Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend

marc_ka232003 · 11-06-2007, 20:32

Hi peeps,

I've basically got £500 to spend on basic mods for my VRS, as a new comer to the modding scene I need your advice.

All i'm sure of is that I want a remap but anything else is cool, I know I won't get much for £500 snots but any ideas? (inc best remap for extra power gain and professional instal etc)

Cheers for your time

Marc

**VRStu** · 11-06-2007, 20:36

You've come to the right place!!!

I would suggest a new after market air filter to go with your remap and possibly a new MAF depending on how old your car is.

VRSPhil · 11-06-2007, 21:14

Depending on remap cost, a rear ARB maybe?

Steevie Wonder · 11-06-2007, 21:28

Jabba custom re-map would be the one to go for, but if you decided against the re-map idea you could look at the following:

Rear ARB is a must!!!

Poly bushes (at least the front wish bones)

Decent air filter (Green or K&N)

A 2.5" downpipe and cat is another good alternative (Jetex or Blueflame).
A 2.5" cat back system on its own won't give you much in the way of a gain without the d/p and cat though, so it'd be best to do this mod in one.

marc_ka232003 · 12-06-2007, 23:45

Hi Guys

Thanks for the ideas so far, they sound good although I have a question..

The rear ARB, how will this improve the car? To be honest I'm not looking for an increase in top end speed as I never do over a ton but I really love that feeling of throwing you back in your seat and whooping those BMW drivers:-)

Thanks again

Marc

Stuart_J · 13-06-2007, 06:20

A decent remap, you wont go far wrong with Jabba

Check with your insurance co first as ANY mod to your car should be declared & different companies have different policies & additional costs

**TaviaRS** · 13-06-2007, 07:30

Basic Jabba remap and some driver training....

Stuart_J · 13-06-2007, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Basic Jabba remap and some driver training....

I would agree, driver training is the only mod you can take from car to car, its just not a trendy thing to do but it could save your life one day

Lummox · 13-06-2007, 08:22

PM me for my address send the money to me. Instantly feel better about yourself as I will have a new FMIC and clutch for my Golf.

You know it makes sense.

VRSPhil · 13-06-2007, 08:43

**TaviaRS** · 13-06-2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_J

I would agree, driver training is the only mod you can take from car to car, its just not a trendy thing to do but it could save your life one day

The other benefit is that you can use that extra power more of the time too

ScoobyChris · 13-06-2007, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

The other benefit is that you can use that extra power more of the time too

Something oft overlooked, but something so fundamental to getting the best out of a car!

Chris

marc_ka232003 · 14-06-2007, 00:07

Guys,

Thanks for the ideas and a giggle, will take them on board but ref the driver training, i'm actually a graded response driver for the police so I have a little understanding of this concept, I totally agree with driver training before driving a fast car, so underestimated!

Cheers again

Marc

pixelmassacre · 14-06-2007, 07:47

I`m getting the carbonio induction kit from awesome gti and may well plump for a new exhaust before my remap, I guess its best to have your aspiration all sorted before getting a custom remap, or have i got that all wrong?

**TaviaRS** · 14-06-2007, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by marc_ka232003

Guys,
i'm actually a graded response driver for the police so I have a little understanding of this concept, I totally agree with driver training before driving a fast car, so underestimated!

Ah well, at least you know where we're coming from

So easy to up the power but to actually get the full benefit......

**VRStu** · 14-06-2007, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by pixelmassacre

I guess its best to have your aspiration all sorted before getting a custom remap, or have i got that all wrong?

Hence why I recomended a new MAF - A hugely overlooked part.

11-06-2007, 20:32	#1
marc_ka232003 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 Members Car: Skoda Octavia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Hi peeps, I've basically got £500 to spend on basic mods for my VRS, as a new comer to the modding scene I need your advice. All i'm sure of is that I want a remap but anything else is cool, I know I won't get much for £500 snots but any ideas? (inc best remap for extra power gain and professional instal etc) Cheers for your time Marc

11-06-2007, 20:36	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend You've come to the right place!!! I would suggest a new after market air filter to go with your remap and possibly a new MAF depending on how old your car is. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

11-06-2007, 21:14	#3
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Depending on remap cost, a rear ARB maybe? __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

11-06-2007, 21:28	#4
Steevie Wonder Silver bullet Join Date: May 2003 Location: Planet Earth...... Posts: 788 Members Car: 345bhp Silver Octavia vRS Thanks: 48 Thanked 40 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Jabba custom re-map would be the one to go for, but if you decided against the re-map idea you could look at the following: Rear ARB is a must!!! Poly bushes (at least the front wish bones) Decent air filter (Green or K&N) A 2.5" downpipe and cat is another good alternative (Jetex or Blueflame). A 2.5" cat back system on its own won't give you much in the way of a gain without the d/p and cat though, so it'd be best to do this mod in one. __________________ The silver bulletJabbasport's; IHI Stage 3 vf34, ceramic lined manifold, F.M.I.C, boost controller, Snowperformance methanol injection, ABD Racing ceramic inlet manifold & CAI, K&N monster filter, 02M 6 speed TDi gearbox, Peloquin a.t.b, Sachs SMF & sports clutch, Forge quickshift, APR R1, Blueflame 3" d/p, 100 cell cat, Milltek 2 ¾" system, Samco; i/c, turbo & boost hoses, Bosch 440cc injectors, 3" M.A.F, SuperPro bushes all round + engine mounts, Weitec coilovers, Eibach rear arb, AP Racing 6 pots & 335mm floaters, S3 top & bottom braces, Nomad; turbo, oil pressure, oil temperature & battery gauges.

12-06-2007, 23:45	#5
marc_ka232003 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 Members Car: Skoda Octavia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Hi Guys Thanks for the ideas so far, they sound good although I have a question.. The rear ARB, how will this improve the car? To be honest I'm not looking for an increase in top end speed as I never do over a ton but I really love that feeling of throwing you back in your seat and whooping those BMW drivers:-) Thanks again Marc

13-06-2007, 06:20	#6
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,717 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 39 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend A decent remap, you wont go far wrong with Jabba Check with your insurance co first as ANY mod to your car should be declared & different companies have different policies & additional costs __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

13-06-2007, 07:30	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Basic Jabba remap and some driver training.... __________________ 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

13-06-2007, 08:22	#9
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,497 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 760 Times in 638 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend PM me for my address send the money to me. Instantly feel better about yourself as I will have a new FMIC and clutch for my Golf. You know it makes sense. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

13-06-2007, 08:43	#10
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

14-06-2007, 00:07	#13
marc_ka232003 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10 Members Car: Skoda Octavia VRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend Guys, Thanks for the ideas and a giggle, will take them on board but ref the driver training, i'm actually a graded response driver for the police so I have a little understanding of this concept, I totally agree with driver training before driving a fast car, so underestimated! Cheers again Marc

14-06-2007, 07:47	#14
pixelmassacre Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 81 Members Car: Octavia VRS Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ideas boys and girls....I want to spend I`m getting the carbonio induction kit from awesome gti and may well plump for a new exhaust before my remap, I guess its best to have your aspiration all sorted before getting a custom remap, or have i got that all wrong? __________________ What's it gonna be Kyle? You have to decide, Tits or destiny?

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