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Really nice work. what's the Mk1 Octavia estate like to live with? Is there anything that goes pear-shaped on these? I'm looking to buy a Skoda estate (fancied a Mk1 Fabby, but the Octavia has turned my head!) in diesel flavour, as a daily to replace my Hyundai i20, when it's PCP runs out. I fear that the Octavia might be a little bit on the big size, but hey ho! Many thanks

Thanks again for your help, Tech1e. Is it hard to remove rubbing strips/parking sensor for painting? And how did you paint the roof? Was it hard to do? (Black's such a pain to get a good finish with......)

Silly me! That's a nice Fabby, Tech1e. How did you smooth out the bumpers? Can you remove all of the rubbing strips (even the ones with parking sensors in) so they can be colour-coded? Many thanks EDIT: How did you gloss black the roof? I love that look on a MK1 estate.......

Thanks again. I'll get nosing around for the 1.8T variant

Thanks for the reply, pastie. It'll be nice to see a few pictures of your Fabby estate. How's it to drive? What coilovers did you fit?

Right, I've had a look around using the search function, and found only three Mk1 estate modding threads: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/277705-hi-from-mk1-fabia-estate-owner/ And http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/328836-dans-20v-18t-fabia-estate/ and http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/240164-m9yty-my-black-mk1-fabia-vrs-estate-pic-heavy/ Are there any other ones? (which are quite recent!) Sorry for being a donut

That looks amazing! Where can I get a set of the rear lights?

Thanks for the reply. As I put in the post, having everything in one place might help others - sorry I've annoyed you ;(

Hello everyone. A super-nooby here! I seem to have caught the rear bug known as: Skodaitis I really fancy picking up a 1.9 TDI variant for the Mk1 Fabby Estate, and ditching the PCP'd Hyundai I have at the moment, but you naughty devils have turned my head with all the modding you have done on the titchy estate, so I need some pointers. Very sorry if these questions have been asked before (Might help someone else, if they're all in one place.......) I'm sure I've forgot a few - I'll add the others when the penny drops! What 'static' lowering kit (shox and springs) would you all suggest for everyday use? (I do a LOT of town driving and have a baby on the way!) Are there any decent uprated brake kits available for the 1.9 estate? (My friend got four grooved and drilled rotors and Mintex pads for his MX5 for £135 off ebay - is there anything similar around?) How hard is it to colour code the front grill on a Mk1? How hard is it to colour code interior trim? (Such as heater vents and radio surround etc) What sizes are the Skoda badges (front and back) on the Mk1? (As I'd like to install the newer version on the Skoda logo.....) Is it hard to fit a double DIN headunit in a Mk1? Can anyone suggest some good wind deflectors for the estate? I'd like some number plate surrounds, as I want a set of pressed metal ones - I've bought these before (for my Mk2 Golf) and they were poor quality........ Where can I find some custom-fitted 'logo'd' floor mats for a good price? Is it hard/costly to paint/wrap the roof in gloss black (a'la the newer Skodas......) What other mods would you suggest? Where's the best place to go for insurance for a modded estate? (I'll need business use, as well - one saving grace, I'm 38 next month!) Many, many thanks in advance

Hello everyone. I too am looking to buy a Mk1 Fabia estate, as the Hyundai i20 currently is too small for our impending 'arrival' and the PCP is finishing soon. I Would like one of the later Mk1s (post 2004?) 1.9 TDis. Is there anything that I should look for when viewing this variant? Are the Polar White cars quite rare? Many thanks in advance