New Rapid Owner

[ChimpFingers]

Alright lads.

Just had my first Skoda and im impressed. My brother in law has had mk1, 2 and 3 octavias and 3 fabias. Hes always commended them. We did frequent the South Wales meets a few years back. I can see why hes always had them, brilliant car for the money.

[Shaker Steve]

Welcome aboard, we're a friendly lot on here. A problem shared is a problem halved (unless it's money!)

[ChimpFingers]

....and a wife is a problem doubled and money halved!

[GTWaites]

Welcome. Hope you enjoy your Rapid.

[GaryBirch]

Welcome. New To Skoda here too. Enjoying my Rapid.

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[ChimpFingers]

Made my first purchase today, a set of mudflaps. The rear seems a magnet for dirt.

[chrisgreen]

Made my first purchase today, a set of mudflaps. The rear seems a magnet for dirt.

Yes, you do get a lot of spray up the rear bumper. The mud flaps do reduce this a great deal, so well worth having them.

Which reminds me, I must get round to fitting my front ones as well.

[ChimpFingers]

Yeah I bought both sets too. Noticed quite a bit of tar spots (white car) up side of car.

[ChimpFingers]

Mudflaps fitted today. Wheels ordered on monday, should be with me wednesday.

[camelspyyder]

What rims are you putting on?

 

The factory recommended Eibach 25-30mil drop springs are a must with 17's or bigger

Edited 13 March, 2015 by camelspyyder

[ChimpFingers]

Bugger, set of black wolfrace 17s i have coming. Planning on saving up for the eibachs as the next modification. Thought i might get away with it for a while.

[camelspyyder]

Bugger, set of black wolfrace 17s i have coming. Planning on saving up for the eibachs as the next modification. Thought i might get away with it for a while.

 

Well the issue is only visual.  I hate the gaps above my 17's.  I'm going to change the springs when I get back to the UK in the summer.

 

Some on here have had them done for around £200 parts and labour I think.