Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS'

WW_VRS · 16-02-2008, 20:52

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

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

Recipe:

1 Skoda Fabia vRS that has been involved in cat C write off but has some nice stuff on it (see members cars)
1 Skoda Fabia Estate Comfort spec that will be used as a shell

So far the only thing fitted is the Blueflame exhaust system, which has an EGT sensor hole (custom) and I've heat wrapped the downpipe. Also the chrome exhaust part has been cut off to make it fit properly in 'stealth'.

More progress reports as time allows & progress happens.

Completed fitting of Blueflame on 16th of Feb 2008
Completed fitting of rear ARB & bonnet lifter on 17th of Feb

Wardy · 16-02-2008, 21:04

Hehe, good stuff

Looking forward to updates. Any project photos yet?

Steve

Tom_vRS · 16-02-2008, 21:09

Yep, all good WW, but wheres the pics

pixi · 16-02-2008, 21:15

This sounds interesting, but yes pics are needed!

WW_VRS · 16-02-2008, 21:51

Will post a pic of the car soonish, currently it's pretty much 'empty' normal estate, just with Blueflame and that's hidden, I guess you can see the vRS wheels though

WW_VRS · 17-02-2008, 19:28

Today fitted the bonnet lifter, had to attack one of the bolts a bit as it was not behaving itself.

Also refitted the Jabbasport rear ARB - what a pain to get those brackets refitted, but it got there in the end

Was nice to see you guys

Dr Zoidberg · 17-02-2008, 19:34

What colour is the Estate?

I assume it's getting VRS bumpers , but will they have to be painted to match the car.

Now if you want to be *really* impressive you'll need to copy the interior that was shown on the concept VRS estate a while back

WW_VRS · 17-02-2008, 20:24

I dont think it will have a vRS bumper, but some bits and pieces will happen to it to make it a little special over time.

I have to be near zero-budget on everything I do, due to lack of any spare cash. So far, managing to salvage/re-use bits from my old car, or sell some extra bits off to save the money.

Bengie has been good as gold with letting my car stay on his drive for all this time, can't thank him enough for it

youngsyd · 17-02-2008, 23:04

PICS!!!!

You have beat me to my idea!

Oh well!

devonutopia · 17-02-2008, 23:16

pd130 conversions are so 2005.

Makefish · 17-02-2008, 23:29

Now this I gotta see

Fabia 12v · 17-02-2008, 23:48

really does need vRS bumpers doesnt it *brain washes*....

WW_VRS · 18-02-2008, 00:20

If you find me one that's the right colour and is free

- otherwise it's gonna stay zero-budget as much as possible..

Robshaw · 18-02-2008, 16:44

Can one ask what figures you are looking to get once done?

WW_VRS · 18-02-2008, 18:11

Well it will start off with 201bhp as that's what the hardware did before I had the crash.

However as I will have the Allard EGR removal + one of Basil's special pipes to the Forge FMIC, I am hoping it will keep the power nice and stable.

Will see how it goes, but it should 'go' pretty well

youngsyd · 18-02-2008, 23:02

Bit heavier than a hatch but still unique...ish.

Id still like to do a standard one....one day.

Tom_vRS · 18-02-2008, 23:05

Will look awesome on Avus 17" rims

youngsyd · 18-02-2008, 23:07

Nar gotta be standard or 17" spiders FTW!

WW_VRS · 19-02-2008, 00:03

Gonna be the Asus ones

- got some interest in the original vRS 16" wheels + spare + tyre from a neighbour so should get near break-even on the cost straight away

Wardy · 19-02-2008, 03:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by WW_VRS

However as I will have the Allard EGR removal + one of Basil's special pipes to the Forge FMIC, I am hoping it will keep the power nice and stable.

Is Bas now offering mail order?

Might be interested in a metal pipe replacement - cost dependent.

