If you own or are looking to buy a Fabia, this is your source of information on the Skoda Fabia. http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:44:17 +0000 60 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169549-new-tasteful-mod-a-ribbing-is-expected/
So, have been running 5-LED sidelights for quite some time. Much brighter and therefore safer, IMO

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/FABIA/DSCN3108.jpg[/IMG]


But new mod = Intercooler back lighting! Is literally nowt more than a small LED strip glued to the inside corner of the crashbar, shining down. Independently switched too. Yup, I am a tart!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/FABIA/DSCN3110.jpg[/IMG]]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:44:17 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169549-new-tasteful-mod-a-ribbing-is-expected/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169538-what-size-tyres-for-17-spider-alloy-on-a-fabia-vrs/ Im not sure if its 205/40/17 or 215/40/17?]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:45:58 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169538-what-size-tyres-for-17-spider-alloy-on-a-fabia-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169537-i-loves-my-vrs/
Completely fell for my vRS all over again last night...

Normally I do a 40 minute commute into west London down the A40 and while it's not so bad, it's by no means fun and I end up getting obsessed with MPG in the absence of being able to plant the right foot.

Drove from London to Horncastle in Lincolnshire.. That's A1(M) and then a load of really safe but fun and swooping NSL roads..

It was an awesome drive and I've not had the chance so safely and repeatedly plant it like that and feel the vRS torque surge through the gears for ages. Also remembered how good the TDi could actually sound when being pushed.. Really nice exhaust tone for a stock diesel setup.

Cars running better than ever now too!

.... I'm here for a week, but at least I'll have something to look forward too when it's time to leave]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:45:05 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169537-i-loves-my-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169536-0-30w-or-0-40w-for-tsi/
Apologies if this has been asked before but need some top up oil for the wife's new 1.2 TSI (85).

I know this has to meet VW 502.00 standard (its on fixed servicing) but I saw in Halfords today that Castrol Edge which complies with 502.00 can be had in either 0-30W or 5-40W.

Will either do or is one grade preferable to the other?

BTW just realised that the topic text is wrong. Should be 5-40 not 0-40]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:43:34 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169536-0-30w-or-0-40w-for-tsi/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169526-rolling-road-results-and-graph/
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs175.snc4/38066_1485774897150_1017230128_1368667_5733732_n.jpg

at the wheels

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs193.snc4/37998_1485775297160_1017230128_1368668_6970698_n.jpg

and my old meriva vxr which was std before it was stolen :-(

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs207.snc4/38670_1485775897175_1017230128_1368670_577510_n.jpg

and at the wheels

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs184.snc4/37537_1485776257184_1017230128_1368675_2799769_n.jpg

its intresting to compare a 1.6 turbo petrol graph to a 1.9 TDI one so much more ft-lb and so early in the revs any comments welcome]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:09:39 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169526-rolling-road-results-and-graph/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169519-what-to-do-with-my-vrs/

What would the board recommend, in that case, that I do early to make it even more fun? I have the funds needed to do most of this stuff early but could do with getting some bang for my quid]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:59:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169519-what-to-do-with-my-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169516-epc-light-showing/ Only thing i did to the car yesterday was fill up to the brim with diesel and added millers fuel additive... could this be the cause?]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:21:24 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169516-epc-light-showing/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169514-14mpi-hesitant-acceleration-and-jittery-idle/
Am having problems with my W reg 1.4 (MPI) Fabia and can't find the solution in these forums. I love the car and engine so any knowledge you can share would be appreciated!

Currently, the car idles in a jittery manner, as if misfiring slightly. Also between about 1,500 and 2,500 revs there is hesitancy, as if engine is being held back. I've not experienced the problem to this extent before.

I have tried cleaning throttle valve, replaced spark plugs, themometer was replaced last year so is working, and have recently serviced has fresh oil etc

I drive regularly 100 miles journies, so car gets a proper run quite often. It has done 160,000 miles, so I understand there will be niggles(!) but any ideas you can give would be worth a shot.

Many thanks

JR]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:49:30 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169514-14mpi-hesitant-acceleration-and-jittery-idle/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169503-new-fabia-owner/
Picked up my new Fabia today! Swapped with a guy on here, he's had my '56 Octavia vRS TFSI - it was lovely but I couldn't afford to run it!

Anyway, the new tractor:
http://andywaite.me/skoda/fabia/fabia5.jpghttp://andywaite.me/skoda/fabia/fabia4.jpghttp://andywaite.me/skoda/fabia/fabia3.jpg
http://andywaite.me/skoda/fabia/fabia1.jpg
http://andywaite.me/skoda/fabia/fabia2.jpg

Looking forward to doing a few mods ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:05:13 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169503-new-fabia-owner/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169500-operation-256mm-rear-brakes/ front brakes and now several years later I am looking at getting some on the back.....

Started yesterday with me opening the box of rear brakes I nabbed off Clive (Westallc) and being very pleased at them actually fitting my car and discs turning smoothly, etc.

Then it began with a big clean-up. Wire brushing first and a pointy screwdriver type of tool to flake off bad paint. The plan was always to paint them red, so condition was irrelevant to me as long as they were mechanically sound, which they are indeed.

Now, back at home, I have rubbed them down with coarse sandpaper and given them a good wash. After taping off all the rubber they are currently hanging in the back garden from a DIY paint rail (garden fork between water-butt and BBQ, hanging on string.... ) with a coat of metal primer on them. Going to let that dry off for a little while and then begin with a coat of bright red "metal-protekt" paint from B&Q. Hopefully a couple of coats of that and the calipers & carriers will look spot on match with my brembos.

Pics later as I left my phone indoors during initial prep-work. ]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:32:37 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169500-operation-256mm-rear-brakes/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169495-battery-relocation-part-deux/ I wanted my complete boot back again.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/FABIA/DSC00868.jpg[/IMG]


Always nice to see sparks when a car is being worked on LOL at the BMW registration.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/FABIA/DSC00867.jpg[/IMG]


And despite the car not being washed, I did think the paint was looking fairly good for once (Just clayed and waxed last weekend(

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/FABIA/DSC00866.jpg[/IMG]


Some other mods + R&R were done as well so in around 5 hours, quite a lot was done - CV boot replaced, coolant drained, dodgy pipe replaced, and refilled, oil change done + flush, 256mm rear brakes offered up and checked would fit, battery moved, rear bumper adjusted, and a tasteful mod on the front added too (pics to follow this evening )]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:16:46 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169495-battery-relocation-part-deux/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169492-central-locking-fault/ i have a 2002 fabia 1.9 tdi and the cenral locking has a strange fault, sometimes when unlocking from the drivers door the windows will drop down and then it will not lock any ideas?]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:46:55 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169492-central-locking-fault/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169491-in-dash-cup-holder/
http://www.theskodashop.co.uk/product/Fabia_6Y_%3C07_In_Dash_Cup_Holder_%28Elegance%29_6Y0862531H47H#]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:43:28 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169491-in-dash-cup-holder/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169489-fitting-coilovers-query-help/
Stuart]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:12:09 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169489-fitting-coilovers-query-help/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169487-fuel-range-counter/ Any ideas]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:03:14 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169487-fuel-range-counter/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169483-de-badging-rear/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:28:01 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169483-de-badging-rear/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169476-rear-door-wont-open/ I've had intermittent problems with locking and unlocking on the o/s rear door for years. Now it's locked shut, and, even with the door card off, I cannot get it to open by pulling/pushing the rod or using the remote.
1)Anybody got any ideas how to get the door open so I can work on it easily?
2)Is it possible to rig the lock to open maually only?

