To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question!

scottie vrs · 21-02-2007, 21:22

Hello there i am in need of help , I have a 2001 octavia vrs but i cant decide whether to have the engine chipped/remapped and want to know the pros and cons about it and will it really make as bigger difference as people are quoting on different websites . I live in lancashire so if anyone knows of a good reliable firm who will do this for me please let me know , preferably some where with a rolling road , PLEASE HELP!!!!!

Makefish · 21-02-2007, 21:39

Is it worth it?, of course it is and with any decent remap and no noticable downsides apart from invalidating warranty but as your car is well outside that the I say go for it

welsh vrs · 21-02-2007, 22:11

Pondered this question myself for far too long. Got Revo, love it and should have done it sooner.

fatty5000 · 22-02-2007, 00:34

sorry for jacking

bloody hell rhys you posted!!!!

i am currently thinking about it aswell but can't seem to find anyone local to me

RobClubley · 22-02-2007, 00:37

Yep - do it, the car will give you even more grins

Do a search and you'll find lots of threads like this with lots of recommendations for different tuning places. Awesome are probably reasonably close to you I guess

matchmaker · 22-02-2007, 00:39

Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Snoopie · 22-02-2007, 01:58

Don't Chip it. Get it remapped.

RobClubley · 22-02-2007, 01:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopie

Don't Chip it. Get it remapped.

Pedantic

Snoopie · 22-02-2007, 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobClubley

Pedantic

There is a difference though!

RobClubley · 22-02-2007, 02:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopie

There is a difference though!

True

Lady Elanore · 22-02-2007, 02:51

I like chips

I don’t like maps

RobClubley · 22-02-2007, 02:52

Shifty makes good chips

AwesomeSarah · 22-02-2007, 11:07

Hi
This made me chuckle
If you can get away from chips the better (not yours Dave , yours are great)
But remaps , dont know of any cons with it
Pros are
Good fun
Big grin
More power
Could get better fuel economy
Big grin
Better throttle response
Big grin
We can do you a free trial on this too , so you can have a play
They dont take long to do either , may even make you a brew while you are waiting if you come to us

Sarah

EddyH · 22-02-2007, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty5000

sorry for jacking

bloody hell rhys you posted!!!!

i am currently thinking about it aswell but can't seem to find anyone local to me

Badger 5 is about 50 miles from Cardiff, they do Revo and Custom-Code and Bill is a great guy.

savanaman · 22-02-2007, 11:36

Hi

Awesome Sarah, does your company have a website and what do you charge for a remap on a standard VRS?

Also anyone know a good garage for serving a VRS in the Stockport area??

Thanks

AwesomeSarah · 22-02-2007, 11:42

Awesome GTI Store UK - VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda Performance & Styling
Here you go mate , as for servicing , why not have it done at the same time as your remap or trial? we can do it all while you wait , or we have a courtesy car
We are just 5 mins away from the Trafford centre IF you wanted to go shopping , myself I would prefer to stick pins in my eyes , but hey even men like shopping
Or just sit and watch a DVD or play a game in the comfort of the warm smart surroundings and bring your credit card and I can show you a few more toys for your car

Does that help?
Sarah

AwesomeSarah · 22-02-2007, 11:43

Ooh and sorry , we have the remaps on offer just now at £375.00 + VAT and we will do you a before and after rolling road printout FOC usually worth £80.00
Sarah

Master4x4 · 22-02-2007, 11:44

Hi there,

Remapping via your car's OBDII plug in unit is what is being referred to. And Awesome give you 6 hours free upgraded drive time to see how much you will enjoy it. No obligation either. Honest! Certainly worth a call on 0161 776 0777.

Awesome Stage 1 is great value at £375+vat and Stage 2 is only £500+vat. The stage 1 will give your VRS approx 215 Bhp with no other mod's required. But the Stage 2 does require at least an uprated cat-back exhaust.

Best regards,

matt@theforce · 22-02-2007, 12:15

remap, you'll never look back

well, I better not lie, you WILL look back, and laugh at everything in your rear view mirror

rhys57 · 22-02-2007, 13:36

Give Chipboost A Call,,,james Knows His Stuff.

21-02-2007, 21:22	#1
scottie vrs Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: lancashire Posts: 68 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Hello there i am in need of help , I have a 2001 octavia vrs but i cant decide whether to have the engine chipped/remapped and want to know the pros and cons about it and will it really make as bigger difference as people are quoting on different websites . I live in lancashire so if anyone knows of a good reliable firm who will do this for me please let me know , preferably some where with a rolling road , PLEASE HELP!!!!!

