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I think both me and @skinnyman are hoping this!

Ah that’s a shame, it’s a 4 hour round trip for me, but think I may take the red one to stretch legs. Keep is updated Scott, maybe make a project topic in the projects area? 👍🏻

There’s a meet in Coventry this Sunday, if any of you can make it, it would be good time to check out other peoples mods and get some ideas/feedback. I’m hoping to make it if I’m free!

Depending on where you are I’d go see Niki at R-Tech or Will from VRS Northampton, get a second opinion.

I know how that feels, took me 6-8 months to find the right one. And in those last two months I was checking everyday! (I’m still checking everyday now as I’m after a VRS Estate)

Hi @NadineG92 I saw your post on FB, hasn’t been many MK1’s for sale on here recently but there are a few for sale on the net. So make sure you have a good look around as good ones don’t last the hour before being bought.

If the Turbo has been rebuilt, I would expect it to have a new actuator. I’m not clued you on all this myself but 280-295lbft and 225-240BHP seems to be the going rate with a stage 2 (depending on setup). A lot recommend not to use a K04 and go with a K03s Hybrid, I’ve been trying to do some research into as it’s something I’d like to do at some stage. There’s loads of topics on it so I’d have a little snoop around.

I would recommend dropping the forge DV and sticking with a new OEM version, and places like R-Tech do recommend having a oversized/supersize tip to push more air in. The only problem now is finding one which I’m trying to do. I believe SfS Performance still have them but I believe they’re £175.

Make a project thread in the Octavia section further down the forums. 😁👍🏻

Check the FB MK1 groups, loads being broken atm.

Don’t loose faith, you may have a couple of split pipes which can cause all sorts of issues. Do you have a copy of a scan? You can attach it here as a .txt document.

No, this just someone trying it and not knowing about the market. These can be had for as little as £1200 with 95k+ miles recently. Loads on the FB groups for sale and this has been brought up. If anything they’re getting cheaper, seen some good examples for £800! Would love it if the prices rise and these become a future classic, but I keep getting told this won’t happen, so we shall see!

You're right, flip the key open and there is a groove, if you've got a good grip you can actually just pull them apart. Once they're seperated, look at the front of housing and you'll see a rubber gasket, simply put something in there gently and twist it open. Again, you can use your hands it it will open.

Ignore, sorry.

Any breakers for the VRS, I think there are a few people breaking some on the MK1 Octavia VRS groups on FB.

Search Mk1 Octavia vrs and join all the English ones.

Famously stolen from the MK1 Fabia section, I've decided to compile a list with the help of @softscoop (so thank you very much). An example of mine: If you have Octavia VRS you're welcome to contact me to add yourself to the list (no personal info will be added). This is the current and up to list that we have. I know there are a lot of other Octavia's that have Maxidot & Satnav, but I'm only interested in the VRS models. Corrida Red VRS (**55 ***) (Mine) * Corrida Red VRS (FH05 ***) * Corrida Red VRS (VN55 ***) Black Magic VRS (WF04 ***) Black Magic VRS Estate (J55 ***) Black Magic VRS Estate (LK53 Y**) * Corrida Red vRS (*U55 ***) Black Magic vRS Estate (GY03 ***) Black Magic vRS Hatchback (OU04 ARX) Thanks. Key: Purple = Added

I'm making this guide in hope that it helps other that are in a similar position. Through this guide you'll have a step by step process on how to access your door from inside the car. If you door is locked, deadlocked, or cables have snapped this will help you. Tools you're going to need Philips Screwdriver Trim Removal Tools (as to not damage any plastic parts Drill with drill bits or Dremel Step 1 You want to sit in the site facing the door of your choice Step 2 Remove the A-Pillar tweeter cover Step 3 Remove the inner door handle with the trim removal tool, on each side gently pull up. Step 4 Remove the window switch, I found that the easiest way is to life up the handle and put a trim tool in on the side and lift it out. There will be a tiny hex screw behind there, make sure you unscrew it and take it out! Step 5 There are x2 philips type screws, these need to be removed with a long screwdriver. Step 6 Now the tricky part, getting the door card off with minimal damage if any at all. Grab that trim removal tool once again and place it at the back (as in picture) and try to unhitch the top of the door card over the lip on the door. Step 7 Once you got the corner, you'll see that you can go all the way along to unclip it all. Step 8 Now removal the speaker grille and the speaker with your philips screwdriver. You'll see that I use VW/SKODA speaker adaptors for a neater install, if your's are standard then you'll just have x2 speaker connectors directly on the speaker. Step 9 All around the edge are screws that hold the door card in place, normally the door would be open and you'd unscrew them. But, as we cannot do this, you'll need to literally yank the door card straight off. Be sure to move the seat back to give you more space. Step 10 If you've managed to create a gap, be sure to un-clip any connectors before completely removing it, you don't want to damage the loom. Step 11 If the door is deadlocked and there's no power, no audible click, then you're going to have to cut into the door lock module. Look closely to my picture, you need to cut directly under the cable which is attached to the module. Step 12 Try not to go to deep as you don't want to ruin the cogs/gears. Once you can see the cog, you'll need to start to turn, unwind it until you hear a click or that you can pull the door cable and see if the door opens. Step 13 If you've done it all correctly then your door will open! Step 14 Inspect the door card for any damage, I had very minimal but I wasn't to worried as I have a complete VRS interior in the garage. Step 15 Give your self a pat on the back! If this was helpful and you would like part two of the guide which includes, handle and door lock removal then hit the like button. I'll put the effort in and complete part two and get it posted. If this was helpful, again hit the like button as I can always make more guides on the MK1 platform. I'd love to see pictures and hear your story on how you achieved this, so post your reply below! Thank you!

Just wondering if anyone has the older style black plate for the MK1 Octavia VRS? Example here Or maybe a place where I could get them made up as close as possible to the dealer style. If anyone has a couple for sale, let me know!