Steve

WW_VRS · 19-02-2008, 14:33

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, 19:38

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, 19:40

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

Robshaw · 21-02-2008, 22:16

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, 22:19

This sounds awesome, can't wait to see it

16-02-2008, 20:52	#1
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Project pics: Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal I \| Facebook Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal II \| Facebook Recipe: 1 Skoda Fabia vRS that has been involved in cat C write off but has some nice stuff on it (see members cars) 1 Skoda Fabia Estate Comfort spec that will be used as a shell So far the only thing fitted is the Blueflame exhaust system, which has an EGT sensor hole (custom) and I've heat wrapped the downpipe. Also the chrome exhaust part has been cut off to make it fit properly in 'stealth'. More progress reports as time allows & progress happens. Completed fitting of Blueflame on 16th of Feb 2008 Completed fitting of rear ARB & bonnet lifter on 17th of Feb __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here Last edited by WW_VRS; 23-02-2008 at 19:54.

16-02-2008, 21:04	#2
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,751 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 370 Times in 358 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Hehe, good stuff Looking forward to updates. Any project photos yet? 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

16-02-2008, 21:09	#3
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Yep, all good WW, but wheres the pics __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

16-02-2008, 21:15	#4
pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 6,311 Members Car: 06 Fabia vrs Thanks: 106 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' This sounds interesting, but yes pics are needed! __________________

16-02-2008, 21:51	#5
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Will post a pic of the car soonish, currently it's pretty much 'empty' normal estate, just with Blueflame and that's hidden, I guess you can see the vRS wheels though __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

17-02-2008, 19:28	#6
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Today fitted the bonnet lifter, had to attack one of the bolts a bit as it was not behaving itself. Also refitted the Jabbasport rear ARB - what a pain to get those brackets refitted, but it got there in the end Was nice to see you guys __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

17-02-2008, 19:34	#7
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,756 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 30 Thanked 195 Times in 146 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' What colour is the Estate? I assume it's getting VRS bumpers , but will they have to be painted to match the car. Now if you want to be really impressive you'll need to copy the interior that was shown on the concept VRS estate a while back __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

17-02-2008, 20:24	#8
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' I dont think it will have a vRS bumper, but some bits and pieces will happen to it to make it a little special over time. I have to be near zero-budget on everything I do, due to lack of any spare cash. So far, managing to salvage/re-use bits from my old car, or sell some extra bits off to save the money. Bengie has been good as gold with letting my car stay on his drive for all this time, can't thank him enough for it __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

17-02-2008, 23:04	#9
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' PICS!!!! You have beat me to my idea! Oh well! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

17-02-2008, 23:16	#10
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' pd130 conversions are so 2005. __________________ 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!

17-02-2008, 23:29	#11
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Now this I gotta see __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

17-02-2008, 23:48	#12
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18-02-2008, 00:20	#13
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' If you find me one that's the right colour and is free - otherwise it's gonna stay zero-budget as much as possible.. __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

18-02-2008, 16:44	#14
Robshaw .:Robbo:. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swindon or Bournemouth Posts: 2,414 Members Car: A Clio 1.2 16v Thanks: 215 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Can one ask what figures you are looking to get once done? __________________ Current: Renault Clio 1.2 16v Dynamic Sold: Honda Civic Type R Skoda Fabia vRS

18-02-2008, 18:11	#15
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Well it will start off with 201bhp as that's what the hardware did before I had the crash. However as I will have the Allard EGR removal + one of Basil's special pipes to the Forge FMIC, I am hoping it will keep the power nice and stable. Will see how it goes, but it should 'go' pretty well __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

18-02-2008, 23:02	#16
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Bit heavier than a hatch but still unique...ish. Id still like to do a standard one....one day. __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

18-02-2008, 23:05	#17
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Will look awesome on Avus 17" rims __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

18-02-2008, 23:07	#18
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Nar gotta be standard or 17" spiders FTW! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

19-02-2008, 00:03	#19
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Gonna be the Asus ones - got some interest in the original vRS 16" wheels + spare + tyre from a neighbour so should get near break-even on the cost straight away __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

19-02-2008, 14:33	#21
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 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) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

21-02-2008, 19:38	#22
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 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) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

21-02-2008, 19:40	#23
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 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! __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

21-02-2008, 22:19	#25
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 3,120 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 55 Thanked 67 Times in 56 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.

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