Octavia vRS Skip on wheels

[The Spartan]

Ha! Ive just had to replace the heater final stage resistor on the E46. Its a right PITA to get to and needed the driver's side under dashboard to be removed. Even had to buy some torx drivers to remove the screws. Skinned my little pinkies to heck!

Just to clarify my original post, its 14 reg vRS' that can be had for low 19's. If I manage to get back into contracting, I might make a move sooner.

I have a 2004 E46 and I absolutely love it due to it's reliability, however if I ever was to trade up the Octavia would definitely be first on my list.

[DimPrawn]

God you lot are peasants....

[BolshieBastard]

If you have an old car it is sometimes worth taking shortcuts such as making a hole in the side of the glove box to get access to the gubbins. Car manufacture seem to have a laugh by building a complete car around the cabin heater.

Well I wouldnt take a knife to the insides of my bimmer, thanks. Anyway, you have to go in under the driver's side on the E46 to get to the screws holding in the FSR.

I have a 2004 E46 and I absolutely love it due to it's reliability, however if I ever was to trade up the Octavia would definitely be first on my list.

Mine too. I imported it new in 2002. Far better than the equivalent sold by UK bimmer dealers

If your FSR goes (heater fans stops working, varies speed intermittently or stays on after ignition turned off) its a job you can do yourself by following the guides on tinterweb although it can be a pig to get the top screw out.

Had the swirl flaps taken out of mine at 120 thou so they didnt fall into the engine. Well worth it to stop the worry.

[AtW]

God you lot are peasants....

WHS

To actually WANT to drive Octavia...

[BolshieBastard]

It would be a third car you ******* dullard.

[AtW]

It would be a third car you ******* dullard.

A third car should be a Ferrari.