Volf's Darkside Octavia Mk2 - End of the road *Stripping for parts!*

[Volf]

Hey there, Started ownership of this Octi back near the start of this year, as I needed something more reailable and better mpg for work. So far, very impressed with it.

At the moment, it's a work in progress for how I want it to look. Next up, wheels and tires!

Edited 12 August, 2023 by Volf

[Graeme B]

hope all goes well mate, looks like a solid car to start with !!

[Volf]

Cheers, So far its had :

- Full service and belt changed.

- Four new tires and spare.

- Bumper inserts and fogs.

- Lowered by 30mm all round on springs.

- USB Headunit, amp and sub.

Future plans :

- Coil overs.

- Wheels and tires to suit.

- Remap (And possable stage one turbo)

- Lightly smoked windows.

- Front lip/splitter.

- Remove the tow bar!

- Miltek system.

[Volf]

The current plan :

Thoughts?

:beer:

[Jonny5ive]

The current plan :

Thoughts?

:beer:

Sweet :pimp:

[@Lee]

Thoughts?

:beer:

Sharkfin aeriel and some lightly tinted Lamin-X on the headlights

[Jonny5ive]

Some of those nice flame graphics down the side FTW

Fixed that for you

[ickleginge]

Hmm...too much Mercedes me thinks. :wonder:

[Dark_Hero]

Looks good. maybe a subtle boot spoiler too to finish it off?

[Adamweal]

looks good! not keen on the wheels but thats just me

and +1 on the subtle boot spoiler!

[DaveyBoyWonder]

No spoiler...

[Volf]

Well! Skoda is booked in with Unit18 for lows and a few other bits in Feb

Then buy some rubber, stick em on the rims and jobs a good'en!

[Wardy]

Liking that dropped FL example!

How many miles has the car done? Just approach a remap with caution as turbos on the PD140 aren't always the most robust (as I can testify!)

Your plans sound good though. And this reminds me that I'll have to pull together a build thread for mine

[rover220]

volf, how goes it?

[Volf]

Ah yes. Meant to update here. Skoda went into Unit18 last weekend. Had a call a few days ago to say that the turbo failed in the middle of mapping *ouch* So a new one on the way.

But other than that, vmaxx coilovers on, exhaust installed. Just new turbo and map left!

[Wardy]

That was a blessing in disguise, least it's at Unit18 - probably the best place possible for that to happen!

[Volf]

Got the Octi back the other day.

All I can say is... Ohmygod. It's like a whole new car! Each gear, it just wont stop pulling either! Sits tight, No more roll in the corners. Will need more lows in time, when I get the wheels and tires sorted. But in the mean time, Very impressed with it!

[BIG Nick]

I've been looking at getting V-Maxx adjustable coilovers so I can keep the comfort nice and lower around 20mm

Could I ask how your finding the V-Maxx kit you have fitted?

Cheers

[Volf]

Still enjoying it Very good so far. Should be dropping it down soon too.

No longer made in China, built in the UK now apparently, Comes with I think a 3 year warranty?

[Volf]

Update! ...

Still to do :

- Remove the tow bar

- Drop some more (Was set to what looks like, 35/40mm?)

[Guest]

Need to go a lot lower to pull those wheels off I think.

Will maybe have to roll the arches?

The vmaxx coilovers much bumpier than standard? Been thinking of getting some for mine.

[Volf]

Aye, still waiting for my mate to have a go at them! This vmaxx kit has adjustable damping so I can make it harder if I wanted too. At the moment its in the middle, a bit stiffer than normal.

[Volf]

Coils on the front are now as far as they will go down. I expected more lows than that, but oh well...

Still have to do the rear ones at some point.

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Looks great!

I was looking at the V-Maxx coilovers but like the AP ones, I don't think they go down low enough... Needs to be lower and lower profile tyres :love:

[KBPhoto]

Had a call a few days ago to say that the turbo failed in the middle of mapping *ouch* So a new one on the way.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did the new turbo & fitting cost?