Octy vRS to Leon Cupra R

ADOKS SRV · 12-08-2007, 17:13

Much as the title says im thinking of switching from my mk1 vrs to a LCR 225, ive had the octy for just over a year now and am starting to feel like i want more but financial restraints mean i cant have too much more so after some looking about i decided on the lcr but what id like to know is, is the LCR diffirent enough from the octy to warrant changing or would a simle remap give me what im after from the octavia???
cheers for any ideas people
chris

Dr Zoidberg · 12-08-2007, 17:19

A remap of a standard octavia will give you very similar performance to the LCR for a lot less money.

You may fine the Leon cheaper to insure though

ADOKS SRV · 12-08-2007, 17:31

really? thought the leon was a group 17 compared to the octys 16

Dr Zoidberg · 12-08-2007, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADOKS SRV

really? thought the leon was a group 17 compared to the octys 16

It is , but if you have your octy remapped , it will often cost quite a bit more than a standard car

ADOKS SRV · 12-08-2007, 17:44

ah right gotcha. was also thinking of the handling will the leon handle much diffirent to the octy, sometimes feel the handling of the octavia could be sharper

Liverpool-Lad · 12-08-2007, 18:15

The remap I think will sway your decision, puts a lot more spark into the engine.

Ch!lledBudwei2e · 12-08-2007, 18:58

I agree with the above, a remap makes a world of a difference.

Also I've fitted full KW v1s coilovers and a rear ARB, and it take the cars handling into another league :p

If you live somewhere near North Wales I'd be happy to take you for a spin, or I might be looking at selling the car in the next few months, so it might interest you getting a pre modded vRS.

mattbeef · 12-08-2007, 20:03

a remap and a rear ARB is all you need mate

Fezboy · 12-08-2007, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Zoidberg

It is , but if you have your octy remapped , it will often cost quite a bit more than a standard car

It depends on a few things

My remap and other mods cost me £50 extra

ADOKS SRV · 12-08-2007, 20:53

cheers for the advice guys, how much does a good ARB cost? sadly i live in the west of scotland so thanks very much for the offer but its a wee bit out my way

vRS_Si · 12-08-2007, 21:20

Certainly no more than £200, though they can be had for around £120-150.

Fezboy · 12-08-2007, 21:23

Neuspeed is a good option for £200

ADOKS SRV · 12-08-2007, 21:45

Thanks alot folks, i must admit i do still like the look of LCR but it was mainly an improved drive i was after and if this can be had with some simple mods such as these then it might just sway me. cheers

12-08-2007, 17:13	#1
ADOKS SRV Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 203 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Octy vRS to Leon Cupra R Much as the title says im thinking of switching from my mk1 vrs to a LCR 225, ive had the octy for just over a year now and am starting to feel like i want more but financial restraints mean i cant have too much more so after some looking about i decided on the lcr but what id like to know is, is the LCR diffirent enough from the octy to warrant changing or would a simle remap give me what im after from the octavia??? cheers for any ideas people chris

12-08-2007, 17:19	#2
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,734 Thanks: 30 Thanked 193 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R A remap of a standard octavia will give you very similar performance to the LCR for a lot less money. You may fine the Leon cheaper to insure though __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

12-08-2007, 17:31	#3
ADOKS SRV Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 203 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R really? thought the leon was a group 17 compared to the octys 16

12-08-2007, 17:44	#5
ADOKS SRV Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 203 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R ah right gotcha. was also thinking of the handling will the leon handle much diffirent to the octy, sometimes feel the handling of the octavia could be sharper

12-08-2007, 18:15	#6
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,648 Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R The remap I think will sway your decision, puts a lot more spark into the engine. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

12-08-2007, 18:58	#7
Ch!lledBudwei2e Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R I agree with the above, a remap makes a world of a difference. Also I've fitted full KW v1s coilovers and a rear ARB, and it take the cars handling into another league :p If you live somewhere near North Wales I'd be happy to take you for a spin, or I might be looking at selling the car in the next few months, so it might interest you getting a pre modded vRS.

12-08-2007, 20:03	#8
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,368 Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R a remap and a rear ARB is all you need mate __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

12-08-2007, 20:53	#10
ADOKS SRV Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 203 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R cheers for the advice guys, how much does a good ARB cost? sadly i live in the west of scotland so thanks very much for the offer but its a wee bit out my way

12-08-2007, 21:20	#11
vRS_Si Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,295 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R Certainly no more than £200, though they can be had for around £120-150. __________________ vRS Mirror polished 9*18" Mercedes Alloys, APR FMIC, ABD TIP & CAI, Powder coated inlet manifold, Jabba Re-map, Blueflame/Pipewerx exhaust, Forge DV, KW v3 coilovers, Neuspeed ARB, S3 strut braces, bonnet lifters, Autostyl rear spoiler, Milotec rear diffuser & bumper grills, side rubbing strips removed, front and rear rubbing strips smoothed and colour coded, scuttle pannel colour coded, chrome grill colour coded, mk2 vRS badge, de-locked, tints, mk4 aero wipers.

12-08-2007, 21:23	#12
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,452 Thanks: 21 Thanked 122 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R Neuspeed is a good option for £200 __________________ Octavia VRs *SOLD* The futures somkey! The futures diesel

12-08-2007, 21:45	#13
ADOKS SRV Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 203 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy VRS to Leon Cupra R Thanks alot folks, i must admit i do still like the look of LCR but it was mainly an improved drive i was after and if this can be had with some simple mods such as these then it might just sway me. cheers

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