Sounds different

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 12:48

Ok, I know it was some weeks ago, but Tom said my vrs sounded more beefy/gruff and asked me why. And I've no idea!

It's got the green cotton filter and intake (like toms) and jabba remap. Any other reason for the deeper note?

Also I've noticed it's been smoking alot lately, infact at the RR day it got a few laughs! (I have a video of it if anyone could host it for me hint hint)

any thoughts?

Mil · 12-10-2005, 12:51

Maybe you're burning oil...?

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 12:53

dont think so as it hasn't used anymore oil than usual. Should have also stated the smokeyness is on full charge

SkodiRS · 12-10-2005, 12:53

It's a bit cooler now...and as cooler air is more dense does the ECU give more fuel because of this?

Johnwg · 12-10-2005, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

Ok, I know it was some weeks ago, but Tom said my vrs sounded more beefy/gruff and asked me why. And I've no idea!

It's got the green cotton filter and intake (like toms) and jabba remap. Any other reason for the deeper note?

Also I've noticed it's been smoking alot lately, infact at the RR day it got a few laughs! (I have a video of it if anyone could host it for me hint hint)

any thoughts?

Has Tom's had a remap? The reason I ask is the VRS I test drove had a swichable Revo Remap. I tested the car in "Standard" mode and once I had decided to buy one the dealer let me take it out with the remap activated. The second the car started up when switched to "Ravo" Mode I remember instantly thinking that the engine had a deeper and more beefier note

Tom_vRS · 12-10-2005, 13:31

Well, Mikes car definitely sounds gruffer than mine, and aside from the remap engine spec is identical. Ricodars also sounded a little noisier than mine, but not in the gruff sense (his isn't remapped mind).

How can a remap make an engine sound different then?

I did notice that mine was much smoother after the first service, and it was filled with variable servicing spec 506.01 oil. Could this make a difference?

Johnwg · 12-10-2005, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

How can a remap make an engine sound different then?

Dunno - just remember the distinctive change in engine sound/note once the Revo remap had been switched on

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 14:58

Maybe it's the re-map then

Aslong as it's not a pending problem I'm not to bothered as I like the noise it makes!

Jon TDI · 12-10-2005, 15:00

Cleaned my Green filter a few weeks ago & the induction noise sounds a bit deeper now.
Have you had a clean out?

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon TDI

Cleaned my Green filter a few weeks ago & the induction noise sounds a bit deeper now.
Have you had a clean out?

yes, but it's not like it's the first time I've cleaned it. But saying that after having a nose under the bonnet the airbox hasn't got a seal to it, in other words I can feel the air being pulled in from the gap in it. Does that make sense to anyone

**VRStu** · 12-10-2005, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

I have a video of it if anyone could host it for me hint hint

robby · 12-10-2005, 19:26

Also I've noticed it's been smoking alot lately, infact at the RR day it got a few laughs!
any thoughts?

I had the Jabba remap a couple of weeks ago and now get a lot of smoke when driving using the torque - at 90 - 120 (private track) i can't see anyone behind as it's so bad and seems to get worse the quicker i go?

Shifty · 12-10-2005, 19:35

All diesels smoke when you have full throttle, or the engine is labouring. A remap gives more fuel, therefore more waste will be created, thus more smoke.

Try going down your private track at night, at full speed for as long as you can, then just back off the throttle, and look in the rear view mirror. You have your very own firework display

Red hot carbon particles.

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 19:48

dont get me wrong guys I know remapped diesel will most likely smoke, it just seems extra smokey and noisey the last couple of months.

To be fair it doesn't get as used as much at the moment, basically it's a weekend car. Could that be the reason?

robby · 12-10-2005, 20:01

mines used everyday mike and i can't clear the smoke?

flatfourburble · 12-10-2005, 20:04

here is a vid enjoy lol

Smoking

hmmmm no sound for some reason!!

robby · 12-10-2005, 20:51

nearly as bad as mine

chowy · 12-10-2005, 23:30

I've had the Jabba remap and I can't say I've noticed the noise increase at all!

