Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS'

WW_VRS · 21-02-2008, 22:39

Currently looking at a couple of months before the transfer of bits can start in earnest, but I am doing as much prepping as I can (which is more than I thought but less than I'd like to be able to do hehe)

Basil · 22-02-2008, 09:57

No pics and we'll get a mod to stop you posting any more!!!

Pics mate - pleeez~~

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 10:35

Working on the pics

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 11:28

Sorry about the delay on the pictures, I am having serious trouble with my web server at the moment. Instead I've gone for a facebook album (which I can sometimes get to at work, not always though).

Link here but will also stick one in the first post

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

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 11:33

Rubber mat fitted, will fit the boot storage nets and mudflaps this weekend, hopefully the Forge and Allard stuff will arrive by courier to my office today, if not monday would be handy, but it's getting there.

Have to measure up the size of the soundproofing that I need, and I may heat wrap the remainder of the exhaust.

Fingers crossed I can find the time to get the spring compressors from Halfords or similar place.

17" wheels are work in progress, col6821 is getting one of the wheels refurbed as part of the sale to me, and hoping to meet up next weekend to get those on, so I can flog on my vRS wheels

Basil · 22-02-2008, 15:40

Got onto facebook - First time I see a fabia Estate - love the rear end - begging for some spoilerage IMHO.

Gonna be a truly unique machine when you're done mate!

Good Luck!
Bas

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 15:48

Forge stuff has arrived except for the two bits of angeled hose Bas & I need, but that's coz it is on backorder (in black)

WW_VRS · 22-02-2008, 19:32

Depending on work needing me I'm hoping to get a fair bit fitted tomorrow, fingers crossed

WW_VRS · 23-02-2008, 19:56

Mud flaps, Forge front & rear 'strut brace' fitted.

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

Storage nets fitted

Measured up boot for sound proofing.

Sunday brings a trip to Jason's to do a bit more

Makefish · 23-02-2008, 20:22

Keep it going, liking it so far

Fabia 12v · 23-02-2008, 20:33

Really liking looks of this project, definiatly still in opinion that it will need vRS bumper at front and rear boot spoiler as a must. Will be one of a kind

But hey ho when finances allow as i know you are working on a tight budget.

WW_VRS · 23-02-2008, 20:47

It is still possible

- just gonna take my time on those things, budget permitting. The hope is to make the remaining work self-financing by flogging some stuff that will be left as spare, will see how that works out

smstext · 23-02-2008, 21:57

nice to see your project coming on mate!!

WW_VRS · 25-02-2008, 15:00

Just been in touch with Allards

- looks like the proper EGR removal pipe (large version) will be sent out today, annoyingly I am not in the office until next week, but at least it will be underway

The high flow inlet manifold will be sent later. I have to get the gasket and do some port matching on it I guess.

Depending on whether the boost 'hole' on the EGR removal pipe is suitable to the sensor I've got, I will probably do a bit of dremel work on the new inlet manifold (as it is the same as standard PD130/150). As my current inlet manifold has the boost sensor tapped into it (and is slightly leaky) it is worth doing a proper job here, and if the Allard pipe isnt suitable I'll get that tweaked to make it suitable instead. I want to avoid anything leaking hehe

Just wanted to say massive thanks to Stu, Bengie, Ross, Jason (devonutopia) and Basil in no particular order, without their encouragement and help by their input, time and skill, as well as Bengie for allowing me to have my cat-C on his drive for far longer than originally anticipated, I wouldn't be able to go ahead with this project

Many others have also given their time or input, just an example of how the site is great

cheezemonkhai · 25-02-2008, 17:52

Looks like you have a nail/bit of metal in your tyre in pic 7mate.

Looking good though

WW_VRS · 25-02-2008, 18:51

That's the gravel - fairly fresh at Jason's, had tons of tar on the back of my tshirt lol

fatty5000 · 25-02-2008, 18:57

WW

Where's the picture's then mate

WW_VRS · 25-02-2008, 20:59

First post, has the links in it

cheezemonkhai · 27-02-2008, 02:39

Not sure it is gravel as it isn't in the tread it's `in` the solid rubber.

Fair enough if it is gravel, but I figure better to ask than for me to have seen it then you have a blow out or something nasty.

How's the escort

WW_VRS · 27-02-2008, 09:36

Will check that tyre

Escort is doing ok, new gaitor fitted + some welding done, today got to sand the repaired area a bit and rust seal it. Gonna do the other rear wheel arch too me thinks, might as well to get the whole thing back in reasonable shape so I can paint it in one hit, should look pretty decent then. Rear brakes need to be done, then back to MOT place I guess

Basil · 28-02-2008, 09:04

Just out of interest - how easy is it for you to get a proper weightbridge weight of the vehicle with only you in it?

Methinks it will be lighter than the official figures - minus 3 large Czech passengers and a full size spare.....
Will help in knowing the true power to weight ratio of this beast when all is said and done......

Wardy · 28-02-2008, 14:44

Was thinking about that myself actually. I see roadsigns for a 'Public Waybridge' now and again, including one locally. Just wonder whether you can just turn up?

Steve

Basil · 28-02-2008, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Was thinking about that myself actually. I see roadsigns for a 'Public Waybridge' now and again, including one locally. Just wonder whether you can just turn up?

Steve

do try mate - thing is it'd be great to know an accurate kerb weight for a variety of cars on here...

skudmissile · 29-02-2008, 09:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Was thinking about that myself actually. I see roadsigns for a 'Public Waybridge' now and again, including one locally. Just wonder whether you can just turn up?

Steve

Best person to ask that is gary (oilburningnut). I think he lives on the weighbridges

oilburninnut · 29-02-2008, 19:20

i will wiegh mine tommorow,ho hum again,this time on a different wieghbridge,for accuracy

21-02-2008, 22:39	#26
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Currently looking at a couple of months before the transfer of bits can start in earnest, but I am doing as much prepping as I can (which is more than I thought but less than I'd like to be able to do hehe) __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-02-2008, 09:57	#27
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' No pics and we'll get a mod to stop you posting any more!!! Pics mate - pleeez~~ __________________ 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

22-02-2008, 10:35	#28
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Working on the pics __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-02-2008, 11:28	#29
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Sorry about the delay on the pictures, I am having serious trouble with my web server at the moment. Instead I've gone for a facebook album (which I can sometimes get to at work, not always though). Link here but will also stick one in the first post Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal I \| Facebook __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-02-2008, 11:33	#30
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Rubber mat fitted, will fit the boot storage nets and mudflaps this weekend, hopefully the Forge and Allard stuff will arrive by courier to my office today, if not monday would be handy, but it's getting there. Have to measure up the size of the soundproofing that I need, and I may heat wrap the remainder of the exhaust. Fingers crossed I can find the time to get the spring compressors from Halfords or similar place. 17" wheels are work in progress, col6821 is getting one of the wheels refurbed as part of the sale to me, and hoping to meet up next weekend to get those on, so I can flog on my vRS wheels __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-02-2008, 15:40	#31
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Got onto facebook - First time I see a fabia Estate - love the rear end - begging for some spoilerage IMHO. Gonna be a truly unique machine when you're done mate! Good Luck! 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

22-02-2008, 15:48	#32
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Forge stuff has arrived except for the two bits of angeled hose Bas & I need, but that's coz it is on backorder (in black) __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-02-2008, 19:32	#33
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Depending on work needing me I'm hoping to get a fair bit fitted tomorrow, fingers crossed __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

23-02-2008, 19:56	#34
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Mud flaps, Forge front & rear 'strut brace' fitted. Linky: Wiebo Westerhof's Photos - Fabia Estate 'vRS' project journal II \| Facebook Storage nets fitted Measured up boot for sound proofing. Sunday brings a trip to Jason's to do a bit more __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

23-02-2008, 20:22	#35
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' Keep it going, liking it so far __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

23-02-2008, 20:33	#36
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23-02-2008, 20:47	#37
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' It is still possible - just gonna take my time on those things, budget permitting. The hope is to make the remaining work self-financing by flogging some stuff that will be left as spare, will see how that works out __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

23-02-2008, 21:57	#38
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25-02-2008, 15:00	#39
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Just been in touch with Allards - looks like the proper EGR removal pipe (large version) will be sent out today, annoyingly I am not in the office until next week, but at least it will be underway The high flow inlet manifold will be sent later. I have to get the gasket and do some port matching on it I guess. Depending on whether the boost 'hole' on the EGR removal pipe is suitable to the sensor I've got, I will probably do a bit of dremel work on the new inlet manifold (as it is the same as standard PD130/150). As my current inlet manifold has the boost sensor tapped into it (and is slightly leaky) it is worth doing a proper job here, and if the Allard pipe isnt suitable I'll get that tweaked to make it suitable instead. I want to avoid anything leaking hehe Just wanted to say massive thanks to Stu, Bengie, Ross, Jason (devonutopia) and Basil in no particular order, without their encouragement and help by their input, time and skill, as well as Bengie for allowing me to have my cat-C on his drive for far longer than originally anticipated, I wouldn't be able to go ahead with this project Many others have also given their time or input, just an example of how the site is great __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

25-02-2008, 17:52	#40
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 118 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Looks like you have a nail/bit of metal in your tyre in pic 7mate. Looking good though __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

25-02-2008, 18:51	#41
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' That's the gravel - fairly fresh at Jason's, had tons of tar on the back of my tshirt lol __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

25-02-2008, 18:57	#42
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,591 Members Car: a car Thanks: 272 Thanked 202 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' WW Where's the picture's then mate __________________

25-02-2008, 20:59	#43
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' First post, has the links in it __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

27-02-2008, 02:39	#44
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 118 Thanked 527 Times in 488 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Not sure it is gravel as it isn't in the tread it's `in` the solid rubber. Fair enough if it is gravel, but I figure better to ask than for me to have seen it then you have a blow out or something nasty. How's the escort __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment. Last edited by cheezemonkhai; 21-10-2008 at 12:11.

27-02-2008, 09:36	#45
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Will check that tyre Escort is doing ok, new gaitor fitted + some welding done, today got to sand the repaired area a bit and rust seal it. Gonna do the other rear wheel arch too me thinks, might as well to get the whole thing back in reasonable shape so I can paint it in one hit, should look pretty decent then. Rear brakes need to be done, then back to MOT place I guess __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

28-02-2008, 09:04	#46
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Just out of interest - how easy is it for you to get a proper weightbridge weight of the vehicle with only you in it? Methinks it will be lighter than the official figures - minus 3 large Czech passengers and a full size spare..... Will help in knowing the true power to weight ratio of this beast when all is said and done...... __________________ 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

28-02-2008, 14:44	#47
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: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' Was thinking about that myself actually. I see roadsigns for a 'Public Waybridge' now and again, including one locally. Just wonder whether you can just turn up? 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

29-02-2008, 19:20	#50
oilburninnut Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,647 Members Car: vrs sse Thanks: 184 Thanked 139 Times in 131 Posts	Re: Skoda Fabia Estate 'vRS' i will wiegh mine tommorow,ho hum again,this time on a different wieghbridge,for accuracy __________________ Gary www.dogboxmedia.co.uk

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