21-02-2007, 21:39	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,193 Thanks: 176 Thanked 239 Times in 178 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Is it worth it?, of course it is and with any decent remap and no noticable downsides apart from invalidating warranty but as your car is well outside that the I say go for it __________________ FOR SALE REVO Select+ Switch - £140 delivered For DV for OctyII vRS TFSi - £70 delivered

21-02-2007, 22:11	#3
welsh vrs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Newport Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Pondered this question myself for far too long. Got Revo, love it and should have done it sooner. __________________ Was Mk1 Black Magic Octy vRS... Now Mk2 Sprint Yellow Octy vRS TDi...

22-02-2007, 00:34	#4
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 249 Thanked 174 Times in 156 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! sorry for jacking bloody hell rhys you posted!!!! i am currently thinking about it aswell but can't seem to find anyone local to me __________________ Last edited by fatty5000; 22-02-2007 at 00:35.

22-02-2007, 00:37	#5
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,668 Thanks: 118 Thanked 138 Times in 112 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Yep - do it, the car will give you even more grins Do a search and you'll find lots of threads like this with lots of recommendations for different tuning places. Awesome are probably reasonably close to you I guess __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook

22-02-2007, 00:39	#6
matchmaker Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stirling Posts: 2,783 Thanks: 24 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Alan "Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

22-02-2007, 01:58	#7
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,460 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Don't Chip it. Get it remapped.

22-02-2007, 02:51	#11
Lady Elanore Geordie Lass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the ceiling watching you..... Posts: 10,266 Thanks: 215 Thanked 207 Times in 117 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! I like chips I don’t like maps __________________ . Amanda

22-02-2007, 02:52	#12
RobClubley Ta moko! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud Posts: 6,668 Thanks: 118 Thanked 138 Times in 112 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Shifty makes good chips __________________ Corrida Red 2004 Octavia vRS Estate - It's the bestest Skoda in New Zealand! Whaia te mātauranga, whaia te māramatanga - Pursue knowledge, pursue the wisdom of knowledge www.pimpmyskoda.co.uk www.clubley.org Facebook Last edited by RobClubley; 22-02-2007 at 02:52. Reason: Ooops, typed a swear by mistake!

22-02-2007, 11:07	#13
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,733 Thanks: 34 Thanked 168 Times in 149 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Hi This made me chuckle If you can get away from chips the better (not yours Dave , yours are great) But remaps , dont know of any cons with it Pros are Good fun Big grin More power Could get better fuel economy Big grin Better throttle response Big grin We can do you a free trial on this too , so you can have a play They dont take long to do either , may even make you a brew while you are waiting if you come to us Sarah

22-02-2007, 11:36	#15
savanaman Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Hi Awesome Sarah, does your company have a website and what do you charge for a remap on a standard VRS? Also anyone know a good garage for serving a VRS in the Stockport area?? Thanks

22-02-2007, 11:42	#16
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,733 Thanks: 34 Thanked 168 Times in 149 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Awesome GTI Store UK - VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda Performance & Styling Here you go mate , as for servicing , why not have it done at the same time as your remap or trial? we can do it all while you wait , or we have a courtesy car We are just 5 mins away from the Trafford centre IF you wanted to go shopping , myself I would prefer to stick pins in my eyes , but hey even men like shopping Or just sit and watch a DVD or play a game in the comfort of the warm smart surroundings and bring your credit card and I can show you a few more toys for your car Does that help? Sarah

22-02-2007, 11:43	#17
AwesomeSarah Site Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,733 Thanks: 34 Thanked 168 Times in 149 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Ooh and sorry , we have the remaps on offer just now at £375.00 + VAT and we will do you a before and after rolling road printout FOC usually worth £80.00 Sarah

22-02-2007, 11:44	#18
Master4x4 Master4x4 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North West Posts: 13 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Hi there, Remapping via your car's OBDII plug in unit is what is being referred to. And Awesome give you 6 hours free upgraded drive time to see how much you will enjoy it. No obligation either. Honest! Certainly worth a call on 0161 776 0777. Awesome Stage 1 is great value at £375+vat and Stage 2 is only £500+vat. The stage 1 will give your VRS approx 215 Bhp with no other mod's required. But the Stage 2 does require at least an uprated cat-back exhaust. Best regards,

22-02-2007, 12:15	#19
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 1,908 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 54 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! remap, you'll never look back well, I better not lie, you WILL look back, and laugh at everything in your rear view mirror

22-02-2007, 13:36	#20
rhys57 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: To Chip Or Not To Chip That Is The Question! Give Chipboost A Call,,,james Knows His Stuff.

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