Fresh off the back of the transporter today at Caffyns in Tonbridge

Green with black alloys, Phhwwwooorrrrrrrr :p

made me laugh, all the teckies drooling over it along with me, Little Stig, the sales staff and service advisor......... The showroom cleaner doing his nut about how long it will take him to clean it

Edited 14 July, 201015 yr by richie

Fresh off the back of the transporter today at Caffyns in Tonbridge

Green with black alloys, Phhwwwooorrrrrrrr :p

made me laugh, all the teckies drooling over it along with me, Little Stig, the sales staff and service advisor......... The showroom cleaner doing his nut about how long it will take him to clean it

No pics?!? Bah!

Does it come with an option for roof mounted secondary wheels?

Does it come with an option for roof mounted secondary wheels?

I did notice an option list marked Cheesie must haves, so you never know.............. :p

I've just found some new vids of the new vRS on YouTube.

I've just found some new vids of the new vRS on YouTube.

I've stopped drooling now Mrs Stig has a Ferbi Sport tdi 1.9 on the Skoda PFP till next year and is looking to test drive one next year, along with the Fiat 500 Abarth

mm looks rather cool. I want DSG for my Fabia vRS

I've just found some new vids of the new vRS on YouTube.

"It's a petrol engine... obviously"??? Pffft!

That "editor" didn't seem to know much about cars. "I suppose it isn't available with a manual because a manual gearbox couldn't handle the torque/power of the engine." Ha-ha, from a turbocharged supercharged 1.4?!?! Genius!

Edited 16 July, 201015 yr by SkoDave

Not a "Clarkson" was he.......doughnut!!

err wel this is a car! and we drive it......... oh wait .............. its a new skoda! *didnt know they where still going*

interested to see how much more power you can push these lil 1.4's... Time will tell..

eugh.. steering wheel is a bit.......... :S

Edited 16 July, 201015 yr by JLneonhug

IMO Skoda have sacked their steering wheel design person - don't like the one on the Octy FL vRS either...

I did notice an option list marked Cheesie must haves, so you never know.............. :p

I'd not worry about it being for me as I'll never own a fabia.

IMO Skoda have sacked their steering wheel design person - don't like the one on the Octy FL vRS either...

Not the best looking thing in the car, but like women buy there shoes, there uglyist pair is always the most comfortable?

Ask your wifes/girlfriends/sisters/mums/aunties

just cos its ugly as sin, i bet is the niceset wheel you ever use?!?

(NO i dont wear womens shoes!)

"It's a petrol engine... obviously"??? Pffft!

That "editor" didn't seem to know much about cars. "I suppose it isn't available with a manual because a manual gearbox couldn't handle the torque/power of the engine." Ha-ha, from a turbocharged supercharged 1.4?!?! Genius!

I noticed that comment as well. I agree, what a load of balls! Having said that it exactly what my dealer said when I asked about a manual version a few months ago. The Mk2 vRS has 250 NM (184 lbft) and the mk1 vRS has 250 lbft (339 Nm).

From what I have read, it is the other way round. The problem with the DSG box is, it is limited to max 250Nm torque. You can buy a Golf with the same engine, but with a 6 speed manual box.

Edited 16 July, 201015 yr by Jim H

Mk1 vRS has 228 lb/ft for the record Jim...

Mk1 vRS has 228 lb/ft for the record Jim...

Yes that's the official manufactures figures. Mine has 250 lbft and 142BHP (bog standard).

Anyhoo, going to the local stealers tomorrow for the official launch. I'll report back later :yes:

I'd not worry about it being for me as I'll never own a fabia.

Not even one with a new chassis and petrol power (in the future)?

Right, went to the dealers in Maidstone to see the little pocket rocket.

They have done a nice display of vRS's in the showroom with the Ferbi in the middle (green with a black roof and the silver and grey shadow alloys) The vehicle won't be going on the road till next Thursday (my birthday :p ) but they are taking bookings for test drives.

If you are aware of the current Ferbi2, the size is just the same with the obvious vRS styling. The dash board is modern with a different style stereo, maxidot dispaly, vRS embossed cloth sport seats which are very comfy!!. The flapy paddles are nicley located on the stearing wheel. Day run lights are 4 LED's which are also the front fog lights

The whole build quality and finish of the car feels and looks fantastic. Mrs Stig (SWMBO) can't wait to drive it, but we'll wait for a while before booking the test drive

The sales manager was willing to give out loads of info about the car, but wasn't pushy with regard to "getting the sale", which was a refreshing change.

And I walked away with a possiable detailing contract............