Fabia vRS - Hello and questions :-)

QuattroGmBh · 30-03-2005, 18:37

Just bought my wife a Fabia vRS and must say that I am VERY impressed with the car. I can't stop driving it :-)

The torque in any gear and at any revs simply propels the car forward. I've yet to be caught out by being in the wrong gear, however... A DSG gearbox would be an amazing option and certainly another unique selling point on this car.

The only concerns I have are surrounding the colour of the seats (Although I have already treated with some stain resist) would have liked the option of leather (have seen that retrims are possible) and the fact that the radio is confused as to its right and left (have others seen this?) Oh and a very minor gearshift vibration when the car is idling and in neutral.

All in all I believe the Fabia vRS to be the best value for a small performance car at the moment.. And thats before seeing the very reasonable 40mpg even when driven enthusiastically.

Good Going Skoda.

**JaneC** · 30-03-2005, 19:21

Welcome

Glad you like it - will you be treating yourself to the Octy then ?

QuattroGmBh · 30-03-2005, 20:18

Does anyone have any photos of the new Octavia vRS?

**mannyo** · 30-03-2005, 20:34

Welcome to Briskoda,

I dont think any pictures are currently available of the new Octavia vRS.

WW_VRS · 30-03-2005, 20:58

Left/right should be the right (no pun intended

) way round, if it isnt it's wired wrong.

The vibration thing - thought that could be sorted by the dealer, although I doubt it will cause problems in reality.

As for the gearing, I have been caught once or twice by dropping it a little too low in the revs in the higher gears, but then most cars don't pull < 1k rpm

Did you find the gearbox loosening up with more mileage on it?

**VRStu** · 30-03-2005, 21:06

Bought one for the wife - Thats how I started!!

The gearbox rattle may be fixed by having the modified cables fitted by your dealer - SWMBO had hers done a little while back.

walkie · 30-03-2005, 21:22

Gearbox rattle went away after the engine loosened up with mileage 5-6k ish

carefree · 31-03-2005, 06:05

Same here, was worried and now its completely gone

gayle_vrs · 31-03-2005, 14:47

welcome

Andy vRS · 31-03-2005, 14:53

Welcome. I think i will consider a full retrim - in red leather

!!! <£900 inc all seats and door cards !!!!!

Enjoy

Andy

30-03-2005, 18:37	#1
QuattroGmBh Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Fabia vRS - Hello and questions :-) Just bought my wife a Fabia vRS and must say that I am VERY impressed with the car. I can't stop driving it :-) The torque in any gear and at any revs simply propels the car forward. I've yet to be caught out by being in the wrong gear, however... A DSG gearbox would be an amazing option and certainly another unique selling point on this car. The only concerns I have are surrounding the colour of the seats (Although I have already treated with some stain resist) would have liked the option of leather (have seen that retrims are possible) and the fact that the radio is confused as to its right and left (have others seen this?) Oh and a very minor gearshift vibration when the car is idling and in neutral. All in all I believe the Fabia vRS to be the best value for a small performance car at the moment.. And thats before seeing the very reasonable 40mpg even when driven enthusiastically. Good Going Skoda.

30-03-2005, 19:21	#2
JaneC Beeming Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: North Essex Posts: 3,282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 23 Times in 17 Posts	Welcome Glad you like it - will you be treating yourself to the Octy then ? __________________ Jane.

30-03-2005, 20:34	#4
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,114 Thanks: 36 Thanked 304 Times in 284 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda, I dont think any pictures are currently available of the new Octavia vRS. __________________ 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

30-03-2005, 20:58	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,742 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Left/right should be the right (no pun intended ) way round, if it isnt it's wired wrong. The vibration thing - thought that could be sorted by the dealer, although I doubt it will cause problems in reality. As for the gearing, I have been caught once or twice by dropping it a little too low in the revs in the higher gears, but then most cars don't pull < 1k rpm Did you find the gearbox loosening up with more mileage on it? __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

30-03-2005, 21:06	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,454 Thanks: 116 Thanked 926 Times in 830 Posts	Bought one for the wife - Thats how I started!! The gearbox rattle may be fixed by having the modified cables fitted by your dealer - SWMBO had hers done a little while back. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Buy My Octy for £11k - http://briskoda.net/skodas-sale/oct-07-57-octy-ii-vrs-hatch-2-0-tfsi-11k/125614/ Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

30-03-2005, 20:18	#3
QuattroGmBh Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Does anyone have any photos of the new Octavia vRS?

30-03-2005, 21:22	#7
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gearbox rattle went away after the engine loosened up with mileage 5-6k ish __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

31-03-2005, 06:05	#8
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,044 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Same here, was worried and now its completely gone __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

31-03-2005, 14:47	#9
gayle_vrs Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 405 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	welcome __________________ I don't want the world to see me, cos I don't think that they'd understand, when everythings made to be broken,I just want you to know who I am." Goo Goo Dolls: Iris

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