Remaps on 95 ron

Mr Peas · 01-02-2006, 17:38

Hi
I have the 150 bhp 1.8T and was thinking of getting a remap this summer.

I don't plan any other mods and I don't do track days. All I want is a safe increase in power for the 5% of the time that there is actually a clear space on the road.

With that in mind, and the fact that I want to stick to standard unleaded without detting, what sort of power should I be able to get?

Also, who can you recommend near Lincolnshire to do this? I dont mind travelling for a few hours.

Lastly, what sort of hike in insurance costs have people found when doing the same?

Thanks in advance
Mark

Stuart_J · 01-02-2006, 17:48

Sorry to sound vague on performance as age of car has a bearing as well. I would suggest you talk to a couple of tuners to get some honest answers. My personal favourite is Jabba near Peterborough 01733 211779 but there are a couple of other good ones who post on here.

Insurance will really depend on your companies attitude, some wont entertain it, some seem to charge a disproportionate amout. I have founf Chris Knott to be excellent for me & Im running a very heavily modified Octavia. They are a sponsor of briskoda so you should find their banner floating around

Mr Peas · 01-02-2006, 17:52

It is an 02 plate with 50k on the clock.

Stuart_J · 01-02-2006, 17:59

I think yours falls into this category with Jabba but best to call them to confirm

http://www.jabbasport.com/vehicle_pr...p?variantid=32

Mr Peas · 01-02-2006, 18:23

Cheers for that.

£375 is a bargain for that extra power. Plus I can be there and back in a day.

Have you heard of any problems with the generic remap?

CupraR-Rog · 01-02-2006, 18:49

I would have thought that for a 95ron map you may need a custom map, seeing as the VAG 1.8T is designed for 97/98ron, i.e. super unleaded, and therefore tuner maps will be designed around this also...

...probably best to speak to Jabba tho...

FocusZtec · 01-02-2006, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by CupraR-Rog

seeing as the VAG 1.8T is designed for 97/98ron, i.e. super unleaded, and therefore tuner maps will be designed around this also...

Is this true?!

So the engines would be retarding on all my friends 1.8T's that use 95 ron?

exup · 01-02-2006, 21:17

Jabba are the best in my opinion, , they did mine 1.8 t 150 bhp to just over 200bhp approx 3 years ago, no problems at all and they care , the're not just after your money !

matchmaker · 01-02-2006, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

Is this true?!

So the engines would be retarding on all my friends 1.8T's that use 95 ron?

My remapped Octy is noticeably faster and smoother on 97 ron

bpm · 01-02-2006, 21:30

I've got mine mapped for 95 ron in Jabba as you cannot get i97/98/99 ron in Ireland (the south that is). You'll get aroung the 210bhp mark, which is a huge difference for you. My car runs perfectly well on the 95 ron.

Stuart_J · 01-02-2006, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Peas

Cheers for that.

£375 is a bargain for that extra power. Plus I can be there and back in a day.

Have you heard of any problems with the generic remap?

Have a decent chat with Jabba, they are a realy nice honest bunch of people, havent heard of any problems with the Generic map but if you can stretch to it go for the custom map & Michael will tweak it to suit what you want, chat over the options with them & see what you think. It also means your car will go on the rolling road & its a good way of finding out any other problems the car has.

Weve had both our Octys mapped by Jabba & have had no problems, the Diesel was mapped at 8000 miles & is now just over 100000 with no problems. The 1.8T which was originally a mere 150 bhp went to 225 with just a map & has now had a few more mods & is poking out 300+ bhp, again no problems & that car gets "used !!"

As I said chat with Jabba, many of us have a good idea what can be achieved but they are the experts & are certainly straight & honest.

bpm · 01-02-2006, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_J

Have a decent chat with Jabba, they are a realy nice honest bunch of people, havent heard of any problems with the Generic map but if you can stretch to it go for the custom map & Michael will tweak it to suit what you want, chat over the options with them & see what you think. It also means your car will go on the rolling road & its a good way of finding out any other problems the car has.

Weve had both our Octys mapped by Jabba & have had no problems, the Diesel was mapped at 8000 miles & is now just over 100000 with no problems. The 1.8T which was originally a mere 150 bhp went to 225 with just a map & has now had a few more mods & is poking out 300+ bhp, again no problems & that car gets "used !!"

As I said chat with Jabba, many of us have a good idea what can be achieved but they are the experts & are certainly straight & honest.

Mr Peas · 02-02-2006, 07:59

Thanks for all the feedback guys, much appreciated.

Goochie · 02-02-2006, 08:16

My Octavia started life at 150bhp and clocked 220bhp at Jabba on 97 RON. 9bhp was gained by changing the air filter for a new, clean paper OEM filter.

Joel_vRS · 02-02-2006, 12:36

i run a vrs on a jabba remap on shell 95ron fuel..seems like a good combination

Joel

winx · 02-02-2006, 13:29

my 4x4 was remapped by jabba to 215, 95 ron fuel and with reliability in mind so the last owner (Podwin) told me...

Does run better on 97 ron or above though, so use that now but never seemed 'bad' on 95, just better now!

***DGW*** · 02-02-2006, 13:59

I have just spoken to Brian at Jabbasport. They have a number of generic remaps for each engine variant to cater for different RON fuels. You tell them what RON fuel you normally use and they will provide a generic map tailored for that fuel.

