Cage Mod

monkeychild · 13-06-2008, 18:39

Ok it's not a Fabia but I did this on Mrs 1.4tdi Polo and it seems to be a bit more frugal on the fuel now??? Car does seem smoother too, total bonus

okeh · 13-06-2008, 18:44

You have reminded me that i did that mod last year
which leads me to

How long does the mod last before the gel drys up

A yearly mod or slap it on and forget it?

mikeSM56 · 13-06-2008, 22:29

A quick top off if you disconnect the MAF plug otherwise forget about it!

GlacierNR · 26-06-2008, 01:42

does this work on a petrol?

Taxi 219 · 26-06-2008, 06:52

Yes also can do to petrol version.

KTP · 26-06-2008, 09:59

i didnt really notice any difference but thanks to Mike (mikeSM56) for doing it to my car anyway

Imperator · 26-06-2008, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlacierNR

does this work on a petrol?

Assuming you're talking about a 1.4 16v like mine, the answer is no, as it doesn't have a MAF. Would work on a turbo petrol engine, like a 1.8T though.

micmason123 · 26-06-2008, 11:09

this might seem a bit stupid...
but what is a cage mod.?
never heard of that.?

mathepac · 26-06-2008, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by micmason123

this might seem a bit stupid...
but what is a cage mod.?
never heard of that.?

Search up top button is a very handy tool...

GlacierNR · 26-06-2008, 15:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperator

Assuming you're talking about a 1.4 16v like mine, the answer is no, as it doesn't have a MAF. Would work on a turbo petrol engine, like a 1.8T though.

Yes, its the same motor. No such luck on helping to get rid of the slow throttle response then.

Imperator · 26-06-2008, 15:25

No. Just enjoy the fun you can have in the high rev ranges.

GlacierNR · 26-06-2008, 21:31

Lol, and the nice engine note.

TommyC · 26-06-2008, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathepac

Search up top button is a very handy tool...

I disagree!!!! I've spent the last half hour looking through the threads that "search" has thrown at me. I tried using quotation marks too, but i'm still none the wiser about this "cage mod".

I've read quite a lot about roll cages now and plenty about various other mods that people have done but nothing about the item in question. So.....

Can anyone shed some light and explain exactly what it does??

Imperator · 26-06-2008, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyC

I disagree!!!! I've spent the last half hour looking through the threads that "search" has thrown at me. I tried using quotation marks too, but i'm still none the wiser about this "cage mod".

I've read quite a lot about roll cages now and plenty about various other mods that people have done but nothing about the item in question. So.....

Can anyone shed some light and explain exactly what it does??

Odd, as 10 seconds of searching just yielded this: http://briskoda.net/forums/maintenan...e-tried/58457/

One of about 10 similar threads.

TommyC · 27-06-2008, 17:19

Thanks :o)

I've tried again but still loads of totally unrelated threads, quite a few mentioning the grease but nothing explaining exactly what to do??!!

Or i get annoyed and skim read far too quickly......

Anyway, thanks again :o)

Imperator · 27-06-2008, 17:24

Basically, you pull the connector apart, stick a healthy blob of silicone grease over al the connectors, and then put the connectors back together. Bish, bash, bosh. It's supposed to make your car run more smoothly.

TommyC · 03-07-2008, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperator

Basically, you pull the connector apart, stick a healthy blob of silicone grease over al the connectors, and then put the connectors back together. Bish, bash, bosh. It's supposed to make your car run more smoothly.

Hmmmmmmm, you say "supposed".........

Does this actually work?? or just fill your electrical connectors up with silicone grease?????

Any chance this could have a negative effect?? (sorry just playing devils advocate here - purely for peace of mind though!!!)

viewer · 03-07-2008, 07:52

Hi,
As it works by giving a cleaner contact - the poorer contact parts on the pins are insulated leaving the good contacts to give an electronically cleaner signal - then it must have slightly different effects on different plugs. For me it solved a nuisance of a juddering engine during the first minute after starting. No bad effects and I give it a squirt every year with Maplins aerosol.
HTH

Tailhappy · 03-07-2008, 09:42

Just done this mod. Used the Maplin tube of silicone and squeezed it into the socket and pushed thge plug in, then repeated the socket filling and plug pushing.

I did a careful before and after evaluation, and noted that after I did the mod, the small shudders and jolts that the engine did whilst cold were almost eliminated and the car was a bit better to pull from cold.

