What engine mods?

M-Y-K · 01-10-2005, 22:19

I wonder if anyone can tell me what the favoured method of improved performance is for the Fabia Vrs? I have considered Superchips but are there many more? If so, what cost? As my carwill be brand new are they reliable? Many Thanks.

robby · 01-10-2005, 23:04

There are many options out there - i've had my VRS for 4 weeks now and have gone for the popular (starter) mods - Seat intake pipe (direct replacement for the VRS - twice the size so lets in twice as much air), Green panel filter (allows more air in - direct replacement for standard air filter element), Jabba chip (gives a lot more mid range punch and doesn't sacrifise MPG - more smoke is only downside i've noticed)

Other popular chips are - Custom code, Upsolute, Revo + many others - if you do a search most have been reviewed
Prices vary for each chip, Jabba are cheap at £326 fitted, Revo are £499+vat+fitting, Upsolute are £305 fitted
Torque and BHP seem to vary from 260bhp@280lb/ft to 196bhp@320lb/ft after chipping

Josh_PoloGTi · 01-10-2005, 23:13

Robby, I think you meant 160bhp, not 260, hehe...

Apart from that, I think the only thing I can add is some people fit a Milltek or Blue Flame "Turbo-Back" Exhaust systems.

If you've got a lot of money, there's Hybrid Turbo's, Larger Injectors, Front Mount Intercoolers, ATB Diffs, Nitrous... You name it!

Suspension and Brake mods are almost mandatory too... As are getting decent tyres.

Welcome to VAG Tuning! Enjoy your stay!

robby · 01-10-2005, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh_PoloGTi

Robby, I think you meant 160bhp, not 260, hehe...

oops - well it is late

M-Y-K · 02-10-2005, 19:17

Thanks a lot guys. Lots to think about there. Plenty of net research too. Thanks again.

ChrisRs · 02-10-2005, 19:35

Where in Yorkshire are you robby?

robby · 02-10-2005, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Where in Yorkshire are you robby?

Huddersfield - where are you?

robby · 02-10-2005, 20:05

Ah - just looked at your profile, you're in bingley - i used to have the BD16 + BD20 delivery areas in my previous job - i know it well

M-Y-K · 02-10-2005, 20:16

Looked into the Superchip and they sound ok. Anyone know of a Jabba agent in the North East? Their website is still under construction. Oh and where can I get one of these green filters? (novice or what?)

robby · 02-10-2005, 20:21

Jabba are based in Peterborough - took me 2 1/4 hours to drive down last weekend for my chip

Have a look on ebay for the green filters - i got mine from a seller who keeps listing them (331 inc delivery)

M-Y-K · 02-10-2005, 20:27

Hell, did you take a picnic? Bet you came back quicker than you went?

robby · 02-10-2005, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Y-K

Hell, did you take a picnic? Bet you came back quicker than you went?

OI Cheeky

cruised between 85 and 120 on the way back (kmph honest

) - 6th gear feels like 3rd now - it just keeps pulling.......................

class37 · 02-10-2005, 21:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Y-K

I wonder if anyone can tell me what the favoured method of improved performance is for the Fabia Vrs? I have considered Superchips but are there many more? If so, what cost? As my carwill be brand new are they reliable? Many Thanks.

Just got my car remaped tell u how it runs when i get it back .

bought it from http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/ but its not cheap

!!

walkie · 02-10-2005, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by robby

Huddersfield - where are you?

End t'day

*gets coat*

ChrisRs · 02-10-2005, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by robby

Ah - just looked at your profile, you're in bingley - i used to have the BD16 + BD20 delivery areas in my previous job - i know it well

Check out 'My Gallery' too

M-Y-K · 02-10-2005, 22:04

New Furby looks great robbo. Glad i ordered the black. Friday cant come soon enough, like a kid waiting for Christmas. Might sleep in it! lol

HellFire · 03-10-2005, 17:15

It's a brilliant car in it's own right. 1 year on and I still love it but i'm getting itchy feet and looking for a new car not because I dont like the vRS, just fancy something with a little more presence.

ScoobyChris · 03-10-2005, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellFire

It's a brilliant car in it's own right. 1 year on and I still love it but i'm getting itchy feet and looking for a new car not because I dont like the vRS, just fancy something with a little more presence.

New Focus ST?

I'm going to be booking a test drive lol, that's as far as my dream will go

Chris

Sam Tan · 09-10-2005, 19:37

Just a quick one. Are there any issue, like I had with the scoob and k&n naffing up the maf, of the filter causing any long term grief. And will this bugger up a warranty.?

WW_VRS · 09-10-2005, 20:45

Any non-standard parts can void warranty. The Cupra intake is a warranty-voiding replacement, even though it's a standard VAG part. Green filter, ditto. K&N ditto. Etc.

That said, most of the time a dealer will use some discretion - some don't mind at all, others will void warranty on say the engine if it's engine related.

