disguising a vrs

[devopuk]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/9127273/the-most-frequently-stolen-car-models-and-some-of-the-uks-riskiest-streets-for-vehicle-theft/

[trimata]

On 21/05/2019 at 12:15, 310golfr said:

i believe 17 inch will fit ok, 16 inch might be pushing it a bit though  😊

17 will fit. For 16s the maximum disk size is 320 mm

I'd leave the calipers unpainted.

 

Have you though about a good immobilizer?

 

P.S. Skoda is far from interesting to be stolen, even the vRS model.

Edited 23 May, 2019 by trimata

[chrisski]

not sure if the op initial comments were tongue in cheek in getting comments about changing a look of a vrs but really after advice on security etc. to me seems a waste of time getting a vrs to change it etc. thieves will steal if needed anyway and tbh its just a car and is replaceable hence why have insurance.

 

[Scotty72]

The badge/brand is the only antitheft device you need in the UK.. looking at that most stolen link posted above says it all. LOL

[melbury]

On 21/05/2019 at 09:47, 310golfr said:

was thinking of buying a new vrs, but dont want any problems with car theft, house break ins etc

want to make the car are real sleeper  😎

my plans are

change wheels to 17 inch and a bit plainer

paint the calipers grey or standard metal colour

remove vrs badges

seat covers to hide vrs seats

new 1.0 tsi badge on rear

 

exhaust might be a give away though  😅, but maybe people will think it's a zopped up 1.0 tsi

 

what do ya think,

is it possible to pull it off ?

Just get a 1.0 Tsi, it dosnt have a badge on it that identifies it. You will be surprized how well it performs.

[Dannyboy85]

Nobody steels a Skoda... Atleast not professional car thieves! When they can scope out a 45k+ S3 lol 

 

 

[ScoutCJB]

I'm not convinced that the mass produced VRS is a hot item ..... as mentioned earlier the thieves are into S3, RS3, Golf R or more distinguished stuff like Defenders to strip for parts - that's what the cop programmes on TV have taught me 

 

Realistically if you are concerned about theft look at something like a Ghost immobiliser and a decent steering wheel lock or a lower spec car.

 

 

[PJVRS]

I have had a couple of cars that are theft worthy and too be honest its not something I would buy again, I am collecting my VRS on wednesday and I am glad it has an old fashioned key and no button start, I have recently installed anti snap locks on all my doors at home and have a relatively good alarm, cameras are useless as all you get to see if some idiot taking your car which you knew had happened anyway.  

[Dannyboy85]

I think it’s all about the simple visual things just to make your car a less attractive target. 

 

1. Gates/Good door locks

2. Keep your keys away from the door/front of house

3. Wheel lock 

3. Don’t leave things in it.

4. Park another car behind. 

 

As I said above Skoda isn’t going to be a target for professional thieves and it’s really too advanced to fall into the bracket or steeling for a joyride ect. Although possibly if your keys are in view from the door/letterbox.

[310golfr]

On 23/05/2019 at 14:55, chrisski said:

not sure if the op initial comments were tongue in cheek in getting comments about changing a look of a vrs but really after advice on security etc. to me seems a waste of time getting a vrs to change it etc. thieves will steal if needed anyway and tbh its just a car and is replaceable hence why have insurance.

 

if you want the 245 engine in the octavia, you have no choice but to  buy the vrs though

its a lot of hassle if car gets stolen/ house gets broken into , plus renewal quotes normally go up even when not your fault

[310golfr]

On 23/05/2019 at 14:06, trimata said:

17 will fit. For 16s the maximum disk size is 320 mm

I'd leave the calipers unpainted.

 

Have you though about a good immobilizer?

 

P.S. Skoda is far from interesting to be stolen, even the vRS model.

an immobilizer  doesnt stop them from trying, though , but it may stop them from driving away with the car.

just trying to stop thiefs from having a go in the first place, though accept what you say about vrs being  less of a target than say a golf r, bmw etc

[Alex-W]

I think everyone is missing the secondary point.

Having a 300 bhp car that looks like a 120bhp car will make that 300 bhp more fun.

They're will be a few shocked faces out there when it accelerates away from them.

 

 

[shyVRS245]

14 minutes ago, Alex-W said:

I think everyone is missing the secondary point.

Having a 300 bhp car that looks like a 120bhp car will make that 300 bhp more fun.

They're will be a few shocked faces out there when it accelerates away from them.

 

 

I know that feeling very well as 90% of MK3 Octavia Vrs models are the 181bhp diesel version so other motorists (including a Nissan GTR the other day) assume I must have an oil burner for propulsion.

[Loopylil]

I had thought about this for mine https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjW2q6rvLjiAhUAVBUIHavODIAQwqsBMAB6BAgJEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaLhWzMOccTg&usg=AOvVaw3q2ZvSWjqVfCUJsB-FXRyk but now i lock my wife in the car 24/7,two problems solved at the same time.

[shyVRS245]

5 hours ago, Loopylil said:

I had thought about this for mine https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjW2q6rvLjiAhUAVBUIHavODIAQwqsBMAB6BAgJEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaLhWzMOccTg&usg=AOvVaw3q2ZvSWjqVfCUJsB-FXRyk but now i lock my wife in the car 24/7,two problems solved at the same time.

She sounds quite formidable.

[dunc69]

19 hours ago, shyVRS245 said:

I know that feeling very well as 90% of MK3 Octavia Vrs models are the 181bhp diesel version so other motorists (including a Nissan GTR the other day) assume I must have an oil burner for propulsion.

I knew that post would interest you! @shyVRS245😉

[shyVRS245]

Just now, dunc69 said:

I knew that post would interest you! @shyVRS245😉

Guilty as charged.