Power hungry VRS owners...

dcrd · 27-05-2007, 16:13

Dudes,
You guys probably already know but Spider diesel tuning is offering a product for theVAG 2.0 170ps which i asume is the VRS?.

http://dieseltuning.co.uk/

I am considering one of these for my 2.0 pd140 l&k,

Dave

little jack · 27-05-2007, 17:08

Every Man and his dog is doing it. I had mine done by Forge Motorsport for £315. It takes my sport to 177bhp......so it says......but it does feel so much quicker.

vRSLen · 27-05-2007, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by little jack

Every Man and his dog is doing it. I had mine done by Forge Motorsport for £315. It takes my sport to 177bhp......so it says......but it does feel so much quicker.

Best try it against a standard one then.....

MICKSVRS · 27-05-2007, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Best try it against a standard one then.....

sounds like a challenge?

vRSLen · 27-05-2007, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICKSVRS

sounds like a challenge?

Mine is petrol

Dodgy · 27-05-2007, 19:01

The actual URL is - mod edit. removed as wrong url

What about emissions?
A further advantage of the new add-on electronic control units with multi map technology is their compliance with vehicle emissions standards. Through enhanced burning in all areas of vehicle performance, the fuel is 100% efficiently used, with soot and smoke being things of the past. Because of this, unrestricted installation of the modules is also possible in vehicles with diesel particle filter engines.[/quote]

Dave.

dcrd · 27-05-2007, 19:35

Thanks for your contribution Dodgy but the link you gave is for a different company who i chose not to consider because the gain is less and their credentials are questionable. Also the kind of vehicles they are working with (A8 4.2 V8) are impressive. They just seem more professional.

The link i reccomended remains:

http://dieseltuning.co.uk/

Thanks, Dave

Dodgy · 27-05-2007, 20:03

Dave,

Apologies, your link doesn't work for me, so I googled for the name of the company.

Dave.

Dodgy · 28-05-2007, 10:13

Link still doesn't work.

Dave.

vimto2000 · 28-05-2007, 10:22

Doesn't work for me either

little jack · 28-05-2007, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Best try it against a standard one then.....

Mate has a new Leon FR and that 170bhp, and it feels the same. Is Bloody quick

dstev2000 · 28-05-2007, 10:58

I've always had good results with dragon tuning boxes.

I'm still having difficulties believing these tuning boxes (that overfuel to achieve the BHP gains) don't create issues with the DPF. They appear to be pretty temperamental on thier own without the added bonus of extra fuel being dumped into the engine

Every car i've ever had with a tuning box has smoked considerably which will surely upset the filter and the associated sensors.

Hopefully I will be proven wrong though

Don Coffey · 28-05-2007, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrd

Thanks for your contribution Dodgy but the link you gave is for a different company who i chose not to consider because the gain is less and their credentials are questionable. Also the kind of vehicles they are working with (A8 4.2 V8) are impressive. They just seem more professional.

The link i reccomended remains:

http://dieseltuning.co.uk/

Thanks, Dave

Link not working for me either

Don

dcrd · 31-05-2007, 09:40

Ok, the link was dead for a few days because they were updating their servers but all is well now or seems to be.

All i can say is make sure the site is 'Spider diesel tuning' and not 'DTUK'

Dudes

**TaviaRS** · 31-05-2007, 09:43

Mine's not listed

dcrd · 31-05-2007, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

I've always had good results with dragon tuning boxes.

I'm still having difficulties believing these tuning boxes (that overfuel to achieve the BHP gains) don't create issues with the DPF. They appear to be pretty temperamental on thier own without the added bonus of extra fuel being dumped into the engine

Every car i've ever had with a tuning box has smoked considerably which will surely upset the filter and the associated sensors.

Hopefully I will be proven wrong though

This all may be true but i'm not really that concerned with massive power gain just a little bit of improvement. If someone's looking for the power then just change the turbo as it's apparently the weakest point of the engine from a tuning perspective.

After all the octavia is almost perfect, or mine is anyway!

I always remember something that a famous tuner called Bill Richards said to me when i was trying to 'eek' out 100Bhp from my mini cooper(the real one),
"power gains are no quik fix".

Dudes

ScoobyChris · 31-05-2007, 09:49

If you're looking at spending £375 inc VAT on tuning your car, I'd be looking at a proper remap and not a tuning box!

Chris

Dodgy · 31-05-2007, 09:52

The Octavia vRS TDi isn't listed. And besides, it's way too much money for a plug in box.

Dave.

27-05-2007, 16:13	#1
dcrd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Power hungry VRS owners... Dudes, You guys probably already know but Spider diesel tuning is offering a product for theVAG 2.0 170ps which i asume is the VRS?. http://dieseltuning.co.uk/ I am considering one of these for my 2.0 pd140 l&k, Dave

27-05-2007, 17:08	#2
little jack Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Every Man and his dog is doing it. I had mine done by Forge Motorsport for £315. It takes my sport to 177bhp......so it says......but it does feel so much quicker.

27-05-2007, 19:01	#6
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 606 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... The actual URL is - mod edit. removed as wrong url What about emissions? A further advantage of the new add-on electronic control units with multi map technology is their compliance with vehicle emissions standards. Through enhanced burning in all areas of vehicle performance, the fuel is 100% efficiently used, with soot and smoke being things of the past. Because of this, unrestricted installation of the modules is also possible in vehicles with diesel particle filter engines.[/quote] Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound. Last edited by mannyo; 31-05-2007 at 09:52. Reason: remove url.

27-05-2007, 19:35	#7
dcrd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Thanks for your contribution Dodgy but the link you gave is for a different company who i chose not to consider because the gain is less and their credentials are questionable. Also the kind of vehicles they are working with (A8 4.2 V8) are impressive. They just seem more professional. The link i reccomended remains: http://dieseltuning.co.uk/ Thanks, Dave

27-05-2007, 20:03	#8
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 606 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Dave, Apologies, your link doesn't work for me, so I googled for the name of the company. Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

28-05-2007, 10:13	#9
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 606 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Link still doesn't work. Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

28-05-2007, 10:22	#10
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 437 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Doesn't work for me either

28-05-2007, 10:58	#12
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 3,849 Thanks: 39 Thanked 153 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... I've always had good results with dragon tuning boxes. I'm still having difficulties believing these tuning boxes (that overfuel to achieve the BHP gains) don't create issues with the DPF. They appear to be pretty temperamental on thier own without the added bonus of extra fuel being dumped into the engine Every car i've ever had with a tuning box has smoked considerably which will surely upset the filter and the associated sensors. Hopefully I will be proven wrong though __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

31-05-2007, 09:40	#14
dcrd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Ok, the link was dead for a few days because they were updating their servers but all is well now or seems to be. All i can say is make sure the site is 'Spider diesel tuning' and not 'DTUK' Dudes

31-05-2007, 09:43	#15
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... Mine's not listed __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

31-05-2007, 09:49	#17
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,126 Thanks: 15 Thanked 327 Times in 285 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... If you're looking at spending £375 inc VAT on tuning your car, I'd be looking at a proper remap and not a tuning box! Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

31-05-2007, 09:52	#18
Dodgy Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wirral Posts: 606 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Power hungry VRS owners... The Octavia vRS TDi isn't listed. And besides, it's way too much money for a plug in box. Dave. __________________ Click here to make a clicking sound.

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