Fabia RS Pics

[Rubbadub]

G'day Fab Fans... I've had this car about 3 weeks and only just got around to a few (crappy) pics. Loving it so far.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/301012012-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/301012009-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/301012010-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/10/301012017-1.jpg

[SchuMi2]

Looks good...maybe because mine is white too :P

[Rubbadub]

The best! Looks like you've got a fair few mods there. I'm curious to hear more about them at some stage.

[MJKooLio]

Where you live man with Skoda vRS Fabia in white?!!!! I'm in Inglewood! I wanna see your car in person! I'll let you drive me new Polo GTI! :D

[Rubbadub]

Mate, I'm in Dianella.

[MJKooLio]

Ah ha! I spotted a white one in Beaufort St a while back in Inglewood..

[Rubbadub]

In the great Aussie tradition, I have just purchased a dash-mat for the Fabia. Yes, I know some people think they're daggy, but I have to say the dash was getting hot even on 30 degree days: I'm not sure how it would cope with a full Perth summer, not to mention several of them.

Still concerned about the steering wheel, but I'm not going to cover that or the seats: they'll have to take some wear and tear (and hopefully, they can).

[aware]

Not a bad idea. What about using one of these as well?

http://www.westsunshades.com.au/Images/KA%20interior.jpg

I have one in each of our cars, and I even use mine during winter. In one of our Foresters I also have a dashmat as well. Does a pretty good job - car gets hot, but protects steering wheel etc. Our Superb has one that only does the windscreen, and both Foresters have one that covers the side windows as well.

[Rubbadub]

Yes, I have one of those as well. Can't use it when you're driving, though.:eek:

Incidentally, which car is the one picture: it's a very funky layout. Couldn't be a Skoda, surely!

[aware]

Yes, it does have a visual downfall whilst driving though. Although when driving I'm not particularly concerned about covering the dashboard - only more so when I'm parked.

[pologti18t]

Incidentally, which car is the one picture: it's a very funky layout. Couldn't be a Skoda, surely!

Ford Ka

[Rubbadub]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0291A_zps255ce25e-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0294A_zps5bfeff53-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/02/IMG_0300A_zpsee5b3024-1.jpg

[Lemonskin]

I finally saw a Fabia RS yesterday, I can;t believe it's taken so long to see one on the road. They look pretty good, especially in the dark-greyish colour this one was in.

[j123]

Looks the goods Rubbadub. Still have a soft spot for the Fabia RS; would've been my car of choice if I hadn't of chosen the Polo.

[BrashDaniels]

Thanks for giving me an idea what my vRS would look like without the decals. I have the black on chrome ( anthracite ) Gigaros though.



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[Rubbadub]

Thanks for your comments. I only picked up an all white one because it was what was available for the right price on the lot (red or grey with dark room and rims would have been my first choices), but I admit I'm starting to really like the stealth look a lot. It's amazing how many shocked looks I get when it blows some wannabe away (for some reason, other little "normal" cars are the ones who usually want to "play"). :-D

[Rubbadub]

My latest cosmetic mods...

1.Dash Mat.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, some people think they look ugly, but if you want your dash to survive more than a couple of Australian summers, they're just about a necessity. Keeps it cooler inside as well, because the dash was holding a fair bit of heat prior to installing this. You can get a black version as well, but the interior is dark enough already for me to go down that route. In case anyone's wondering, it has a flap cut into it to allow the passenger side airbag to deploy properly.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/03/002_zps2b045cf3-1.jpg

2. Rear sill/scuff plates.

A good match for the fronts. I believe they're genuine, but not 100% certain. Available from Superskoda, and presumably other places as well.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/03/003_zpsb77bd1af-1.jpg

3. Monte Upper Grille

A great improvement, as this now matches the mirror scalps, and the whole front looks more aggressive. The contrast with the white also helps "make" the look. Yes, I know I still have the chrome bottom surround, but I'm not about to change the headlights - not worth it to me for the cosmetic change - and they match the remaining chrome.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/03/001_zpscfe1d0c2-1.jpg

4. Middle Muffler/Resonator Delete.

I can't really "show" you the sound improvement, but here's a pic of what comes out. From the looks, given the straight-through glass-pack look of it, you won't get much, if any, performance increase, but it does sound better.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/03/003_zps01a3ecb8-1.jpg

[Rubbadub]

A change of art at my favourite graffiti wall...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0385A_zps58cddcf7-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0381A_zps56677364-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0378A_zpsa486127e-1.jpg

[BrashDaniels]

Sensational. Plate cost you heaps?



