Retro Fit rear lights
Has anyone attempted to retro fit an OE light into the rear of the car? Now I have LEDs in the front one, its hellish dark in the back at night when your in it...
View ArticleLeaking oil?
After a swift check to see how the barum bravuris 3's are holding up I turned the wheel full lock right, only to be greeted the undertray soaked in what I believe is oil, the wishbone is also covered...
View ArticleGTB1756 limit?
Hi as the title suggests what is the limit of a gtb1756 in power and torque. The car I've bought has one fitted and the clutch is slipping so I'm toying with upgrading the clutch and then remapping...
View ArticleCup holder
Looking what cup holder to have . I want a double din stereo so I don't know where to have a cupholder fit in and I can't find any of the dash cup holders for sale ? Anyone got any ideas
View ArticleDoor Mirror Repeat Indicator
March 2015 Fabia. Some twonk has Cracked the Drivers Door Mirror Repeat Indicator Lens. Have purchased a replacement unit from a main dealer but they want £70 to fit it ! How do I remove the mirror...
View ArticleAll four brakes locking up
HI everyone, sorry it is a long one, hopefully someone will be committed enough to read it. A few months back I got a new WOF (MOT for UK people) for my 2005 Fabia vRS and they picked up that the...
View ArticleOctavia 1.4 TSI CAXA rear brake disc size
Hi, I would like to ask if someone could help with size of rear brake disc as I'm not sure what is the right size. Sticker in service book says "1KS" ? Thank you.
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Alloy wheel paint
I am in the process of refurbishing my alloy wheels but I cannot find a paint that is the right colour. I have tried Simoniz wheel silver which was more like blue grey really horrible finish as well...
View ArticleInterior light advice
My interior light has completely failed - first it stopped turning on & off correctly, then the entire switch assembly broke and fell out. 1. I've sourced a replacement already. It looks like the...
View ArticleRemoving the Air Filter Cover
Can anyone advise me how to do this please? It looks like the top of the cover clips onto the bottom part with 4 clips. I don't want to experiment and break the clips which look fragile. Any help...
View ArticleFabia 1.9sdi year 2000 Home Paint Matching Problems
I have a Fabia 1.9sdi , year 2000,colour 4590 Dynamic Blue. Does anybody know if aerosol spray paint can be bought in slightly lighter shades,allowing for a car with paint that is 16 years old...
View ArticleJuddering in reverse
As the tittle says my 14plate cthe vrs has started juddering when you select reverse and every so often on first start up in the morning could the two issues be related? I.e. Spark plugs on their way...
View ArticleMfsw upgrade
Hi all I'm new to this forum so please bare with me I was reading up on a few posts on here about fitting full multifunction bttons to a mk2 fabia vrs as from factory it only came with buttons on the...
View ArticleVRS dog bone mount question....
Hello all, Just bought an 06 vrs and its very enjoyable to drive. Just changed the oil/filter and fuel filter new low beams also. Just ordered an new dog bone mount, looks pretty easy to change....
View ArticleRecharging battery
I have a Fabia Estate auto. My Battery has gone flat (Left my parking lights on once too many) My question is 'is there any reason why I cannot use a battery charger while the battery is still...
View ArticleSorting a leaking screenwash tank...
My screenwash tank has always had a bit of a leak in the year and a half I've had my fab, but whereas before it was a slow one and I thought it could be put down to the fact that the pipe to the rear...
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Purple Toms Mk1 Fabia Elegance - the accidental purchase!
Hi, Just thought I'd stick up a bit of a project thread about the Fabia Elegance that I'm in the process of bringing back to life. To cut a very long story short, I bought this car for a very cheap...
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Another VRS Oil topic, with a twist!
So i know we've all seen the VRS oil topics on which oil is best for the engine, I know i think I had this topic last year myself.... Last year I asked if it was OK to use Shell Helix Ultra ECT 5W 30...
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Insurance Question
Hiya all 1st post here and hopefully in the right section. Apologies if not So I was looking at buying a Fabia 1.9 Tdi pd (not Vrs) because of the cheap insurance, mpg etc I put my details into...
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