Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project

ninja_alex · 14-10-2008, 20:05

As many of you are aware, I am indeed in the middle of a small project, making 2 cars into 1! A 2004 (54) Fabia vRS and a 2002 (02) Fabia Comfort Estate.

Although this seems a relatively simple project, it involves a lot of swapping of parts and plenty of space is needed to store all the parts, its amazing how much stuff there is in 2 cars!

I currently have both cars stripped to bare shells, with doors on. No wiring, pipework, engines, trim etc.

The vRS engine is undergoing some surgery: New cambelt kit, waterpump, clutch, different turbo, cleaned and honed manifolds, modified egr assembly, water/methanol injection....etc

Along side the cars in the garage is a box of other goodies to fit to the estate: Coilovers, 312mm grooved brakes, uprated rear brakes, Milltek exhaust (will be modified to fit estate), Black Headlights, Xenons, 8x17" wheels..... etc

On the way from the Czech Republic is a vRS rear bumper to fit the estate, a large rear boot spoiler, modified dash parts and few other nice bits, I also have a vRS front bumper and a few other bits to put into paint at the same time.

Should be a much more practical car when finished with some nice parts and good spec: Xenons, Cruise, Traction Control, Sat Nav etc

Hope to have it all finished in about 2-3 weeks, as i'm only spending a few hours a week doing it, but as those of you who know me, you will understand that things have to be just right, no cutting corners etc! Guess this comes from working in F1??

Alex

Robshaw · 14-10-2008, 20:06

Can't wait to see this

- Goodluck Alex.

devonutopia · 14-10-2008, 20:22

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Originally Posted by ninja_alex

uprated rear brakes,

Please tell me how you're doing this?

Using last year's F1 season goodies?

mdk1 · 14-10-2008, 20:22

Can't wait to see this.

also the one that Lummox is "making"

V5-Steve · 14-10-2008, 20:33

Hope you going to bring this to one of the meets at south mimms

Lummox · 14-10-2008, 20:36

Going to be interesting with two being built around the same time.

ninja_alex · 14-10-2008, 20:52

How you getting on Ross, whats your timescale?

Alex

ninja_alex · 15-10-2008, 06:58

A few photos I have:

Engine bay on he estate, stripped, cleaned and ready to take the vRS underbonnet loom:

And the Donor vRS minus its front end:

Lummox · 15-10-2008, 07:18

Timescale will probably be a bit longer as I have to strip the car down further than that, also Wiebos estate wont be ready to build until December when he is out of the country.

Nice to know someone else is doing it aswell, be interesting to see how they turn out compared to each other.

are you fitting OE Xenons or an aftermarket kit?

ninja_alex · 15-10-2008, 10:10

I have started putting it back together in the photo, now has new ABS unt fitted, brake pipes, gear linkages, wiring harness fitted etc

I am fitting aftermarket xenons, have them in my current Fabia and personally, i think they are better than the OE units

Alex

Lummox · 15-10-2008, 13:07

Excellent stuff, you got ASR or ESP?

mluton · 15-10-2008, 15:29

Looking forward to it

ninja_alex · 16-10-2008, 06:51

Last night:

Clutch changed
Cambelt Kit done
Waterpump Changed
Turbo Bolted On
Inlet Manifold On

Hopefully get the car wiring harness and dash section into the car this weekend, providing I can get the pedal swapped OK, finish the brake lines and then hopefully get the engine and subframe bolted back in too.

All systems go!

Alex

Basil · 16-10-2008, 07:21

Good luck Alex

Should be interesting when all is carefully put together

Bas

stuno1 · 16-10-2008, 16:35

mental! Fair play to you that is some hard core mechanical knowledge there. Looking forward to seeing the end result!

devonutopia · 16-10-2008, 17:09

[yawn] Umm, I forgot to say I copywrited the vRS conversion back in 2005 when I did mine, so I'll be chasing you for royalties, Alex!

and Wiebo!

Actually, just info on the rear brakes plans would be enough.

***Neo_VR*** · 16-10-2008, 17:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

[yawn] Umm, I forgot to say I copywrited the vRS conversion back in 2005 when I did mine, so I'll be chasing you for royalties, Alex!

and Wiebo!

Actually, just info on the rear brakes plans would be enough.

ECS do rear brake upgrade kits that use the standard calipers

WW_VRS · 16-10-2008, 23:22

Nice job

ninja_alex · 19-10-2008, 08:51

Dashboard and car wiring harness now installed, as expected the rear lighting loom is too short and needs extending.
Engine now finished ready to fit, water injection fitted to manifolds etc. Will post some more pictures later. Hope to get the engine in today and maybe the coilovers fitted

Alex

devonutopia · 19-10-2008, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja_alex

as expected the rear lighting loom is too short and needs extending.

Cut & shut with the estate's loom? In an ideal world it will use the same colours, etc.

Tom_vRS · 19-10-2008, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Cut & shut with the estate's loom? In an ideal world it will use the same colours, etc.

Thats what I thought too.

And Jason, you didn't do a vRS conversion

Good work Alex, should be a nice car when done!!

devonutopia · 19-10-2008, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

And Jason, you didn't do a vRS conversion

Was the first PD130 into a non vRS fabia to my knowledge.

PS: Alex - If you read this - got my bumper fine ta, and it's fitted. Good colour match too which was pleasing

Will get the couple of marks touched up soon.

ninja_alex · 25-10-2008, 19:30

Good progress made today, engine in, radiators mounted, bumper bar fitted. Then got all 4 hubs, coilovers and brakes fitted. nearly driveable! Just the interior to sort now, not sure what seats i'm putting in it at the moment.... Looking into some recaros or TT seats
Pics to follow

Alex

Lummox · 25-10-2008, 19:45

Good progress indeed mate, well done.

