Hello (new VRS owner)

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9 August, 200817 yr

Hi everyone,

I bought my first Skoda, a black magic 06 Fabia VRS with 6k on the clock from Chathams in Edinburgh last October and have been enjoying many long cruises and B-road blasts. I've done about 18k in 9 months (and counting).

Ownership hasn't been entirely hassle free (see my other thread) though I have been impressed with the build quality, speed and handling in comparison to my old MK3 Polo.

The sensible part of me says that mods are not cost-effective but after reading these forums, the lure of a remap is undeniable. I'll probably get the Jabba ARB when the warranty expires if it's as good as everyone says.

anyway, looking forward to talking cars with you.

Gasss

9 August, 200817 yr

hello and welcome

9 August, 200817 yr

welcome

9 August, 200817 yr

welcome along to briskoda mate, feel free to check out the scottish region for meets up and coming.

Cheers

Davy

9 August, 200817 yr

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10 August, 200817 yr

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Thanks guys.

Due to work, I got shunted down to north east England recently so I might check out some of the meets there!

10 August, 200817 yr

Welcome to Briskoda :wavey:

Yes, the Jabba ARB is as good as everyone says HTH and a re-map is just what you need.

10 August, 200817 yr

Hello and welcome

The arb is also next on my list.

10 August, 200817 yr

hello and welcome:thumbup:

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