Suggested Mods for Octavia Estate...Any good?

Steve vRS · 26-01-2004, 22:06

Regarding aftermarket filters.

Is the Skoda MAF as sensitive and fragile as the Subaru sensors? If it is don't touch a replacement filter with a sh!tty stick.

Steve

rich1068 · 26-01-2004, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

Pest.

MonkeyHanger · 26-01-2004, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

Pest.

rich1068 · 26-01-2004, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

See? He's stalking! There's laws about that!

Steve vRS · 26-01-2004, 22:12

Can you two take it outside, we may have visitors present and what would they think of us?

Steve

rich1068 · 26-01-2004, 22:14

He started it.

Aaquil · 26-01-2004, 22:14

I've got a Green Cotton Panel Filter from TSL Motorsport in my Legacy Turbo (with fragile MAF). TSL apparently use MoTec ECU upgrade to measure flow through the Green Filter and compare it to Induction Kits and claim that the cotton filter is just as good if not better. Also you still have the filter housing intact with the panel filter that keeps the air cool (?). If the MAF on they Octavias are fragile it may well be better to try one of these.

Any comments?

Aaquil.

FabiaTDi · 26-01-2004, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

Figures, please?

Only just on the day though! - by a couple of NM IIRC.. something like 228nm vs 330nm, so you're figures are safe Denis

MonkeyHanger · 26-01-2004, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

Can you two take it outside, we may have visitors present and what would they think of us?

Steve

I'm sure they would think something like...

"What a great site, they all seem to have fun as well as babbling on about their cars, and no heavy handed mods too (checks for Denis

)"

Steve vRS · 26-01-2004, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonkeyHanger

I'm sure they would think something like...

"What a great site, they all seem to have fun as well as babbling on about their cars, and no heavy handed mods too (checks for Denis

)"

Everyone knows we have a good sense of humour......we drive Skodas

steve

SkodiRS · 26-01-2004, 23:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaquil

I've got a Green Cotton Panel Filter from TSL Motorsport in my Legacy Turbo (with fragile MAF). TSL apparently use MoTec ECU upgrade to measure flow through the Green Filter and compare it to Induction Kits and claim that the cotton filter is just as good if not better. Also you still have the filter housing intact with the panel filter that keeps the air cool (?). If the MAF on they Octavias are fragile it may well be better to try one of these.

Any comments?

Aaquil.

I have a Dynatwist CAI from Green Filters....apparently these are lightly oiled. Badger Bill has this on his 400bhp markIV Golf (or was it his 360bhp-ish Ibiza) and has run them for many thousands of miles with out problem.

Apparently (again) people running K&N filtes have had the filter BUT......this may be coincidence and that they over oiled them after cleaning.

***DGW*** · 26-01-2004, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

Everyone knows we have a good sense of humour.....

Since when?

rich1068 · 26-01-2004, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve vRS

Everyone knows we have a good sense of humour......we drive Skodas

steve

**TaviaRS** · 27-01-2004, 08:43

A,

On track, one with the spec you've outlined would be quick. I'd say just shy of a stdish P1, Evo VI etc.

You've got a similar weight (maybe slightly more), probably between 230-245 BHP and less transmission losses. You also benefit from shorter ratios than the RS if you get the 4x4 so the ingear times should be more comparable to the Scoobs.

However, you'll get approx 35mpg on a trip, pay less for the insurance and servicing and your car won't attract as many undesirables. Probably hold its value better as well.

**TaviaRS** · 27-01-2004, 08:47

Just noticed you are in Manchester, PM Tavia4x4 and see if he'll take you out in his standardish (just a remap) 4x4 estate to see what you think. Some of the board's most vocal members are round that area and have meets (when its not too clod dark and miserable) most Thursdays NW of Manchester, normally accompanied by a nice gentle drive out.

Jon

Dutch4x4 · 27-01-2004, 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

A,

On track, one with the spec you've outlined would be quick. I'd say just shy of a stdish P1, Evo VI etc.

You've got a similar weight (maybe slightly more), probably between 230-245 BHP and less transmission losses. You also benefit from shorter ratios than the RS if you get the 4x4 so the ingear times should be more comparable to the Scoobs.

However, you'll get approx 35mpg on a trip, pay less for the insurance and servicing and your car won't attract as many undesirables. Probably hold its value better as well.

Well summarized...

Aaquil · 27-01-2004, 11:50

Come on everyone...

What's the score about getting an Induction kit and a SS exhaust on an Octavia. Worth it in terms of performance or not because of MAF harm?

Anyone who's fitted them did they get a worthwhile improvement?

