What should I do first...?

pbirkett · 22-02-2005, 16:17

What mods shall I do first on the Furby?

Options:
1. Seat Cupra Intake, Green Filter, Strut brace
2. Tuning Box
3. ICE
4. Brake pads + fluid upgrade.

What would be the best order to do them in?

Poll coming up...

walkie · 22-02-2005, 18:12

Hard poll this...

Depends what you want i suppose...

Do you want to start the slippary road off to modding your car for power etc? Or do you like and listen to a lot of music?

As a start I think the Seat Cupra Intake, Green Panel Filter, and Strutbrace is a good little package

pbirkett · 22-02-2005, 18:23

Thanks for the reply mate...

I posted this at Seat Cupra and their results so far are much different to here...

They have 2 votes for strut brace, 3 for tuning box, 1 for ICE and 4 for brake upgrades. Overall, tuning box is in the lead so far, then strut + induction, then brake then ICE.

dsemuk · 22-02-2005, 18:31

Do the brakes when you need to replace worn out pads, save a bit of brass.

I say strut brace etc first.

MonkeyHanger · 22-02-2005, 18:46

1,4,2,3...in that order.

dsemuk · 22-02-2005, 18:49

Strange firing order on your motor Mr MongeyHanger

MonkeyHanger · 22-02-2005, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsemuk

Strange firing order on your motor Mr MonkeyHanger

Well it IS a Skoda

pbirkett · 22-02-2005, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

1,4,2,3...in that order.

Its looking increasingly likely I admit.

That was the order I sort of had in mind too, just wanted to know what others thought

Jimmy · 22-02-2005, 20:50

You've missed another rather obvious option especially applicable to the RS Furby.

5. Top up with oil - again

helpmedisappear · 22-02-2005, 21:19

I did ICE first as i couldnt stand the standard stereo and mp3/wma is a godsend. Then i did the strut and then the intake...then i ran out of money lol! I still voted for strut brace first though as if you liked your music you would have done something about it by now!

Dr Zoidberg · 22-02-2005, 21:40

Stereo first for me.

Then if I was looking at improving my car I'd sort out the braking and handling *before* giving it the extra power rather than find out it needed them when you crash.

After that I'd do any minor performance mods before a remap rather than after them to be able to get the most out of the engine

WW_VRS · 22-02-2005, 22:12

Strut brace for me as well - I reckon I'll get that, spray it Green and get that installed. It is unlikely to void warranty (will ask first) and it does have a good impact on handling.

I reckon in Green it looks good too

pbirkett · 23-02-2005, 00:02

Jimmy

Helpmedisappear, I do like my music, but honestly the standard headunit is fine for now. Nothing special, but acceptable. It will get done

RallyRed · 14-01-2006, 20:33

I was amazed how much difference it made putting my Alpine in instead of stock cd player the sound quallity is much better and its not a new Alpine.

I agree with whoever said dont change the brakes till you need to.
I would and have gone for strut brace first its 50 quid and takes 2 minutes to fit and you notice the difference.
but while youre at the seat stealership order the cupra inlet save you making 2 trips lol

Mil · 14-01-2006, 21:39

Wow...a year old thread brought back to life

Tom_vRS · 14-01-2006, 22:28

lol - another thread brought up from the grave!

I think its somewhat irrelevant now as Paul has sold his vRS and had a Mk2 Gold GTI 1.8 8v and now has a Clio 182!

Still interesting though.

My first mod was replacement head unit - really makes a huge difference, almost makes the std speakers sound good.

Jimmy · 14-01-2006, 22:29

Yes indeed. To answer Pauls question though maybe you should think 'out of the box' so to speak. Don't follow the herd with mods why don't you consider getting a Mk 2 Golf GTI and then maybe a Clio 182 instead

Jimmy · 14-01-2006, 22:30

Bollox. Not quick enough....

chris_newell41 · 16-01-2006, 18:45

paul

the mod you should have on your 182 and golf is a Skoda Badge! Front and back.

Fantastic thread.

pbirkett · 16-01-2006, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimmy

Yes indeed. To answer Pauls question though maybe you should think 'out of the box' so to speak. Don't follow the herd with mods why don't you consider getting a Mk 2 Golf GTI and then maybe a Clio 182 instead

chris_newell41 · 17-01-2006, 00:54

i think pauls cars show that he is a reall "classy Fella" keep em

View Poll Results: Which shall I do first?
Seat Cupra Intake + Green Filter + Strut brace	28	62.22%
Tuning Box	4	8.89%
ICE (music)	10	22.22%
Brake pad + fluid upgrade	3	6.67%
Voters: 45. You may not vote on this poll

22-02-2005, 16:17	#1
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What should I do first...? What mods shall I do first on the Furby? Options: 1. Seat Cupra Intake, Green Filter, Strut brace 2. Tuning Box 3. ICE 4. Brake pads + fluid upgrade. What would be the best order to do them in? Poll coming up...

