SPOTLIGHT: James Gould's Skoda Fabia VRS
3/25/2020
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The Skoda Fabia VRS might not be a familiar car to those in the USA but for the rest of the world, especially Europe, this diesel pocket-rocket is quite well-known.
Based on the same chassis as VW’s Polo and the Seat Ibiza, the Fabia had the unlikely PD130 diesel power-plant for its hottest version – the VRS.
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This was actually a blessing in disguise for the tuning community, as people quickly recognized the tune-ability of the platform and started rolling coal soon after. That’s right – these small hatchbacks can make serious torque and will throw soot to match, and never more so then when heavily modified like this one.
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We spotted James’ awesome Fabia VRS at Ultimate Dubs show and had to take a closer look.
The 320bhp Fabia has an immaculate engine bay, smoothed and tucked to perfection. It’s a far cry from most diesel engine bays you’ll see in day-to-day life – the silver monochrome look suits the shape perfectly and the contrasting brushed SSR three-piece wheels are fitted to perfection.
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That stance is made possible with Air Lift Performance parts and James’ trunk install keys-in with the brushed wheels.
Two seamless tanks sit where the rear seats would ordinarily be, sunk into the fabricated floor that matches the OEM grey carpet.
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It’s not often we get to see a Fabia with this much work put into it and it is certainly a refreshing platform to see at a show.
Check out more on there car here at James’ Instagram: www.instagram.com/james_gould1998/
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