New member - introduction...

L8 JDO · 05-09-2007, 22:24

Hi All,

Ive just found this site and registered, thought I would say Hi and intruduce myself...

My name is Jon, I own an Octavia II vRS petrol hatch in Race Blue. Had it from new (purchased in March 06) and have to say im really pleased with it.

Spec:
18" wheel upgrade
Reverse park sensors
Cruise
Maxi dot
Jumbo box / climate / elec rear windows
Bluefin

Claim to fame (if you can call it that?!):
It was my car that was featured in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey (with a couple of mis quotes admittedly)

Please be gentle.....

ATB, Jon.

PS, brilliant site, so many knowledgable people. I think im going to enjoy reading through the posts.

Fezboy · 05-09-2007, 22:30

Welcome

L8 JDO · 05-09-2007, 23:00

Hi Fezboy,

Thanks for the welcome...

Reading my post back again I think I sound like someone who has just gone to their first meeting at the AA!

Oh well, its done now....

ATB, Jon.

Mr Grumpy · 05-09-2007, 23:05

So many knowledgable people, so many armchair experts, so many numpties.....
I hope you have a sense of humour, and irony.......
Hello btw.

anonymouse · 05-09-2007, 23:23

Hiya Chief
Lovely motor

Enjoy - and all the 'info' on here too

runboy · 06-09-2007, 13:13

Howdy!

vRSLen · 06-09-2007, 14:09

Welcome

s3akr · 06-09-2007, 16:36

Welcome chap!

Bluefin.......... tell me more ? How are you getting on with it, how many miles on it, any knock-on issues (eg clutch slip) etc ?

Good colour choice by the way!

**VRStu** · 06-09-2007, 16:54

Welcome.
Do you have VAG-COM? Was wondering if you knew if the Bluefin increased the ECU flash counter.

Tom_vRS · 06-09-2007, 16:59

Welcome to the forum!

mlister5500 · 06-09-2007, 17:42

hi there

L8 JDO · 06-09-2007, 18:35

Hi All,

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Re the Bluefin...

Have covered approx 3k miles with it active now, no issues at all so far (touch wood etc!). It makes a lot of difference although im not sure I would opt for more power even if it was easily available (ie plug in). Traction can be an issue in the wet and you can get a little bit of torque stear but I guess thats to be expected. In gear excelleration is excellent......(quote from a driver of a previous generation Audi RS4 driver after a friendly blat on some A roads "tell me thats not standard").

Drawbacks so far. Running about locally the fuel consuption takes a bit of a knock. Normally from start up just nipping around town the computer goes up to 30 / 33 mpg pretty easily. With the Bluefin im getting more like 28 / 30 mpg. On a run like this week (to Liverpool and back - 400 miles round trip) its achieving 36 mpg and thats having a bit of fun along the way (M6 toll road - im sure you now what I mean!) so I dont really think I can grumble.

I opted for the Superchips device as it appears to be tried and tested, a few friends have had them in the past with no problems plus they "say" they will undertake any warranty issues not covered by Skoda if there are any problems casued by the re-map. The 7 day no quibble thing was pretty good to. Its a great gadget though, really easy to use - just plug it in the car, copy your settings then plug it in your computer and send it to superchips. 20mins later a text tells me I have an email and you plug it back in again and dwnload the new settings. Back to the car and away you go - 20mins & vroom, vroom hello Officer!

You can also immobilise the car and it can read fault codes with the handheld jobbie.

VRStu,

I dont have the VAG.COM thingy flash counter so I cant help you with that question. What is it?

ATB, Jon.

L8 JDO · 06-09-2007, 18:38

S3AKR,

Also, re the colour Race Blue.....it attracts far too much attention. I love it but sometimes wish I had opted for the silver.

ATB, Jon.

**VRStu** · 06-09-2007, 18:52

Yes I heard the Bluefin was well liked. My concern with it is that it pyhsically writes to the ECU everytime you add or remove it. There is a flash ccounter, which as the name suggests records all writes to the ECU. It can be viewed with the VAS dealer tool or VAG-COM.

Part of the appeal for many is the ability to turn off the remap and thus keep the details away from prying eyes - I'm sure you know what I mean. If the flash counter is changed then clearly it's not as transparrent as it could be.

s3akr · 06-09-2007, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by L8 JDO

I dont have the VAG.COM thingy flash counter so I cant help you with that question. What is it?

ATB, Jon.

Is there anyone nearby you that could plug in and take a look ? (assuming you are willing of course!

).

