nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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As some of the prem members know I've got a new car. And f**k I'm so happy with it.
It's a Skoda Fabia vRS. 1.4 TSI (180bhp). 
I got bored of the slowness of the Peugeot 107, did have 1 advantage with the Ł20 road tax but meh lol. Picked it up Friday 3rd Feb straight after work from Farmers-Skoda in Leicester.
This is what it looked like before i picked it up, so I asked them to do the black headlights so it matches the roof and interior, and without me knowing they did the gloss black grill aswell. 
Below is the only photo I have of it at the moment took by myself due to piss poor weather, plenty more this weekend hopefully.
Note they are DRL's not fogs as they don't coem with foglights, which also act as the sidelights.
Hope you like.
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flybikeslee
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love these
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pow
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Nice but not sure on the blach headlights?
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_Allan_
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Nice 
Prefer the older shape but they do grow on me the more I see them about.
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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Don't like that at all with the black bits but maybe better pics will help, and also maybe the fact that i dont like these cars in general.
Aslong as you're happy with it and im sure everyone else will approve Definetly better than a 107 
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Jambo
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looks nice that
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3CorsaMeal
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need better pics, at the moment i don't like it, looks too high, i don't like red.
180bhp from a 1.4 is good though
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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nice, any plans for it
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nathy_87
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fair comments tbh, I've had some people say it looks like a Mini. 
Like I say I'l try get better photos this weekend.
Forgot to mention the Extras:
Reverse Sensors
Cruise Control
Multi Function Steering Wheel
MDI Port (can control iPod from steering wheel).
Black Roof
It already came with the black roof and 17" black alloys so I thought i'd get the matching headlgiths and grill (what come standard on the newer models) to keep the trend.
Looking at getting it mapped soon if I can find a place in the East/West Midlands or not too far out and then join you guys for a dyno run (if you can get them done on Auto's  )
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
nice, any plans for it
As above mate, just map it I think, got everything done already.
Not really wanting to lower it.
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mwg
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I like it and think the lights and grille look good too.
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taylorboosh
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its an auto? flappy padels i hope
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kennySRi
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quote:
Originally posted by nathy_87
fair comments tbh, I've had some people say it looks like a Mini.
That's the car i was thinking it looks like. Looks just like a mini countryman I think the snowy picture isnt helping though.
Get some better pics
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nathy_87
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@john-d: That's the extra I couldn't think, yes it ahs paddles as well as a gear-stick.
@kenny: Yeah I know what you mean and it's not a bad comparison (imo) but will get better photos on Saturday.
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taylorboosh
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no doubt its the same flappy paddles as my mate has in his a3... if so its fucking awesome and also has launch control
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nathy_87
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:O Launch Control, would love a head to head with him.
The best I can do to match that is, Sport mode, which holds the revs longer. Tried it Friday night and it's a huge difference.
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taylorboosh
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changes gear so smooth and fast and i sport mode you can hold the brake and rev for a proper launch.. works well..
only lets you do it whilst cars up to temp too
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Jenko_Sport
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You know where come if you want some proper pics of it 
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gez bay
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i like these been out in my friends and can conifrm they shift very well for a small engine. pocket rocket
i like the colours youve got
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corsaab31
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I had a Skoda years ago, these newer models since VW took them over are superb. My old one leaked so much that it was like a swimming pool in front footwells. They used to say if you put handle on the thing it could double as a wheelbarrow.
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Liam-Wilko
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looks canny like good buy mate
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nathy_87
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quote:
Originally posted by Jenko_Sport
You know where come if you want some proper pics of it
Whenever you're free dude 
quote:
Originally posted by john-d
changes gear so smooth and fast and i sport mode you can hold the brake and rev for a proper launch.. works well..
Yeah this is a very smooth gear change, don't even realise you're in 7th. 
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Jenko_Sport
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I didnt say free 
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Tom
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It's nice that
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nathy_87
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Cheers Tom you approve of this one?
@Jenko: I'll pop up to the yard one night next week have a quick peek if anyone will be up there? Then when you and becca haven't got much on we'll arrange something?
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