Cage Mod - Worth a go?

Jonny5ive · 16-07-2008, 07:41

As per THIS thread, I might give this a go on the new aquisition

Anyone else done this already on the Roomy?

Fluffmeister · 22-07-2008, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny5ive

As per THIS thread, I might give this a go on the new aquisition

Anyone else done this already on the Roomy?

I did mate, and just like on the previous octy it does work, the difference in the engine firing up is night and day

Jonny5ive · 22-07-2008, 17:38

That'll be something else on the "to do" list for the Roomy while I'm off work for the next two days

WaveyDavey · 22-07-2008, 17:51

Having done this on both our vRS's i have to say it's a must do mod..... Even if you don't really notice a difference the cost of a couple of quid means your not really loosing much etc....

Cheers

Dave.

Jonny5ive · 22-07-2008, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by WaveyDavey

Having done this on both our vRS's i have to say it's a must do mod..... Even if you don't really notice a difference the cost of a couple of quid means your not really loosing much etc....Dave.

I've already done it on my vRS ages ago, this was more a question to see if anyone had done it on the Roomster

Decron · 23-07-2008, 00:18

Is this the mod with just the grease? Or the mod where you remove the baffles around the MAF?

Taxi 219 · 23-07-2008, 00:32

Its the grease mod on connector plug.

Decron · 23-07-2008, 00:58

Hmmm. Why is it called the "Cage Mod" ?

Taxi 219 · 23-07-2008, 10:25

http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/silicone...sel-car/64617/

Decron · 23-07-2008, 11:15

Yeah got that, but i seem to remember the original thread from Josh detailing removing the baffles whihc is why I though it's called the cage mod.

Conshine · 22-09-2008, 13:53

Just done mine and i noticed the difference with the smoke straight away, there is virtually none now unless you are giving it an 'Italian tune up'.

Seems so be better in the mornings too.

Hopefully it's helping.

bigal rallyred · 23-09-2008, 08:52

Silicone Adhesive Sealant > Maplin

Is this the right stuff from Maplin?

I don't want to go and buy the wrong stuff. The word adhesive is putting me off, there are aerosols but this looked more like a proper grease.

Jonny5ive · 23-09-2008, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigal rallyred

Silicone Adhesive Sealant > Maplin

Is this the right stuff from Maplin?

I don't want to go and buy the wrong stuff. The word adhesive is putting me off, there are aerosols but this looked more like a proper grease.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! definately not adhesive!!

For the moment I can't find a supplier for you but I'll edit this post when I do.

bigal rallyred · 23-09-2008, 09:46

A guy at work has given me stuff from RS Components and it's definitely Silicon Grease and says it's for lubrication and protection of electrical contacts.

This looks more like the right stuff.

bigal rallyred · 23-09-2008, 09:50

rswww.com | RS Silicone Grease, 100g Tube, 494-124

This is the stuff he gave me. It even has a dielectric value under the technical specification.

Jonny5ive · 23-09-2008, 11:42

That looks good

bigal rallyred · 23-09-2008, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny5ive

That looks good

Cheers, it would be difficult to explain as a warranty claim

silvermog · 23-09-2008, 13:02

I think the item you need from Maplins would be:

Multi Purpose Silicone Grease > Maplin

Particularly the 50g tube version (£4), which looks a little expensive compared to RS Components version of the same at the same price for double the quantity (100g).

rswww.com | RS Silicone Grease, 100g Tube, 494-124

... but then you don't need much and Maplins might be on a high-street near you.

HTH

bigal rallyred · 23-09-2008, 13:05

Or get some free from a work colleague who just happens to have the right stuff.

Thanks for the heads up though

16-07-2008, 07:41	#1
Jonny5ive The Daddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos. Posts: 2,158 Thanks: 76 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	Cage Mod - Worth a go? As per THIS thread, I might give this a go on the new aquisition Anyone else done this already on the Roomy? __________________ Modified Fabia vRS & Roomster Scout THE FULL 8mins 39sec

22-07-2008, 17:38	#3
Jonny5ive The Daddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos. Posts: 2,158 Thanks: 76 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? That'll be something else on the "to do" list for the Roomy while I'm off work for the next two days __________________ Modified Fabia vRS & Roomster Scout THE FULL 8mins 39sec

22-07-2008, 17:51	#4
WaveyDavey Hiya Vic!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,161 Thanks: 106 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Having done this on both our vRS's i have to say it's a must do mod..... Even if you don't really notice a difference the cost of a couple of quid means your not really loosing much etc.... Cheers Dave. __________________ 2006 'Black Magic' Fabia vRS... With a few little EXTRAS

23-07-2008, 00:18	#6
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,375 Thanks: 58 Thanked 222 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Is this the mod with just the grease? Or the mod where you remove the baffles around the MAF?

23-07-2008, 00:32	#7
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Its the grease mod on connector plug. __________________ 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

23-07-2008, 00:58	#8
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,375 Thanks: 58 Thanked 222 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Hmmm. Why is it called the "Cage Mod" ?

23-07-2008, 10:25	#9
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 99 Thanked 101 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? http://briskoda.net/fabia-i/silicone...sel-car/64617/ __________________ 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

23-07-2008, 11:15	#10
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,375 Thanks: 58 Thanked 222 Times in 171 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Yeah got that, but i seem to remember the original thread from Josh detailing removing the baffles whihc is why I though it's called the cage mod.

22-09-2008, 13:53	#11
Conshine Golf Pro.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 1,788 Thanks: 88 Thanked 49 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Just done mine and i noticed the difference with the smoke straight away, there is virtually none now unless you are giving it an 'Italian tune up'. Seems so be better in the mornings too. Hopefully it's helping. __________________ Ben

23-09-2008, 08:52	#12
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 745 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Silicone Adhesive Sealant > Maplin Is this the right stuff from Maplin? I don't want to go and buy the wrong stuff. The word adhesive is putting me off, there are aerosols but this looked more like a proper grease.

23-09-2008, 09:46	#14
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 745 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? A guy at work has given me stuff from RS Components and it's definitely Silicon Grease and says it's for lubrication and protection of electrical contacts. This looks more like the right stuff.

23-09-2008, 09:50	#15
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 745 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? rswww.com \| RS Silicone Grease, 100g Tube, 494-124 This is the stuff he gave me. It even has a dielectric value under the technical specification.

23-09-2008, 11:42	#16
Jonny5ive The Daddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stonehouse, Glos. Posts: 2,158 Thanks: 76 Thanked 40 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? That looks good __________________ Modified Fabia vRS & Roomster Scout THE FULL 8mins 39sec

23-09-2008, 13:02	#18
silvermog Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? I think the item you need from Maplins would be: Multi Purpose Silicone Grease > Maplin Particularly the 50g tube version (£4), which looks a little expensive compared to RS Components version of the same at the same price for double the quantity (100g). rswww.com \| RS Silicone Grease, 100g Tube, 494-124 ... but then you don't need much and Maplins might be on a high-street near you. HTH __________________ Silvermog Last edited by silvermog; 23-09-2008 at 13:03. Reason: Correct URL

23-09-2008, 13:05	#19
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 745 Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Cage Mod - Worth a go? Or get some free from a work colleague who just happens to have the right stuff. Thanks for the heads up though

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