Damo's 2006 Octavia VRS

[Damo]

Hi guys

 

Picked up my latest car last monday, from a fellow Briskodian (Stuart08) so thought Id better get a thread going on its progression.

 

Quick Spec list

 

 

Engine and Tuning:

 

The car is Shark stage 2 (280 BHP / 330 Lb/Ft torque); with the following engine parts fitted:

 

- 3" Pipewerx 200 cell sports cat downpipe

- Milltek resonated catalytic converter back exhaust
- THS FR3 engine torque mount
- Audi S3 Intercooler
- Audi S3 Intercooler hoses
- Audi S3 Revision 'D' Diverter Valve
- Neuspeed Turbo Outlet Pipe
- Neuspeed Intercooler Charge Pipe
- Neuspeed P-Flo Intake
- Shark stage 2 software
- Forge Silicone Throttle Body Hose

- Revision N PCV
- N80 Valve
- MAF Sensor
- New radiator and coolant
- Water pump
- Cambelt
- New auxiliary belt
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs #7
- Audi R8 Coil Packs and harness
- ECS Tuning aluminium oil filter housing
- ECS Tuning magnetic sump plug bolt
- New battery

 

Transmission

 

- Factory 6 speed

- Forge short shift kit

- New Helix Organic Clutch

- New DMF

- Fuchs Sintofluid

 

Suspension

 

- Bilstein B8 dampers

- H&R -50mm Lowering springs

- New Bump stops

- New Top Mounts

- Audi S3 Lower control arms/Bushes

 

Wheels

 

- Genuine Audi Ultra Sport 18x8J Alloys, refurbed in Anthracite

- Michelin PS3 tyres on rear

- Falken 453 tyres on front

 

Brakes

 

- EBC Front grooved disks

- Yellow Stuff pads

- Standard rears

 

Interior

 

- 3 dial mixer with Aluminium knobs

- Pioneer DVD double din HU

- Bury Car kit

- New VRS mats

- New Superskoda rear blinds

- Briskoda B sticker on windscreen

- All bulbs changed to LED's

- Colour coded fascia trim

 

Exterior

 

- Corrida Red Paint

- Black grille

- Black mirrors

- Superskoda honeycomb lower front grill

- Stone chip level raised and resprayed on Sideskirts to prevent rust

- Depo Headlights (Painted internally black)

- LED Number plate lights

- Briskoda stickers

 

VCDS Coding

 

- Auto lock above 10MPH

- North America DRL Setting

- Dual Rear fog lights

 

 

 

I picked it up from Oxford on Monday 11th May, and the previous owner Stu, had really looked after the car, but it did need a few things sorting.

 

First of all were some dents. I used Dent Wizard, who did some work on the wifes car, and he managed to get them all out. 

 

Next up is the stone chips on the front. Its going in for a front end respray next month, so should look mint then.

 

 

Anyway some pics after I gave it her first clean under my ownership yesterday:-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaned the dirty engine bay (Needs doing again properly though)

 

 

 

My fantastic paintwork

 

 

And it situ

 

 

 

Briskoda badge

 

 

One piece rear blind from Superskoda

 

 

 

Side window blinds

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loving this car, the power on tap is awesome, and its nice to be back in a VRS

 

I will keep updating this thread when I do more things, but for now Im just going to get her to tip top shape, starting with a full front end respray to get rid of the million stone chips.

 

Some new pressed metal plates are on order too.

 

Thanks for viewing, and feel free to comment

 

Cheers

 

Damo

[ChrisRs]

Nice car and colour Damo

It looks well maintained bodywork wise...How is the paint?

BUT

Sorry.. I really don't like your red Facia Trim...but its your car..Good luck with it

[Damo]

I know the fascia is a bit marmite Chris, no need to apologise for your opinion

 

I did it as the trim was scratched and tatty

 

Thinking I might do the silver trims gloss black to keep the theme going, see if looks any better

 

It actually does look a lot nicer in the flesh though.

 

Bodywork seems ok, just a few scratches here and there, but not too shabby for a 9 year old.

 

Stu always kept it well waxed, so its been protected.

 

A good machine polish should help though.

 

Front end is the worst, because of the chips, although in a couple of weeks it should be mint after the respray

[Toxicvrs]

Many miles on it Damo?

[Damo]

Its on 124k, which sounds a lot... but you would never know.

 

Everything is either new, or uprated.

 

Gearbox is slick, suspension has no knocks, no rattles or squeaks and everything feels so tight and like new.

 

It feels like a car with 24k on, thats how good it is.

 

Im amazed that I got a car like this for under 4k tbh

 

Got to be a bargain IMO

[Toxicvrs]

Not really a lot for age, averaged less than 15k a year which is nothing really

[Damo]

Yeah, it's not really that astronomical for the age

[samuir1974]

As already said on the Briskoda FB pages Damo - a very interesting change - but a lovely car.

 

Wow - what a list of mods already completed - looks like you will be tinkering with the absolute minute detail to make this car better....

 

Still - I'm sure you are upto the challenge and we look forward to the project thread updates...    

[Damo]

Cheers Ste

 

Yes, a complete change after the superb.

 

After buying a car for the daughter, I wanted something fun and a daily for work... budget 5k

 

So for 4k this is a win win for me

[Auric Goldfinger]

although in a couple of weeks it should be mint after the respray

 

Yep, I agree with you Damo, should look mint after a respray, Sprint Yellow really suits the Pre FL octavia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a lighter note, car does look good, good find.........Enjoy.

[Damo]

Yep, I agree with you Damo, should look mint after a respray, Sprint Yellow really suits the Pre FL octavia.

