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Shafz
06-10-09, 04:03 PM
Hi Guys, hope all is well :)
Not been on here much, been quite busy with other stuff
Well its an end of an Era for me, decided to move away from MG-R and go for something different.
Managed to pick up a Mk1 Octavia vRS for not much more then i sold the rover 25 for too. Very Solid car, no creaks inside, pulls nicely and overall feels superb :)

I do have a few plans afoot, but nothing dramatic, just going to concentrate on the performance side of things.
For those who are not familiar with this car, it is a 1.8 20v turbo, 180bhp stock, but this one has been tweeked a bit by previous owner, its got a Blueflame Exhaust system, pipercross induction kit, forge re-circ valve, remap and a few other things (im guessing its easily running over 200)

have a few plans - tints, coillies, FMIC, sports cat and then custom remap

Anyway il let the pictures do the talking

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/fort1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark2.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark3.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark4.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark5.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark6.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark7.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark8.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/carpark9.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/cctvshot.jpg


and a few crappy snaps i took

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/interior5.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/octy1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/grille1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/engine1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/interior1.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/interior2.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/interior3.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/interior4.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/boot.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/OctyVRS.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h242/Shafz/VRS/Frontbrake.jpg
Bobdope2002
06-10-09, 04:08 PM
Someones been busy in the Riverside Carpark lol

Looks friggin sweet mate id love a Tweaked VRS myself
Shafz
06-10-09, 04:11 PM
was taken at the underground carpark in Fort Dunlop (birmingham)

thanks for the positive comment :)
Bobdope2002
06-10-09, 04:17 PM
was taken at the underground carpark in Fort Dunlop (birmingham)

thanks for the positive comment :)

sorry mate i thought it was done in Derby in the Westfield looks a lot like it

thought that was where u were from
Gazza
06-10-09, 04:20 PM
Looking very nice mate, have you invested in vag-com yet?
Shafz
06-10-09, 04:35 PM
sorry mate i thought it was done in Derby in the Westfield looks a lot like it

thought that was where u were from

hehe i guess they were probably designed by the same contractors!
im from w.mids (coventry to be exact :) )

Looking very nice mate, have you invested in vag-com yet?

thanks, i havent you know, but will soon

cars been looked after, got FSH with it and shed loads of receipts, so seems parts have been changed regardless of expense
skyblueads
06-10-09, 04:41 PM
(coventry to be exact :) )

Home of the mighty Sky Blues! :clap::clap::clap:

Nice looking car, I was considering one myself not so long ago, but can't part with the ZS!
Dan1971
06-10-09, 05:33 PM
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nath86
06-10-09, 05:38 PM
very nice, always considered getting one but they do hold there value well tho, bit pricey on the ins for me tho being only 23, keep up the good work, should scare a few performance cars out there with that bhp ;)
Shafz
06-10-09, 05:42 PM
Nice .... :thumbsup:
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haha was waiting for that....and your actually the first! Congrats :hooray:
Shafz
06-10-09, 05:43 PM
very nice, always considered getting one but they do hold there value well tho, bit pricey on the ins for me tho being only 23, keep up the good work, should scare a few performance cars out there with that bhp ;)

i was suprised too mate!
im 23 coming up to 5years NCB
its £700 fully comp a year for me

try a quote and see how it comes out for you ;)

its a group 16D
Nor
06-10-09, 05:46 PM
Doesn't have the looks of the ZS, but I'm sure it'll be quite a bit faster. All the best with it.
fastmike
06-10-09, 05:58 PM
Nice car sir
afcbadam
06-10-09, 09:21 PM
are you not getting heat soak with that filter, as turbo engine's run very very hot. my astra turbo lost around 6bhp on the rollers with a open cone filter on over the standard air box
Shafz
06-10-09, 09:49 PM
are you not getting heat soak with that filter, as turbo engine's run very very hot. my astra turbo lost around 6bhp on the rollers with a open cone filter on over the standard air box

will ask the pro's when i get it remapped :)
Craig
06-10-09, 10:08 PM
Thats fooking nice mate! Im quite tempted by the VRS myself
Shafz
06-10-09, 11:45 PM
Thats fooking nice mate! Im quite tempted by the VRS myself


:) despite the skoda badge, its all VW/Audi parts, very solidly built from inside, no rattles or anything inside.
very reasonably priced too imo thats why i was drawn towards them

you got rid of the prelude?
Ritchy
07-10-09, 12:36 AM
my mate had a golf gti, same engine, he had a carbonia induction kit on it, it was very good, took it from a cold fed area, very nice car mate would consider one myself, love those seats!
Dave ZS-X
07-10-09, 07:02 AM
nice car , i drove the mk2 2.0t and it was superb.
Your engine has somne serious potential too if you ever desire some more power, i bet its about 215 bhp as is.
Shafz
07-10-09, 07:48 AM
my mate had a golf gti, same engine, he had a carbonia induction kit on it, it was very good, took it from a cold fed area, very nice car mate would consider one myself, love those seats!

yup just need to save, most my monies going on petrol atm :rofl:
did have a play with a Golf GTi this morning :happy2:
Craig
07-10-09, 08:02 AM
you got rid of the prelude?

Nearly :D, hopefully it will be gone by the weekend mate.
Shafz
07-10-09, 08:07 AM
you didnt keep that for very long? get bored of it?
Dan1971
07-10-09, 08:13 AM
Skoda
starfire039
07-10-09, 01:45 PM
Nice. They remind me of the ZS quite a lot. I do have a soft spot for Octavias! Hope you have lots of fun with it!
ian zs180
07-10-09, 09:57 PM
I do like the vrs that was one of the cars i was thinking of before i seen the mk2 zs and thought wow i,m having the mg . Im sure you will be very happy with the skoda
Shafz
12-10-09, 10:49 PM
Skoda
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I do like the vrs that was one of the cars i was thinking of before i seen the mk2 zs and thought wow i,m having the mg . Im sure you will be very happy with the skoda

yup the mk2 ZS sure is Sexier!
would have considered one but wanted to move away from the MG Rover scene really

Just been looking through the reciepts and the cars got a k04 turbo,meant to be a nice upgrade, and has had a remap....but im not happy with it, so will be investing in a FMIC and a few other bits before i go for a remap :)

i think its pushing out about 210-220 but need to get it RR'ed
ian zs180
12-10-09, 10:55 PM
Bet it goes real well doesnt it . Whats it like handling wise compared with the zs ? There is a new shape octavia near where i live its in that blue colour looks sweet
will-w
13-10-09, 10:07 AM
Gotta love 'em!

I've only driven a Police issue mapped & modified beastie, so can't really comment on a standard one... I can however say that I couldn't stop smiling when I put my foot down ;)