If an Induction kit is a bad idea what about ss exhaust and Green Cotton Panel filter?

Thanks

Aaquil.

redbaron · 27-01-2004, 11:53

yes its worth it..

sod the maf.. only one person on here eveer broke one...

go for milltek down pipe and powerflow rear section and will be fine....

SkodiRS · 27-01-2004, 12:06

Induction kit definately gives better response and aids that "pstsh" noise of the DV venting.

But which CAI to go for........Dynatwist if you want something a little more quieter or the ABD one for some real noise.

Milltek dp/sport cats and Powerflow custom cat back. With the Powerflow you can choose what exit pipe design you want plus, I believe you can choose the size of the rear box and hence how loud it is (I think). Will definately give you better breathing and aid turbo spin up.

Aaquil · 27-01-2004, 14:26

Thanks guys...the exhaust combo you were talking about is that for estate or saloon? Its just because someone mentioned you can't get a certain type of ss exhaust replacement for the 4X4 turbo estate

Thanks

Aaquil.

SkodiRS · 27-01-2004, 14:40

You can't get a cat back for the 4x4 estate......the Milltek sports dp/cat will fit fine but the cat back will have to be a custom job e.g Powerflow.

HTH.

26-01-2004, 22:06	#26
Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Regarding aftermarket filters. Is the Skoda MAF as sensitive and fragile as the Subaru sensors? If it is don't touch a replacement filter with a sh!tty stick. Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

26-01-2004, 22:12	#30
Steve vRS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumbria and Cheshire Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can you two take it outside, we may have visitors present and what would they think of us? Steve __________________ From Tavia vRS 230bhp to Impreza WRX STi Version V Type R to Clio 182 Cup and now a vRS TDi Octy II in Lightning McQueen Red

26-01-2004, 22:14	#31
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	He started it. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

27-01-2004, 11:53	#43
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,559 Thanks: 15 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	yes its worth it.. sod the maf.. only one person on here eveer broke one... go for milltek down pipe and powerflow rear section and will be fine.... __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

27-01-2004, 12:06	#44
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Induction kit definately gives better response and aids that "pstsh" noise of the DV venting. But which CAI to go for........Dynatwist if you want something a little more quieter or the ABD one for some real noise. Milltek dp/sport cats and Powerflow custom cat back. With the Powerflow you can choose what exit pipe design you want plus, I believe you can choose the size of the rear box and hence how loud it is (I think). Will definately give you better breathing and aid turbo spin up. __________________ Adrian.

26-01-2004, 22:14	#32
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got a Green Cotton Panel Filter from TSL Motorsport in my Legacy Turbo (with fragile MAF). TSL apparently use MoTec ECU upgrade to measure flow through the Green Filter and compare it to Induction Kits and claim that the cotton filter is just as good if not better. Also you still have the filter housing intact with the panel filter that keeps the air cool (?). If the MAF on they Octavias are fragile it may well be better to try one of these. Any comments? Aaquil.

27-01-2004, 08:43	#39
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	A, On track, one with the spec you've outlined would be quick. I'd say just shy of a stdish P1, Evo VI etc. You've got a similar weight (maybe slightly more), probably between 230-245 BHP and less transmission losses. You also benefit from shorter ratios than the RS if you get the 4x4 so the ingear times should be more comparable to the Scoobs. However, you'll get approx 35mpg on a trip, pay less for the insurance and servicing and your car won't attract as many undesirables. Probably hold its value better as well.

27-01-2004, 08:47	#40
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Just noticed you are in Manchester, PM Tavia4x4 and see if he'll take you out in his standardish (just a remap) 4x4 estate to see what you think. Some of the board's most vocal members are round that area and have meets (when its not too clod dark and miserable) most Thursdays NW of Manchester, normally accompanied by a nice gentle drive out. Jon

27-01-2004, 11:50	#42
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Come on everyone... What's the score about getting an Induction kit and a SS exhaust on an Octavia. Worth it in terms of performance or not because of MAF harm? Anyone who's fitted them did they get a worthwhile improvement? If an Induction kit is a bad idea what about ss exhaust and Green Cotton Panel filter? Thanks Aaquil.

27-01-2004, 14:26	#45
Aaquil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 464 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys...the exhaust combo you were talking about is that for estate or saloon? Its just because someone mentioned you can't get a certain type of ss exhaust replacement for the 4X4 turbo estate Thanks Aaquil.

27-01-2004, 14:40	#46
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	You can't get a cat back for the 4x4 estate......the Milltek sports dp/cat will fit fine but the cat back will have to be a custom job e.g Powerflow. HTH. __________________ Adrian.

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