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Perhaps.... ...probablY easier to get the Samco TIP which replaces the whole lot in one....IIRC.

Loz, SWMBO mentioned I could have a 2 seater.:eek: .....will have a look.

More power would be nice but that's not the reason.....I just got Wifey a 7-seater MPV so we dont' really need 2 large cars now.

Ooops...my bad...you're right Si. If you get rub on the TIP there's something seriously wrong.

Had a test drive for a few hours on Saturday. Avus silver exterior which is kind of a blue/gery silver, but this didn't seem to go with the black and red leather interior....so one demerit there. Interior as expected wasn't upto the standard as my A6. I think I could have loived with that but there was no BT connection to the command/nav centre and no remote controls on the steering which was a major suprise. I also couldn't get 100% comfortable....there was no under thigh extension to the seats...they just didn't hold me as well as the A6 seats. Space was fine though. Another demerit for the A3 though. Performance from the 170 engine was good....initially sounds purposeful but ultimately gets too loud and rough. Handling was good enough but I didn't get to sample the "quattro". Ride was a bit active which probably contributed to my whiplash acting up later. Although I enjoyed the drive in the end I'm sure this isn't the car I thought it'd be. Plus with the extrra out lay in cash it's not worth me to change to it. I think I may turn my attention to an A4...quattro with either the 170 pd or the 3.0 PD. Although SWMBO did say I could look into 2 seaters.:eek: Thanks for everyone's input.

IIRC someone had rub with this one on full lock. ABD TIP has no such probs.

One person's detail short...Jim Campbell....please PM me the following ASAP. 1) name 2) contact number With out this I can't move forward with this group buy. Other on the group buy feel free to chase Jim up.

Been in the A3 a fair few times.....it isn't in the same class as the A6....the colour sat nav is a must to spruce it up as well as the 2 tone leather. That is one of my concerns...it is a bit snobby but...the interior is where you spend all of your time when driving and it has to have that "feel good" factor to it. One of the reason I didn't consider a new Octy RS was the interior...Skoda just hadn't moved their game on IMHO. Of course there's other factors likes performance, economy, running costs and space. We'll see what the test drive brings up.

Thanks everyone for being so prompt! I have everyone's details as well so I'll be passing these onto Jabba on Monday. Please check out your PM regularly on Monday as I will be posting out further instructions/info then on what to do next. If for whatever reason you need to pull out of the group buy PLEASE tell me ASAP. Failure to do so will mess the group buy up for eveyone else AND I will ban you from any futher group buys. For those who are interested but not in the 10 already, please PM me still as I'll put you onto a reserve list. Cheers.

Ooops my bad:O . Yes...these a black now....originally green. Sorry for confusion. Right those on the list please can you PM me the following ASAP. Will save time. 1) full name 2) contact number Only 1 more to go! 1. Tim 2. Oliverreed 3. Rashcupra! 4. TDi vRS 5. jim campbell 6. air121005 7. Lukey 8. Ad Lav 9. Ric 2001 10.

Thanks for the replies. I did originally want an A3 Sportback but SWMBO said it was too small....hence A6. It is a lovely car....handles well for something so big and diesel punch is good. Excellent motorway cruiser. Interior is just sublime and it has real presense on the road. Now we have the Verso we don't need another large car but it does need to be able to handle the 2 kiddies and the Wife. Got a 24 hour test drive booked for the A3...so we'll see. Keep the comments coming. P.S: RS4 is nice...but too heavy on fuel and running costs. Oh...and well out of budget. Also the rear space is too tight....A3 Sportback has much better access and space.

I'd say Dave needs to keep it standard....doesn't want another car stuck on his drive.

GT3 will have to wait then I assume? Seriously nice.....want to let Chris and Andy have a look around the interior for you?

Only come in green but easy enough for you to spray it a different colour. Only 3 more to go....come on! 1. Tim 2. Oliverreed 3. Rashcupra! 4. TDi vRS 5. jim campbell 6. air121005 7.Lukey 8. 9. 10.

Yep....should be some pics in the members cars section. It's an S-Line.

So here's the thing.....just got SWMBO a 7 seater MPV so we don't really have the need for 2 large cars. My A6 is a lovely car....not as quick as I'd like but more than adequate..only 140 pd diesel. It's large and can be pain on the motorway when the lanes are reduced in width....also have a dendency to attract tailgating tw*ts. So I've found an A3 Sportback...S-line Special Edition....quattro...red/black leather...colour sta nav...170 pd diesel...RS4 alloys...BOSE...so pretty much matches the spec of my A6. It's Akoya Silver whereas the A6 is Atlas Grey. Now I'm wondering whether I'll miss the "extra prestige" of the A6....yes...a bit snobby...I know. I'm sure it'll be quicker than the A6 and space will be a little bit better than my old Octy....apart from the boot. It'll be cheaper to insure and probably..if not less...running costs. So what you reckon?

Just had confirmation from Jabba that we can have this group buy at the current price of £190 + p&p. Next group buy fo rthe arb WILL be at the new increased price (TBC). So get your name down to avoid disappointment..once I have 10, I will close the group buy. 1. Tim

Checkout Tunit...these can be sourced via AwesomeGTI so you may get a discount being a BRISKODA member. These are at the top end of the price scale but have a very good rep. Dragon also seem to be pretty good..the digital boxes are the latest and are apparently quite good. Have jsut got one of these for my Wife's Corolla Verso D-4D. Another to look into are van Aaken.

Oh....forgot to mention...new group buy thread jsut opened. Get your name sdown fast so we can get it at the current price! What you waiting for..........

I wasn't being specific about your Fabia, Chris.

Back due to popular demand...now available in Black only! We need 10 people to get this GB off the ground. Here are the details as follows: The Bar is formed from 23mm Bright Bar Steel and mounts to the standard beam via the lower shock mount as well as being strapped to the main length of the beam by using 2 Mikalor straps and 2 poly bushes This is a custom made produce by Jabba Sport The ARB Kit Consists of: 1 x Powder Coated Bar (Black) 2 x Poly Bushes 2 Mikalor Clamps 2 x Bush Retainer Price £190 inc VAT + p&p. Fitting approx £26 inc VAT. At the moment this is the price but it may well be going up soon due to increase in material costs. So get your name do fast so we don't miss out! There are reviews in the fabia section if your unsure and I'm sure members with this could give you their views....this mods works and makes a big impact on handling! If your interested please start a list and add your name...please cut n' paste when adding yourself to the list. Any questions please PM me

This is not a group buy related thread but if you're interested, PM me. Once I get 5 "interest" PM's I start up a thread. So far I have 3...only a couple more and then we can get started.

Just a little fore warning that due to an increase in price of steel....the Jabba arb will more than likely increase in price in the near future.:( Unfortunate but it's still the single best mod you can do to your Fabia! Jabba will update me when they get something more concrete.

Originally posted by Anonymouse Belated info - But for those who find they like the Millers Sport 4 and do sufficient mileage to warrant the expense :- http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/Miller...fb3f140ead08fe Miller's Diesel Sport 4 at