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18" wheels on Estate
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to GeeVRSman's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I cant make my mind up!! I like, but dont like!! lol but end of the day we are all different. so go for it!! -
Rusty tailgate and warranty
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to Bigphil33's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
It was skoda uk that said no!! is it worth trying another dealer -
Rusty tailgate and warranty
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to Bigphil33's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
i tried to have my vrs tailgate rust done under warranty. Was told no !! also there wasnt a problem with them rusting!! WTF SEEN NO END OF TAILGATES WITH RUST ON! thats the only bit of rust on her, such a shame! come on skoda pull your finger out!and sort it -
Solid flywheel conversion
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to Snowey_vRS's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Hi just got a price from who I use if its a valeo 826317 over the counter £236.80 inc vat my mate as a cash account £200.36 inc vat so makes euro a bit dear !! have a ring round!! -
Std Alternator? 90A or 120A
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to billy2981's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Might be worth checking and cleaning the battery earth on the body engine earth to body!! could be voltage drop due to poor earth!! voltage I think out of alternator should be 13.5 >14.7 volts, are you getting that out of back of alternator? then are you getting that at the battery or very close to what the alternator is kicking out. Also try it under load!! IE with lights on -
Front Wiper Blades...
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to vRStroy's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
motor factor my area was doing champion curve kits for £15.24 all in Champion flat blades conversion £17.94 all in Ring h4 bulbs £5.21 all in -
few thoughts on dogbone/RARB
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to DBP's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
used a vice! mine went o/k and easy, my sons was a right pig!! but got there in the end!! as for noise!! I am thinking of taking mine off!! sounds like the exhaust in hard on the floor with no rubbers on !! noise does go when you get a bit of speed up! but saying that changes gear better!! but its very rare I drive my vrs! so might put up with it! for the odd times she comes out the garage!! my son likes his!! -
Hesitant VRS, faulty MAF?
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to petrolbloke's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
I used to run a vw t4 2.5 MAF fail with in said torrance! so does not put fault codes in system!! if runs better unplugged its the MAF at fault job done:) -
cruise control
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to already_1uk's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
nick I bought it from skoda doncster!! lol -
Givin' a dog a bone!
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to yamz89's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
just ordered one for my vrs and one for my sons. I dont think they are worn. We will see!! lol -
skoda owners previous cars
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to wiganwayne's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
63 singer gazelle 69 vaxhall viva hb 71 triumph herald estate 70 vaxhall viva hb 67 austin cambridge estate 63 wolseley 1660 65 wolseley 1660 73 mini 1000 80morris marina 1300 78 vauxhall chevette 1300 gls 79 vauxhall cavalier 1600 gls sportshatch 74 morris marina 1800 TC ( a quick car in its day) 74 mini 1000 clubman auto 78 austin allegro 1300 81 vauxhall cavalier 1.8 sri hatch 81 vauxhall carlton 1.8 estate 89 vauxhall carlton 2.0 gl 93 vauxhall carlton 2.0 gl 93 renault espace 2.0 rn 81austin metro 1275 94 rover metro 1.1 99 citroen saxo 1.1 s 01 renault scenic 1.6 98 vauxhall corsa 1.0 53 plate renault clio 1.4 16v billabong 96 volvo 850 2.5 glt estate auto 01 volvo v70 mk2 2.4 se estate manual 53 skoda octavia vrs estate 85 bmw e30 323i baur auto 84 bmw e30 320i baur manual 85 mini 25 with a 1275 engine must have one day! Volvo 850R estate OR Volvo T5-R estate ( must be yellow one) both mid nineties cars! dont mind which I have! would still put alot of modern cars to shame. lol -
Average age of vrs owners?
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to brocky's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Had mine just over a year now 49 years old then , sold a real nice v70 170hp. brought after driving sons vrs goal is to own volvo 850 R estate or a yellow volvo T5-R estate. both old cars now but at 250hp standed back in 90s could still given alot of new cars a run for there money pmsl. do like my vrs always put a smile on my face when driving her. -
Updating my vrs old grill carbon wrap grill reversing sensors replaced before windows and piller trims fitted windows tinted and fitted piller trims what to do next lol thought about having roof black, what you think?
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My octavia came with a after market criuse control fitted. Which works fine, I have just bought a oem one cheap. the after market one works on a cable connected the the throttle pedal. I have found a lower steering column trim at a local breakers. this is what it looks like at moment I little bit of work to remove and then fit oem one!!! what you guys think??????????????
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Milotec arch flares
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to RobClubley's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
Sorry I like them !! Each to there own. lol -
Super low mile vRS on ebay
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to wayned's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
what u saying Nick!!! I dont drive mine!! pmsl True very rare will come out of the garage when its raining! stays in the garage with a dust sheet over her to keep her warm. when she is took out always cleaned and put away never use her for short trips. and is well and truly pamped lol -
was thinking of fitting a sat nav. Can anyone tell me if this unit would fit my mk1 octavia vrs
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compbrake dv valve
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to vrs 180t's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
my compbrake only came with one spring. told them had a remap. said wouldnt be a problem!! and it hasnt -
B & C Door pillars
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to wolfinsheepsclothing's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
forgot to say mine octavia estate lol -
thinking of doing my door B & C door pillers black. You used to be able to buy a kit form skoda. alass no more. apart from milotec, superskoda,(they do a carbon one) does anyone know if you can buy a black kit? If not, looks like trying to find some black wapping on e-bay! and have a go
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powder coating wheels what colour?
wolfinsheepsclothing replied to lee1972's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk I (1996-2004)
had mine power coated