 

Mint is green though :P

[Paul thornton]

Nearly bought this myself! Looks awesome and a good spec too.

[Auric Goldfinger]

Mint is green though :p

 

Extra strong ones are White    :moon:     so are Polo's ( not VW ones )

[Damo]

Nearly bought this myself! Looks awesome and a good spec too.

 

With my track record, it should be in the classifieds before Autumn

[Wardy]

Yep, very nice. Pretty comprehesive spec from the work Stu had done on it

 

Enjoy! Look forward to seeing at some point, along with you of course National Meet perhaps?

[Hyphons]

 That sure is a fine looking Octy, in the fasted colour to means I'll have to make another 600 mile round trip to the Yorkshire meet again someday so I can see it in the flesh if you to are popping along 

[Damo]

Thanks guys.

 

Hoping to make the National Steve, fingers crossed.

 

Hyphons, I'm sure I'll make a Yorkshire meet soon (although they keep moving it further north and west)

[Hyphons]

Thanks guys.

 

Hoping to make the National Steve, fingers crossed.

 

Hyphons, I'm sure I'll make a Yorkshire meet soon (although they keep moving it further north and west)

Further North? That's really testing my economic driving

[Damo]

Blame the West Yorkshire Mafia

[RobClubley]

Nice! Long list of mods

[mdk1]

Looks very nice, but then I do like a Red Oct'y

[Damo]

Looks very nice, but then I do like a Red Oct'y

 

 

Me too, its my second red one 

 

The first being a PD140 Sport

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But then I loved my Blue ones too

 

First one

 

 

 

 

 

And second one

 

 

 

 

I also liked both my Mk1's, My Fabia VRS mk1, my Citigo and my Superb... but i digress

[mdk1]

Nice, still liking my Sport.

[ICEPICKMICK]

Outstanding  determination and dedication.

Looks fabulous.

 

Are the side windows Tints or  blinds - I ordered the blinds for my 2006 VRS and they will not fit.

 

Have  posted a question concerning the running of the VRS - to cut a long story short - i do short journeys - apparently this is no good at all for the VRS.

 

I have fitted new Alloys - DRC 19" -  BACK CAT EXHAUST - K&N TYPHOON INDUCTION KIT - MILLTEK CAT BACK EXHAUST - & REMAP.

 

What are your views on short runs etc -

 

    Mick    Barnsley  s,yorks.

 

[danbinder13]

Hi guys

Picked up my latest car last monday, from a fellow Briskodian (Stuart08) so thought Id better get a thread going on its progression.

Quick Spec list

Engine and Tuning:

The car is Shark stage 2 (280 BHP / 330 Lb/Ft torque); with the following engine parts fitted:

- 3" Pipewerx 200 cell sports cat downpipe

- Milltek resonated catalytic converter back exhaust

- THS FR3 engine torque mount

- Audi S3 Intercooler

- Audi S3 Intercooler hoses

- Audi S3 Revision 'D' Diverter Valve

- Neuspeed Turbo Outlet Pipe

- Neuspeed Intercooler Charge Pipe

- Neuspeed P-Flo Intake

- Shark stage 2 software

- Forge Silicone Throttle Body Hose

- Revision N PCV

- N80 Valve

- MAF Sensor

- New radiator and coolant

- Water pump

- Cambelt

- New auxiliary belt

- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs #7

- Audi R8 Coil Packs and harness

- ECS Tuning aluminium oil filter housing

- ECS Tuning magnetic sump plug bolt

- New battery

Transmission

- Factory 6 speed

- Forge short shift kit

- New Helix Organic Clutch

- New DMF

- Fuchs Sintofluid

Suspension

- Bilstein B8 dampers

- H&R -50mm Lowering springs

- New Bump stops

- New Top Mounts

- Audi S3 Lower control arms/Bushes

Wheels

- Genuine Audi Ultra Sport 18x8J Alloys, refurbed in Anthracite

- Michelin PS3 tyres on rear

- Falken 453 tyres on front

Brakes

- EBC Front grooved disks

- Yellow Stuff pads

- Standard rears

Interior

- 3 dial mixer with Aluminium knobs

- Pioneer DVD double din HU

- Bury Car kit

- New VRS mats

- New Superskoda rear blinds

- Briskoda B sticker on windscreen

- All bulbs changed to LED's

- Colour coded fascia trim

Exterior

- Corrida Red Paint

- Black grille

- Black mirrors

- Superskoda honeycomb lower front grill

- Stone chip level raised and resprayed on Sideskirts to prevent rust

- Depo Headlights (Painted internally black)

- LED Number plate lights

- Briskoda stickers

VCDS Coding

- Auto lock above 10MPH

- North America DRL Setting

- Dual Rear fog lights

I picked it up from Oxford on Monday 11th May, and the previous owner Stu, had really looked after the car, but it did need a few things sorting.

First of all were some dents. I used Dent Wizard, who did some work on the wifes car, and he managed to get them all out.

Next up is the stone chips on the front. Its going in for a front end respray next month, so should look mint then.

Anyway some pics after I gave it her first clean under my ownership yesterday:-

Cleaned the dirty engine bay (Needs doing again properly though)

My fantastic paintwork

And it situ

Briskoda badge

One piece rear blind from Superskoda

Side window blinds

Loving this car, the power on tap is awesome, and its nice to be back in a VRS

I will keep updating this thread when I do more things, but for now Im just going to get her to tip top shape, starting with a full front end respray to get rid of the million stone chips.

Some new pressed metal plates are on order too.

Thanks for viewing, and feel free to comment

Cheers

Damo

Hi Damo, just got a 56 plate vrs and was looking at changing the head unit. How did you find it? Any help welcome. Cheers