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Ah right.. so, like OEM+ type stuff...
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I was just having a ponder, and thought I'd open it up to debate. Statements like "MK1 Fabia vRS can double it's power with some bolt on mods" are true... But it also includes a remap... So is a remap a bolt on? I'm not sure it is, as in most cases you can't take it back off that easily... But then.. if you don't keep the OEM parts, neither is a FMIC. Some maps can be taken on and off by the owner with the hand held units can't they.. so maybe they are indeed a bolt on? Or, does bolt on mean "off the shelf". That just makes its even less clear with maps though.. If this sinks, then fair enough.. but wondered what folk might think about the definition "bolt on".. is a custom exhaust bolt on? It's not "off the shelf"..
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My car had done 90 odd K when the clutch went. This wasn't brought on by a remap, but it was brought on by a restoration of power as I'd had my turbo bearing changed. The car was so notably quicker post turbo fix that Shark had to check it was a factory map (it was). So, I'd say in your case yeah, the chances are pretty high that your clutch won't hold out for long post remap.
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Just purchased a VRS again :) :) What kills these cars?
Rob. replied to cyber_killer's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
When I moved mine on it was because it hit middle age and started to become needy. The turbo bearing let go, luckily it was just really noisy so I knew and it was a cheap refurb. This, though, must have restored my power to max as then I noticed the clutch was slipping. back then the wisdom was to do the DMF at the same time, not sure if that's still the case but if it is and you want OEM parts that bill is HUGE! -
What were your Dad's best cars? PICS PLEASE!
Rob. replied to Rob.'s topic in General Automotive Chat
MEGA BUMP OF HISTORY!! Come on, lets reboot this thread! -
Am I still right? Most reliable and common problems.
Rob. replied to Rob.'s topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
In the end............ She bought a Mini. My friend (that had a PD130 while I had mine) was selling his 2001 Cooper and, to be honest, it was mint so to turn down the opportunity would have been silly. It's very much like my 90s 318i on the reliability front... Yes, it'll act up like any old car, but you can depend on it to get you where you're going. I am now helping to replace a seized lock on a neighbours MPi though... in awesome retro Gold, ooOOOOOoooOOOooo -
What were your Dad's best cars? PICS PLEASE!
Rob. replied to Rob.'s topic in General Automotive Chat
Oo..Oo.... I Had a 520i touring a couple of years back... loooooved it, but so did the tin worm so I had to scrap it (got my 318i). -
What were your Dad's best cars? PICS PLEASE!
Rob. replied to Rob.'s topic in General Automotive Chat
HOLY MOTHER OF THREAD REVIVAL BAT MAN... Come on.. This is well old now so there must be loads of new blood out there to chat about there Dads old motors!! Again, as before... PICS PICS PICS.. Can be any old google pic but please, put a pic in, keeps it worth reading. Rob.. (Still driving a silver e36 touring) -
Am I still right? Most reliable and common problems.
Rob. replied to Rob.'s topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Good to know, I had hoped the BBZ 16v would have been a fix to the rings, so that's good. Pd100 doesnt have that torque spike which is why I would hope the clutch would last longer then a pd130's.. as for turbo, again, it'll have an easier job as no sudden woosh as in the vRS... I was so disappointed when my turbo went wheezy at 80k and then the repaired turbo showed up the clutch was slipping.. Ben at Shark honestly thought it was mapped and read out the map to confirm it was stock.. would have loved to have dyno'd it once the clutch was done but I just let it go into trade... that car had been serviced on the nose, with the right parts at the right time and run for over four years on bp ultimate.. which was suspected to be the reason it's power was still up... Anyway.. back to SWMBO... Leaning towards a PD100 or a 16v then... £2k will buy you a super clean low miler easily. -
Hello! I've not been here for a rather long time, but used to be on here almost permanently.. Anyway, SWMBO needs a car that is small but not to much hard work on the motorway. With only very little nudging from me a mk1 Fabia seems favourite. So, I've rattled the long term memory and this lot fell out, could ya let me know if I'm still correct when it comes to the most reliable model to source and thier motorway manners. SDi = the definition of bullet proof. Can cruise at speed but overtaking not that impulsive. 16v = Early versions had duff piston rings, revised at facelift (05?) for an engine code that didn't eat piston rings?? Not to bad at overtaking, just drop to forth, even sounds ok at whack. PD100 = fill me in, all I know is that the EGR probably leaks on most by now? Is the clutch DMF like the vRS? Must be ok on the motorway due to torque? PD130 = reliable until around 100k which is when, depending on life turbos and clutches can start to generate big bills.. as my looked after one did (git). 3pot diesel.. I know nout, not.so fussed. 3pot petrol.. I know nout, but interested to hear.. how's the reliability and motorway? MPi = as reliable as the SDi and a timing chain, but a bit rough at speed so not really a motorway motor. What have I missed, oh 2.0L.. can't see her getting insured on a bonafide Mustang slayer. As for the platform, they eat bushes (40k a set on average, right?). Was it only early power steering pumps that failed? All the doors on all the models are made from colanders. What have I missed, what have I got wrong, and what have they all started doing in the last few years? Taa, I already killed a kitten
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Fabia Mk1 with Factory Sat Nav/Maxidot
Rob. replied to softscoop's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
"I never knew that! I had the sat nav and the cup holder but it wouldnt open as it would fold out and hit the button on the left." Did it have the curved trim like mine? Now I'm wondering if it was a different shape when folded out, too? -
Fabia Mk1 with Factory Sat Nav/Maxidot
Rob. replied to softscoop's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
These might be rare.. But I had something rarer... You know the curved bits of specific trim they have left, right and top?... My eBay cuphder had that curve in it.. Yes, there was a satnav specific version of the cup holder.. Not a single car on this list has a cup holder at all. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4110/4986333506_19a33df86d_b.jpg -
Battery replacement - Superb online service delivered next day
Rob. replied to mogwye's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Ha.. I just posted about these guys on another thread. Couldn't agree more. -
https://www.tayna.co.uk/ cheapest I found by a good few quid when buying last year for the knock-a-tron. Plus, dig about.. they did a 5% off for a land rover discovery forum club or summat that worked.. don't remember the code, though. Maybe they'd do the same for Brisk if approached?
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How do I put the window mech panel back on the door? Help
Rob. replied to Haych123's topic in Skoda Fabia Mk I (1999-2007)
Self tappers are ok, but will cause rust in the long run.. I fitted mine, gaffa taped it into place and got Skoda to put some more big fat rivets back in like the factory ones.