Wardy · 25-10-2008, 20:26

Good luck with it Alex. Looking forward to seeing the finished product

Steve

14-10-2008, 20:05	#1
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project As many of you are aware, I am indeed in the middle of a small project, making 2 cars into 1! A 2004 (54) Fabia vRS and a 2002 (02) Fabia Comfort Estate. Although this seems a relatively simple project, it involves a lot of swapping of parts and plenty of space is needed to store all the parts, its amazing how much stuff there is in 2 cars! I currently have both cars stripped to bare shells, with doors on. No wiring, pipework, engines, trim etc. The vRS engine is undergoing some surgery: New cambelt kit, waterpump, clutch, different turbo, cleaned and honed manifolds, modified egr assembly, water/methanol injection....etc Along side the cars in the garage is a box of other goodies to fit to the estate: Coilovers, 312mm grooved brakes, uprated rear brakes, Milltek exhaust (will be modified to fit estate), Black Headlights, Xenons, 8x17" wheels..... etc On the way from the Czech Republic is a vRS rear bumper to fit the estate, a large rear boot spoiler, modified dash parts and few other nice bits, I also have a vRS front bumper and a few other bits to put into paint at the same time. Should be a much more practical car when finished with some nice parts and good spec: Xenons, Cruise, Traction Control, Sat Nav etc Hope to have it all finished in about 2-3 weeks, as i'm only spending a few hours a week doing it, but as those of you who know me, you will understand that things have to be just right, no cutting corners etc! Guess this comes from working in F1?? Alex

14-10-2008, 20:06	#2
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swindon or Bournemouth Posts: 2,417 Members Car: A Clio 1.2 16v Thanks: 215 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Can't wait to see this - Goodluck Alex. __________________ Current: Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamic Sold: Honda Civic Type R Skoda Fabia vRS

14-10-2008, 20:22	#4
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,187 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 167 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Can't wait to see this. also the one that Lummox is "making" __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

14-10-2008, 20:33	#5
V5-Steve Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stevenage, Herts Posts: 98 Members Car: Fabia VRs Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Hope you going to bring this to one of the meets at south mimms

14-10-2008, 20:36	#6
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Going to be interesting with two being built around the same time. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

14-10-2008, 20:52	#7
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project How you getting on Ross, whats your timescale? Alex

15-10-2008, 06:58	#8
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project A few photos I have: Engine bay on he estate, stripped, cleaned and ready to take the vRS underbonnet loom: And the Donor vRS minus its front end: Attached Thumbnails

15-10-2008, 07:18	#9
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Timescale will probably be a bit longer as I have to strip the car down further than that, also Wiebos estate wont be ready to build until December when he is out of the country. Nice to know someone else is doing it aswell, be interesting to see how they turn out compared to each other. are you fitting OE Xenons or an aftermarket kit? __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

15-10-2008, 10:10	#10
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project I have started putting it back together in the photo, now has new ABS unt fitted, brake pipes, gear linkages, wiring harness fitted etc I am fitting aftermarket xenons, have them in my current Fabia and personally, i think they are better than the OE units Alex

15-10-2008, 13:07	#11
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Excellent stuff, you got ASR or ESP? __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

15-10-2008, 15:29	#12
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,403 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 227 Times in 202 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Looking forward to it __________________ 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 Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

16-10-2008, 06:51	#13
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Last night: Clutch changed Cambelt Kit done Waterpump Changed Turbo Bolted On Inlet Manifold On Hopefully get the car wiring harness and dash section into the car this weekend, providing I can get the pedal swapped OK, finish the brake lines and then hopefully get the engine and subframe bolted back in too. All systems go! Alex

16-10-2008, 07:21	#14
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Good luck Alex Should be interesting when all is carefully put together 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

16-10-2008, 16:35	#15
stuno1 RXStu Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex Posts: 461 Members Car: Grey RX8 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project mental! Fair play to you that is some hard core mechanical knowledge there. Looking forward to seeing the end result! __________________ 1st propper car - Fabia VRS 170BHP + other mods. 2nd propper car - Mazda 3 MPS aero 260BHP + other mods Current propepr car - Mazda RX8 231 230BHP + other mods Love modding

16-10-2008, 17:09	#16
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,109 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 353 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project [yawn] Umm, I forgot to say I copywrited the vRS conversion back in 2005 when I did mine, so I'll be chasing you for royalties, Alex! and Wiebo! Actually, just info on the rear brakes plans would be enough. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

16-10-2008, 23:22	#18
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,881 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Nice job __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

19-10-2008, 08:51	#19
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Dashboard and car wiring harness now installed, as expected the rear lighting loom is too short and needs extending. Engine now finished ready to fit, water injection fitted to manifolds etc. Will post some more pictures later. Hope to get the engine in today and maybe the coilovers fitted Alex

25-10-2008, 19:30	#23
ninja_alex Old Skool Fan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bucks Posts: 535 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Good progress made today, engine in, radiators mounted, bumper bar fitted. Then got all 4 hubs, coilovers and brakes fitted. nearly driveable! Just the interior to sort now, not sure what seats i'm putting in it at the moment.... Looking into some recaros or TT seats Pics to follow Alex

25-10-2008, 19:45	#24
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Good progress indeed mate, well done. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

25-10-2008, 20:26	#25
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,760 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 372 Times in 360 Posts	Re: Alex's Fabia vRS Estate Project Good luck with it Alex. Looking forward to seeing the finished product Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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