List of mods and power

Danbo · 13-02-2005, 15:46

I cant seem to find anywhere a list of people's cars, their mods and what power figures they have and what they think of them apart from all over the place. Im thinking of selling my modded Impreza for something cheaper to run but with a big grin factor still (seems like an Octavia might be the one) , so I want to know what people have done to gain more power for some ideas. Ive read the article on modding but it does not show the real world power gains that people have.

If there is one please point me in the direction of it otherwise why not post below.

Sorry if its been done before.

HellFire · 13-02-2005, 15:50

Many members claim 250-280 bhp is achievable without too many mods. I think JabbaSport have one running at 340 bhp and a monsterous ammount of torque?

Get yourself a Fabia vRS and convert to the darkside (literally cos the soot will black out the sun), get it remapped, cupra intake, green panel filter & a milltek exhaust and see around 200 bhp, or just buy vRS_Barry's in the for sale section - 220 bhp/340 lb/ft of torque and it's not even in a high state of tune (new turbo/seat sport fmic etc)...

Chris.

WrightyRS · 13-02-2005, 15:59

Check out the For sale section,i have my Octy up for sale with a few modifications done.

i had it Jabba re-mapped with gave it 230bhp have since fitted all the other parts(FMIC,Full Exhaust,Samco TIP)and its a different car now.
don't know what it producing now but the difference in just driving it is amazing.
am off to a rolling road on the 26th Feb so will know how much it has then.

Danbo · 13-02-2005, 17:29

Im not sure about the Fabia, I dont know if I want to have a car that small again... Although I spose I should have a drive in one really...

Tavia4x4 · 13-02-2005, 17:33

Are you looking for 4wd again or going to FWD?

bengie · 13-02-2005, 17:49

I am hoping for figures like stuarts 4x4 soon (250bhp and 270lbft), will hopefully be happy with that

Tavia4x4 · 13-02-2005, 17:52

I'm happy with 150bhp

Danbo · 13-02-2005, 18:53

Im not sure Tavia....

I like the idea of the better specced Vrs than the 4x4, and the loss of 4wd doesnt bother me too much, as most of the hard acceleration that is done is from a rolling start anyway so initial traction isnt too much of an issue. Also Im well used to driving Fwd cars as well as 4wd so overall grip isnt too much of an issue either.

Im open to suggestion though. I'm going to try to get out in both to see what they are like compared.

Benji what have you got done to yours?? That would be a nice amount of power to have! My scoob is approx 270bhp on the rollers (V hot day).

bengie · 13-02-2005, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danbo

I like the idea of the better specced Vrs than the 4x4

how do work that out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danbo

Benji what have you got done to yours?? That would be a nice amount of power to have! My scoob is approx 270bhp on the rollers (V hot day)

i don't have that yet but i believe stuart J does, i am getting a big fmic fitted along with a boost controller and a custom re-map, stuart has a sport cat, full system and better intake i think though

Danbo · 13-02-2005, 21:14

I thought the Vrs had a better spec.... wheels, suspension etc. Am I wrong?

bengie · 13-02-2005, 22:04

slightly bigger brakes and lower stiffer suspenion but 4x4 has independant all round where vrs doesn't. the vrs has half leather interior but 4x4 has sunroof, sideairbags, arm rest, esp, headlight washers and maybe a couple extra things.

but with a little bit of money the 4x4 can have better brakes and better suspension, i have just fitted some KW V 2's bought from another member and as already said awaiting some tuning. next step for me is better brakes, mine don't feel rubbish would like better brakes

mellowyellow · 13-02-2005, 22:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tavia4x4

I'm happy with 150bhp

..............................................That 's plenty for you ........

Danbo · 14-02-2005, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

slightly bigger brakes and lower stiffer suspenion but 4x4 has independant all round where vrs doesn't. the vrs has half leather interior but 4x4 has sunroof, sideairbags, arm rest, esp, headlight washers and maybe a couple extra things.

but with a little bit of money the 4x4 can have better brakes and better suspension, i have just fitted some KW V 2's bought from another member and as already said awaiting some tuning. next step for me is better brakes, mine don't feel rubbish would like better brakes

Ah I see, thank you.

Nigel26 · 15-02-2005, 13:11

depends what spec you go for in the vRS with regards to options though, or if you buy 2nd hand and get one with a few bits chucked on already.

my vRS has a sunroof and rear parking sensors that the previous owner spec'd when buying the car new, i know you can have xenons/headlight washers etc on the vRs as well though.

it depends what you want, get yourself to a dealer and try a few of the options open to you.

EddyH · 15-02-2005, 13:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by bengie

i don't have that yet but i believe stuart J does, i am getting a big fmic fitted along with a boost controller and a custom re-map, stuart has a sport cat, full system and better intake i think though

Stuart has the standard Intake and standard TIP.

Sounds like some nice mods you've got planned there Bengie.

bengie · 15-02-2005, 17:01

not sure about the boost controller now, will i gain anything other than the ability to turn the power down?

