impossible performance!!!!!

Dave C · 14-03-2004, 23:17

After having JABBA do there magic on my tav-Rs car now 242bhp i am starting to find it slow!! in the past i have owned cars with big bhp eg: escort cozzy/911/and the last Scooby so i brought the tav for long term cost saving but ive done it again got on that slope down hill and when i was at jabba last Brian spoke about 350bhp conversion and i know there seat ibiza is that i think (anyone been out in it)!! and i would like such conversion myself i find that there is too much turbo lag and i would like none or very little and that the wheels spin to easy and will do this with traction on so is it possible to get 300/350 bhp without spining as its no point havin this amount of power if you cant use it im going to give jabba a call in the morn regarding costs, also who else does this conversion to get the power upto 300/350 and what sort of money are we talking!! i know alot of you would say 250bhp is all you need for everyday use but i want my TAV to kick ****.

Quinten · 14-03-2004, 23:22

Wow, I discovered a full stop...

Dave C · 14-03-2004, 23:35

the ones i missed out............................................... ..................

day tripper · 15-03-2004, 00:09

Do It!

redbaron · 15-03-2004, 09:56

you can get 300hp on the stock - no lag turbo.

you can also get 350+ with a hybrid version.... that one day TaviaRS will sort for me.........

Dave C · 15-03-2004, 19:50

I spoke to elton at jabba and im going for the 300 bhp conversion is there anyone that uses this site has this conversion i would like to know there opinion.

Dave C · 15-03-2004, 19:57

forgot to mention conversion consists of :
Change of turbo,front pipe no cat,map quoted £3500

Witchfinder · 16-03-2004, 15:16

You bought the Octavia to save money, and are now contemplating spending £3500 on it because it's not fast enough? Isn't that a false economy? Surely the increase in running costs will put the car on par with a Scoob. Think of the cost in tyres alone. With 350 BHP going through the front wheels, I'd be surprised if you got 12,000 miles out of a set of front tyres.

redbaron · 16-03-2004, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave C

forgot to mention conversion consists of :
Change of turbo,front pipe no cat,map quoted £3500

did they grease you up or are they doing you dry cos it sounds like a lot of money for 60hp.

fen_l&k · 16-03-2004, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

did they grease you up or are they doing you dry cos it sounds like a lot of money for 60hp.

Don't hold back Paul... tell it how it is!!

redbaron · 16-03-2004, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by fen_l&k

Don't hold back Paul... tell it how it is!!

just think that 3.5k for a new turbo and a zorst is a little steep considering he has already paid for a remap.

hybrid turbo is about $1100 form US bolt on. milltek about 800 quid

remap say 400 = well under 2k even with a filter....

or does the conv include new fuelpump / injectors / fpr / uprated hoses / clutch / flywheel etc?

SkodiRS · 16-03-2004, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave C

forgot to mention conversion consists of :
Change of turbo,front pipe no cat,map quoted £3500

I don't think this price is quite right....300bhp would be the stage2 turbo kit?

There's a bit more include in the kit but I think you have a few of them already fitted so the price should be adjusted.

Although if you going the decat route I guess you'd have the new dp.

I guess though this is the fitted price.

***ncarring*** · 16-03-2004, 15:34

I personally think a few people have bought Octavias - Paul is one such (aren't you Paul) - who could actually afford much more exotic machinery, but like the idea that they can buy a cheap (to them) car, and do lots to it. They will tell you they did it to save money, but I think that's just a conscience salve really.

JM2PW - don't burn me too much!

fen_l&k · 16-03-2004, 15:36

I would have thought that you would also be getting close to the limit of traction through the front wheels unless you go for a LSD. I would also assume that some extra stopping power would be required. Maybe that's the diff in price?

fen_l&k · 16-03-2004, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

I personally think a few people have bought Octavias - Paul is one such (aren't you Paul) - who could actually afford much more exotic machinery, but like the idea that they can buy a cheap (to them) car, and do lots to it. They will tell you they did it to save money, but I think that's just a conscience salve really.

JM2PW - don't burn me too much!

I guess that's the challenge - to see how far you can <horrible american expression> 'push the envelope' </horrible american expression>

Edit: Bleedin 'ell - 2000 posts.

redbaron · 16-03-2004, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

I personally think a few people have bought Octavias - Paul is one such (aren't you Paul) - who could actually afford much more exotic machinery, but like the idea that they can buy a cheap (to them) car, and do lots to it. They will tell you they did it to save money, but I think that's just a conscience salve really.

JM2PW - don't burn me too much!

Totally agree Nick..

am sure that as a fellow Porsche owner you appreciate the finer side of life and dont wish to destroy yours either...

hence the Octy is cheap to mod/break/run.... but 3.5k for the parts listed is **** Turpin territory.. I hope its an error

SkodiRS · 16-03-2004, 15:44

Checked the stage2 kit and there's alot more kit in it...can't be bothered to list them

...does include injectors.

Kit cost £2385 plus fitting, remapping and some choice extras.

As I said previously, Dave already has some of the bits fitted so the price should be cheaper than that.

***ncarring*** · 16-03-2004, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

Totally agree Nick..

am sure that as a fellow Porsche owner you appreciate the finer side of life and dont wish to destroy yours either...

hence the Octy is cheap to mod/break/run.... but 3.5k for the parts listed is **** Turpin territory.. I hope its an error

The difference is my Porker probably cost less than the mods to your Octy

redbaron · 16-03-2004, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

The difference is my Porker probably cost less than the mods to your Octy

or was it that your Octy cost less than the mods on my Porker....

