BlackConcept

Well spotted, Tintowellfan! Skoda don't do front mudflaps for the Monte which has the additional moulding fixed to the sill. So I ordered standard Fabia flaps and trimmed them round the moulding using a hacksaw and dremel. Not the neatest fit and there is a small gap evident but, if these modern supercars have large open vents behind the front wheels, why am I worried? Rear flaps are standard Fabia and fit perfectly.

No, happy with that, bluntsteakknife. Older and wiser than when I had my Quartz Grey Fabia 3 SE L. Spent a fortune converting it into a Monte Plus - bodykit, rear spoiler, front splitter, 60mm drop coilovers, spacers, custom exhaust cut through the diffuser, induction kit, mapped to 150PS etc. On reflection, too much.

Yes, stock wheels are well recessed, bluntsteakknife. I have the 18" Libra alloys and wheel offset may differ from the 17" rims but I found that 8mm front and 15mm rear H&R anodised black spacers were the perfect combination (see pic). That's a track increase of 16mm front and 30mm rear which, when combined with the lowering springs, gives the Monte a really planted stance.

Glad you like it, bluntsteakknife. Here's a square-on view of the finished article. Lowering springs can be a bit of a Midweek lLottery in terms of the result but these Eibach springs do exactly what they say on the tin - 30mm drop on the rear and 30-40mm drop on the front. Not sure what Skoda are thinking about with the stock, farmyard suspension.

https://www.kamracing.co.uk/eibach-pro-kit-springs-up-skoda-1919.html

Eibach springs, Tintowellfan. Stock arch gap is an excessive 60mm so this halves the gap to 30mm. Slightly stiffer spring rate than stock so less roll. Very pleased with them.

Amazing the difference a 30mm suspension drop and wheel spacers make to the PJ3. How the Monte Carlo should look from factory.

Just bought a new Fabia Monte Carlo 1.0TSi through Lightcliffe. Excellent service from start to finish .... kept updated on vehicle build and delivery monthly then weekly. When I arrived for collection, the Fabia was immaculately presented and my assigned sales agent was very personable and knowledgeable. Can't fault them.

Absolutely. I had horrendous problems with Arnold Clark Skoda in Inverness before they (deservedly) folded. Months of wrangling and escalation to the Chief Executive of Skoda UK. Eventually trailered the car to Victoria and they sorted the problem in under two hours. Absolutely first class garage and staff are superb.

Hi, everyone. Back in 2015, I purchased a new Fabia 1.2 SE L in Quartz Grey (Black Concept) and proceeded to turn it into a semi-wild Monte Carlo replica - body kit, rear spoiler, coilovers, exhaust, induction kit, Ecotune re-map etc. Then I fell out of Skoda ownership for a few years. Now back but with a real Monte Carlo this time, a new 1.0 TSi 116 in Velvet Red. Libra 18" alloys were added from the options list and I got a detailer local to the dealer to wrap the lower tailgate in satin black. 30mm lowering springs and spacers on order but I'll stop there. What a stunningly competent little car! It has exceeded all our expectations, and then some! Photos taken at Glencoe Ski Resort.