spent hours goin through these posts finding out what to check for and thanks to that i think ive found a minter (touch wood lol)

Angry Dog · 10-12-2007, 21:56

Congrats

How much did you pay if you dont mind my asking? I just picked up a 39k 52 plate one in red last sunday for £5k

Gary-C · 12-12-2007, 19:05

im paying 5200 but he just put new tyres on it. bargain! lol

Angry Dog · 12-12-2007, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary-C

im paying 5200 but he just put new tyres on it. bargain! lol

Thats an awesome price

well done

Gary-C · 12-12-2007, 19:30

i no. it was advertised for 6k and i rang him, asked how much he would take and he said 5200. i couldnt believe it. and he put new tyres on lol.

i love the fact it drives so well for a 5yr old car. cantwait to pick it up

Angry Dog · 12-12-2007, 19:33

nice one mate, pleased for you

Wardy · 12-12-2007, 19:33

Sounds like a good buy. Enjoy

What tyres is he popping on for you?

Steve

martziniuk · 12-12-2007, 19:36

Congrats,you will certainly stand out with the yellow colour.
205 bhp is a nice realistic figure from a remap too.
I reckon your gonna have sleepless nights until you pick her up

vRSLen · 12-12-2007, 20:06

Nice one

They are so nice to drive

Gary-C · 12-12-2007, 20:10

he put crap on. gonna change them tho. any suggestions? going to replace all 4.

what size/manufacturer is best?

iain · 12-12-2007, 20:32

welcome aboard I am sure that you will be very pleased. still love getting in my vrs nearly 3 years later

On the question of tyres this can be very subjective as to what you want to pay to what you get. I have dunlops on at the moment which I have found to be fine where as some people hate them. others love toyo's but they do not last long

it all depends on what you want.

try the ones you have and see how they go giving you time to look at what is best and what you want to spend

mluton · 12-12-2007, 20:52

Enjoy................

gathy · 13-12-2007, 11:41

Wouldnt lower it in any way cause mine bottoms out on everything in standard form,
even though the car looks to ride high.

10-12-2007, 21:48	#1
Gary-C Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	bought one alryt people, ive finally bought an octavia. after looking around i managed to find an '02' octavia vRS in yellow with 36000 miles on the clock. it has full skoda service history and has had 2 owners from new. the car in general is in mint condition, as you would imagine with having such low miles. the car has been slightly modified with a remap, induction kit, dump valve and magnex exhaust and it has been rolling-roaded at 205bhp. i was very impressed on the test drive, there were no knocks, squeaks or bangs when driven over bumpy ground and the engine felt like it pulled really well. the gearbox was also very tight, and clutch very smooth with no juddering which would point to no miss use. i left a deposit and look forward to picking it up in the next 2 weeks. im so excited!!! im planning on coilovers but still have no idea which ones to get. im not lookin to spend mega bucks on kw's but want something similar. i have been speaking to jabbasport who recommend weitec for the money (475 quid) but seeing as no one has tried the spax adjustables i am tempted to buy them. there only 25 quid more and are fully adjustable. i no im probably going to get slated for saying this but i recently fitted a set of them to my brothers corsa c sri and the difference was amazing. as he has no mechanical knowledge i went out and set the height/damping and i was well impressed with the outcome. when on the hardest setting the car didnt move, but when set to soft it took bumps/general bad roads without making the car jump around. the complete oposite to my fk coilovers. im also looking into the anti-roll bars and brake set-ups available as i am tempted to attend some track days during next year. any spec list of peoples cars e.g engine work, suspension set-up, brake set-up (only mk1 octy vrs ones please ) would be greatly apreciated as im interested in seeing peoples gains and how much they have spent to get them to that spec. thank you all for your help in lookin for this car. it may not seem like you have done anythink but i have spent hours goin through these posts finding out what to check for and thanks to that i think ive found a minter (touch wood lol)

10-12-2007, 21:56	#2
Angry Dog Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 77 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: bought one Congrats How much did you pay if you dont mind my asking? I just picked up a 39k 52 plate one in red last sunday for £5k __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

12-12-2007, 19:05	#3
Gary-C Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: bought one im paying 5200 but he just put new tyres on it. bargain! lol

12-12-2007, 19:30	#5
Gary-C Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: bought one i no. it was advertised for 6k and i rang him, asked how much he would take and he said 5200. i couldnt believe it. and he put new tyres on lol. i love the fact it drives so well for a 5yr old car. cantwait to pick it up

12-12-2007, 19:33	#6
Angry Dog Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,059 Thanks: 77 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: bought one nice one mate, pleased for you __________________ Regards, Mike Proud owner of a Remapped Red Octavia vRS Never argue with an idiot - they will only beat you with experience.

12-12-2007, 19:33	#7
Wardy Re-FARB'd Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,419 Thanks: 346 Thanked 242 Times in 235 Posts	Re: bought one Sounds like a good buy. Enjoy What tyres is he popping on for you? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

12-12-2007, 19:36	#8
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,565 Thanks: 26 Thanked 105 Times in 105 Posts	Re: bought one Congrats,you will certainly stand out with the yellow colour. 205 bhp is a nice realistic figure from a remap too. I reckon your gonna have sleepless nights until you pick her up __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

12-12-2007, 20:06	#9
vRSLen Bully Bully :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,346 Thanks: 169 Thanked 151 Times in 98 Posts	Re: bought one Nice one They are so nice to drive __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

12-12-2007, 20:10	#10
Gary-C Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: bought one he put crap on. gonna change them tho. any suggestions? going to replace all 4. what size/manufacturer is best?

12-12-2007, 20:32	#11
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 224 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: bought one welcome aboard I am sure that you will be very pleased. still love getting in my vrs nearly 3 years later On the question of tyres this can be very subjective as to what you want to pay to what you get. I have dunlops on at the moment which I have found to be fine where as some people hate them. others love toyo's but they do not last long it all depends on what you want. try the ones you have and see how they go giving you time to look at what is best and what you want to spend

12-12-2007, 20:52	#12
mluton I have VAG COM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,130 Thanks: 41 Thanked 195 Times in 171 Posts	Re: bought one Enjoy................ __________________ 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 *------------------------------------------------*

13-12-2007, 11:41	#13
gathy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 96 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: bought one Wouldnt lower it in any way cause mine bottoms out on everything in standard form, even though the car looks to ride high. __________________ THE SPLUTTERER LASTEST PREVIOUS CARS 03 S60 T5=54 CLIO 182 02 S40 T4=51 ACCORD TYPE R

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