Fabia vRS lowered

Morg · 22 August, 2010

Update with the car.

Since you all last saw it I've been busy, its had;

Whiteline RARB

Koni Dampers & Eibach Springs

Drilled & Grooved Discs (Front and rear)

Its also had its timing belt and water pump changed. I appreciate it may not be as low as some of you may like but the ride quality is to OEM standard and the handling has been changed dramatically.

And the bonus ball. I appreciate it is in the wrong section but I didnt think it justified a new topic. This is the vRS mk2 I drove at Simpsons Skoda, Preston. They let me out for 20 minutes alone which was great, allowed me to enjoy the car without any sales drivel.

sausage roll · 22 August, 2010

Looking good fella.

What did the new vrs drive like then? 20 minutes to rag the nuts off it? You have to at least give us a mini write up fella :yes:

**RobClubley** · 22 August, 2010

Nice!

Like the race blue Mk2 as well. How did it compare to yours?

CJS-90 · 23 August, 2010

Did you have to ring to book a test drive? I fancy driving one, to see what it's like, i'll be going to Preston too, or Colne

Morg · 23 August, 2010

It is a completely different beast to the mk1. Power is very smooth and the car is very responsive. DSG gearbox is ace too. Its the 2nd mk2 VRS I have driven, so decided to do a few tests. With 1/2 tank of petrol and two 13-14 stone adults in the car we had 0-62 times of 6.5 and 6.8.

Whilst it does have a "fun factor" due to the super smooth box and chuckable handling, it justs feels like there is not enough power for it to be a worthwhile investment. Had it been fitted with a larger engine with a higher output I would be ordering one now. I would like an Octavia but think they are too big for my needs. Think I'm going to settle for a Volvo C30 T5 or perhaps a CTR.....(donning my flameproof suit )

Plus if you pop in to Simpsons I'm sure they won't mind you trying the car, friendly staff and not overly pushy about sales.

Edited 23 August, 2010 by Morg

vRSsunroof · 23 August, 2010

Plus if you pop in to Simpsons I'm sure they won't mind you trying the car, friendly staff and not overly pushy about sales.

All cos the cars are selling themselfs nowadays!

23 August, 2010

thats it lowered?

something a miss there looks higher than standard

XLBaconDoubleCheese · 23 August, 2010

I think your just forgetting the hight of a standard fabia. My mates boggo vrs looks seriously 4x4, even more so next to mine! That's why I say to anyone wanting to drop the fabia for looks, get coilovers and crank em down!

Matt