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OK, slightly premature as I've not exactly started it as yet, however this is here as a placeholder to make sure I get it done and done quickly. i don't want this project to hang around too long! The plan for the Two-Piece Not Quite So Variable Boot Floor is to have two pieces of wood that form the raised boot floor, with a join betwixt the two roughly half way back. Each piece of which can be lifted out if required, but the expectation is that the rear most section would be put in last/lifted out first. So far I've bought... the board for the new boot floor from B&Q and had it cut to size - 15mm OSB 2 board, 610mm deep for the forward section and 540mm for the rearward and both 1 metre wide. £21.83 all in. https://www.diy.com/departments/osb-2-board-th-15mm-w-607mm-l-1220mm/81234_BQ.prd the carpet, carpet glue and lifting handle from Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZA5VIRE £9.98 + £4.99 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01DIRB7OO £6.69 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01B4WUXO0 £6.99 That's £50.48 so far I reckon one of these at £3.91, https://www.diy.com/departments/c16-cls-timber-t-38mm-w-89mm-l-2400mm/1798297_BQ.prd cut into sections and screwed to the underside of the OSB will give me the right height above the existing deck. If my measurements are right, the board should sit just above the lip on the tailpiece, and be slightly lower than the top of the lip. I'm intending to position the support battens on the front piece to rest against the front of the boot floor such that when both floor pieces are in place, the floor should not move about. Ignoring the cost of the screws and staples that I've got in the garage already, I'm expecting my TPNQSVBF to set me back just under £55 and a couple of hours of shaping, drilling, screwing, glueing and cursing. Ideally less time that it took to set up Skoda Connect and get that working. Well that's the theory anyway. I'll report back on progress (or go very quiet and hide in a corner if it all goes wrong). Whatever, nothing will happen before Wednesday when I get my B&Q discount ;-)

Skoda Octavia WRC Limited Edition No 73 of 100 for sale After buying my first ever Skoda a 2002 VRS, to my disappointment they launched the WRC LE shortly after. I loved driving round in my shiny new Black VRS but once I saw a fully stickered WRC I was smitten. My VRS was heavily financed so no chance of swapping to a new WRC especially with that 21K price tag at the time. So when one came up for sale in 2015 I jumped at the chance of a new project. I wanted one that was a bit of a wreck as I had big plans to fully restore it to its former glory. Once most of the work was complete (as anyone with a project car knows it’s never ending) I took great pride in driving and showing the car, even taking best in show at the Maidstone bridge 80’s/90’s revival meets, quite proud of that. Unfortunately it is with a heavy heart the time has come for me to part with the WRC. I’ve had my fun, I’ve achieved what I set out to achieve and I feel privileged to have finally owned and driven a WRC especially one in this condition. Therefore No 73/100 will is now up for sale so if anyone is interested please feel free to message me and we can discuss it further. I have quite a bit of history and paperwork that goes with the car not to mention a garage full of spares including wheels, engine etc. Details of the car are as follows. · Car is SORN at the moment sitting in my garage since I started the restore but will come with a fresh MOT once sold. · Current Mileage – 113600 · The car has been stripped and resprayed white and green on bumpers/door handles. · It has been re-stickered (not a reproduction) with and original kit from 2001 one of only 3 sets left in the world at the time. Peter Drury has one set and I have a spare set which comes with the car. · There are over £10,000 worth of new and refurbished parts on the car, all genuine Skoda parts – Turbo, Brakes, exhaust manifold, carpets, complete suspension the list goes on for ever. · There are some upgrades on the car i.e. Pioneer DAB head unit, quality component speakers and sub with amp. All easily swopped for OEM kit if required. · Polly bushed all round. · Private plate – V100 WRC. · Comes with 2 folders, 1st with provenance/receipts, letter from Skoda confirming authenticity (1 of only 2 in the world), original VRS brochure etc, 2nd with build pictures from start to finish with lots more on disc. · All-important plaque 73/100 on dash. · Front heated seats, cruise control, seat/side air bags etc, usual WRC extras and everything works. · I also have a garage full of original spares including and engine, wheels etc. included in the sale. · Full quick rack, cast arms and hub assembly (not fitted). Price - £9500 ono I’ve probably missed out lots of other items so please feel free to PM with any questions you may have. Now is your chance to buy yourself a piece of Skoda History. PS Should you buy this car you may also need a paper bag to go over your head as the car draws a lot of attention. J