Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll

uncle bulgaria · 05-06-2006, 10:41

As already mentioned I think it's a cost cut in line with VAG group. There was a recent article in Auto Express that said that VW had insisted that Skoda make significant cost cuts as they were the most expensive cars to build & were not meeting their profit targets, within the group. Some how I can't see that being the case, when the Czech republic has one of the lowest labour & startup rates Europe.

My brother in law (who lives in Greece) then told me that a Greek motoring magazine had run an article stating that VW "felt that the Skoda brands identity was confusing within the groups structure" & that there was a lot of "annoyance from VW bosses that Skoda were encroaching on their traditional customers". The article apparently went on to state that there was also some unhappyness that the new Roomster had to have its own floorplan (this has also been in auto express). Perhaps we are about to see a restructuring or there will be even fore common parts turning up?

Same mag had also done a back to back test GTI, vRS & Cupra (all with TFSI) and the Skoda had out performed the lot in every aspect on the test track! Perhaps thats why Skoda won't be allowed to have Green calipers!!

I just makes you wonder, If Seat = Sporting, VW = Family & Audi = Premium, then where does Skoda fit? Perhaps is should fit in the Shrewd Buyers tag!

ChrisRs · 02-07-2006, 15:34

They are Germans. ALWAYS take that into account. They will always think they are superior!!

darnell · 02-07-2006, 19:10

Who cares as long as the brakes work

130bhp · 08-07-2006, 17:56

123 of us, that's who!

Furby_Lass · 08-07-2006, 20:03

I painted mine red only because I thought the green was too common on skoda. But I guess it would be nice to offer you a choice of 4 colours when you buy a new car, I mean ou get to choose everything else from noew so why not add one more. Red, green blue, black, yellow or silver say.....

stopan1j · 09-07-2006, 20:33

Saw a 2007 my yellow Ocatvia Rs with the red calipers in a Mlada boleslav Cz dealers last week in my opinion the red colouring is a backward step when seen in the flesh. Ther yellow is also very yellow

. I asked a Skoda CZ HQ offical the reason he said it was because red is seen as a sporting colour

. Photo attached

**GAFF** · 09-07-2006, 20:54

Comparison, see attached

mumphie · 09-07-2006, 21:44

My new Octy's waiting at the dealer - it's got red calipers. At first, I was a bit disappointed (liked the green), but quite like them now - they're far more visible than the green. Now, I just have to sort out my money and insurance, and I can go pick it up!

czechmate · 09-07-2006, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Comparison, see attached

i like the red ones more!

mitch · 09-07-2006, 22:24

My mother always used to say " Red and Green should never be seen" or was it " Blue and Green"

**GAFF** · 10-07-2006, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechmate

i like the red ones more!

postmanpat · 21-07-2006, 15:52

My new furby will have red calipers, SWMBO ses red and yellow don't go, but I am really tempted to get the seats done in mulberry leather.

euphoria205 · 28-07-2006, 16:44

Red Callipers? Mine has Green, Do you know if it will def have red or is it just what you had heard as I was expecting the colour coded handles too but dun have them, but hey still a damn good car.

Thirdtimeluck · 28-07-2006, 16:49

I think black looks good.

postmanpat · 28-07-2006, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by euphoria205

Red Callipers? Mine has Green, Do you know if it will def have red or is it just what you had heard as I was expecting the colour coded handles too but dun have them, but hey still a damn good car.

Defo got the coded handles so 07 MY so expecting the red calipres, will post pics when it gets picket up, 6 days and counting

**GAFF** · 28-07-2006, 21:07

Dunno about the Furby's but the Octy's now have them red.

Conor M · 28-07-2006, 21:15

red maybe green looks better on the old rs .red would give mark 2 more charachter...................wich it needs.

barney_b · 30-07-2006, 22:43

I like the green calipers! I like them because they're different and that's part of the reason why I chose the car in the first place.

The Ors · 05-08-2006, 00:29

Disappointed by the change to red for the Octy vRS. It's a bit 'me-too' whereas Skoda has always been a bit different. Besides the green was Skoda's racing colour. Think the red loses the car a bit of it's character personally.

Oddbod · 12-08-2006, 08:34

I like the green as it is different to every other manufacturer who nearly all use red at least we stand out a little more as being original. Blue is probably the next best option.

soobroo · 12-08-2006, 08:52

Stick with no colour... bit boy racerish I think

Baker21 · 09-09-2006, 08:59

I noticed that on a couple of Octy 2's at Trax the '56 plate Octy had Red calipers and the 06' Octy 2 had green ones, IMO the red just doesn't look right and it's a VW thing, not a Skoda thing.

Skoda = Green IMHO!!

jopo · 05-10-2006, 16:37

As the lady said
"Am I bovvered, am I bovvered, am I bovvered" NO

jonny boy · 25-10-2006, 01:02

I wouldn't be that bothered, but it's been a bit of a Skoda Motorsport trade mark for a while now so, green it has to be. Plus it looks good with the colour scheme.

PEMBO · 28-10-2006, 19:36

Green for the win! Having said that I do have a green car so thats probably why.