Many thanks in anticipation.]]> Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:04:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169476-rear-door-wont-open/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169466-weird-electrical-problem-resets-diplay/
the last two days I have experienced that when I stop the car, the cabinlight does not come on, and if I turn the key not ligts comes up on the display.
But I can start the car.
Then the ligths come on the display, but the clock is reset til 00:00.
The radio behaves like is has been disconnected, comes up with the "SAFE" message.
Like the battery has been disconnected.

It does not happen every time.

Any ideas ?

regards

Thomas]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:09:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169466-weird-electrical-problem-resets-diplay/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169461-fabia-vrs-07-power-steering-and-electrical-issues/ Hi car is currently in at local skoda dealer ( AKL,NZ ) and is having some electrical issues. been in and out for the past 5 weeks or so. with out warning handbrake, traction control and another light come on. dash makes 3 x beeps, and if lucky radio gets massive crack of static. local dealer ( only dealer ) still really have no idea. have been playing with harness over last couple of days and seems to have made worse ( happened dozen times in a row, where as usually low speed ( under 40 kmph ) 2nd/3rd gear, low revs ). any more help would be appreciated... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:34:55 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169461-fabia-vrs-07-power-steering-and-electrical-issues/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169450-warning-beeper-at-start-up/ My 1.9 tdi Elegance on 2005 plate has a very intermittant habit that occurs maybe once every few weeks. When the engine has started the warning beeper sounds three beeps with no warning lights on? All doors etc shut, all fluid levels fine. All warning lights self test ok and go out as normal. My old identical but 2001 plate Fabia never did this! Anyone any ideas what the beeps mean with no warning lights and nothing seemingly wrong with the car? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:26:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169450-warning-beeper-at-start-up/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169444-new-vrs/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:48:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169444-new-vrs/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169440-grinding-from-ns-front-when-turning-the-steering/

A couple of weeks ago I thought I heard a knocking noise when I went over a speed bump while leaving work (no noise after that occurrence)

Tonight while driving home I noticed a faint grinding noise coming from the N/S front wheel when turning corners.

Got home and thought i'd check the steering and with the car stationary and in neutral i turned the steering full lock in both directions.

Just before reaching full lock on a left turn I heard a grinding noise coming from what seems to be the N/S front wheel started turning to reverse the lock (heading towards R/H full lock) the grinding continued on the N/S area until I reached just past straight on the steering.

Have been having intermittent steering light sensor illuminated for couple of years now (none for the last 6 or seven months)

Wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if so was it the rack or pump that had gone??

If you could let me know and also a rough cost of getting the problem fixed (don't fancy driving and the steering packing up on me)

Cheers ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:01 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169440-grinding-from-ns-front-when-turning-the-steering/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169438-oil-consumption-on-the-edge/
Since undergoing annual service in February its done just over 2,000 miles and I've just topped-it up with a second litre of 10w-40 Magnatec semi synth - I've been topping-up with semi-synth as the engine seems to run quieter and smoother on it.

Its now done 46,000m in total - I do about 6,000 a year mainly round the North-west London suburbs.

Engine oil consumption started to increase at about 25,000 - before then it didn't require top-up between annual services.

I presume the excessive consumption is due to piston ring and/or valve stem wear.

Obviously, the consumption is a fair way away from the handbook tolerances of 1 litre per 600 miles, although i'm not getting any consequential symptoms yet, i'm just wondering whether I should expect these in the near future i.e.lambda sensors going on the blink and catalytic converter getting saturated.

Given that a head and block re-build would be at least a £1,500 i'm wondering whether one of these warranty insurances @ £200 might be worth the investment now.

Once you get oil consumption like I'm currently experiencing how long does it take before the engine reaches the 600 m = 1 litre limit ?


