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    Saying Bye to Briskoda

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    Hi guys been Woking away , hence no response.

    Why did I get the VRS , because I like it at the time and always had fast cars except for the disco 3 , plus the missus can only drive an auto , already have 1 auto (but just in case , got another) really enjoyed the dsg and both this and the 1.4 RSI are cracking but just not for me.

    Why sell- ride comfort got a little harsh , I have a 1 year old now and to be honest don't drive THAT fast anymore. Also tyres of the rattles cracks creaks and roadmoise. Also the Cabin and interior , seems a little cheepesq . But I still think the vrs is a cracker and she will be missed.

    Why the duke . I got the 1.6 DIG-T tekna with all the trimmings (only 10 month old) build quality is tons better the car really has a solid feel. Great car , comfort, power, plenty of kit and more room for us 3 .

    Colour - White (had to be)

    The deal- well without saying too much my vrs cost me just over 13k with the 20% discount + a tiny bit more discount - dealer trade in £12.5 so not too bad plus he wanted 14799 for the duke and I paid - £14199. So this offsets against the other

    Saying Bye to Briskoda

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by gadgetman
    Must be freedom member to sell

    Well guys,

    I have part ex'd the VRS Mk11 in today for a more sensible nissan juke 1.6 DIG-t ????????

    I just couldnt get on with the VRS, DSG and ride comfort so decided to sell. I would like to say that this is one of the better forums that i have had the pleasure of being a member of.

    Are my 2011 VRS headlight Wrong from factory

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    I have been reading through the forum looking at headlight threads and it appears most peoples headlights on their vrs's are projectors lights with 1 bulb for both high and low beam.

    Now i had a look at mine today and i have 1 bulb in the low beam and a second on the inside edge of the light for full beam.(i have tested the full beam and the 2nd bulb lights, it has not been confused with the inactive side light) The dipped beam light looks similar to the projecter but why is there 2 bulbs

    Slight rattle on the right side? vRS

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    I sorted this on mine last week after fitting sound deadening and Closed cell foam in all 4 door cards boot floor , and floor.   The rattle comes from the plastic cover on the side of the dash near the air bag on/off switch.  This and the door card meet together and causing the rattle you mention .  To test, whist driving over rough road push the door card in at the end that meets the dash, Hey presto stops rattling.  Make sure your door cards are full pushed back with the clips as mine were slightly loose, they needed taking off , making wider and re-fitting making sure to hit the door cards as hard as you can to get the clips to pop in.

    Slight rattle on the right side? vRS

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    I sorted this on mine last week after fitting sound deadening and Closed cell foam in all 4 door cards boot floor , and floor.   The rattle comes from the plastic cover on the side of the dash near the air bag on/off switch.  This and the door card meet together and causing the rattle you mention .  To test, whist driving over rough road push the door card in at the end that meets the dash, Hey presto stops rattling.  Make sure your door cards are full pushed back with the clips as mine were slightly loose, they needed taking off , making wider and re-fitting making sure to hit the door cards as hard as you can to get the clips to pop in.

    Remove door cards and carpet

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    job complete and the car feels more solid. You can really tell a difference with road noise, although not eradicated entirely there is a noticeable reduction of.

    the doors feel more sturdy a lot more like the "it sounds like a Golf" advert :rofl: . Stereo is tonnes better and has quietened the ride down for motorways and rattles etc.

    Sorry i didn't manage to take any pics but will try and take one of the boot. to give you an idea (after much research) i didn't cover every bit of the panels with Silent coat deaden-er but the best places like Bottom ,Top, and sides of the door panels , Boot floor wheel arches etc. as more that 20% coverage is a waste (apparently).

    Now the close cell foam, i covered most of the boot and under rear seat. Door panels i covered sections direct to the plastic panels as there isn't much room behind them (go for 3mm to cover more wish i did). for just over £150 it is a Vast improvement.

    The closed cell foam i used was some i had laying around called Armacel sheeting (used for air conditioning ducting) I also ordered some from a guy on ebay, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/self-adhesive-closed-cell-foam-sheets-soundproofing-/300604052999?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item45fd65d607

    Go for the 3mm thickness though for space as my boot panels were tight. Although thinner wont have as good sound deadening properties you will be able to cover more area.

    Remove door cards and carpet

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    Well , done all of the boot today , door cards tomorrow. I put the recommended 25% coverage of the butyl dampener well maybe more and tried for 100% coverage of closed cell foam , however this seemed impossible so managed 80-90% but just with the boot area done there is a significant reduction in road noise (did under rear pass seat also). Think I may leave the floor as there is sOme thick foam there so pointless really .

    Just need to get door cards done tomorrow. As the road noice now seems to come from the doors and front foot well

    Vinyl wrapping

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted · Edited by JenksVRS

    Thanks 32k , 3m have release a new version of the carbon wrap that has a glossy finish looks impressive. The dash of the vrs is pretty flat, air vensts etc, don't think there is anything as curved as the one in the vid

    Vinyl wrapping

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    Hi everyone , I have a vrs candy White black alloys. I'm looking to get the roof wrapped and the inside dash parts/ plastic bits as well. Plus the chrome parts of the grill

    Thing is I can decide what to get, either carbon fibre gloss finish inside and out or gloss black. What do you guys think will look best. The vinyl will be 3m di noc

    Or any other colours that you think I could have , please note that whatever the roof is done in then the plasticy bits in the dash and door cards/ panels will be done

    Many thanks

    TMC Tuning Box

    in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)

    Posted

    I have been readin reviews for these on Audi / fiat and they rave em. These arnt the old school piggy back boxes more like a map in a box that plugs directly into the sensors that are modified by a remap. I'm very interested as it is easily removed without trace. The parameters changed are well within tolerance.

    Shark if you get post a full review

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