Mike Pembo

View Poll Results: What Colour Brake calipers would you like Skoda to stick with ?
Traditional Green	201	81.05%
Red	31	12.50%
Not bothered	16	6.45%
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05-06-2006, 10:41	#26
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 339 Members Car: Standard Octavia II vRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll As already mentioned I think it's a cost cut in line with VAG group. There was a recent article in Auto Express that said that VW had insisted that Skoda make significant cost cuts as they were the most expensive cars to build & were not meeting their profit targets, within the group. Some how I can't see that being the case, when the Czech republic has one of the lowest labour & startup rates Europe. My brother in law (who lives in Greece) then told me that a Greek motoring magazine had run an article stating that VW "felt that the Skoda brands identity was confusing within the groups structure" & that there was a lot of "annoyance from VW bosses that Skoda were encroaching on their traditional customers". The article apparently went on to state that there was also some unhappyness that the new Roomster had to have its own floorplan (this has also been in auto express). Perhaps we are about to see a restructuring or there will be even fore common parts turning up? Same mag had also done a back to back test GTI, vRS & Cupra (all with TFSI) and the Skoda had out performed the lot in every aspect on the test track! Perhaps thats why Skoda won't be allowed to have Green calipers!! I just makes you wonder, If Seat = Sporting, VW = Family & Audi = Premium, then where does Skoda fit? Perhaps is should fit in the Shrewd Buyers tag!

02-07-2006, 15:34	#27
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll They are Germans. ALWAYS take that into account. They will always think they are superior!!

02-07-2006, 19:10	#28
darnell Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 125 Members Car: Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Who cares as long as the brakes work

08-07-2006, 17:56	#29
130bhp Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London Posts: 117 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll 123 of us, that's who!

08-07-2006, 20:03	#30
Furby_Lass Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stamford/Peterborough/Hull Posts: 517 Members Car: Fabia vRS SE Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I painted mine red only because I thought the green was too common on skoda. But I guess it would be nice to offer you a choice of 4 colours when you buy a new car, I mean ou get to choose everything else from noew so why not add one more. Red, green blue, black, yellow or silver say..... __________________ Cara Blue Fabia vrs - Now with white Octavia WRC wheels! 001/1000

09-07-2006, 21:44	#33
mumphie Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 522 Members Car: New Octavia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll My new Octy's waiting at the dealer - it's got red calipers. At first, I was a bit disappointed (liked the green), but quite like them now - they're far more visible than the green. Now, I just have to sort out my money and insurance, and I can go pick it up!

09-07-2006, 22:24	#35
mitch Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bingley Posts: 75 Members Car: VRS Octavia Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll My mother always used to say " Red and Green should never be seen" or was it " Blue and Green" __________________ Silver Octavia VRS MkII

28-07-2006, 16:44	#38
euphoria205 Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 61 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 11 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Red Callipers? Mine has Green, Do you know if it will def have red or is it just what you had heard as I was expecting the colour coded handles too but dun have them, but hey still a damn good car. __________________ Sprint Yellow 06 vRS, Standard for now, scraping together money for PD160 intake.

28-07-2006, 16:49	#39
Thirdtimeluck Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxford/London Posts: 802 Members Car: 2.0l fabia elegance Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I think black looks good. __________________ 2.0 (mustang slayer ) Furby

28-07-2006, 21:07	#41
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,912 Members Car: Octavia II vRS Thanks: 29 Thanked 71 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Dunno about the Furby's but the Octy's now have them red. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

28-07-2006, 21:15	#42
Conor M Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Coast Ireland Posts: 35 Members Car: rs, soon to be new rs Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll red maybe green looks better on the old rs .red would give mark 2 more charachter...................wich it needs.

30-07-2006, 22:43	#43
barney_b Skud Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 435 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I like the green calipers! I like them because they're different and that's part of the reason why I chose the car in the first place. __________________ My Fabia > Mikey the Pikey

05-08-2006, 00:29	#44
The Ors Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South west UK Posts: 400 Members Car: Std. 2002 Octavia vRS in Silver Thanks: 23 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Disappointed by the change to red for the Octy vRS. It's a bit 'me-too' whereas Skoda has always been a bit different. Besides the green was Skoda's racing colour. Think the red loses the car a bit of it's character personally.

12-08-2006, 08:34	#45
Oddbod Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7 Members Car: Octavia 1.8 VRS Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I like the green as it is different to every other manufacturer who nearly all use red at least we stand out a little more as being original. Blue is probably the next best option.

12-08-2006, 08:52	#46
soobroo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Warrington Posts: 12 Members Car: 06 Fabia VRS...Soon ! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Stick with no colour... bit boy racerish I think __________________ www.blackcatpayroll.co.uk Its Here !!!!!!!!!... Skoda Fabia Black Magic VRS

09-09-2006, 08:59	#47
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I noticed that on a couple of Octy 2's at Trax the '56 plate Octy had Red calipers and the 06' Octy 2 had green ones, IMO the red just doesn't look right and it's a VW thing, not a Skoda thing. Skoda = Green IMHO!! __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

05-10-2006, 16:37	#48
jopo Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Truro Posts: 28 Members Car: fabia 100BHP Elegance Estate Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll As the lady said "Am I bovvered, am I bovvered, am I bovvered" NO

25-10-2006, 01:02	#49
jonny boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2,042 Members Car: Fabia vRS/ Xenons/ Cruise/ Heated seats/ Side airbags/ 3rd headrest. Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll I wouldn't be that bothered, but it's been a bit of a Skoda Motorsport trade mark for a while now so, green it has to be. Plus it looks good with the colour scheme. __________________ Jon.

28-10-2006, 19:36	#50
PEMBO Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middlesbrough, home of legends :P (not the worst place in the UK at all...honest guv) Posts: 3,049 Members Car: 1.4 16V Fabia Comfort Thanks: 176 Thanked 100 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll Green for the win! Having said that I do have a green car so thats probably why. Mike Pembo __________________ 1.4 16v Comfort 2001 - Average 40.21 MPG (REAL) over 14,909 miles YAR! Subliminal Advertising..Buy PEMBO a PINT!!!! YAR!

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Skoda Brake calipers Colours Poll

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