Jabba Re-map & D.v Booked

skodaw · 15-07-2003, 12:49

Yippee

Just booked my vRS in for remap & Bailey dump valve,can't wait -- but will have to 13/08/03 9:30am

What fuel guy's ??? I currently use Texaco Super Unleaded exclusively -- any benefit swapping to Optimax ???

All comments welcome -- polite ones anyway

Fabpreza · 15-07-2003, 14:41

Dave

At the risk of inciting a pro-Optimax lynch mob, stick with Texaco Super.

I spent 10 months and 25000 miles exclusively on SUL and Optimax in my immaculately serviced and oiled Impreza Turbo.

As I do not have proof (nor did Subaru) that inconsistent fuel (ie Optimax) had led to detonation which caused my engine to meltdown, I will only say that I am unlikely to use Optimax in any other car.
BP, Texaco or Esso SUL, yes.

Putting my experience to one side, it really was inconsistent IMHO - one tank was perky, the next no different to putting normal unleaded in - in the same weather conditions I hasten to add.

Some drivers (on all the owners web sites) will tell you its great, but you learn from your own experience.

SkodiRS · 15-07-2003, 16:25

Dave,

couldn't wait for the next group remap then?

There a little bit on which go-juice to use when Pete (MellowYelow) posted his remap results.

As Fab says you can only make up your own mind from experience.

I prefer the response and mpg when using Opitimax. Also in Basingstoke Optimax costs the same as SUL from other garages and in one case is 4p/litre cheaper.

My remap is tomorrow PM; Dave (DaveU) is in the morning. Will post my results/view etc tomorrow evening or Thursday morining.

Cheers.
Adrian.

p.s was thining about getting a new DV myself but what I gather Mike at Jabba will tell you if you need one anyway.

Fabpreza · 15-07-2003, 18:32

Adrian

So if you are lucky it might have cooled down and started raining by then ?

I arrived (early) just after 12, they started about 1.20 and I finally got away at 4.50pm. If you get bored waiting (which is possible, but all in a good cause!) try counting the number of times Mike puts it on the rolling road. Do I hear 15, 20 ...

skodaw · 15-07-2003, 20:13

Adrian

As some will know, I work at an Audi dealership - and I'm sick of having to arrange for my technician's to come off a job to replace a dv valve -- we keep a minimum of 5 in stock at any time.

And as the bulk of these seem to 225 TT's/S3's and the fact the vRS will be in the region of this has led me to spend the extra mullah.....not expecting any performance gain's from it just pure reliability.

After all it would be waste not to use the extra poke now wouldn't it.

skodaw · 15-07-2003, 20:15

Oh and as for waiting for the next group remap -- I didn't realise there was one,plus it was very much a spur of the moment thing to finally book it this morning.....after a pleasant suprise from my bank ie they owe me £400

SkodiRS · 15-07-2003, 21:59

Rob,

will try the "on-off the rolling road" game. Will compare notes.

Heard about the prospective rain but didn't want to say anything to jinx it.

Mind you it might be interesting onthe way home in the wet.

Dave,

I arranged a group remap and got a 10% discount for everyone. However as you can see we maxed out our quote of 10 cars for this year.

Will try and arrange another group remap next year (it is aloooooong way away) if there's enough people. I reckon from peoples interest so far that we'll get the minimum of 5.

I'll have a chat with Mike tomorrow and see what he says about the DV.

Cheers.
Adrian.

Quinten · 15-07-2003, 22:13

And let it be noted that I was amongst them

SkodiRS · 15-07-2003, 22:21

It was noted Q!

IIRC, we tried, in vain, to persuade you to get the remap done this time round.

You managed, valiantly, to hold off. Maybe SWMBO was standing behind you with a rather large blunt object??

***DGW*** · 15-07-2003, 22:43

Is anybody who is seriously interested in getting their car Jabba'd really going to wait until next year just to benefit from a 10% discount? I for one wouldn't...

steveredvrs · 15-07-2003, 23:06

Adrian
I used the money I saved (on your hard work in getting a group discount!) on a dump valve.
The engine certainly sounds different now (although some of this may just be due to the remap).
I bought the new DV purely for reliability - as I do not want the original to fail (especially during the warranty period - in case the dealer starts poking around to see what caused the failure!!!)
Steve

skodaw · 15-07-2003, 23:12

I agree with Denis -- I WANT IT NOW !!!!!! :;

Quinten · 16-07-2003, 08:52

Denis, the reason I am holding out is because of current warranty issues with not-so-mod-friendly dealer. In a years time my warranty will be nearing its end and I will have to renegotiate insurance as well.

***DGW*** · 16-07-2003, 12:14

Understood, Q. I'm not sure how mod-friendly my local dealer is, nor the 3 others which are options I would rather not use...

devonutopia · 16-07-2003, 12:17

If its anything like mine - not very

BBC radio Devon has a moaning and groaning show from 12 noon, and they're talking about car warranties. Guess what I've emailed to the show...