CupraR-Rog · 02-02-2006, 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

Is this true?!

So the engines would be retarding on all my friends 1.8T's that use 95 ron?

'tis true!

Take a look in your ownes manual, and it will also say in there that the fuel for use in this engine is 97/98ron, with 95 being allowed in exceptional circumstances (the same as 92 is allowed in the non-turbo varients in exceptional circumstances)

CupraR-Rog · 02-02-2006, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGW

I have just spoken to Brian at Jabbasport. They have a number of generic remaps for each engine variant to cater for different RON fuels. You tell them what RON fuel you normally use and they will provide a generic map tailored for that fuel.

Good to know!!

**mannyo** · 02-02-2006, 18:09

My old vRS was custom mapped by Jabba, using Sainsburys 95 ron. Yes it can be done, but S/UL will give better results.

01-02-2006, 17:38	#1
Mr Peas Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Remaps on 95 ron Hi I have the 150 bhp 1.8T and was thinking of getting a remap this summer. I don't plan any other mods and I don't do track days. All I want is a safe increase in power for the 5% of the time that there is actually a clear space on the road. With that in mind, and the fact that I want to stick to standard unleaded without detting, what sort of power should I be able to get? Also, who can you recommend near Lincolnshire to do this? I dont mind travelling for a few hours. Lastly, what sort of hike in insurance costs have people found when doing the same? Thanks in advance Mark

01-02-2006, 17:48	#2
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,530 Thanks: 36 Thanked 76 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron Sorry to sound vague on performance as age of car has a bearing as well. I would suggest you talk to a couple of tuners to get some honest answers. My personal favourite is Jabba near Peterborough 01733 211779 but there are a couple of other good ones who post on here. Insurance will really depend on your companies attitude, some wont entertain it, some seem to charge a disproportionate amout. I have founf Chris Knott to be excellent for me & Im running a very heavily modified Octavia. They are a sponsor of briskoda so you should find their banner floating around __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

01-02-2006, 17:52	#3
Mr Peas Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron It is an 02 plate with 50k on the clock.

01-02-2006, 17:59	#4
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,530 Thanks: 36 Thanked 76 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron I think yours falls into this category with Jabba but best to call them to confirm http://www.jabbasport.com/vehicle_pr...p?variantid=32 __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

01-02-2006, 18:23	#5
Mr Peas Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron Cheers for that. £375 is a bargain for that extra power. Plus I can be there and back in a day. Have you heard of any problems with the generic remap?

01-02-2006, 18:49	#6
CupraR-Rog Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somerset Posts: 609 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron I would have thought that for a 95ron map you may need a custom map, seeing as the VAG 1.8T is designed for 97/98ron, i.e. super unleaded, and therefore tuner maps will be designed around this also... ...probably best to speak to Jabba tho... __________________ Some people say I'm stark raving bonkers... ...the others just smile and nod...

01-02-2006, 21:17	#8
exup Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron Jabba are the best in my opinion, , they did mine 1.8 t 150 bhp to just over 200bhp approx 3 years ago, no problems at all and they care , the're not just after your money !

01-02-2006, 21:30	#10
bpm Drink me! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,034 Thanks: 12 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron I've got mine mapped for 95 ron in Jabba as you cannot get i97/98/99 ron in Ireland (the south that is). You'll get aroung the 210bhp mark, which is a huge difference for you. My car runs perfectly well on the 95 ron. __________________ BPM This is a website , NOT a mobile phone. STP USNG TXT SPK

02-02-2006, 07:59	#13
Mr Peas Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron Thanks for all the feedback guys, much appreciated.

02-02-2006, 08:16	#14
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,384 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron My Octavia started life at 150bhp and clocked 220bhp at Jabba on 97 RON. 9bhp was gained by changing the air filter for a new, clean paper OEM filter.

02-02-2006, 12:36	#15
Joel_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peterborough Posts: 1,658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron i run a vrs on a jabba remap on shell 95ron fuel..seems like a good combination Joel __________________ Everyday car: Pimp Black Skoda Octavia VRS, 230bhp, 250lb custom remap, blueflame stainless exhaust, lowered, Hyperboost Dump Valve, ABD tip. 1/4mile in 14.99 secs Project Car: Vintage Mk2 Golf, to be turned in to a 1/4 mile beast, 1.8T 20v engine conversion! Watch this space!!!!

02-02-2006, 13:29	#16
winx Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: derbyshire Posts: 220 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron my 4x4 was remapped by jabba to 215, 95 ron fuel and with reliability in mind so the last owner (Podwin) told me... Does run better on 97 ron or above though, so use that now but never seemed 'bad' on 95, just better now!

02-02-2006, 13:59	#17
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,002 Thanks: 41 Thanked 147 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron I have just spoken to Brian at Jabbasport. They have a number of generic remaps for each engine variant to cater for different RON fuels. You tell them what RON fuel you normally use and they will provide a generic map tailored for that fuel. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP, Jabba rear ARB, and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.01 mpg...

02-02-2006, 18:09	#20
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 24 Thanked 253 Times in 239 Posts	Re: Remaps on 95 ron My old vRS was custom mapped by Jabba, using Sainsburys 95 ron. Yes it can be done, but S/UL will give better results. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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