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Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
thanks gents oh and sorry for the late response but I've been enjoying the sunshine up in your part of the world, well France to be specific ... sadly back in cold and wet Oz now Rob the mount is a little harsher but generally not that noticable (except for the added grip!), however when reverse is used, which is thankfully not that often, it is definitely noticable. Personally I prefer the new, more solid/harsher feel to the old. latest modification .. these were removed the other day: and replaced with something a little more shiny -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
little update, got my great value ECS Stage 3 BBK installed the other week, along with an ECS torque mount insert (lots of grip for little money). The refinished audi rims were put on at the same time, and yesterday I finally got around to taking a good SLR photo of them. This is probably my first attempt at shooting the Octy on sloping ground, and as you can see finding the right spot for a photo is well worth the effort -
VRS TSI - Zero to K04 (and more!) in 3 weeks
darkArrow replied to muckipup's topic in Octavia Projects
Dave having a couple of my own I'm so sorry to hear your unimaginable news mate - hope your family is holding up as best they can, and also hope the Octy distraction is helping you at least a little. I'm very keen to hear your thoughts on TSI+K04 ... but in time. Topic followed with interest. -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
yup, 18x9 et45 with 3mm spacers to clear the strut. I'll probably stay with my current 235/40's. With the current setup (18x8 et50) there's still a bit of outside edge room to play with on the fronts. oh and here's a recent pic from our VW Nationals show in Sydney: -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
haha adamweal .. the FL's TSI gets my vote Laars, the tail light look is just some smoked vinyl. hey Rob and muckipup, don't worry the flat fives will simply be my secondary "wheel-whore" wheels. The 8.2kg Rays VR beauties will stay on for > 50% of the time, and will be a must for the track. In fact I've just placed an order through to Japan for a wider set @ 18x9 et45 :D -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
yeah it's like comparing a library to a surf beach ... (intake was done post-tune btw) I have the larger of the two available ITG cannister sizes, and although I've heard a lot of Golf GTI and Golf R intakes I haven't yet come across any that are louder than this ITG -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
time for some new wheels ... all 4 should be ready for action in a week or two -
Milltek turbo back exhaust for FL Octavia vRS
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
it might fit the same, but according to revo that's where the similarities end. also, there is nothing listed here: http://www.millteksport.com/exhaust.products.cfm?variantid=319 -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
so I decided to put the car on the dyno last week .. happy with the results. and shortly after I had this monster installed -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
few aesthetic changes while I'm waiting for an ECS brake kit to come in and having dark thoughts about 18x9.5 wheels .. -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
SileX I don't know what exhaust that GTI in the clip has, but it's not the stock GTI exhaust. btw mine farts louder than that, hehe I've got some goodies about to be installed soon, but for now here's a few pics from a quick photoshoot today .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/77408883@N02/6794648938/in/photostream/lightbox/ -
utterly stunning ... wow! This car is perfection one question - how much did it rub with these wheels and at that height??
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Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
thanks SileX, it's hard to get useful acceleration video, but here's a little taste: nah I didn't do any wrapping, had it all done at a local car wrap company .. I suspect it's not that hard though, I just don't have the patience -
loving your work Gee-man .. wish I was half as handy!
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Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
latest addition ... and I'm extremely happy with it -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
photo update .. I've never been able to get a good shot of her extensive rear-end, but today's quick iphone shot turned out ok -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
I don't have the code, but that certainly looks like the same stuff .. I suspect that they've upped the contrast a little in that image. It will look less glossy in sunlight, the amount varies depending on which direction it's viewed from. Good price too. -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
Thanks Philip. It's Hexis (French company) .. designed specifically for cars apparently. no worries at all mate, I'm hoping to inspire a few aussies as well - Octavia vRS' have been virtually an unknown here, but the local skoda following is now growing rapidly. your car looks great btw .. here's my latest pic: Milltek cat-back and ITG Maxogen intake will go on shortly - can't wait! .. . -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
thanks Gee-man mate there's not a lot of room left after two seats, depending on the seats of course .. however on small trips when we have to load 3 adults in the car, my missus does fit in-between the two kiddy seats but she's on the small side (not tiny though) Gents I've been considering getting a custom revo sticker done up in colours that will better suit this car. What do you think about placement ?? -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
thanks guys, and hi Davo time for a photo update, this was from a meet just the other day - we have a "Garage Cafe" here in Melbourne where Dave and I regularly meet up with a bunch of Golf R, R32 and GTI fanatics, loads of fun btw, the R shown on the right side has been modified to achieve 320-360kw atw -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
here she is posing at Canberra our Oz bush capital folks .. with KW's and tune she's a pure joy to drive! -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
thanks gents, here's a few more pics: -
Todd's "Dark Arrow" Octavia vRS shagwagon
darkArrow replied to darkArrow's topic in Octavia Projects
.. a few minor changes before: after: