AnnoyingPentium

Adding on what Sep said, big brakes are a necessity since you're going to be putting down more power.

Thanks! I've got the plastic sockets in the basket too. I'll be sure to report back with my findings.

Well I'd need a time machine, and at that I'd spec a better engine and trim too. I can indeed. I'd like to fit it as part of my operation to make my Fabia look and feel a tad newer.

Probably be a matter of cutting and splicing the wiring loom of the car amongst other things. I have no idea about the immobiliser however.

Hi and welcome to the forums!

That's the plan. Got one added to my basket currently.

I may just bite the bullet on it I think, the holes are pre-established on these seats IIRC.

I'd like to add a middle rear headrest to the Fabia to modernise it ever so slightly. Obviously "Fabia-specific" headrests are about as common as bald eagles with toupees, so I considered one from a 9N VW Polo. Does anyone know if those fit with the holes hidden under seat fabric? My assumption is yes considering it's probably from the VAG Parts bin like most cars. I'm also planning to get a set of the headrest guides off the web with the Polo headrest since they all look the same. I've attached some photos of the headrest off the 'net. Thanks in advance. Ryan B.

Well that went well... He calms down quicker in the back instead of the boot as he can see where he's going now with relative ease.

I always thought those Jimny's were cute little motors. I've got a neighbour with a 2004 one on chunky tyres and in a silver colour, totally dwarfed by his work van still!

I'm covered for 10k, but I reckon I'm closer to the 12 month thing. Having bought the car without service history meant that I did the service a month into owning it just to be on the safe side, but it did show signs of either low use or a recent enough service. I'll reset the warning when it comes to servicing at either 60k or April, whichever comes first for my Fabia.

Cheers Ken. I had come across this recently and was confused as hell. I don't plan on towing anything with a 64hp Fabia as I'm not one for wanting to move slower than milk floats, but it's beneficial to know about for the future.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-rules-for-towing-a-trailer-or-caravan-with-a-car-from-autumn-2021 Someone with brains please explain this for me, a moron. Thanks in advance.

Thank you! It was always there, just not in a drivable state... It's back together to the best of my ability. Dash pieces are not my friend however. Glad to hear it. I insist you make a project thread so I can watch this all unfold.

She lives, and lives well. New parts arrived at 11am exactly this morning, runs with a little bit of fire under it's backside now instead of feeling limp and a pain to drive. I'm a happy man. My headlights aren't that yellowed, it's just really, really cold in my part of the world.

I believe @Tech1e is your best port of call, having done some mad but also amazing projects involving 1.8T engines and Fabia's of a certain age...

Check all pipework for splits and other damage, especially at connection points.

Hi and welcome to the forums. Glad to hear you're enjoying your Octy!

My faceplate was from Halfords, cannot quite remember how much it cost me however. I just kept the original DIN pocket area. Hoping to come across one of the little pop-out drawers soon.

Holding engine revs after pressing down on clutch (would drop very slowly), severely down on power (it's noticeable, even if I had 64hp to start with ), odd idle too (wavering between 1,500 and 500rpm) sometimes wouldn't turn over either. Mine didn't show anything up, but I knew what the issue was. I don't know if that's the nature of the Fabia accelerator, but mine did (and still does) jerk when you bring your foot off the throttle. I cannot vouch for diesel Fabias having only ever driven this one and been a passenger in a 1.4 OHV many, many moons ago.

Throttle pedal position sensor? Perhaps a long shot but mine felt like s*** when the sensor was playing up. On mine, the pedal and sensor are one unit with three bolts. You have to remove the lower dash panel (or I had to, rather) to get access. I'm sure someone else may be able to advise in relation to other items which could be on their way out etc, however.

Hi and welcome to the forums! Hope the new Octy treats you well.

Hi and welcome. I recommend posting this in the designated section of the forum for Mk1 Owners.

It's looking good! You could do with a set of centre caps by the looks of it. These take a wee while but the older style badge ones I bought were good.