Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS'

WW_VRS · 19-02-2008, 13:33

I may have a few more ideas for it, once it arrives, having visited Chris' place of work it may be easier to do a bit more 'local' production, but will check

I've not got the pipe yet though, and Allard is not coming back to me on the orders I have outstanding with them currently (yet)..

Hopefully they'll be in touch again soon

Update for the project side of things - towbar is now fitted, and that will allow cheap/legal movement of cars, which will help the situation

WW_VRS · 21-02-2008, 18:38

Apparently stuff is underway from Forge & Allards, thinking of going to the office tomorrow as a result

Mudflaps front/rear have arrived, and the luggage nets for the boot + the rubber mat for the boot.

This will also allow me to measure up the area I need to get sound proofing materials for.

Koni FSD has arrived (singular) to replace the bent one. Got the VW tool on order (a tenner), just need time, tools, and spring compressors and the suspension will be back how it should be

Will try to take some pics when further progress is visible

Makefish · 21-02-2008, 18:40

When is this project going to open to 'public' viewing, I'm genuinely intrigued by what you are up to!

Robshaw · 21-02-2008, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

When is this project going to open to 'public' viewing, I'm genuinely intrigued by what you are up to!

I second that

- Dates/Pictures - Anything

apd007 · 21-02-2008, 21:19

This sounds awesome, can't wait to see it

WW_VRS · 21-02-2008, 21:39

Currently looking at a couple of months before the transfer of bits can start in earnest, but I am doing as much prepping as I can (which is more than I thought but less than I'd like to be able to do hehe)

Basil · 22-02-2008, 08:57

No pics and we'll get a mod to stop you posting any more!!!

Pics mate - pleeez~~

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 09:35

Working on the pics

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 10:28

Sorry about the delay on the pictures, I am having serious trouble with my web server at the moment. Instead I've gone for a facebook album (which I can sometimes get to at work, not always though).

Link here but will also stick one in the first post

Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal I | Facebook

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 10:33

Rubber mat fitted, will fit the boot storage nets and mudflaps this weekend, hopefully the Forge and Allard stuff will arrive by courier to my office today, if not monday would be handy, but it's getting there.

Have to measure up the size of the soundproofing that I need, and I may heat wrap the remainder of the exhaust.

Fingers crossed I can find the time to get the spring compressors from Halfords or similar place.

17" wheels are work in progress, col6821 is getting one of the wheels refurbed as part of the sale to me, and hoping to meet up next weekend to get those on, so I can flog on my vRS wheels

Basil · 22-02-2008, 14:40

Got onto facebook - First time I see a fabia Estate - love the rear end - begging for some spoilerage IMHO.

Gonna be a truly unique machine when you're done mate!

Good Luck!
Bas

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 14:48

Forge stuff has arrived except for the two bits of angeled hose Bas & I need, but that's coz it is on backorder (in black)

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 18:32

Depending on work needing me I'm hoping to get a fair bit fitted tomorrow, fingers crossed

WW_VRS · 23-02-2008, 18:56

Mud flaps, Forge front & rear 'strut brace' fitted.

Linky:
Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal II | Facebook

Storage nets fitted

Measured up boot for sound proofing.

Sunday brings a trip to Jason's to do a bit more

Makefish · 23-02-2008, 19:22

Keep it going, liking it so far

Fabia 12v · 23-02-2008, 19:33

Really liking looks of this project, definiatly still in opinion that it will need vRS bumper at front and rear boot spoiler as a must. Will be one of a kind

But hey ho when finances allow as i know you are working on a tight budget.

WW_VRS · 23-02-2008, 19:47

It is still possible

- just gonna take my time on those things, budget permitting. The hope is to make the remaining work self-financing by flogging some stuff that will be left as spare, will see how that works out

smstext · 23-02-2008, 20:57

nice to see your project coming on mate!!

WW_VRS · 25-02-2008, 14:00

Just been in touch with Allards

- looks like the proper EGR removal pipe (large version) will be sent out today, annoyingly I am not in the office until next week, but at least it will be underway

The high flow inlet manifold will be sent later. I have to get the gasket and do some port matching on it I guess.

Depending on whether the boost 'hole' on the EGR removal pipe is suitable to the sensor I've got, I will probably do a bit of dremel work on the new inlet manifold (as it is the same as standard PD130/150). As my current inlet manifold has the boost sensor tapped into it (and is slightly leaky) it is worth doing a proper job here, and if the Allard pipe isnt suitable I'll get that tweaked to make it suitable instead. I want to avoid anything leaking hehe

Just wanted to say massive thanks to Stu, Bengie, Ross, Jason (devonutopia) and Basil in no particular order, without their encouragement and help by their input, time and skill, as well as Bengie for allowing me to have my cat-C on his drive for far longer than originally anticipated, I wouldn't be able to go ahead with this project

Many others have also given their time or input, just an example of how the site is great

cheezemonkhai · 25-02-2008, 16:52

Looks like you have a nail/bit of metal in your tyre in pic 7mate.