15-07-2003, 12:49	#1
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Jabba Re-map & D.v Booked Yippee Just booked my vRS in for remap & Bailey dump valve,can't wait -- but will have to 13/08/03 9:30am What fuel guy's ??? I currently use Texaco Super Unleaded exclusively -- any benefit swapping to Optimax ??? All comments welcome -- polite ones anyway __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

15-07-2003, 20:13	#5
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Adrian As some will know, I work at an Audi dealership - and I'm sick of having to arrange for my technician's to come off a job to replace a dv valve -- we keep a minimum of 5 in stock at any time. And as the bulk of these seem to 225 TT's/S3's and the fact the vRS will be in the region of this has led me to spend the extra mullah.....not expecting any performance gain's from it just pure reliability. After all it would be waste not to use the extra poke now wouldn't it. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

15-07-2003, 20:15	#6
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Oh and as for waiting for the next group remap -- I didn't realise there was one,plus it was very much a spur of the moment thing to finally book it this morning.....after a pleasant suprise from my bank ie they owe me £400 __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

15-07-2003, 22:13	#8
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,013 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	And let it be noted that I was amongst them __________________ Awooga!!!

15-07-2003, 22:43	#10
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,038 Thanks: 45 Thanked 153 Times in 115 Posts	Is anybody who is seriously interested in getting their car Jabba'd really going to wait until next year just to benefit from a 10% discount? I for one wouldn't... __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

15-07-2003, 14:41	#2
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dave At the risk of inciting a pro-Optimax lynch mob, stick with Texaco Super. I spent 10 months and 25000 miles exclusively on SUL and Optimax in my immaculately serviced and oiled Impreza Turbo. As I do not have proof (nor did Subaru) that inconsistent fuel (ie Optimax) had led to detonation which caused my engine to meltdown, I will only say that I am unlikely to use Optimax in any other car. BP, Texaco or Esso SUL, yes. Putting my experience to one side, it really was inconsistent IMHO - one tank was perky, the next no different to putting normal unleaded in - in the same weather conditions I hasten to add. Some drivers (on all the owners web sites) will tell you its great, but you learn from your own experience.

15-07-2003, 16:25	#3
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Dave, couldn't wait for the next group remap then? There a little bit on which go-juice to use when Pete (MellowYelow) posted his remap results. As Fab says you can only make up your own mind from experience. I prefer the response and mpg when using Opitimax. Also in Basingstoke Optimax costs the same as SUL from other garages and in one case is 4p/litre cheaper. My remap is tomorrow PM; Dave (DaveU) is in the morning. Will post my results/view etc tomorrow evening or Thursday morining. Cheers. Adrian. p.s was thining about getting a new DV myself but what I gather Mike at Jabba will tell you if you need one anyway.

15-07-2003, 18:32	#4
Fabpreza Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adrian So if you are lucky it might have cooled down and started raining by then ? I arrived (early) just after 12, they started about 1.20 and I finally got away at 4.50pm. If you get bored waiting (which is possible, but all in a good cause!) try counting the number of times Mike puts it on the rolling road. Do I hear 15, 20 ...

15-07-2003, 21:59	#7
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Rob, will try the "on-off the rolling road" game. Will compare notes. Heard about the prospective rain but didn't want to say anything to jinx it. Mind you it might be interesting onthe way home in the wet. Dave, I arranged a group remap and got a 10% discount for everyone. However as you can see we maxed out our quote of 10 cars for this year. Will try and arrange another group remap next year (it is aloooooong way away) if there's enough people. I reckon from peoples interest so far that we'll get the minimum of 5. I'll have a chat with Mike tomorrow and see what he says about the DV. Cheers. Adrian.

15-07-2003, 22:21	#9
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	It was noted Q! IIRC, we tried, in vain, to persuade you to get the remap done this time round. You managed, valiantly, to hold off. Maybe SWMBO was standing behind you with a rather large blunt object??

15-07-2003, 23:06	#11
steveredvrs Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Adrian I used the money I saved (on your hard work in getting a group discount!) on a dump valve. The engine certainly sounds different now (although some of this may just be due to the remap). I bought the new DV purely for reliability - as I do not want the original to fail (especially during the warranty period - in case the dealer starts poking around to see what caused the failure!!!) Steve

15-07-2003, 23:12	#12
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	I agree with Denis -- I WANT IT NOW !!!!!! :; __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

16-07-2003, 08:52	#13
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,013 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Denis, the reason I am holding out is because of current warranty issues with not-so-mod-friendly dealer. In a years time my warranty will be nearing its end and I will have to renegotiate insurance as well. __________________ Awooga!!!

16-07-2003, 12:14	#14
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,038 Thanks: 45 Thanked 153 Times in 115 Posts	Understood, Q. I'm not sure how mod-friendly my local dealer is, nor the 3 others which are options I would rather not use... __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

16-07-2003, 12:17	#15
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,221 Thanks: 60 Thanked 288 Times in 234 Posts	If its anything like mine - not very BBC radio Devon has a moaning and groaning show from 12 noon, and they're talking about car warranties. Guess what I've emailed to the show... __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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