***ncarring*** · 15-02-2005, 17:19

Nope - that's all it does.

kenny · 15-02-2005, 17:47

im sure the boost controller allows a more adjustable map, i think they can alter the torque etc better,

better asking Jabba or adrian or here clicky post 15 i think

bengie · 15-02-2005, 18:56

phone call to confirm tomorrow i think

13-02-2005, 15:46	#1
Danbo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	List of mods and power I cant seem to find anywhere a list of people's cars, their mods and what power figures they have and what they think of them apart from all over the place. Im thinking of selling my modded Impreza for something cheaper to run but with a big grin factor still (seems like an Octavia might be the one) , so I want to know what people have done to gain more power for some ideas. Ive read the article on modding but it does not show the real world power gains that people have. If there is one please point me in the direction of it otherwise why not post below. Sorry if its been done before.

13-02-2005, 15:50	#2
HellFire Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 3,174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Many members claim 250-280 bhp is achievable without too many mods. I think JabbaSport have one running at 340 bhp and a monsterous ammount of torque? Get yourself a Fabia vRS and convert to the darkside (literally cos the soot will black out the sun), get it remapped, cupra intake, green panel filter & a milltek exhaust and see around 200 bhp, or just buy vRS_Barry's in the for sale section - 220 bhp/340 lb/ft of torque and it's not even in a high state of tune (new turbo/seat sport fmic etc)... Chris. __________________ Metro Blue '06' 5 Door Astra 1.8 SRi

13-02-2005, 15:59	#3
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,380 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Check out the For sale section,i have my Octy up for sale with a few modifications done. i had it Jabba re-mapped with gave it 230bhp have since fitted all the other parts(FMIC,Full Exhaust,Samco TIP)and its a different car now. don't know what it producing now but the difference in just driving it is amazing. am off to a rolling road on the 26th Feb so will know how much it has then. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS Honda Integra Type R DC5(Facelift)Championship White,Red Recaros,C Pack Honda CBR600Fi

13-02-2005, 17:33	#5
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are you looking for 4wd again or going to FWD? __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

13-02-2005, 17:49	#6
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	I am hoping for figures like stuarts 4x4 soon (250bhp and 270lbft), will hopefully be happy with that __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

13-02-2005, 17:29	#4
Danbo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im not sure about the Fabia, I dont know if I want to have a car that small again... Although I spose I should have a drive in one really...

13-02-2005, 17:52	#7
Tavia4x4 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: J5 M61 Posts: 5,294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm happy with 150bhp __________________ Ian __________________ Nice to be important, but more important to be nice...

13-02-2005, 18:53	#8
Danbo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im not sure Tavia.... I like the idea of the better specced Vrs than the 4x4, and the loss of 4wd doesnt bother me too much, as most of the hard acceleration that is done is from a rolling start anyway so initial traction isnt too much of an issue. Also Im well used to driving Fwd cars as well as 4wd so overall grip isnt too much of an issue either. Im open to suggestion though. I'm going to try to get out in both to see what they are like compared. Benji what have you got done to yours?? That would be a nice amount of power to have! My scoob is approx 270bhp on the rollers (V hot day). Last edited by Danbo; 13-02-2005 at 18:55.

13-02-2005, 21:14	#10
Danbo Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I thought the Vrs had a better spec.... wheels, suspension etc. Am I wrong? Last edited by Danbo; 13-02-2005 at 21:17.

13-02-2005, 22:04	#11
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	slightly bigger brakes and lower stiffer suspenion but 4x4 has independant all round where vrs doesn't. the vrs has half leather interior but 4x4 has sunroof, sideairbags, arm rest, esp, headlight washers and maybe a couple extra things. but with a little bit of money the 4x4 can have better brakes and better suspension, i have just fitted some KW V 2's bought from another member and as already said awaiting some tuning. next step for me is better brakes, mine don't feel rubbish would like better brakes __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

15-02-2005, 13:11	#14
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	depends what spec you go for in the vRS with regards to options though, or if you buy 2nd hand and get one with a few bits chucked on already. my vRS has a sunroof and rear parking sensors that the previous owner spec'd when buying the car new, i know you can have xenons/headlight washers etc on the vRs as well though. it depends what you want, get yourself to a dealer and try a few of the options open to you. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

15-02-2005, 17:01	#16
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	not sure about the boost controller now, will i gain anything other than the ability to turn the power down? __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

15-02-2005, 17:19	#17
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,908 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Nope - that's all it does. __________________ Nick

15-02-2005, 17:47	#18
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	im sure the boost controller allows a more adjustable map, i think they can alter the torque etc better, better asking Jabba or adrian or here clicky post 15 i think __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing Last edited by kenny; 15-02-2005 at 17:52.

15-02-2005, 18:56	#19
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 14,963 Thanks: 15 Thanked 128 Times in 111 Posts	phone call to confirm tomorrow i think __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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