Secondly, when I put my foot down, there is smoke but I wouldn't say it was excessive, at least from what I see in the rear view mirror.

i remember Mike at Jabba saying that at 196 bhp it was smoking too much so he trimmed it down to 193 bhp. Maybe there is a fine line between too much bhp=smoke?

12-10-2005, 12:48	#1
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds different Ok, I know it was some weeks ago, but Tom said my vrs sounded more beefy/gruff and asked me why. And I've no idea! It's got the green cotton filter and intake (like toms) and jabba remap. Any other reason for the deeper note? Also I've noticed it's been smoking alot lately, infact at the RR day it got a few laughs! (I have a video of it if anyone could host it for me hint hint) any thoughts? __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

12-10-2005, 12:51	#2
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Maybe you're burning oil...? __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

12-10-2005, 12:53	#3
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dont think so as it hasn't used anymore oil than usual. Should have also stated the smokeyness is on full charge __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

12-10-2005, 12:53	#4
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	It's a bit cooler now...and as cooler air is more dense does the ECU give more fuel because of this? __________________ Adrian.

12-10-2005, 13:31	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,558 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 435 Times in 312 Posts	Well, Mikes car definitely sounds gruffer than mine, and aside from the remap engine spec is identical. Ricodars also sounded a little noisier than mine, but not in the gruff sense (his isn't remapped mind). How can a remap make an engine sound different then? I did notice that mine was much smoother after the first service, and it was filled with variable servicing spec 506.01 oil. Could this make a difference? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Last edited by Tom_vRS; 12-10-2005 at 13:35.

12-10-2005, 14:58	#8
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe it's the re-map then Aslong as it's not a pending problem I'm not to bothered as I like the noise it makes! __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

12-10-2005, 15:00	#9
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,229 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Cleaned my Green filter a few weeks ago & the induction noise sounds a bit deeper now. Have you had a clean out? __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

12-10-2005, 19:26	#12
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also I've noticed it's been smoking alot lately, infact at the RR day it got a few laughs! any thoughts? I had the Jabba remap a couple of weeks ago and now get a lot of smoke when driving using the torque - at 90 - 120 (private track) i can't see anyone behind as it's so bad and seems to get worse the quicker i go? __________________ Leon Cupra

12-10-2005, 19:35	#13
Shifty www.oscarli.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: The home of witty banter™ Posts: 6,482 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Images: 1 Thanks: 94 Thanked 159 Times in 96 Posts	All diesels smoke when you have full throttle, or the engine is labouring. A remap gives more fuel, therefore more waste will be created, thus more smoke. Try going down your private track at night, at full speed for as long as you can, then just back off the throttle, and look in the rear view mirror. You have your very own firework display Red hot carbon particles. __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run My car is for SALE!! www.fyldeperformancecars.com Last edited by Shifty; 12-10-2005 at 19:37.

12-10-2005, 19:48	#14
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dont get me wrong guys I know remapped diesel will most likely smoke, it just seems extra smokey and noisey the last couple of months. To be fair it doesn't get as used as much at the moment, basically it's a weekend car. Could that be the reason? __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

12-10-2005, 20:01	#15
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mines used everyday mike and i can't clear the smoke? __________________ Leon Cupra

12-10-2005, 20:04	#16
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	here is a vid enjoy lol Smoking hmmmm no sound for some reason!! __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it Last edited by flatfourburble; 12-10-2005 at 20:07.

12-10-2005, 20:51	#17
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	nearly as bad as mine __________________ Leon Cupra

12-10-2005, 23:30	#18
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 762 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I've had the Jabba remap and I can't say I've noticed the noise increase at all! Secondly, when I put my foot down, there is smoke but I wouldn't say it was excessive, at least from what I see in the rear view mirror. i remember Mike at Jabba saying that at 196 bhp it was smoking too much so he trimmed it down to 193 bhp. Maybe there is a fine line between too much bhp=smoke? __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

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