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[Rubbadub]

Sensational. Plate cost you heaps?



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About 2 minutes in MS Paint. :P

I can confirm that it really starts with "1E". :D

[BrashDaniels]

About 2 minutes in MS Paint. :P

I can confirm that it really starts with "1E". :D

Oh dear I missed that one altogether. Photographer wife will get a good laugh. She likes the look too, but enjoys the current trimmed down decal look on mine.

Will post a new pic or three tomorrow.



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[Rubbadub]

One of my other plates.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2013/04/IMG_0379A_zps8d42f845-1.jpg

[BrashDaniels]

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z370/eglathangion/BRA_7373_zpsc91befcb.jpg

Tried to put the hood dampers in - What? TORX-ey type screws/bolts? - Not in my toolbox....

Had to settle for putting in new NARVA Arctic Blue +50's no more yellow low beam.

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z370/eglathangion/BRA_7357_zps37e03da4.jpg


Deleted the green checkerboard, SKODA badge, and Nurburgring decals, for a cleaner look.

[Rubbadub]

I assume those are genuine plates? :cool:

I've got a cheap toolset from Supercheap Autos, a screwdriver with a whole range of different sockets and heads, including Torx-ey ones.

How long do those decals last? I'd imagine only a few years in decent condition.

[BrashDaniels]

I assume those are genuine plates? :cool:

I've got a cheap toolset from Supercheap Autos, a screwdriver with a whole range of different sockets and heads, including Torx-ey ones.

How long do those decals last? I'd imagine only a few years in decent condition.

Looks like I'll be headed back to super cheap. Been spending a bit of time there.

Yes they're my plates. Have been thinking of getting euro ones to fill the gap better, or maybe some sort of custom job like a Lakin...

I took the cheap decals off, they are only rated for two years. These ones are the digital vinyl. Supposed to last five to seven years but that might be generous.

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[Rubbadub]

Went in for the breather mod today. The car had used approx 2L in 8000km, which I thought was a touch high, despite VW's lenient guidelines. The dealer didn't quibble, ordered in the breather, installed it and topped up the oil.

I need to return in 1000km when they are going to drop the oil to see how much it has used. Hopefully, the breather won't make the issue worse, as it's only used approx 250ml in the last 1300km (mileage picked up while the part was ordered, and before I got around to dropping the car back in). My oil filler hole has been taped up, so I'm not supposed to touch it unless the yellow light comes on, but I can still monitor the dipstick.

If it works great. If it doesn't work (but the consumption is no worse), then so be it. Looks like I'll get a free oil change, so that's another possibility of a useful outcome.

[LunchboxVRS]

Tried to put the hood dampers in - What? TORX-ey type screws/bolts? - Not in my toolbox....

Had to settle for putting in new NARVA Arctic Blue +50's no more yellow low beam.

Could you tell me where you got the hood dampness from please.

[BrashDaniels]

Could you tell me where you got the hood dampness from please.

Hood dampness? No, I did not get any dampness..... I got dampers, as in gas struts.
Did your predictive text have a moment?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3381567327

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[LunchboxVRS]

Yea dam iPad. Thanks for the link.

[Mysticality]

Both of these Fabia's look flipping fantastic! :D

[muli]

where's one get one of those dashmats and how much?

[Rubbadub]

$44 + postage from here.

Skoda Fabia (5J) - Dashmat [DM1261] - $44.00 : WindowSOX | Dashmat | Herpotherm | Hipseat | Safeman Locks | MobiShade | UVeto , by SunProtec WebStore (http://www.sunprotec.com.au/skoda-fabia-5j-dashmat-p-1285.html?zenid=707143e6d95be43ea650054cfdab3890)