As I've said on previous posts, what sort of pollution is this putting into the atmosphere, with all the heavy metal supplements in modern oils ?



nick]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:47:15 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169438-oil-consumption-on-the-edge/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169435-focus-st-fmic/ Is there any specific age of intercooler to buy where can i get the pipes from? are these any good or is it worth paying the extra and getting a seat one? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:24:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169435-focus-st-fmic/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169433-running-a-forge-fmic/
I've ordered a Forge FMIC today as they could supply theirs before Allard could. Just have a couple of questions I was hoping you could help me with please.

Does the Forge kit make use of existing OEM pipes? If so, which ones? Its just the connections between some of the OEM pipes less than perfect- so are there any uprated pipes and or hoses that can be used in conjunction with the Forge kit to ensure no pipes pop off?

If there are any such uprated items, where might I get them please?

Thanks for your help guys.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:14:15 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169433-running-a-forge-fmic/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169432-constant-beeping-after-engine-start/
It does not do it all the time just on occasion any ideas anyone.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:57:37 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169432-constant-beeping-after-engine-start/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169428-blower-not-working-on-1-2-3-ok-on-4/ Yesterday my blower (demister) fan stopped working on settings 1, 2 and 3, but still works on 4, along with the air-con ! Could it be the switch, maybe the fan itself, or an electrical relay which is the culprit ? The rear screen heater/demister also blows its fuses constantly too. Should I just book it in and let a mechanic sort it, or is there a simple answer ? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:40 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169428-blower-not-working-on-1-2-3-ok-on-4/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169426-fabia-sdi-classic/
I've followed the procedure in the manual with no success, my car is a VERY basic SDI Classic (no air, no buttons on the ends of the stalk, keep-fit windows, manual mirrors etc) does this mean there's a different way of clearing the message?]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:05:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169426-fabia-sdi-classic/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169415-fabia-19-sdi-hard-start-white-smoke-in-morning/
What could cause this?

Afew weeks ago I used diesel and vegetable oil mixture for abit, probably used about 80 litres of vegi, and it was doing this problem a little bit then, but now its almost every morning. But I have had the car only since april so it my of been doing this without vegi anyway, and it was warm weather, and I did mix it with derv or white spirit so it was never 100% veg. I have since been running on derv and put redex and zx1 in with the fuel so injectors should be clean. I have changed the fuel filter also.

Another cause for concern may also be when I had it serviced I noticed that the muppet that did the service over filled my oil. At first I thought well its only abit over and used the car as normal and went on several long motorway journeys. But last week I decided enough is enough and drained some oil out so its at the right level. Could the fact that it was overfilled of caused to much oil pressure and damaged some of the seals?

Is it a glow plug problem? Is there a slight bit of oil getting in somewhere? Coolant has stayed level so I think I can rule that out.

Thankyou, any help much appreciated]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:53 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169415-fabia-19-sdi-hard-start-white-smoke-in-morning/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169414-ordered/ http://img.auto.cz/news/img/galleries/2010-21/skfars21_4bff625c188a8.jpg
Spec:
Rallye Green Metallic
Black Roof
Chrome/Black Alloys
Reversing sensors
Climate Control
Arm Rest
Bluetooth
Cruise control

Thanks to Simon and Chris at D.M. Keith in Bradford ]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:43:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169414-ordered/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169411-55-reg-vrs-fuel-temperature-sensor/
My Fabia started showing the Exhaust Gas Control System light on the dashboard on Tuesday. It's now in a local Garage and they're reporting that it's giving a P1163 code which refers to the Fuel Temp Sensor. So they've replaced the sensor and cleared the warning but it keeps re-appearing.

They've pretty much given up, any ideas?

Thanks

Chris.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:50:10 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169411-55-reg-vrs-fuel-temperature-sensor/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169409-12tsi-dsg/
I have acquired a number of them that have been built already. So delivery will be in September.
Email me on jamesrothwell@allams.com or phone me on 01372736503.

