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Matt_vRS · 11-10-2004, 09:25

Hello everyone,

Picking up my new Fabia vRS towards the end of the week.

Can't wait although it will have to be run in

Anyone got any running in tips for me

Hope to see you all around the site.

Cheers,
Matt.

flatfourburble · 11-10-2004, 09:35

hello

What sort of tips are you after? Take it easy at first don't "rag it" from new. Watch your speed as it will creep up on you!!

Enjoy it!

vRS_Si · 11-10-2004, 10:18

Good choice Matt

Another one see's the light

We can arrange a 'Leather Bottle' meet when you get it!

spinndrift · 11-10-2004, 10:32

You won't be dissapointed.

Matt_vRS · 11-10-2004, 10:34

Morning Si

Si is the man who converted me

Tips on what revs to keep below and for how long would be good. When to change the oil in the run-in (few thousand miles perhaps). Its my first new car so I havn't got a clue

spinndrift · 11-10-2004, 10:36

Keep below 3K on the rev front for the 1K then gradually start to let rip.

Keep an eye on the oil as they really burn it for the first few K. I didn't change the oil till the 10K service and since then (7K) it's not touched a drop.

Matt_vRS · 11-10-2004, 10:41

Cheers Andy

**tfboy** · 11-10-2004, 12:56

Like Andy said. Keep it below 3k rpm. Let the engine / oil warm up before giving the turbo any work. Drive sensibly and progressive. I found there's no harm in letting the turbo spin up when still under 1000 miles, as long as the engine is warm, and you "progressively" apply the gas. Just don't get the engine labouring below 1600-1700rpm. You'll find you'll get a gentle kick in the back even with only a 1/3 throttle.

Basically, I think it's good to make it work and rev freely every now and then as long as you do it in the right rev range - 1700 to 3000 for the first 1000 miles

Matt_vRS · 11-10-2004, 13:35

Xavier

I just hope I get it for the weekend

. Having to wait till Monday is really gonna suck!

carefree · 11-10-2004, 18:25

Thats what sickies are for....isn't it?????????

***DGW*** · 11-10-2004, 20:37

Welcome to Briskoda, Matt.

Can I be the first to recommend following the running in advice in the Owners Manual? This is reproduced in our Article Centre here.

Matt_vRS · 12-10-2004, 12:20

Ah - the damn dealer - I have to wait till Tuesday at 5pm!!

ARGhhh.

SkodiRS · 12-10-2004, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_vRS

Ah - the damn dealer - I have to wait till Tuesday at 5pm!!

ARGhhh.

Jacksons per chance?

Oh....and welcome!

spinndrift · 12-10-2004, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_vRS

Ah - the damn dealer - I have to wait till Tuesday at 5pm!!

ARGhhh.

You're going to be a nightmare this weekend then.

GT TDI · 12-10-2004, 13:20

Welcome

aah another day another Diesel convert .....

Matt_vRS · 12-10-2004, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Jacksons per chance?.....

Correct

carefree · 12-10-2004, 19:51

Hey Matt, welcome pal

As already stated, for the first 1000 dont exceed 3000 revs but hit the mark regulary, try to treat the seats with teflon type protector (I used Diamondbrite Jewelultra which was good stuff).

Watch the oil, and watch the non-converts gasp in awe as you fly past em

Have fun, see you around

Matt_vRS · 19-10-2004, 16:14

45 minutes to go

After 11 days of not being able to sleep and talking non stop about how amazing my new car is gonna be, the time is finally here. 44 minutes to go !

Its gonna be a long night (make it week) of driving everywhere.

11-10-2004, 09:25	#1
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi - new user alert Hello everyone, Picking up my new Fabia vRS towards the end of the week. Can't wait although it will have to be run in Anyone got any running in tips for me Hope to see you all around the site. Cheers, Matt.

