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I just saw a second edition had been published, some e-stores seems to have it available. Now I am uncertain whether to buy the printed version (which I will have to scan and translate page by page ..... 😱) or the e-book version, where the DRM could prevent the use of a translator.....

Very interesting! Do you know if this book has ever been translated in English?

Yes I've always been skeptical about drilled discs because of possibile cracks in intense use

Girling? Aren't they from ATE? Anyway I've already read the thread of the Felicia front brakes upgrade (I am studying hard 😎 😄), and I have already bought a couple of calipers from a 1991 Sierra 2.0 8v with ABS that should mount "plug&play" also on Favorit with Lucas calipers. I'm actually uncertain on which vented discs buy, but I will see later. Here in Italy I think 10 years, because already in 2007/2008 some parts were no longer supplied. And yes, interior parts even shorter

I have a list of every spare part I need with all OEM codes. Can you send me a link of the e-shop, maybe in private message, as I think here is not allowed 😉

In my experience most parts of suspensions, axles and brakes are specific for this model (like rubber bushings, arms, dampers, damper carriers, brake calipers, etc.....), but find these parts, or motor parts too, is not a big problem, as they are made by other companies and they don't have to be necessarily OEM parts. I basically mean small plastic parts, moldings, seals (doors, glasses......), interior parts like carpets, fabrics, linings, secure belts, etc...... My car is in overall "more than good" conditions, but I want her as perfect as possibile. Glasses too are not easy to find, I'm looking for an OEM windscreen because mine has a little stone chip (repaired with resin, but still not perfect, and resinn comes off with years). I can find non OEM ones, but I want it with Skoda marks and codes like every other glass. I bought a large supply of every plastic clips, I know exactly what kind of headache you're referring to 😄 but caged nuts are a good advice, thank you!

I'm actually finding most spares on some Czeck and Ucrain e-shops, tried ebay too but didn't find parts I need. I didn't know about Greek, thank you for the advice!

😅😅 yes exactly! Yes, another rare (in italy) original Skoda accessory, but with some additional functions non originally provided. There are many "not so evident" features I've added. If you like, I can create a more detailed presentation post of her, since we would be a bit off topic here 😉

What is speeduino? Something based on Arduino?

It makes sense, I will try ask him! I've just found better informations on an original Skoda self-study program sheet of that time. The original pump can provide 1,2 bar / 70 lt per hour. I'm surprised that my car can run at 1,8 bar without problems..... but maybe the pump is overloaded and cannot guarantee reliability over time. Now I just remember I had to replace it one time years ago...... I think I will need to find a pump with higher pressure..... not easy, as it needs to have exactly the same dimensions to be fitted inside the fuel delivery module in the gasoline tank. Anyway the system is not returnless, as the return pipe had not completely closed, just clogged with a metallic clamp to achieve the desired pressure. No sorry, I meant exaust manifolds. Intake manifolds had already optimized (nothing special, just eliminated the burrs and evident casting roughness) I will sure fit the MPI fonic wheel and sensor too, as to generate the missing further TDC signal OMG really some people suggests that?? No, I would never do! 😄 And custom pistons sounds like a too "exotical" and expansive mod 🤑 Yes, although it could be done, I prefear OEM-like solutions. It gives me more "peace of mind" in case of problems. Plus, I think a kit of four pistons and gaskets should not impact too much the total amount. In that case, Felicia head will be together MPI injection, I will not mix my SPI injection with MPI head or pistons 😉

Well, thank you so much! Front grill with lights is an original Skoda accessory of that time. For what I know it has never been fitted as standard equipment on any model/version. I've found it somthing like 15 years ago on eBay and now I think it's very rare to find. They work as a second pair of fog lights, they can be turned on once the main lights are turned on too. The switch is located under the main light's one (I've marked it in green). P.S. Don't look at the mold on the steering wheel 😄 I took that pic after 12 years that the car was locked in a box and never opened. Now she's clean again! 😊

That would be great, and of course I will pay you for the work. I will sure consider that. The only problem is how to find the distribution diagram of my camshaft..... it was custom built something like 15 years ago by a well known specialist of my zone, and now I don't know how to find all the geometrical details. Is there a reliable way to collect all characteristic data having it in hands...... or even mounted on car (first option would be more easy as now I have it not mouted on car)? That's why I suppose my mechanic finded our that crap solution of clogging the return fuel pipe to increase the pressure in the injector module. But again, it was lot years ago.... I was young, really inexperienced, and I didn't ask too much. Once all mechanical upgrades will be done I'll contact a good injection systems's specialist that will find the optimal solution. The OEM fuel pump should deliver 5 bar...... but take this data with caution, as this information comes from the same mechanic that clogged the pipe for increasing the pressure....... First of all I need decide the upgrades to do. Basing on your advices, I think the most reasonable options are: - simply correctly adjust the OEM injection and timings, basing on my existing custom camshaft and fitting new custom exaust and manifolds (no further engine mods) - fitting MPI ignition and head from a Felicia (plus all of the above) - changing pistons too to elevate TDC (plus all of the above) After so many years my engine needs to be opened to check his health, basing on what we'll find out I will decide.

I didn't consider that option because I'd like to keep her as a normally usable road car. Being forced to use 100ron could be a problem sometimes because here it's not so common to find. Plus, in my ingorance😄, in an ignition system that simple where you can basically adjust 2 parameters (timings and quantity of fuel) I don't think an aftermarked ECU could do something more than the original one can't do. Of course, pulsed and sinusoidal-like. Sorry, I didn't specify. I will sure consider an external regulator if a better ECU remap will not do the job. Full custom exaust is another upgrade I have in mind too (now I have only replaced the catalysator and the final silencer), but always considering to keep her as a road car in therms of noise, emissions, etc..... Okay that's another difference I will consider (plus I think they have different TDC sensor). I always prefear keep OEM-like solutions than custom ones. Thank you Papez and Thefeliciahacker, you gave me valuable information and advices 👍. The job will take months 'cause I don't have much time to dedicate, but I will update the topic with the results. Oh, and If I'll have some issues (hope not......) maybe I will ask again 😄

Clear! My main focus are performance and reliability. For a car that will run max 1000 km per year, emissions and fuel consumption are not so relevant. Dynamics and low revs torque are a nice goal too, my custom camshaft is optimezed for mid/high revs, and a more precise iginition with knock sensor would sure give benefits at low revs. However, from what you said just upgrading injection system without highering the CR seems to be a "half work" (better dynamics but not significant improvement on power and torque). I will think about, thank you! Valves clearance checked, no leaks on the exaust system, and injector seems to be in good shape. That's why I thought about a bad ECU map

Thank you so much for the clarifications! I've always thought that timing was just "mechanical", setted by the relative position between camshaft and the distributor contacts. But from what you said, I guess that distributor just sets the order of firing and a "rough" timing, while the fine timing is done by the ECU. Is that right? Okay, so I guess the only option would be fitting the entire MPI system, correct? In your opinion, would this upgrade give significant benefits? Clear, but let me explain better the test I've done. Connecting a pressure gauge on the inlet injection pipe I find out that 1.2 bar is the max pressure of the fuel. But with an oscilloscope connected to the lambda signal I found out that voltage was too low, meaning a poor combustion (engine at right temperature and 2500 rpm). Choking the outlet until gauge marks 1,8 bar, the lambda signal goes up to optimal value, and the engine runs tangibly better. Note the ECU was already remapped. I've always thought that the reason is that at 1,8 bar the injector can provide a better atomization, but maybe I'm wrong. What's your opionion? Maybe ECU not properly remapped?