Main things to make sure you do though is to tell and confirm it is ok with your insurer. Wouldn't want to be involved in anything if you're not insured, and even the smallest tweak COULD void your insurance. A lot of insurers don't mind non-performance enhancing tweaks, but check it. Sometimes a minor increase in premium is to be expected. If you do a full remap etc, you may be charged a lot more. Definitely worth a ring around

JBS Auto Design · 10-10-2005, 10:53

Hi
Yes we would advise anyone making mods to inform their insurance company.
We have the Green Cotton Air Filters in stock.
We could offer you Custom-Code too.
We are based in Chesterfield , so not that far to go either.
www.custom-code.co.uk
This is a remap and can offer you 170bhp for the Fabia vrs.
We also do Milltek exhausts and have the PD160 intakes in stock too.
If I can help please feel free to give me a call on 01246 455005.
We are just off the M1 junction 29.
www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk
Have fun with the Fabia.
Sarah

01-10-2005, 22:19	#1
M-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 25 Members Car: Fabia VRS (Black Magic) Standard.....so far!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What engine mods? I wonder if anyone can tell me what the favoured method of improved performance is for the Fabia Vrs? I have considered Superchips but are there many more? If so, what cost? As my carwill be brand new are they reliable? Many Thanks.

01-10-2005, 23:04	#2
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There are many options out there - i've had my VRS for 4 weeks now and have gone for the popular (starter) mods - Seat intake pipe (direct replacement for the VRS - twice the size so lets in twice as much air), Green panel filter (allows more air in - direct replacement for standard air filter element), Jabba chip (gives a lot more mid range punch and doesn't sacrifise MPG - more smoke is only downside i've noticed) Other popular chips are - Custom code, Upsolute, Revo + many others - if you do a search most have been reviewed Prices vary for each chip, Jabba are cheap at £326 fitted, Revo are £499+vat+fitting, Upsolute are £305 fitted Torque and BHP seem to vary from 260bhp@280lb/ft to 196bhp@320lb/ft after chipping __________________ Leon Cupra

02-10-2005, 20:05	#8
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ah - just looked at your profile, you're in bingley - i used to have the BD16 + BD20 delivery areas in my previous job - i know it well __________________ Leon Cupra

02-10-2005, 20:21	#10
robby Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 418 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jabba are based in Peterborough - took me 2 1/4 hours to drive down last weekend for my chip Have a look on ebay for the green filters - i got mine from a seller who keeps listing them (331 inc delivery) __________________ Leon Cupra

03-10-2005, 17:15	#17
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	It's a brilliant car in it's own right. 1 year on and I still love it but i'm getting itchy feet and looking for a new car not because I dont like the vRS, just fancy something with a little more presence. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

02-10-2005, 19:17	#5
M-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 25 Members Car: Fabia VRS (Black Magic) Standard.....so far!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks a lot guys. Lots to think about there. Plenty of net research too. Thanks again.

02-10-2005, 19:35	#6
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,980 Members Car: Honda Civic 2.2 i-ctdi Type S GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Where in Yorkshire are you robby?

02-10-2005, 20:16	#9
M-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 25 Members Car: Fabia VRS (Black Magic) Standard.....so far!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looked into the Superchip and they sound ok. Anyone know of a Jabba agent in the North East? Their website is still under construction. Oh and where can I get one of these green filters? (novice or what?)

02-10-2005, 20:27	#11
M-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 25 Members Car: Fabia VRS (Black Magic) Standard.....so far!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hell, did you take a picnic? Bet you came back quicker than you went?

02-10-2005, 22:04	#16
M-Y-K Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North East UK Posts: 25 Members Car: Fabia VRS (Black Magic) Standard.....so far!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Furby looks great robbo. Glad i ordered the black. Friday cant come soon enough, like a kid waiting for Christmas. Might sleep in it! lol

09-10-2005, 19:37	#19
Sam Tan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south wales Posts: 138 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a quick one. Are there any issue, like I had with the scoob and k&n naffing up the maf, of the filter causing any long term grief. And will this bugger up a warranty.?

09-10-2005, 20:45	#20
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,874 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 46 Thanked 86 Times in 76 Posts	Any non-standard parts can void warranty. The Cupra intake is a warranty-voiding replacement, even though it's a standard VAG part. Green filter, ditto. K&N ditto. Etc. That said, most of the time a dealer will use some discretion - some don't mind at all, others will void warranty on say the engine if it's engine related. Main things to make sure you do though is to tell and confirm it is ok with your insurer. Wouldn't want to be involved in anything if you're not insured, and even the smallest tweak COULD void your insurance. A lot of insurers don't mind non-performance enhancing tweaks, but check it. Sometimes a minor increase in premium is to be expected. If you do a full remap etc, you may be charged a lot more. Definitely worth a ring around __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

10-10-2005, 10:53	#21
JBS Auto Design Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Central UK Posts: 913 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Yes we would advise anyone making mods to inform their insurance company. We have the Green Cotton Air Filters in stock. We could offer you Custom-Code too. We are based in Chesterfield , so not that far to go either. www.custom-code.co.uk This is a remap and can offer you 170bhp for the Fabia vrs. We also do Milltek exhausts and have the PD160 intakes in stock too. If I can help please feel free to give me a call on 01246 455005. We are just off the M1 junction 29. www.jbsautodesigns.co.uk Have fun with the Fabia. Sarah

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