I have got some manuals but I know DSG is what everyone is waiting 4 months for so hopefully this will help you beat the rush and being Briskoda there will be deals to be had!]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:48:24 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169409-12tsi-dsg/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169402-de-wiper-the-rear/
The question is:

How hard is this to do? is it a case of remove the rear wiper, remove the motor/arm and plug gap?]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:51:13 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169402-de-wiper-the-rear/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169401-is-this-price-ok/
I am looking to abuy a fabia vrs and have found a 54 plate at a skoda dealer with fsh and 65000 miles. It has cruise control and the cd changer, and sombody has has the interior retrimmed in leather. It's also black which everyone seems to think is the best colour.

£5995 on the forcourt.

What does anyone think?]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:21:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169401-is-this-price-ok/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169390-312mm-pads/ Got 2 sets of front Mintex.

Dave]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:53:26 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169390-312mm-pads/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169388-pd150-turbocharger-part-number/ Hi thinkin of getting a PD150 turbo charger does anyone have a part number? Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:02:29 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169388-pd150-turbocharger-part-number/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169385-aux-in-optimum-setting/ I have a query on playing music in DU thru an external device ( Cowon J3 PMP)
When I am in the AUX - IN mode I get a distinct background disturbance / hum noise even after choosing the setting 3 as per manual ( the Setting of the input sensitivity).
I have tried format wma @high bit rate.
What is the best way to get a decent output for a song unsig a PMP rather than a CD.
I feel the Fabia Dance Unit is not upto the mark for external player as input.]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:46:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169385-aux-in-optimum-setting/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169376-strange-knocking-sound/


thanks in advance ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:45:13 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169376-strange-knocking-sound/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169365-bp-ultimate-v-shell-v-power/
below is some info on both fuels

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn250/psyhodelfin/bpvsvp.jpg]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:44:28 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169365-bp-ultimate-v-shell-v-power/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169359-drivers-seat-padding/ Around the edge of the drivers seat the padding seems to of shifted and i can feel a metal bar digging in me does any body know of any ways that this can be fixed or where i could take it Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:47:46 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169359-drivers-seat-padding/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169358-look-what-the-kind-postman-has-brought-me/ http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz90/bananatobacco/helix003.jpg


thats everything ready to pop on now after 8 weeks off the road

helix + smf
release bearing
gearbox + trans oil
oil + filter
console bushes
strut top

cant wait ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:39:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169358-look-what-the-kind-postman-has-brought-me/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169321-collected-new-12-se-tsi-today-not-happy/
I ordered this car 2 weeks ago (ex stock) based on the June 2010 brochure specifications which I understood to be the current version for the 2011 model year.

The car that was delivered does not match the specification in the brochure despite confirmation that the vehicle’s VIN is for a 2011 model year car.

There was 1 obvious omission on the car. The “chrome effect” interior door handles and vent surrounds were absent. No big deal I thought, but it made me suspicious and I examined the car in a lot more detail. Next I find that there is no tinted windscreen, and no tinted side windows – this is meant to be standard on a SE spec car. I begin to wonder what else may have changed.

I had to accept the car as the dealer has the usual terms in the contract regarding changes of specification before delivery.

I therefore phoned Skoda Customer Service. They confirmed immediately that the “chrome effect” bits and bobs is in fact not being fitted to 2011 model year cars – however they were a bit startled about the tinted windscreen and are now “checking back with the factory”. They told me that the brochure has been amended but the June 2010 version is still the one offered for download on their site and the detailed specification list on their website also shows that tinted glass and windscreen should be fitted.

I am really wound up over this mainly because I had exactly the same experience with my new Octavia Estate which I purchased last year. Stuff that was in the brochure was not on the delivered car. I swore at the time I would never buy another Skoda because of this, but SWMBO wanted to chop in her old Fabia for a new one so I relented. Looks like I never learn from my mistakes.