***ncarring*** · 16-03-2004, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

or was it that your Octy cost less than the mods on my Porker....

You mean you've put some mudflaps on it?

pearce_jj · 16-03-2004, 18:36

From another angle - what about a different engine - what else would fit easily? Presumably the stronger 225bhp job would go in?

redbaron · 16-03-2004, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearce_jj

From another angle - what about a different engine - what else would fit easily? Presumably the stronger 225bhp job would go in?

unless you want to go beyond 400hp this would not be a factor...
easiest swap then is a chevy v8 on the back seats.

DaveU · 16-03-2004, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffelan

unless you want to go beyond 400hp this would not be a factor...
easiest swap then is a chevy v8 on the back seats.

Chevy V8? That's a girls engine. I've got a nice Ford 351 lump that you could have for FREE if you want it! I'll charge you £14k delivery (or £13k collection) and even chuck in a free Mustang which it's still attached to

badger5 · 16-03-2004, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave C

After having JABBA do there magic on my tav-Rs car now 242bhp i am starting to find it slow!! in the past i have owned cars with big bhp eg: escort cozzy/911/and the last Scooby so i brought the tav for long term cost saving but ive done it again got on that slope down hill and when i was at jabba last Brian spoke about 350bhp conversion and i know there seat ibiza is that i think (anyone been out in it)!! and i would like such conversion myself i find that there is too much turbo lag and i would like none or very little and that the wheels spin to easy and will do this with traction on so is it possible to get 300/350 bhp without spining as its no point havin this amount of power if you cant use it im going to give jabba a call in the morn regarding costs, also who else does this conversion to get the power upto 300/350 and what sort of money are we talking!! i know alot of you would say 250bhp is all you need for everyday use but i want my TAV to kick ****.

So have you driven their ibiza... as you say lag.?
eh?

bill

Dave C · 16-03-2004, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkodiRS

Checked the stage2 kit and there's alot more kit in it...can't be bothered to list them

...does include injectors.

Kit cost £2385 plus fitting, remapping and some choice extras.

As I said previously, Dave already has some of the bits fitted so the price should be cheaper than that.

The first conversation with elton did not go into to much detail so Im going to give jabba a call in the morn and go through the list what i have and then what i need and cost,ill post the outcome.

14-03-2004, 23:17	#1
Dave C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	impossible performance!!!!! After having JABBA do there magic on my tav-Rs car now 242bhp i am starting to find it slow!! in the past i have owned cars with big bhp eg: escort cozzy/911/and the last Scooby so i brought the tav for long term cost saving but ive done it again got on that slope down hill and when i was at jabba last Brian spoke about 350bhp conversion and i know there seat ibiza is that i think (anyone been out in it)!! and i would like such conversion myself i find that there is too much turbo lag and i would like none or very little and that the wheels spin to easy and will do this with traction on so is it possible to get 300/350 bhp without spining as its no point havin this amount of power if you cant use it im going to give jabba a call in the morn regarding costs, also who else does this conversion to get the power upto 300/350 and what sort of money are we talking!! i know alot of you would say 250bhp is all you need for everyday use but i want my TAV to kick ****.

14-03-2004, 23:22	#2
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Witchfinder Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wheelspinning 'round the wet roads of Manchester Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You bought the Octavia to save money, and are now contemplating spending £3500 on it because it's not fast enough? Isn't that a false economy? Surely the increase in running costs will put the car on par with a Scoob. Think of the cost in tyres alone. With 350 BHP going through the front wheels, I'd be surprised if you got 12,000 miles out of a set of front tyres. __________________ Rob Illing Play Interstellar War: "Fleet Battles" and "Conquest" for free! The ST220 has landed! Die Micra, Die!

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*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,950 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	I personally think a few people have bought Octavias - Paul is one such (aren't you Paul) - who could actually afford much more exotic machinery, but like the idea that they can buy a cheap (to them) car, and do lots to it. They will tell you they did it to save money, but I think that's just a conscience salve really. JM2PW - don't burn me too much! __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

14-03-2004, 23:35	#3
Dave C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the ones i missed out............................................... ..................

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day tripper Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,717 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Do It!

15-03-2004, 19:50	#6
Dave C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I spoke to elton at jabba and im going for the 300 bhp conversion is there anyone that uses this site has this conversion i would like to know there opinion.

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Dave C Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 125 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	forgot to mention conversion consists of : Change of turbo,front pipe no cat,map quoted £3500

16-03-2004, 15:36	#14
fen_l&k Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deepest Fenland Posts: 2,559 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would have thought that you would also be getting close to the limit of traction through the front wheels unless you go for a LSD. I would also assume that some extra stopping power would be required. Maybe that's the diff in price? __________________ Howard Octavia TDi L&K in Cayenne Member of the exclusive "Social Misfits" and "Objectionable To55ers" community

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SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Checked the stage2 kit and there's alot more kit in it...can't be bothered to list them ...does include injectors. Kit cost £2385 plus fitting, remapping and some choice extras. As I said previously, Dave already has some of the bits fitted so the price should be cheaper than that. __________________ Adrian.

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pearce_jj Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maidstone, Kent Posts: 275 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From another angle - what about a different engine - what else would fit easily? Presumably the stronger 225bhp job would go in?

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