Calling all vRS owners north of the border

ElvisU309 · 15-06-2007, 00:02

Calling all fellow Scottish vRS owners.....

I am desperate to get my Mk1 Octy vRS remapped in the near future. I had planned on getting a Stage 2 Jabba remap however I doubt I'll have the time to drive the 6 hrs or so down south for it to get done.

Any ideas on where the best place is to get a remap in the Glasgow area?? I'd be looking for a power increase similar to a Stage 2 Jabba jobbie.....

Some advice would be appreciated!

matchmaker · 15-06-2007, 09:51

My recommendation is to contact Jim Curley at Star Performance in Fife. I'm not the only one who will recommend him!

STAR PERFORMANCE

KenONeill · 15-06-2007, 13:12

I'd say either Star, or Agra Engineering in Dundee if they do remaps.

dewaryboy · 15-06-2007, 20:39

there is a chipped uk dealer near 2 u,ayrshire i think,they get good press on the golf forums,the guy is also mobile,so will come 2 u,getting him 2 do mine when i get funds together,he charges £300 and u dont have to leave ur house,granted u dont get a rolling road print out.they claim 210-220bhp.got his number if u want it.

matchmaker · 15-06-2007, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by dewaryboy

there is a chipped uk dealer near 2 u,ayrshire i think,they get good press on the golf forums,the guy is also mobile,so will come 2 u,getting him 2 do mine when i get funds together,he charges £300 and u dont have to leave ur house,granted u dont get a rolling road print out.they claim 210-220bhp.got his number if u want it.

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I'd rather use someone with a RR. In addition, if you want more than about 215 bhp, you'll need more than a remap - Jim can do other mods as well - exhaust, manifolds, etc. PM me if you'd like to experience my Star modded Octy

ElvisU309 · 16-06-2007, 03:43

Is there any point in getting a Stage 2 remap if the car is standard or am I best just to go for a generic one??

Would i get more power increase from a stage 2?

neelyp · 16-06-2007, 07:19

Bedrock in Wishaw do Jabba maps, this could be handy for you judging by your location.

Neil

dewaryboy · 16-06-2007, 07:47

hi mate no point in getting a stage 2 remap if ur car is standard,the point of a stage 2 is to take advantage of a aports cat,exhaust sysyem,uprated air filter etc.whichever company u choose whether it be star performance,bedrock vw,chipped uk u wont be dissapointed with the results,my leon cupra was remapped by star performance last year,couldnt fault it,i got it done in last years march special,would get my octy vrs done there if he done another special as it was only £300,but cant justify [aying full price which i think is £450,thats why im gonna get chipped uk to do my octy vrs,and they can tweak the map to suit sports cat etc.

matchmaker · 16-06-2007, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisU309

Is there any point in getting a Stage 2 remap if the car is standard or am I best just to go for a generic one??

Would i get more power increase from a stage 2?

No remap alone is going to give much more than 215-220 bhp. To get more you'll need sports cat, exhaust and maybe a CAI. Max on the standard turbo is 235 - 240 bhp. Plenty of info in this forum

For what it's worth, I'm VERY happy with mine

ElvisU309 · 17-06-2007, 23:25

Thanks for the info guys.

I think I'll give Bedrock a phone - they seem to be well thought of on other VAG forums, are a jabba agent and are only 10mins drive from my home in East Kilbride.

Perhaps the Stage 1 is the best idea as I don't have a huge amount of cash to throw at the Octy on the other mods I have in mind.

Cheers

Elvis

kenny rsell · 18-06-2007, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisU309

Thanks for the info guys.

I think I'll give Bedrock a phone - they seem to be well thought of on other VAG forums, are a jabba agent and are only 10mins drive from my home in East Kilbride.

Perhaps the Stage 1 is the best idea as I don't have a huge amount of cash to throw at the Octy on the other mods I have in mind.

Cheers

Elvis

Mine is standard as well apart from green cotton panel filter and forge 007 dump v/v. I have just had a forge/ipro remap done 205hp 300nm torque and am very impressed .

