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    Goodbye BMW, HELLLOOWWW vRS!

    in Hellos and Goodbyes

    Posted

    Mmmmm - - - I don't have' date=' nor ever have owned a BMW, but am mystified that it's taken for granted that ownership brings with it certain negative traits.

    Remember, we are a Skoda site and regardless of how good the product is we're still undeservedly tarnished by badge snobbery.............whilst not wanting to dampen what was said in humour, there is a lot of truth in "many a true word said in jest".

    Perhaps just a little more acceptance of others and their choices would help, rather than label them if they're different from us.

    Lance[/quote']

    Where did that come from?

    I have worked in a Skoda dealers for 5 years and for 5 years I have listened to all the insults that people could throw.

    I still do now as I love the Skoda range.

    I did take it all on the chin as most of us do with the Skoda badge snobbery.

    Its only until people can get over the badge that they realise it is a VERY good car.

    It is a big thing for BMW`s and IIRC Volvo`s.

    So we all do the same thing , take it on the chin.

    Sarah

    Struggling to warm start

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Yes totally

    They cannot be that good at your local dealer as this is a VERY common problem.

    Easily rectified too.

    If you are a little technical then you could do it yourself.

    Just make sure the engine is cold when you do it.

    Also just undo the cap slightly but remember to tighten it up yourself after.

    Sarah

    New

    in Hellos and Goodbyes

    Posted

    Hi Grant

    Have you been down to see us about your new purchase?

    We have the Milotek book here if that will help you with what you are lookinh for.

    Welcome anyway you have found the best thing for your new Skoda , and that is this forum.

    Sarah

    new to briskoda

    in Hellos and Goodbyes

    Posted

    Hello and welcome.

    I live just down the road from Doncaster home of Worksop Town

    Yes the vRS is rapid but you will be wanting more.

    Remap would be the way to go.

    Glad you like the car.There are not that many around our area.

    What colour is it?

    Sarah

    New to the world of Skoda!

    in Hellos and Goodbyes

    Posted

    Hello and welcome.

    Yes you will find that there is quite a few remaps out there.

    We can do Custom-Code.

    www.custom-code.co.uk is the web site.

    We have been in the remapping game for quite a while and I must admit the power graphs for your car is superb.

    It is how a power graph should be.

    But by the sound of it I dont think you should stick with just the 1 vrs you may need 2 as with the remap it really drives so much better.

    If I can help you please feel free to get in touch with me on 01246 455005

    Thank you.

    Have fun on this great forum it really is good ;)

    Sarah

    Warranty expires

    in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)

    Posted

    Hi

    There are bulletins being released all the time and they go to the service manager or the Warranty Claims Administrator.

    But yes it is very common for the clutch pedal to go to the floor.

    That was released when I worked at a dealer.

    But they could also put it on their computer as this will tell them if there are any recalls.

    That is 1 thing I think it good at a dealer (not many other things though ) your first MOT.

    It can be done up to 28 days before an MOT is required if you take your reg document with you there will be 13 months on the MOT.

    If it fails the majority of the problems will be covered under warranty.

    Plus let them know of any minor problems that you have had in the past years.

    Sarah

    remap graphs

    in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)

    Posted

    Hi

    We had a rolling road day with all the graphs posted.

    I do believe that EddyH had Custom Code at the time.

    As has been said it could be worth doing a search.

    Be warned there is LOADS out there and it could take a while.

    Make sure you have a flask with you ;)

    Sarah

    Clutch broken

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Hi

    It is the clutch hydraulics.

    Cant remember if it is the Master or Slave cylinders.

    It will be ok for a bit now.

    If it does it again just do the same.

    But it does need doing.

    If your car is out of warranty try the Customer Services as this is a very common problem and could be covered in to a 4th or 5th year.

    So dont pay anything yet.

    Sarah

    Who's went for an uprated Fabia VRS clutch?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    A sachs one only a few months old is beginning to slip on a seat leon just now and thats 'only' pushing 310 lb/ft, so im a bit weary of that option

    Well is this the uprated one.

    I do know that they do require bedding in.

    I do all but nag about this as it is critical to the life of the clutch.

    Like I said we have fitted one to a mk4 Golf 150PD with Nitrous that has been up and down the drag strips and has had no problem at all :confused:

    So I could not say.

    But could be worth him checking in to this.

    Sarah

    Who's went for an uprated Fabia VRS clutch?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    The SACHs kit Xav fitted was done in a day. Thats the "trouble" with the JBS clutch was the time delay - It was fine for me as I was mid-conversion anyway. :) It is essential the flywheel is machined though - I think Sarah will be along shortly to say why. The actual kit is easy enough.

    Perhaps IF' date=' JBS were to get a couple of new DM flywheels machined and in stock, the could do the clutch swap in one day? Sounds like a plan to me. What's my cut, Sarah? ;)[/quote']

    Hey Jason that is a very big IF

    The flywheels are like rocking horse stuff.

    We have been calling people in regards these and cannot get hold of them.

    We did manage the 5 speed flywheel but not the 6 or the PD ones.

    But you are doing well. ;)

    Sarah

    Who's went for an uprated Fabia VRS clutch?

    in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)

    Posted

    Hey Jason you are working well.

    Yes we can offer the Kevlar one but the Sachs one is what we do too.

    We have sold quite a few of both of these clutches.

    But because of the waiting period on the clutch and longer bedding in time we have sold more of the Sachs ones.

    We have had the Sachs one fitted to a Mk4 with nitrous going up and down the strip so these are good too.

    Kevlar one as tested by out own Jason.

    If I can help please feel free to give me a call on 01246 455005

    Thank you

    Sarah

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