11-10-2004, 09:35	#2
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hello What sort of tips are you after? Take it easy at first don't "rag it" from new. Watch your speed as it will creep up on you!! Enjoy it! __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

11-10-2004, 10:18	#3
vRS_Si Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,293 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Good choice Matt Another one see's the light We can arrange a 'Leather Bottle' meet when you get it! __________________ vRS Mirror polished 9*18" Mercedes Alloys, APR FMIC, ABD TIP & CAI, Powder coated inlet manifold, Jabba Re-map, Blueflame/Pipewerx exhaust, Forge DV, KW v3 coilovers, Neuspeed ARB, S3 strut braces, bonnet lifters, Autostyl rear spoiler, Milotec rear diffuser & bumper grills, side rubbing strips removed, front and rear rubbing strips smoothed and colour coded, scuttle pannel colour coded, chrome grill colour coded, mk2 vRS badge, de-locked, tints, mk4 aero wipers.

11-10-2004, 10:32	#4
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	You won't be dissapointed. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

11-10-2004, 10:36	#6
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,642 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Keep below 3K on the rev front for the 1K then gradually start to let rip. Keep an eye on the oil as they really burn it for the first few K. I didn't change the oil till the 10K service and since then (7K) it's not touched a drop. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

11-10-2004, 10:34	#5
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Morning Si Si is the man who converted me Tips on what revs to keep below and for how long would be good. When to change the oil in the run-in (few thousand miles perhaps). Its my first new car so I havn't got a clue

11-10-2004, 10:41	#7
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers Andy

11-10-2004, 12:56	#8
tfboy C+ à Paris! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tilehurst, Berkshire Posts: 6,325 Members Car: "Fake" Black Magic vRS Thanks: 21 Thanked 76 Times in 66 Posts	Like Andy said. Keep it below 3k rpm. Let the engine / oil warm up before giving the turbo any work. Drive sensibly and progressive. I found there's no harm in letting the turbo spin up when still under 1000 miles, as long as the engine is warm, and you "progressively" apply the gas. Just don't get the engine labouring below 1600-1700rpm. You'll find you'll get a gentle kick in the back even with only a 1/3 throttle. Basically, I think it's good to make it work and rev freely every now and then as long as you do it in the right rev range - 1700 to 3000 for the first 1000 miles __________________ Xavier

11-10-2004, 13:35	#9
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Xavier I just hope I get it for the weekend . Having to wait till Monday is really gonna suck!

11-10-2004, 18:25	#10
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,044 Members Car: fabia vrs Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Thats what sickies are for....isn't it????????? __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

11-10-2004, 20:37	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,295 Members Car: Octavia 1.8T 4X4 Estate & Fabia vRS Thanks: 51 Thanked 207 Times in 156 Posts	Welcome to Briskoda, Matt. Can I be the first to recommend following the running in advice in the Owners Manual? This is reproduced in our Article Centre here. __________________ 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 ...48.57 mpg...

12-10-2004, 12:20	#12
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah - the damn dealer - I have to wait till Tuesday at 5pm!! ARGhhh.

12-10-2004, 13:20	#15
GT TDI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Basingstoke, Coventry Posts: 167 Members Car: VW Golft GT TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Welcome aah another day another Diesel convert .....

12-10-2004, 19:51	#17
carefree Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 1,044 Members Car: fabia vrs Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Hey Matt, welcome pal As already stated, for the first 1000 dont exceed 3000 revs but hit the mark regulary, try to treat the seats with teflon type protector (I used Diamondbrite Jewelultra which was good stuff). Watch the oil, and watch the non-converts gasp in awe as you fly past em Have fun, see you around __________________ '54' Black Magic Fabia vRS Yo Adrien I DID IT!!!

19-10-2004, 16:14	#18
Matt_vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 182 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	45 minutes to go After 11 days of not being able to sleep and talking non stop about how amazing my new car is gonna be, the time is finally here. 44 minutes to go ! Its gonna be a long night (make it week) of driving everywhere. __________________ Matt. Ex - Fabia vRS Now - MR2 roadster

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