RE: Skoda Octavia vRS 230: Driven
Discussion
A track launch for one of these is a bit odd. Surely some good roads in the mountains or something would have been better?
The 10hp upgrade doesn't really seem much to shout about but it'll be the extra spec that sells it.
I quite like the vRS (am expecting delivery of one as my company car in a few weeks). I'm under no illusion that it's the fastest car on the road though. It's acceptably brisk, well specc'd with lots of space or chucking bikes in. It's a bit less chavtastic than the ST estate which was my other consideration.
The 10hp upgrade doesn't really seem much to shout about but it'll be the extra spec that sells it.
I quite like the vRS (am expecting delivery of one as my company car in a few weeks). I'm under no illusion that it's the fastest car on the road though. It's acceptably brisk, well specc'd with lots of space or chucking bikes in. It's a bit less chavtastic than the ST estate which was my other consideration.
mp3manager said:
Only 230bhp from a 2.0 turbo is a bit w
k.
The K20A in the FD2 puts out more than that....and that's N/A!!
This may be the most 'forum' thing anyone has said so far this year k.The K20A in the FD2 puts out more than that....and that's N/A!!
Is this you?
https://www.facebook.com/327749167428970/videos/39...
...and before any woosh parrots are required I am simply pointing out that the logic behind the comparison is somewhat faulted.
Solid car IMO. Probably would not have needed the diff, still nice it gets it.
I don't need that big a car though. Smaller / simpler / lighter would be nice. They obviously don't see a market since they even pulled the plug on the fast Fabia. But can't help thinking a Rapid with the Polo GTI running gear would be an ace daily. Especially since they went back to a 1.8 and manual gearbox.
I don't need that big a car though. Smaller / simpler / lighter would be nice. They obviously don't see a market since they even pulled the plug on the fast Fabia. But can't help thinking a Rapid with the Polo GTI running gear would be an ace daily. Especially since they went back to a 1.8 and manual gearbox.
Dr G said:
This may be the most 'forum' thing anyone has said so far this year
Is this you?
https://www.facebook.com/327749167428970/videos/39...
...and before any woosh parrots are required I am simply pointing out that the logic behind the comparison is somewhat faulted.
Incredible. Thats one thoroughbred chav! It makes me cringe... Is this you?
https://www.facebook.com/327749167428970/videos/39...
...and before any woosh parrots are required I am simply pointing out that the logic behind the comparison is somewhat faulted.
Kolbenkopp said:
Solid car IMO. Probably would not have needed the diff, still nice it gets it.
I don't need that big a car though. Smaller / simpler / lighter would be nice. They obviously don't see a market since they even pulled the plug on the fast Fabia. But can't help thinking a Rapid with the Polo GTI running gear would be an ace daily. Especially since they went back to a 1.8 and manual gearbox.
It's sad that the most powerful engine offered in the Fabia & Rapid is the 1.2 TSI 110hp - & because of that I'll have to look else where when I look for a new car. I don't need that big a car though. Smaller / simpler / lighter would be nice. They obviously don't see a market since they even pulled the plug on the fast Fabia. But can't help thinking a Rapid with the Polo GTI running gear would be an ace daily. Especially since they went back to a 1.8 and manual gearbox.
I think it looks good. If I wanted a car to take to the track, I wouldn't have bought an Octavia...
Pretty happy with my normal VRS TSI Estate, and I don't think I drive it like vRS drivers clearly have a reputation for doing! Supposed to respond well to a remap too: Revo reckon >300bhp and >320 lbft.
Pretty happy with my normal VRS TSI Estate, and I don't think I drive it like vRS drivers clearly have a reputation for doing! Supposed to respond well to a remap too: Revo reckon >300bhp and >320 lbft.
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