Vrsnick180

Just a little update purchased an original Fabia Mk1 symphony cd radio from an excellent member on here who replied to my Wanted advert. Seller supplied the code and original hand book. Fitted it this afternoon simple code input required and all works great.

Purchased a Fabia Mk1 Original stereo for my sons car from Vrsboi (Jacob) Top Fella very helpful with excellent coms and the stereo is perfect. Thanks Nick

Cheers chaps

Recently purchased a Fabia Mk1 for my eldest son 2006 1.2 Version. It came with a aftermarket blaupunkt CD radio fitted. The Blaupunkt does have a few issues the radio reception isn’t great (could be aerial though) and the cd sometimes skips so I would prefer to replace it with something more oem type as an all singing and dancing head unit really isn’t required. Question is we don’t have the original Radio/Stereo etc so if I find an original Fabia Mk1 radio/stereo from a breakers etc assuming I get the code will it still work ok as it’s a different car? I think I read somewhere that the original radio/stereo units were coded to the cars original ecu and don’t need a code they just talk to each other without having to enter a code but not sure if it will still work ok. Can anyone confirm this or advise if I can fit an original radio/stereo from another car without issues? Thanks Nick

My current daily 1.9tdi Classic Octavia Mk2 2006 quick question about rear speakers. The head unit is factory Stream version and I noticed the fader returns nothing on the rear setting. As I only use the car for myself and occasionally as a family bus I never really paid much attention to any rear sound output. This got me thinking perhaps as it’s a fairly basic model with electric front windows and manual rear windows perhaps there’s no rear speakers ever factory fitted. Can anyone tell me say if it turns out that no rear speakers are fitted is it likely that there will be at least factory speaker wires? It’s too blooming hot to go stripping the rear door cards off to check so forgive me for being lazy Haha just hoping others have been in the same position and could advise there thoughts. obviously if the wires are likely to be present it makes things much easier as I’ll just source a couple of speakers from a breaker perhaps. Thanks for any advice in advance Nick

Around a year now on current ownership of my 2003 Octy VRS I used it until around November last year as a daily then the wife had it for a good while before being passed back to me last month to be used as a daily again. This is my 2nd Octy VRS previous one was mental in every sense running silly boost and in the non stealthy yellow. Current one is more stealthy totally standard in boring black. Won't bore you all to death with previous cars but let's say I've been around the block a long time, now 41 and grew up on 80's hot hatches XR's, RS's, R5GTT, GTi's, MGM Turbos etc and then into 90's hot hatches GTIR's and super saloons. Had most things from scoobies, cosworths, evos, M3's, Ren RS's some short term others lasted a little longer. Christ how I wish I still owned some of them as they are highly collectable and sought after with prices at silly money nowadays. I hate to roll in run of the mill cars, hence why I always look for a sportier model that's within current needs and budget. Currently my budget may expand when I sell my bike so I'm at a cross roads with my 03 Octy VRS it really needs money spending and torn whether to do it or consolidate my funds and get something else. I kind of have mixed views with the VRS mostly a great car at its price point but with it being 12 years old it's now needing a refresh with the suspension being top of my list as it does feel slightly tired and uninspiring admitting not helped with current ditch finders on the front but if I do go down the spending road I will certainly get them changed. My previous mad VRS was the same great engine but seriously lacking in the steering, suspension and handling department. I'd like to experience a mk1 with excellent sorted suspension that won't knock fillings out but inspire a much nicer handling car. Trouble is not sure if investing so much money in the suspension is the best thing for me to currently do as no doubt it won't stop there and all of a sudden I'll be changing under bonnet stuff as well....

Cheers chaps. Most appreciated.

Two totally different issues. Looking for some advice chaps. Firstly drivers door on my 03 VRS (hatch) doesn't trip the interior courtesy light. many a time the Mrs left lights on as buzzer wouldn't tell when drivers door open. Are there door pin switches on the vrs? Or is it in the door lock mechanism? Next one handling. I've recently swapped cars with my mrs who has had my old vrs for the last year or so. Previously it had decent Pirelli rubber all round although the fronts worn out alarmingly quickly they had even wear but didn't last very long think the vrs is fairly cruel on front tyres. Replaced them with budget esq harder brand wife didn't notice the difference but I'm not sure if that was a huge mistake. They are shocking front feels like it wants to under steer at even low speed turning. Is the vrs that sensitive to crap tyres and front end grip? Not sure if I should be looking for worn suspension items or if it really is crap tyres. Anyone else experience this? Also at speed even in a straight line it doesn't feel nowhere near as stable as I remember. It was recently mot'd no advisories on any suspension items. Tracking feels ok it drives straight just feels a bit washy. Think I'll have a ganders next weekend at the drop links and bushes see if there's anything worn. Although I can't hear any rattles or suspension knocking. Probably just the crap tyres guess they don't call them ditch finders for a reason....

Many thanks today Alexei Egg. It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. The Clio is a credit to you and very well looked after and a right blast to drive. I've had the cup on my list for sometime after previously owning a 172 non cup version. It's certainly put the fun back in to driving Many thanks Nick

Just wondering if it's possible to I.D a remap fitted to my mk1 octy Vrs. Bought the car already remapped and I have a huge file full of reciepts but alas nothing detailing the remap. All I know is my car peaks boost around 22/23 psi and then drops to a steady 17/18psi ish according to my boost gauge that I have fitted. Car runs fine with no real issues however the spike is a little concerning on WOT so i've always made sure its on highest octane fuel for those spirited drives but not sure if this is a little too high for standard internals and standard gearbox/clutch although box and clutch are recent im just wondering if I could find out who mapped it and if possible get them to reduce the spike to a more constant lower boost setting for longevity of the drivetrain. Would a scanner give me any mappers details from the ecu or version, firmware etc? Thanks Nick

Thanks for the welcome

Ooops long time lurka thought it was best I say hello. Been reading this superb forum for awhile now. Names Nick from Derby Nottingham area wont bore you all with my car history as its in triple figures.....Currently own a mk1 octavia Vrs in yellow. I'm familiar With the AUQ 1.8t from previous cars I've owned, Leon cupra, face lift audi a3 etc but this is my first octavia. Loving the car does have a few small niggles but to be expected as its 10 years old now. Anyway thought I would say hello Nick