Coffin Dodger

Do Jabba Sport no longer exist? I can't believe there was no mention of them in this post when they used to be the place to go to. I also think this got a little off subject, in as much as, it turned into a slagging match against Shark, when only two parties know the whole story. The original question requested recommendations as I recall.

I never found the Fabia lacking in cornering ability, ok, there were a few sideways moments but, that just made the ownership experience more exciting.

And now, the end is near; And so I face the final curtain. My friend, I'll say it clear, I'll state my case, of which I'm certain. We've lived a life that's full. We've traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, We did it my way. Regrets, I've had a few; But then again, too few to mention. I did what I had to do And saw it through without exception. I planned each charted course; Each mapped out step along the byway, And more, much more than this, We did it my way. Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew When I bit off more than I could chew. But through it all, when there was doubt, I ate it up and spit it out. We faced it all but I stood tall; And did it any way. I've loved, I've laughed and cried. I've had my fill; my share of winning. And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing. To think I did all that; And may I say - not in a shy way, "Oh no, oh no not me, We did it my way". For what is a man, what has he got? If not his Furby, then he has naught. To say the things he truly feels; And not the words of one who kneels. The record shows we took the blows - And did it any way! Yes, it was my way. Ok admit it, who was singing it, lol?? After five years of fun and fraught moments the Furby has gone. She was 13 years old and it was getting to the silly stage trying to keep it immaculate. It had turned into a money pit sadly, and Swmbo has finally put her foot down as, I was spending more time in the garage fettling it than I have spent with her recently. If only they still made them, I'd have bought another but that time has gone. I'll be picking up the Swift Sport on Thursday or Friday (depends how quickly they can get the alloys refurbed), so I'll have a lump in my throat at the thought of paying for all that extra petrol. But at the same time looking forward to only having to worry about washing and polishing the damned thing, lol. I still be lurking in the background though and keeping an eye on my favourite forum.

I had been researching one for ages and then came the time to buy, suddenly, all the red ones and yellow ones that I had slevered over disappeared. I hunted for the right one for nearly two months with no success. Fortunately a silver one came on the scene at a garage 60 miles away, it was the best that I had seen that I could afford for quite some time so, the deal was done. Five years on, some 60K and four grand lighter I've replaced all the suspension, brakes, tyres, and done numerous repairs. It still pulls like a train.

Ok, no problem, in my defence if you don't ask, you don't get, hence the reason I asked. Knowing now that there is no damage, I would have been happy to meet the asking price. The carriage was my main concern tbh. However, that's neither here nor there now. Sadly, London is hardly a wee jaunt down the road, from here, it'd be a 20 hour round trip, if it had even been half that I would have collected. Ach well, GLWTS fella! All the best, Jimbo.

A couple of questions if you don't mind. Are the front and rear Octavia seats already modified so that they bolt straight in with little or no mucking about and, is there any damage to them (tears, scuffs or cig burns)? Also, do you know what sort of price postage or courier to KA24 4AR will be? Is there any room for negotiation on the price, and finally, how would you like payment arranged? Thanks, Jimbo.

Having just done a regulator on the front I can confirm Tech1e's figures as correct.

Gracias! every day's a school day. Very simple, very clever, the thought never even crossed my mind, as I said, iggerant.

Mine is a '54 plate '04 ASZ engine, if I drive super gentle, it will over read. I once had 72 mpg average showing on the computer, that was a trip spent at 55mph with very gentle throttle applications, brakes etc...totally focused on economy. Sadly it was total B.S, I was getting 63 mpg on my calculator using the brimming method. These cars all over read, it's just the way they are. You can get good mpg but, nothing like some of the rediculous claims of 70 plus that you see. You would need to strip every spare ounce of weight out of the car and drive on a rolling road to get these levels of economy, it's just not possible in the real world.

'Scuse my iggerance but, why/how does "the flap gets exercised every time reverse is selected, whether you want it to or not" please? The reason I ask is my cabin fan is rarely switched off, I have it set at position 2, blowing on the windows when cold, and turned to the feet as soon as it's hot. What's the fan got to do with you selecting reverse gear?

I'm on my fourth pair in just under five years. I blame the shocking state of the roads (and living out in the sticks). It doesn't seem to matter what level of quality I put on. The best lasted 14 months, the worst not even six, so, I allow for a replacement set each year just before MOT time just to prevent issues now.

My vRS Fabia (TDi) averages 45-48 mpg, granted I have a bit of a heavy right foot 'cos, when driven gently it's usually in the mid 50's. My on board computer tells me I am averaging in the mid to high 50's when I'm getting the 45-48 figure and low 60's when I'm actually getting mid 50's mpg. My commute is 20 miles each way along mostly country roads.

Bloody Hell, are you a pub landlord or something in the entertainment business? That's the sort of quotes those guys get.

Mucho swear words, my mate's lazy tongs were no use, they were quite a small set and didn't have a big enough nozzle (6.4) and I had to go and buy a set to finish the regulator job, bugger! £40 I hadn't budgeted for and for the sake of 10 rivets in all, feck, feck, feck! The worst thing is I'll probably never use them again. It breaks my tight fisted Scottish heart. Oh well, at least the jobs done now. If I can figure out how I'll put up a piccy of the sealant job I've done on the new regulator, just to be on the safe side. Sure as fate if I didn't the bugger would leak! No point in having to do the job twice, lol.

Everyone needs a holiday Alexandru, if only for a change of pace, plus it gives you something to talk about with your friends and colleague's, stops you getting boring, lol. I was stunned that it was a Gates belt that snapped, and with the wear rate evident. Gates usually do good quality gear, they are O.E. suppliers of alternator and timing belt kits to almost everybody, including the VW Group. To say I was stunned would be an understatement, tbh it almost looks as though the belt had never been changed when the alternator died three years ago even though I supplied a new one and paid for it to be done. I must admit I had a couple of issues with the garage that done it for me over other things so, it wouldn't surprise me, no wonder I no longer use them. If I'd had the time I would have done it myself but, I had to work that day and needed the car to get home so, was caught between a rock and a hard place as they say. Like you I suffer from the, if one thing breaks as soon as you fix it something else goes soon after, my cycle usually goes in three's and most often it's just before the holiday trip when you need the car. I suppose I shouldn't complain as it gets me to work every day I need it. Agreed that you never get bored with the MK1 Fabia, I find my vRS very entertaining even though it is twelve years old now, it still pulls like a train.