ElvisU309 · 18-06-2007, 12:39

I take it you notice a big difference when it's remapped?? Don't want to be disappointed....!

matchmaker · 18-06-2007, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisU309

I take it you notice a big difference when it's remapped?? Don't want to be disappointed....!

You notice a big difference.......................I thought mine was fast as standard, then after the first remap

Then after the other work and a tweak to the map

I think it's the torque that makes the difference - it comes in when the boost comes in (1850 rpm) and just keeps pushing. If I floor the car in 3rd at 30mph it just takes off and it will go up to over 100mph in that gear

Tested at Knockhill of course

Bigw2069 · 18-06-2007, 12:57

Another vote for Jim @ Star Performance, and dont forget you get a forum sponsor discount IIRC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matchmaker

Tested at Knockhill of course

Along with the Brakes

matchmaker · 18-06-2007, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

Another vote for Jim @ Star Performance, and dont forget you get a forum sponsor discount IIRC.

Along with the Brakes

I now need new rear discs - I've worn then out

15-06-2007, 00:02	#1
ElvisU309 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 23 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Calling all vRS owners north of the border Calling all fellow Scottish vRS owners..... I am desperate to get my Mk1 Octy vRS remapped in the near future. I had planned on getting a Stage 2 Jabba remap however I doubt I'll have the time to drive the 6 hrs or so down south for it to get done. Any ideas on where the best place is to get a remap in the Glasgow area?? I'd be looking for a power increase similar to a Stage 2 Jabba jobbie..... Some advice would be appreciated! __________________ Elvis

15-06-2007, 09:51	#2
matchmaker Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stirling Posts: 2,792 Members Car: Black Octavia vRS Thanks: 24 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border My recommendation is to contact Jim Curley at Star Performance in Fife. I'm not the only one who will recommend him! STAR PERFORMANCE __________________ Alan "Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

15-06-2007, 13:12	#3
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,165 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 558 Times in 546 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border I'd say either Star, or Agra Engineering in Dundee if they do remaps.

15-06-2007, 20:39	#4
dewaryboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: fife Posts: 37 Members Car: black octy vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border there is a chipped uk dealer near 2 u,ayrshire i think,they get good press on the golf forums,the guy is also mobile,so will come 2 u,getting him 2 do mine when i get funds together,he charges £300 and u dont have to leave ur house,granted u dont get a rolling road print out.they claim 210-220bhp.got his number if u want it.

16-06-2007, 03:43	#6
ElvisU309 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 23 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border Is there any point in getting a Stage 2 remap if the car is standard or am I best just to go for a generic one?? Would i get more power increase from a stage 2? __________________ Elvis

16-06-2007, 07:19	#7
neelyp Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Falkirk Posts: 394 Members Car: Octavia vRS, black Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border Bedrock in Wishaw do Jabba maps, this could be handy for you judging by your location. Neil __________________ As I slide down life's bannister You are the splinter in my scrotum

16-06-2007, 07:47	#8
dewaryboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: fife Posts: 37 Members Car: black octy vrs Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Calling all vRS owners north of the border hi mate no point in getting a stage 2 remap if ur car is standard,the point of a stage 2 is to take advantage of a aports cat,exhaust sysyem,uprated air filter etc.whichever company u choose whether it be star performance,bedrock vw,chipped uk u wont be dissapointed with the results,my leon cupra was remapped by star performance last year,couldnt fault it,i got it done in last years march special,would get my octy vrs done there if he done another special as it was only £300,but cant justify [aying full price which i think is £450,thats why im gonna get chipped uk to do my octy vrs,and they can tweak the map to suit sports cat etc.

17-06-2007, 23:25	#10
ElvisU309 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 23 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Calling all vRS owners north of the border Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll give Bedrock a phone - they seem to be well thought of on other VAG forums, are a jabba agent and are only 10mins drive from my home in East Kilbride. Perhaps the Stage 1 is the best idea as I don't have a huge amount of cash to throw at the Octy on the other mods I have in mind. Cheers Elvis __________________ Elvis

18-06-2007, 12:39	#12
ElvisU309 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 23 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Calling all vRS owners north of the border I take it you notice a big difference when it's remapped?? Don't want to be disappointed....! __________________ Elvis

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