The Skoda Thread

[skudupnorth]

I did see a rear engined Skoda with a 2L 16v Opel engine fitted but not sure how difficult it is to do.

There have been many conversions to the older rear engined cars from the Fiat/Lancia twin cams to the Rover K series. I still prefer the old 1300 all alloy Skoda engine, it’s not super powerful but it is a reliable and economic lump

 

[skudupnorth]

How about this pair of beauties at the 'Fleuy de Lys Classic Vehicle Show
(Thornes Park, Wakefield (2018)


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Then, at another show, on the streets of the city centre (April 2018)
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Both owned by two members of the owners club. The gold one is originally from Poland and had a massive restoration/modification a few years ago. Tin can Alice was sold by its creator a couple of years back and we haven’t seen it about since

 

[skudupnorth]

How on Earth have I missed this thread ! I’m an addict when it comes to Skoda ownership and have been driving them for over 30 years. I’ve had original Rapid coupes, Mk-1 Estelle which I heavily modified with all the running gear, engine and interior from a later Rapid. I then moved to Favorit’s with my last daily being a stunning Estate which I sold to offset the cost of my first “ modern” Skoda, a 2003 L&K tdi hatch. That doesn’t mean the link to the older cars has vanished because I still have a 1994 Favorit hatch which shares the same s dealership link that the Octavia came from and my first job in the motor trade so it’s a keeper.
some of the photos are of my two Rapids and Mk-1 Estelle during our many road trips to the Czech Republic

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Yes please
I'd consider one!!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlE3IXj3a_c

 

[Scaleyback]

I have owned in sequential order:
1. Octavia
2. Octavia (new)
3. Roomster
4. Yeti 4wd
5. Yeti
6. Yeti (2017 reg)
All smashing cars with no real problems with any of them.
I have recently left the marque and bought a 2020 VW Golf estate, not sure why I sort of miss not having a Skoda.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Monday 13th

'The Great North Road'
(as was)
Hicklam Hill
(looking towards) Aberford

This is about where the trees are in the distance
https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3070356

 

[simon the viking]

I've just become a Skoda owner... the trusty Sandero I owned from new was getting a little tired...

Mrs V suggested a Fabia as she likes the one her Auntie has (even though wife doesn't drive) I was in charge of what spec we had... So a Monte Carlo 110 bhp model in red was found... and has had 18 inch wheels fitted by first owner and ive transferred my personal no@@er plate to it

 

[LardAbove]

@skudupnorth ..... I had a few IMPs, last one a 998cc scorcher. It got totalled and I moved on into a 'C reg' 130LSE new.... Coup after that!

Loved the comfort and great heater [natch!] and strong lights..

Just been running my Suzuki 3pot 993cc Auto for a year.... WOT everywhere*
*reliving my misspent yoof.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I drove in today, as l was picking daughter up after finishing
When l got over to where l’d parked, this Q7 was next to it, & maybe @Drago on the other side?!
I was idly wondering what it would be like with this engine in it?
Towing the BWSOW would be childsplay!

Sadly, it’d undoubtedly mean an automatic transmission though..

 

[Drago]

Audi are now labelling all their engines in kW, so its probably a petrol/diesel hybrid.

Thats an original W450 Smart, the later 700cc unit. I love mine but was doing so little mileage I gave it to my niece whi has cerebral palsy and needs an auto.

 

[fossyant]

I've just become a Skoda owner... the trusty Sandero I owned from new was getting a little tired...

Mrs V suggested a Fabia as she likes the one her Auntie has (even though wife doesn't drive) I was in charge of what spec we had... So a Monte Carlo 110 bhp model in red was found... and has had 18 inch wheels fitted by first owner and ive transferred my personal no@@er plate to it View attachment 609845

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My son has the same but a 15 year, current shape. Was running 170bhp on his second engine (replacement 1.4) now broken again. Needs new engine.

Nice cars if you leave them stock.

 

[fossyant]

Sons.

 

[Drago]

Thats not his new engine, is it?

 

[Reynard]

Sons.
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Oh.

Dear.

 

[vickster]

Sons.
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Guessing it’s not meant to look like that