05-09-2007, 22:24	#1
L8 JDO Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New member - introduction... Hi All, Ive just found this site and registered, thought I would say Hi and intruduce myself... My name is Jon, I own an Octavia II vRS petrol hatch in Race Blue. Had it from new (purchased in March 06) and have to say im really pleased with it. Spec: 18" wheel upgrade Reverse park sensors Cruise Maxi dot Jumbo box / climate / elec rear windows Bluefin Claim to fame (if you can call it that?!): It was my car that was featured in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey (with a couple of mis quotes admittedly) Please be gentle..... ATB, Jon. PS, brilliant site, so many knowledgable people. I think im going to enjoy reading through the posts.

05-09-2007, 22:30	#2
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,472 Members Car: Mondeo 2.2TDCI Thanks: 21 Thanked 122 Times in 116 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Welcome __________________ Octavia VRs *SOLD* The futures somkey! The futures diesel

05-09-2007, 23:00	#3
L8 JDO Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New member - introduction... Hi Fezboy, Thanks for the welcome... Reading my post back again I think I sound like someone who has just gone to their first meeting at the AA! Oh well, its done now.... ATB, Jon.

05-09-2007, 23:05	#4
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... So many knowledgable people, so many armchair experts, so many numpties..... I hope you have a sense of humour, and irony....... Hello btw. __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

05-09-2007, 23:23	#5
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,450 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 152 Thanked 258 Times in 192 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Hiya Chief Lovely motor Enjoy - and all the 'info' on here too __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

06-09-2007, 13:13	#6
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 582 Members Car: Octy II L&K 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Howdy! __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

06-09-2007, 14:09	#7
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06-09-2007, 16:36	#8
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Welcome chap! Bluefin.......... tell me more ? How are you getting on with it, how many miles on it, any knock-on issues (eg clutch slip) etc ? Good colour choice by the way! __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

06-09-2007, 16:54	#9
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Welcome. Do you have VAG-COM? Was wondering if you knew if the Bluefin increased the ECU flash counter. __________________ 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

06-09-2007, 16:59	#10
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,541 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Welcome to the forum! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

06-09-2007, 17:42	#11
mlister5500 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: catterick garrison Posts: 201 Members Car: 2007 octavia vrs Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... hi there

06-09-2007, 18:35	#12
L8 JDO Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New member - introduction... Hi All, Thanks for the warm welcome. Re the Bluefin... Have covered approx 3k miles with it active now, no issues at all so far (touch wood etc!). It makes a lot of difference although im not sure I would opt for more power even if it was easily available (ie plug in). Traction can be an issue in the wet and you can get a little bit of torque stear but I guess thats to be expected. In gear excelleration is excellent......(quote from a driver of a previous generation Audi RS4 driver after a friendly blat on some A roads "tell me thats not standard"). Drawbacks so far. Running about locally the fuel consuption takes a bit of a knock. Normally from start up just nipping around town the computer goes up to 30 / 33 mpg pretty easily. With the Bluefin im getting more like 28 / 30 mpg. On a run like this week (to Liverpool and back - 400 miles round trip) its achieving 36 mpg and thats having a bit of fun along the way (M6 toll road - im sure you now what I mean!) so I dont really think I can grumble. I opted for the Superchips device as it appears to be tried and tested, a few friends have had them in the past with no problems plus they "say" they will undertake any warranty issues not covered by Skoda if there are any problems casued by the re-map. The 7 day no quibble thing was pretty good to. Its a great gadget though, really easy to use - just plug it in the car, copy your settings then plug it in your computer and send it to superchips. 20mins later a text tells me I have an email and you plug it back in again and dwnload the new settings. Back to the car and away you go - 20mins & vroom, vroom hello Officer! You can also immobilise the car and it can read fault codes with the handheld jobbie. VRStu, I dont have the VAG.COM thingy flash counter so I cant help you with that question. What is it? ATB, Jon.

06-09-2007, 18:38	#13
L8 JDO Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 33 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: New member - introduction... S3AKR, Also, re the colour Race Blue.....it attracts far too much attention. I love it but sometimes wish I had opted for the silver. ATB, Jon.

06-09-2007, 18:52	#14
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: New member - introduction... Yes I heard the Bluefin was well liked. My concern with it is that it pyhsically writes to the ECU everytime you add or remove it. There is a flash ccounter, which as the name suggests records all writes to the ECU. It can be viewed with the VAS dealer tool or VAG-COM. Part of the appeal for many is the ability to turn off the remap and thus keep the details away from prying eyes - I'm sure you know what I mean. If the flash counter is changed then clearly it's not as transparrent as it could be. __________________ 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

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