Rant over. I feel better now.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:16:46 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169321-collected-new-12-se-tsi-today-not-happy/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169311-audi-a3-door-mirrors/ Are the covers the same? My ETKA doesn't work anymore so I can't check the numbers myself.]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:48:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169311-audi-a3-door-mirrors/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169308-has-any-one-really-pushed-their-car-to-the-limit/
a mate of mine used to own a fabia vrs with a few mods about 190bhp he claimed,

and he said he had 150mph out of it ? could this be true ? (all done on private roads im guessing)

Not pushed mine as i dont want to kill it, ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:05:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169308-has-any-one-really-pushed-their-car-to-the-limit/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169306-anyone-got-any-pics-of-a-fabia-on-18-alloys/ also if its lowered or not cheers Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:41:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169306-anyone-got-any-pics-of-a-fabia-on-18-alloys/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169283-replacing-my-droplinks/
so my question is there anypoint getting the branded ones for the sake of 7/10 quid

cheers lee]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:18:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169283-replacing-my-droplinks/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169282-fabia-vrs-front-wheel-bearing-replacement/
Simple how to : (not great)

1 : Before you jack the car up, loosen off the hubnut.
2 : loosen wheel bolts
3 : jack car up & remove wheel
4 : spray lots of wd40 / similar ptfe spray.
5 : on the back of the hub, loosen the two 19mm bolts holding the brake calipers on, remove brake calipar and hang it on the spring up high in the arch with a hook or something.
6 : Loosen the Nut and bolt at the bottom of your suspension / coilovers (so the hub can drop off the bottom of this)
7 : There are a couple of hoses that need to be released from the hub
8 : take the hubnut all the way off
9 : On the left / right of the hub you will see the rod that moves when you turn the hub, remove the nut on top. TIP : if this nut doesnt come off or is fooked, then raise the jack onto the bottom of the rod to hold the nut in place, this will alow you to remove the nut.

10: Turn the hub once remove the nut so you can nock that pin out of the hub leaving that rod hanging loose, move it out the way for now.
11: at the bottom of the hub, you will see 3 13mm nuts ( DO NOT REMOVE THESE) if you remove them, then you will adjust the camber and you dont want that.
12 : Next to those 3 nuts you will see a swivel pin ball joint, remove the nut on top of this, it will be a pain but it must be removed. once the nut is off, turn the hub to the left or right, it should be nice and loose now. Nock that pin out by jacking up JUST the hub, not the wishbone, and then hit that pin very hard if its tight in the hub and the wishbone will drop down about 3 inches.
13: If you havent already done it, slide the driveshaft out, may need to turn the hub at an angle.
14 : With a rubber mallet, if the hub sits around the suspension tightly, just hit it down.

15 : now take your hub to the garage with your new bearing and flange, they will know what to do. They shouldnt charge you any more than 10 quid, its a 10 minute job.

You should now have your hub removed. Here is a picture for you with no hub.

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af316/markt6607/the%20furby/wheelbearing.jpg
Hope this helps, pm me if you need anything else.

Mark]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:47:53 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169282-fabia-vrs-front-wheel-bearing-replacement/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169266-the-ring/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:04:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169266-the-ring/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169262-fabia-vrs-steering-angle-sensor/ hi my friends just replaced the gearbox on my 2005 fabia vrs. As soon as i got in it and drove the esp light came on and the breaks locked on and the esp light started flashing. I drove off again and it was ok but the light stayed on and does not turn off when i press the esp button. ive had the code read and it says steering angle sensor. Could my mate of knocked it or do i just need to get a new sensor? when i start the car the light does not come on its just as soon as i move it comes on and the brakes occasionally come on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:15:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169262-fabia-vrs-steering-angle-sensor/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169261-elephant-hose-mod/ just been looking at this just had an idea on the hose that runs to atmosphere could you put a tee piece in the pipe to loop it back to the top of the crank case or is there too much pressure not keen on just letting it dangle at back of engine if you know what i mean good :thumbup:or bad :thumbdown:idea Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:06:54 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169261-elephant-hose-mod/