22-02-2005, 18:12	#2
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hard poll this... Depends what you want i suppose... Do you want to start the slippary road off to modding your car for power etc? Or do you like and listen to a lot of music? As a start I think the Seat Cupra Intake, Green Panel Filter, and Strutbrace is a good little package __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

22-02-2005, 18:31	#4
dsemuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 952 Members Car: Its a Skoda Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do the brakes when you need to replace worn out pads, save a bit of brass. I say strut brace etc first. __________________ Dave

22-02-2005, 18:49	#6
dsemuk Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 952 Members Car: Its a Skoda Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strange firing order on your motor Mr MongeyHanger __________________ Dave

22-02-2005, 18:23	#3
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the reply mate... I posted this at Seat Cupra and their results so far are much different to here... They have 2 votes for strut brace, 3 for tuning box, 1 for ICE and 4 for brake upgrades. Overall, tuning box is in the lead so far, then strut + induction, then brake then ICE.

22-02-2005, 18:46	#5
MonkeyHanger Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,779 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1,4,2,3...in that order.

22-02-2005, 20:50	#9
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You've missed another rather obvious option especially applicable to the RS Furby. 5. Top up with oil - again

22-02-2005, 21:19	#10
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,764 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I did ICE first as i couldnt stand the standard stereo and mp3/wma is a godsend. Then i did the strut and then the intake...then i ran out of money lol! I still voted for strut brace first though as if you liked your music you would have done something about it by now! __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

22-02-2005, 21:40	#11
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,859 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 34 Thanked 199 Times in 150 Posts	Stereo first for me. Then if I was looking at improving my car I'd sort out the braking and handling before giving it the extra power rather than find out it needed them when you crash. After that I'd do any minor performance mods before a remap rather than after them to be able to get the most out of the engine __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

22-02-2005, 22:12	#12
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,961 Members Car: Ford Escort 1.6LX + Fab Estate Thanks: 48 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Strut brace for me as well - I reckon I'll get that, spray it Green and get that installed. It is unlikely to void warranty (will ask first) and it does have a good impact on handling. I reckon in Green it looks good too __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

23-02-2005, 00:02	#13
pbirkett Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jimmy Helpmedisappear, I do like my music, but honestly the standard headunit is fine for now. Nothing special, but acceptable. It will get done

14-01-2006, 20:33	#14
RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 452 Members Car: Fabia 16v Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? I was amazed how much difference it made putting my Alpine in instead of stock cd player the sound quallity is much better and its not a new Alpine. I agree with whoever said dont change the brakes till you need to. I would and have gone for strut brace first its 50 quid and takes 2 minutes to fit and you notice the difference. but while youre at the seat stealership order the cupra inlet save you making 2 trips lol __________________ My Audiworl sig i too lazy to do a briskoda one

14-01-2006, 21:39	#15
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,807 Members Car: Weichers strut, K&N panel filter, GT bodykit, GT tailpipe, Falken tyres Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? Wow...a year old thread brought back to life __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

14-01-2006, 22:28	#16
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,788 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? lol - another thread brought up from the grave! I think its somewhat irrelevant now as Paul has sold his vRS and had a Mk2 Gold GTI 1.8 8v and now has a Clio 182! Still interesting though. My first mod was replacement head unit - really makes a huge difference, almost makes the std speakers sound good. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

14-01-2006, 22:29	#17
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? Yes indeed. To answer Pauls question though maybe you should think 'out of the box' so to speak. Don't follow the herd with mods why don't you consider getting a Mk 2 Golf GTI and then maybe a Clio 182 instead

14-01-2006, 22:30	#18
Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Members Car: Octavia ahem Hearse Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? Bollox. Not quick enough....

16-01-2006, 18:45	#19
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,524 Members Car: 2006 Fabia VRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? paul the mod you should have on your 182 and golf is a Skoda Badge! Front and back. Fantastic thread. __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

17-01-2006, 00:54	#21
chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,524 Members Car: 2006 Fabia VRS Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What should I do first...? i think pauls cars show that he is a reall "classy Fella" keep em __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

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