WayneH

I am not sure if you have solved your problem (from over 2 years ago lol), but I have the same problem and have to use a large flat blade screwdriver to release the latch whenever I need to lay the rear seat down on the drivers side. It is really annoying as I have a bad back and it is a horrible position to bend over into when needed. The only difference in my case is that the black plastic piece no longer has enough grip to release the latch and just pops out of the hole. I am thinking about replacing that section of the rear seat to fix the issue, if there are no better ideas.

I know, I did exactly that and ended up having to hacksaw the nut off. It was going well for a few turns of the wrench lol. I have got a big hacksaw though, so it did not take long to cut the old one off and I had a new nut, albeit not the correct locking type. I have just collected the correct locking type nut, N90321302, so just need to get hold of a 5.5mm allen key socket now and then I can replace the nut for the correct one!

One other question: would you guys agree that the allen key fitting in the genuine track rod end is 5.5mm? If so, I am going to order a suitable socket. I found that 5mm was too small and 6mm was too big when I changed the TRE.

Thanks guys, I suspected I may have been given the nut for the strut balljoint. I am sure it is safe to drive, but will get hold of the correct part and change it anyway.

I replaced the NSF rod end on my vRS today, and I think the dealer gave me the wrong balljoint retaining nut. The nut fitted, but needed a different size spanner to tighten (18mm, rather than 17mm which was required for the original that I removed) and it was a flanged nut unlike the one I removed. The part number of the nut I was given was N90808801. Can anyone confirm the correct part number for a track/tie rod end balljoint retaining nut for a Mk1 Fabia vRS? Thanks in advance.

That's just it really, this is the first time I have used them to do any work in about 6 years (when I used to have my Octavia vRS) so have no real idea if they do know their onions when it comes to alignment. I will ask them to do it and ask for a print out. If I am not happy I will take it to Blackboots. Thanks dude

Our Fabia vRS is going into Camberley Service Centre to have the front lower arm console bushes replaced tomorrow. This is being done because the bush on the drivers side is perishing and the bush on the passenger side is starting to split. Anyway, the question is, is it worth getting them to do a four wheel alignment, at an extra cost of £40, after doing the job or are we better off saving that money and putting it towards getting a full geometry check? I have used a place called Blackboots to get full geometry setup done on my Evo VI and I was very impressed with the job they did. My concern is that we will be doing a 400 mile round trip to Plymouth over the weekend and having recently paid out for two new Michelin Pilot Sport 3s on the rear we don't really want to damage them.

Thanks all. I'm sold, the new rubber is going to go on the rear

Well, we have had our vRS just over 3 weeks and my wife is loving it. I am also loving the 48mpg she got out of it on the first tank. :yes: Anyway, it currently has four budget tyres fitted, Primewell PZ-900s. The fronts have only 3mm tread left and the rears have about 6mm. I have just ordered two new Michelin Pilot Sport 3s to replace the two tyres that are 3mm. We were hoping to do all four at the same time but having just bought the car we are going to have to wait a month or so before we replace the other two. Now, my wife does have a slightly heavier than normal right foot, so I am wondering whether it is better to have the new PS3s fitted on the front or the rear during the interim whilst we have mismatched tyres. I would normally think front on a high power (well, torque ) front wheel drive car but I am wondering whether the rear may have a tendency to step out if I leave the budgets on the rear. If the budgets were on the front I guess the car would tend to understeer if anything which is arguably safer. Any thoughts folks?

Thanks Just ordered two badges myself online as we are going to replace the tailgate one too.

We just picked up my wife's new vRS last Saturday and first thing to sort is a new grille badge as the one that is on there has seen better days! Where did you get the new badge from and how much, if you don't mind me asking? Also, let me know how removing the old one goes as I will be doing the same very soon ...

When we were looking for our vRS I saw a black one for sale on Autotrader that had 202,000 miles on the clock. I think the asking price was still £2175 :no:

It really is. Both the wife and I are very fussy when it comes to cars. We had a really good look over the bodywork and the only two minor things we could find was a small touch up needed with a touch up pen in the middle of the bottom of the rear bumper (you can make it out on the photo of the rear if you look really closely) and a slight bit of lacquer lifting on one of the pillars between the side windows. And the interior, well that was perfect. It has clearly been very well looked after. I'll make sure my wife doesn't see that, don't want to encourage her to lower it even more Thanks. If this one turns out to be as good as my Octy was years ago I am sure we will have many miles of happy motoring in this one.

Thanks. The missus has a shopping list for it already and we haven't even got it yet. First of all she wants some little bits and pieces for the interior like the pukka cup holders (she leaves for work at 5.45am some morning so like to take a coffee in the car for the drive), one of the rubber boot trays to protect the boot carpet which is like new and a funky tax disc holder of some kind. I have also heard lowering, black wheels and a remap mentioned but I am trying to ignore that for the moment ...

Hi Guys, It's been a while since I last posted on here. I used to own an black Octy vRS, which I bought brand new in January 2005 and sold about 18 months later to fund a house move. I was well impressed with it when I had it. Well, finally after a few years away from Skoda ownership I put a deposit on a Fabia vRS for the missus on Saturday. The Fabia vRS was a perfect choice for us as she does a 50 mile round trip commute to work each day but also wanted something that looked sporty and had plenty of go. We looked at three examples before settling on one. It is a 2006 on an 06 plate, with 69,000 miles on the clock and has had 2 owners from new. The bodywork and interior are immaculate and it drove perfectly from what I could tell on the test drive. The dealer we are buying it from, which is a Hyundai/Citroen franchise in Portsmouth is doing a cambelt change on it before we collect it but we are hoping to get it the weekend after next when my wife has some time off work. I run an 1999 Mitsubishi Evo VI myself these days. Well, I do when the weather is good as I am currently driving a 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0TS which I bought off eBay as a winter round around. I love the Evo and we regularly visit the 'Ring. The dealer is taking the Alfa in part exchange for the Fabia (for more than I paid for it!!) so once that has gone I will be using my wife's current car which is a 1997 Toyota Corolla G6 until the weather starts to get better and then that will be up for sale and the Evo will be coming back out. Here are photos from the Autotrader advert: