Smelliot's Mk1 Octavia VRS

[Smelliottierney]

 

On the weekend I had the pleasure of picking up my 2nd car, my new (to me) '04 Octavia VRS Mk1, with 'only' 133k on the clock.

 

The ad did not say anything about mods, apart from the aftermarket head unit, although after getting it on the ramp at work and giving it a quick once over, I saw that it had Koni shocks and Koni lowering springs, and  after a more thorough inspection, a Pipercross panel filter and Powerflex top mounts.

 

The car has a few minor problems , mainly the infamous drivers door problem, the drivers electric window doesn't work (due to slightly dodgy re-wiring), broken exhaust hanger bracket, and a slightly crappy battery which has brought up a few codes on the OBD reader, but no problems that make it unusable.

 

It will be getting a full service, new timing belt and water pump and a new driver's rear caliper (as well as rear pads and discs) very shortly! After the few problems with the car are fixed, the mods will be following shortly afterwards and I already have a few parts, and plenty of ideas!

 

Any recommendations of things to do to the car would be much appreciated, TIA. 

 

Elliot

 

[JLawson90]

colour code the black protectors on the bumpers and door etc, makes a big difference .. looks nice though, I've always liked these

Edited 29 March, 2019 by JLawson90

[sheb]

Welcome to the club.

Check with a skoda dealer if you've had your coilpacks replaced on recall.

I had all 4 replaced for free when I bought mine almost 5 years ago. Big £ saving. 

 

 

 

[Smelliottierney]

On 29/03/2019 at 21:13, sheb said:

Welcome to the club.

Check with a skoda dealer if you've had your coilpacks replaced on recall.

I had all 4 replaced for free when I bought mine almost 5 years ago. Big £ saving. 

 

 

 

I have receipts from the previous owner (passed over from the dealer) and he has had them replaced himself, so not too worried about them for now.

 

Going to pick up all of my service parts tomorrow too so will be giving it a full inspection during the week, I will double check the coilpacks to see if they look new, and check part codes too.

 

On 29/03/2019 at 08:00, JLawson90 said:

colour code the black protectors on the bumpers and door etc, makes a big difference .. looks nice though, I've always liked these

 

I didn't really think of this but will definitely look into it a hopefully get this done at some point!

 

Thanks

Edited 30 March, 2019 by Smelliottierney
Stupid spellings...