Not 'wow', but more 'hmmm, yes it is a bit better'.

Ian

13-06-2008, 18:39	#1
monkeychild Errrrrrrrrrrrrr Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Yorks Posts: 3,004 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Cage Mod Ok it's not a Fabia but I did this on Mrs 1.4tdi Polo and it seems to be a bit more frugal on the fuel now??? Car does seem smoother too, total bonus __________________ My Brum Brums: 2002 Silver MKI Octy vRS standard apart from an APR R1 DV 2002 1.4 Tdi Polo My Pedal Pedals: 2008 Gary Fisher Hookooekoo, 2003 Kona Lavadome Single speed goodness MTB North East For all your Mountain Biking Goodness

13-06-2008, 18:44	#2
okeh Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 730 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Cage Mod You have reminded me that i did that mod last year which leads me to How long does the mod last before the gel drys up A yearly mod or slap it on and forget it?

13-06-2008, 22:29	#3
mikeSM56 Doomed! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walmington-on-Sea Posts: 1,610 Thanks: 31 Thanked 85 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Cage Mod A quick top off if you disconnect the MAF plug otherwise forget about it! __________________

26-06-2008, 01:42	#4
GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Cage Mod does this work on a petrol?

26-06-2008, 06:52	#5
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Yes also can do to petrol version. __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

26-06-2008, 09:59	#6
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,430 Thanks: 25 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Cage Mod i didnt really notice any difference but thanks to Mike (mikeSM56) for doing it to my car anyway __________________

26-06-2008, 11:09	#8
micmason123 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Sussex Posts: 266 Thanks: 21 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Cage Mod this might seem a bit stupid... but what is a cage mod.? never heard of that.?

26-06-2008, 15:25	#11
Imperator CAE DIVI AUG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 657 Thanks: 75 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Cage Mod No. Just enjoy the fun you can have in the high rev ranges. __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker!

26-06-2008, 21:31	#12
GlacierNR Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Medellin, Colombia Posts: 227 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Lol, and the nice engine note.

27-06-2008, 17:19	#15
TommyC Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south east Posts: 407 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Thanks :o) I've tried again but still loads of totally unrelated threads, quite a few mentioning the grease but nothing explaining exactly what to do??!! Or i get annoyed and skim read far too quickly...... Anyway, thanks again :o) __________________ WARNING : Jelly is not porous!! What is the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers? Mechanical engineers build weapons and civil engineers build targets.

27-06-2008, 17:24	#16
Imperator CAE DIVI AUG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Merseyside Posts: 657 Thanks: 75 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Basically, you pull the connector apart, stick a healthy blob of silicone grease over al the connectors, and then put the connectors back together. Bish, bash, bosh. It's supposed to make your car run more smoothly. __________________ Fabia 1.4 16v 2004 16" vRS wheels, Audi TT Pedals, Bosch Aero Wipers, Corrado Front Grille Badge, VW Sharan Aerial, Chrome Tailgate Strip, Liverpool FC Rear Window Decal, Leather Gearknob, Chrome Door Pins, Touareg Torch, Dark Side Indicators, Golf Sunglasses holder, Dashboard Cup Holder, Rear Window Blind, Stainless Steel Exhaust Trim, Elegance Drawer, Dension Ice>Link, SeatSport Front Strut Brace, Philips X-tremes and Osram Nightbreakers, Pressed German Plates and Mlada Boleslav Plate Holders... and of course, BRISKODA window sticker!

03-07-2008, 07:52	#18
viewer Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 207 Thanks: 18 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Hi, As it works by giving a cleaner contact - the poorer contact parts on the pins are insulated leaving the good contacts to give an electronically cleaner signal - then it must have slightly different effects on different plugs. For me it solved a nuisance of a juddering engine during the first minute after starting. No bad effects and I give it a squirt every year with Maplins aerosol. HTH

03-07-2008, 09:42	#19
Tailhappy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Posts: 245 Thanks: 19 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Cage Mod Just done this mod. Used the Maplin tube of silicone and squeezed it into the socket and pushed thge plug in, then repeated the socket filling and plug pushing. I did a careful before and after evaluation, and noted that after I did the mod, the small shudders and jolts that the engine did whilst cold were almost eliminated and the car was a bit better to pull from cold. Not 'wow', but more 'hmmm, yes it is a bit better'. Ian

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