WesternDuke

Just the front splitter and boot lip spoiler to add. In carbon fibre, of course!

I will certainly visit the forum form time to time. The vRS has been replace by a BMW 440i Gran Coupe - see attached photo.

Hi Rob, have a look at my advert in the Classifieds!

As requested, a post-wash shot of the new machine. My Race Blue vRS hatch (32,400 miles) is going to the auctions, so if anyone sees KX15 UBY and would like any information on it, please ask. I will still be visiting the forum from time to time and there are still some items in the classifieds with reduced prices! Cheers, Phil

I'll certainly be visiting the site form time to time, just for the craic! I'm getting a five month old BMW 440i Gran Coupe in black, an ex-head office car so nicely spec'd. It should be interesting, as the last BM I owned was an E30 M3. I'll take some pictures over the weekend.

After five and a half years of happy Octavia vRS ownership, both Mk2FL and Mk3, the time has come for a change. As of Friday I will no longer be a Skoda owner. To be honest, the Mk4 doesn't really do it for me and the likely list price means the fastest Octavia isn't the good value it used to be. I have listed some bits for Mk2 and Mk3 Octavias in the classified section so fellow Briskodians get the chance before they go on eBay. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the cars and especially being a member of this forum - an outstanding source of information and friendly support. All the best for the future, Phil

After five and a half years of happy Octavia vRS ownership, both Mk2FL and Mk3, the time has come for a change. As of Friday I will no longer be a Skoda owner. To be honest, the Mk4 doesn't really do it for me and the likely list price means the fastest Octavia isn't the good value it used to be. I have listed some bits for Mk2 and Mk3 Octavias in the classified section so fellow Briskodians get the chance before they go on eBay. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the cars and especially being a member of this forum - an outstanding source of information and friendly support. All the best for the future, Phil

440i Gran Coupe. Not that I'm considering one, mind.......

Simply........................what people want?

I was just thinking the same thing!👍

I asked for a settlement figure at a given date, they advised me, I paid and that was that. Really easy.

Goodyear F1s have worked well for me in all but the most extreme weather conditions. To be honest if there's ice and snow about, the car stays where it is. It's not your grip or how you drive, it's the actions of others you need to worry about in weather like that!

On my second vRs DSG TSi and have had no problems on either. People are always very quick to complain, particularly when following on from another's comments. It seems with internet forums that 'good news doesn't sell'.

Can't comment on the Goodridge or EBC but I have HEL to my Ducati. The quality of the brake lines and unions are excellent.

I wouldn't worry about the mileage between the two. Condition, price and options that you actually want are more important. I have a 2015 model with 31k on the clock and if it wasn't for company car allowance rules dictating a change at six years old i would be looking to keep it long term - great car.

If this is from cold or in cool/damp conditions then this is something that all versions of the vRS TSi do and have done since their introduction.

Had a DSG on my Mk2 FL vRS TSi and again on my current vRS TSi. Excellent experience on both - made me wonder why I stuck with a manual box all these years!

Welcome - you'll love it!

Not wishing to tempt fate but I have had a Mk2 FL vRS and a Mk3 vRS both with DSG and have had no problems. It made me wonder why I had been changing gear manually all these years!

I wouldn't call them pants, but they are very noisy and nowhere near as good as the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3.

I was thinking of changing to a Mk3 facelift but I think I'll wait for the Mk4, especially if the vRS is going up to 280 bhp!

Devon & Cornwall had a number of Mk2 FLs and I have seen three different unmarked Mk3s on the M5/A38 in Somerset and Devon.

Hi, Are your tyres Bridgestones by any chance? I had exactly this problem which got so bad I thought a wheel bearing was on the way out. Tyre wear was even but the noise got worse as they wore down. Fitted Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 3s and the problem went away. Octavias are very sensitive to the type of tyres fitted and road noise insulation isn't the best!

I have used AS2s on my Mk2FL and AS3s on my Mk3 and been very happy with them - a serious improvement over the OE Bridgestones in all respects!

Back when I had a Mk2 FL I bought a matching full size alloy (from ebay) as a spare, had it refurbished and have transferred it to the Mk3. It cost about £40 for the wheel and another £40 for the refurb. I have only had to use it twice but it gives great peace of mind. The tools etc I just bought from the dealer. When I come to change the car the wheel will come out and the can of gunk and the pump will go back in.