Looking good though

19-02-2008, 13:33	#21
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' I may have a few more ideas for it, once it arrives, having visited Chris' place of work it may be easier to do a bit more 'local' production, but will check I've not got the pipe yet though, and Allard is not coming back to me on the orders I have outstanding with them currently (yet).. Hopefully they'll be in touch again soon Update for the project side of things - towbar is now fitted, and that will allow cheap/legal movement of cars, which will help the situation __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

21-02-2008, 18:38	#22
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Apparently stuff is underway from Forge & Allards, thinking of going to the office tomorrow as a result Mudflaps front/rear have arrived, and the luggage nets for the boot + the rubber mat for the boot. This will also allow me to measure up the area I need to get sound proofing materials for. Koni FSD has arrived (singular) to replace the bent one. Got the VW tool on order (a tenner), just need time, tools, and spring compressors and the suspension will be back how it should be Will try to take some pics when further progress is visible __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

21-02-2008, 18:40	#23
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' When is this project going to open to 'public' viewing, I'm genuinely intrigued by what you are up to! __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

21-02-2008, 21:19	#25
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 2,766 Thanks: 35 Thanked 52 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' This sounds awesome, can't wait to see it __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

21-02-2008, 21:39	#26
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Currently looking at a couple of months before the transfer of bits can start in earnest, but I am doing as much prepping as I can (which is more than I thought but less than I'd like to be able to do hehe) __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

22-02-2008, 08:57	#27
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,024 Thanks: 171 Thanked 161 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' No pics and we'll get a mod to stop you posting any more!!! Pics mate - pleeez~~ __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

22-02-2008, 09:35	#28
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Working on the pics __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

22-02-2008, 10:28	#29
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Sorry about the delay on the pictures, I am having serious trouble with my web server at the moment. Instead I've gone for a facebook album (which I can sometimes get to at work, not always though). Link here but will also stick one in the first post Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal I \| Facebook __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

22-02-2008, 10:33	#30
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Rubber mat fitted, will fit the boot storage nets and mudflaps this weekend, hopefully the Forge and Allard stuff will arrive by courier to my office today, if not monday would be handy, but it's getting there. Have to measure up the size of the soundproofing that I need, and I may heat wrap the remainder of the exhaust. Fingers crossed I can find the time to get the spring compressors from Halfords or similar place. 17" wheels are work in progress, col6821 is getting one of the wheels refurbed as part of the sale to me, and hoping to meet up next weekend to get those on, so I can flog on my vRS wheels __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

22-02-2008, 14:40	#31
Basil hardcore modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,024 Thanks: 171 Thanked 161 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Got onto facebook - First time I see a fabia Estate - love the rear end - begging for some spoilerage IMHO. Gonna be a truly unique machine when you're done mate! Good Luck! Bas __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

22-02-2008, 14:48	#32
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Forge stuff has arrived except for the two bits of angeled hose Bas & I need, but that's coz it is on backorder (in black) __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

22-02-2008, 18:32	#33
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Depending on work needing me I'm hoping to get a fair bit fitted tomorrow, fingers crossed __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

23-02-2008, 18:56	#34
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Mud flaps, Forge front & rear 'strut brace' fitted. Linky: Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal II \| Facebook Storage nets fitted Measured up boot for sound proofing. Sunday brings a trip to Jason's to do a bit more __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

23-02-2008, 19:22	#35
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,983 Thanks: 151 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Keep it going, liking it so far __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

23-02-2008, 19:33	#36
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,931 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Really liking looks of this project, definiatly still in opinion that it will need vRS bumper at front and rear boot spoiler as a must. Will be one of a kind But hey ho when finances allow as i know you are working on a tight budget. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

23-02-2008, 19:47	#37
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' It is still possible - just gonna take my time on those things, budget permitting. The hope is to make the remaining work self-financing by flogging some stuff that will be left as spare, will see how that works out __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

23-02-2008, 20:57	#38
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 6,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 188 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' nice to see your project coming on mate!! __________________

25-02-2008, 14:00	#39
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,724 Thanks: 44 Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Just been in touch with Allards - looks like the proper EGR removal pipe (large version) will be sent out today, annoyingly I am not in the office until next week, but at least it will be underway The high flow inlet manifold will be sent later. I have to get the gasket and do some port matching on it I guess. Depending on whether the boost 'hole' on the EGR removal pipe is suitable to the sensor I've got, I will probably do a bit of dremel work on the new inlet manifold (as it is the same as standard PD130/150). As my current inlet manifold has the boost sensor tapped into it (and is slightly leaky) it is worth doing a proper job here, and if the Allard pipe isnt suitable I'll get that tweaked to make it suitable instead. I want to avoid anything leaking hehe Just wanted to say massive thanks to Stu, Bengie, Ross, Jason (devonutopia) and Basil in no particular order, without their encouragement and help by their input, time and skill, as well as Bengie for allowing me to have my cat-C on his drive for far longer than originally anticipated, I wouldn't be able to go ahead with this project Many others have also given their time or input, just an example of how the site is great __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)

25-02-2008, 16:52	#40
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Looks like you have a nail/bit of metal in your tyre in pic 7mate. Looking good though __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

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