Th3Grinch
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Some pics of its latest look
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On 22/12/2021 at 22:49, NeilSDavies said:
Interesting project! What sort of times are you expecting? There are some indecently quick FWD VAG cars out there now, quite a change from when I was racing my old Beetle in the early 2000s!
I ran a 12.9 with only 10% turbo duty in 1st and 2nd and 60% in 3rd. 100% in 4th. so plenty to go yet. Still span to about 100ft aswell. See how it goes this year.
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Good build! very similar to mine apart from im still dq200. You managed to have yours on dyno yet?
Would be good to meet up once i've built mine back up. I'm in Preston. whats on the agenda next? weight saving?
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Good evening ladies and Gents, thought it was about time i started a thread about my car, i know there's a few fabia's with a similar spec to mine but i "think" i was the first to have the RTMG hybrid in the UK, although theres now quite a lot and some have the upgraded 380rs whereas i have the 360rs, will add photos soon when i get on home laptop.
I only ever had one target in mind for the car, to be able to get my kids in it to do dad stuff, then go to Pod and suprise some people.
Current spec is as follows.
Wossners forged pistons
ZRP forged rods
Custom/Universal intercooler,
Custom 3inch exhaust
RTMG 360rs Hybrid turbo with upgraded actuator etc
RTMG Diverter
RTMG carbon intake
RTMG Kevlar clutch
RTMG turbo intake pipe
RTMG ecu and tcu mapping
RTMG battery tray (turns it 90 degrees)
RTMG coil pack adapter
R8 coil packs
AEM water meth setup
iBoost boost controller with meth controller as part of it. (brilliant bit of kit, boost by gear/rpm, full obd monitoring etc)
312mm Brakes
Corbeau Bucket seats.
Full Wrap.
Being fitted in 2 weeks, - RTMG valve springs and BC racing BR series coilovers, after that i don't really know what else there is to do on the fabia lol. other than going big turbo but the cost doesn't interest me, thinking of buying a 7 seater then i can put the fabia on a diet.
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I've been speaking to local exhaust shop today about my vrs and how the exhuasts from the main guys are ridiculously expensive and he told me to try and gauge how much interest there would be if he was to start making them. He is a very well recommended bloke around here and does a massive range of bespoke exhausts. They would arrive to you just like any other one would, all ready to fit.
Based on a rough estimate for my estate using a decat system would come in at around £450-500 he thinks although i will have a definite price next week once he has had a proper look at my car. I believe the only difference between the hatch and estate exhausts are that the estate has an extension piece at the back, so he could easily make ones for the hatch aswell. Sports cats can also be added although i will need to check the price. I'm hoping to finalise early this coming week.
As i said i am just gaining interest before i go back to him, as he said it works out cheaper for the customer if its made off a jig, which is only worthwhile if the numbers are high enough.
I apologise if this breaks any forum rules. Please let me know if it does.
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One thing i can say, is that tyres makes a massive difference to noise. When i had my hatchback, i swapped my vredestein sessanta tyres for toyo t1r ones and it was ridiculous how loud it was. So although you dont want to change just yet, maybe looking at the db rating for the tyres your buying. Also the bushes should make quite a difference if they are softer. I believe the noise in the fabia is down to the general money saving efforts of skoda. Its more of a vibration noise than road noise.
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Aww man. Never met Carl but spoke to him a couple of times on threads on here. I really do hate that condition. So so much.
RIP Carl. Thoughts with anyone who knew him.
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That looks brilliant. Credit to the owner and helper! Makes me jealous. My race blue one is looking tired now. It wasnt looked after by previous owner. They kept the local scratch wash in business i think. But I'll just have to make do with it as i don't trust myself to use a polisher and they are out of my range anyway.
The green looks stunning in the light
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What was ya quote from powerflow? I like the lights..
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Yep this is looking good, cruise is next when I find someone to fit without driving 100s of miles lol.
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This a quite popular question, I also would like it done. Don't fancy going to the dealer either.
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I live on the Fylde coast, and can see the site at preston new road from where I live, cuadrilla have been there for months, and still are as of 8pm tonight.
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Does anybody have an invoice for this work with a price on it?
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Already done George, two seperate enails regarding the 2 cars ive owned, then another linking them
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You need a special tool to clip it back in. I found the info on a workshop manual as I pulled mine out and never got it back in. The car is currently for sale in ebay after ive sold it. The centre air vents are still unclipped. Skoda quoted me 50 for a new unit fitted as its thought I snapped something when taking it out.
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Just sent them a message.
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I used to live in Todmorden and most of those roads feel like they are untarmaced. But that doesnt help you, the website shared above is what I use.
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I had a black Mongoose pro expert. With gold wheels. Still miss it, and my bauer skates with chocolate wheels. I still had 4years left before I could legally drive. :-)
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Was it cheaper than the big guys then?
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Did they have a car there to make the exhaust on then? I assume you went with them due to cheapness? Or were they recommended by tmg?
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So where is your exhaust maker? If they are 2500kms away?
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Really struggling with the pad.... so much so I haven't turned it on for past 2 days. Forgot how much a wheel makes a difference. I kind of want engine conversions/tuning parts too.
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Little button on underside of stalk.
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I reckon thats a full unit. I hope so anyway.
2011 Fabia VRS-About time i started a thread-Heading for the drag strip.
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Few photos i have on my phone, mostly of its old look. will upload more when i fix my laptop screen!