Next upgrade after octy vrs remap?

JohnBall · 02-09-2007, 16:46

Hi,

I bought an octy vrs 12 months ago then remapped it to 240 bhp (or 242, whatever it is) after 6 months. I'm now wondering what the most cost effective performance upgrade would be. I can just about justify spending up to £500 but ideally half of this. Any advice much appreciated.

Btw great site and great car

Thanks

mluton · 02-09-2007, 18:15

How do you find the handling ?

Maybe a handling upgrade may be the way to go.

Welcome to Briskoda

Harry_vRS · 02-09-2007, 18:54

Both the suspension and brakes as standard are more than capable of handling the extra power given by a remap, and would only need upgrading if you wish to 'take it to the next level'.

If it's more power you're after, I'd consider an aftermarket air intake as this will be within your budget. After that a good exhaust wouldn't go a miss.

s3akr · 02-09-2007, 20:13

Welcome to Briskoda chap. Which remap did you go for ?

**VRStu** · 02-09-2007, 21:49

I'd say some sort of air intake - I like the EVOMS myself but there are others.

Failing that a Catback exhaust and panel filter combo should be near £500.

Sort that out and you could go stage II remap.

JohnBall · 03-09-2007, 20:47

Thanks for the advice and welcome.

To answer your questions, I find the handling ok I just fancy making it a bit quicker. I'm not exactly sure what remap I had, I know it was from superchips and a 45 bhp increase, the garage that did the work tested it on a rolling road and gave me print outs. They even agreed to put it back to how it was if my dealer gave me any problems about the warranty and then to put it back after any warranty repair was done and only charge me the labour, fifty or sixty quid I think.

vRSLen · 03-09-2007, 21:03

Welcome

Sounds like a good deal...

djgritt · 05-09-2007, 07:38

I'd say exhaust and intake upgrades myself, but dont know much on what options are available to give any better suggestions about them...

Makefish · 05-09-2007, 08:12

Aside from the intial remap, I found changing the suspension setup to Koni FSD's & Eibach springs to be the most rewarding addition but that will be nearer £700 fitted.

If you can bring yourself to spend all of the £500 then I'd go along with Stu's suggestion of 'catback' exhaust and better panel filter which should give you around an extra 5 bhp with the added benefit of a great engine note.

For £250 then the obvious choice would be a better air intake which give impressive gains but be warned that there have been a few issues with cars experiencing 'fuel cut' at around 5000rpm.

FocusZtec · 05-09-2007, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

If you can bring yourself to spend all of the £500 then I'd go along with Stu's suggestion of 'catback' exhaust and better panel filter which should give you around an extra 5 bhp with the added benefit of a great engine note.

Can I ask why the cat back system is getting recommended (is it simply to hit the budget figure)? Presumably the turbo back version would give better gains or are there other issues with this upgrade over the cat back upgrade?

Cheers,

Lee

Makefish · 05-09-2007, 08:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

Can I ask why the cat back system is getting recommended (is it simply to hit the budget figure)? Presumably the turbo back version would give better gains or are there other issues with this upgrade over the cat back upgrade?

Cheers,

Lee

Going turbo back would be nearer £900 fitted and the gains are minimal over a catback system. You can also quite easily go turbo back after a cat back install at a later date.

FocusZtec · 05-09-2007, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Going turbo back would be nearer £900 fitted and the gains are minimal over a catback system. You can also quite easily go turbo back after a cat back install at a later date.

Great info.

vRSLen · 05-09-2007, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusZtec

Great info.

Lee,
this site will bleed you dry

NZRS2 · 12-09-2007, 04:15

hi from new zealand! done 5000kms in my new RS, did the superchips upgrade as well, man did that fire it into life. struggles to hold traction in 2nd all the way to 60mph. was told today that simply changing the rear muffler will make a reasonable gain since its so restrictive. or is this a pile of poo? by the way , did a trip out of town 430 miles on a tank, at 39+ MPG. How does that rate against you guys?

**VRStu** · 12-09-2007, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Lee,
this site will bleed you dry

It already did!!

Fluffmeister · 12-09-2007, 20:09

You could consider FSD's without lowering springs as Bahnstormer has fitted, they really do make a difference to the low speed ride in the vRS and firm up nicely when your having fun.

the EVOM's intake gives some nice gains, but one thing that I certainly would consider is a Neuspeed short shifter, it really makes the shift slick and fast with a much shorter throw and something like this should be standard on the vRS.

Thinking off at a tangent, you could always junk the conti's and put 4 decent tyres on it, this could actually put more of a grin on your face than you may first imagine.

Fluff'

NZRS2 · 25-09-2007, 04:26

can anyone help me with a rear muffler suggestion, only one i have found in NZL is the Remus one, which comes with the last section of piping as well. No one stocks them here sadly, but if someone could point me in the right direction in the UK or Europe i will fly one in. thanks

**VRStu** · 25-09-2007, 16:28

I'm pretty sure Awesome will ship to other countries - Try calling Sarah.

AwesomeSarah · 25-09-2007, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I'm pretty sure Awesome will ship to other countries - Try calling Sarah.

Hi Yes we do
For quotes try Awesome GTI Store UK - VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda Performance & Styling
Sarah

02-09-2007, 16:46	#1
JohnBall Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? Hi, I bought an octy vrs 12 months ago then remapped it to 240 bhp (or 242, whatever it is) after 6 months. I'm now wondering what the most cost effective performance upgrade would be. I can just about justify spending up to £500 but ideally half of this. Any advice much appreciated. Btw great site and great car Thanks Last edited by JohnBall; 02-09-2007 at 16:47. Reason: typo

02-09-2007, 18:15	#2
mluton Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Birmingham Posts: 6,399 Members Car: Red Octavia vRS 1.8T (20v) Thanks: 46 Thanked 226 Times in 201 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? How do you find the handling ? Maybe a handling upgrade may be the way to go. Welcome to Briskoda __________________ Support Briskoda----------------------> Red Skoda Octavia V//RS Mods to date: Carbonio CAI Forge 007 DV Aero Wipers Briskoda Stickers KVW100 GB Wheel Inserts RS Tuning Remap Delocked Piper Cat Back Kenwood KDC-W6541U Fli Twin 12" Active Sub Parrot CK3100 *------------------------------------------------*

02-09-2007, 18:54	#3
Harry_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,052 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Mk2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? Both the suspension and brakes as standard are more than capable of handling the extra power given by a remap, and would only need upgrading if you wish to 'take it to the next level'. If it's more power you're after, I'd consider an aftermarket air intake as this will be within your budget. After that a good exhaust wouldn't go a miss. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \|

02-09-2007, 20:13	#4
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02-09-2007, 21:49	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? I'd say some sort of air intake - I like the EVOMS myself but there are others. Failing that a Catback exhaust and panel filter combo should be near £500. Sort that out and you could go stage II remap. __________________ 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

03-09-2007, 20:47	#6
JohnBall Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? Thanks for the advice and welcome. To answer your questions, I find the handling ok I just fancy making it a bit quicker. I'm not exactly sure what remap I had, I know it was from superchips and a 45 bhp increase, the garage that did the work tested it on a rolling road and gave me print outs. They even agreed to put it back to how it was if my dealer gave me any problems about the warranty and then to put it back after any warranty repair was done and only charge me the labour, fifty or sixty quid I think.

03-09-2007, 21:03	#7
vRSLen Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 198 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? Welcome Sounds like a good deal... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

05-09-2007, 07:38	#8
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05-09-2007, 08:12	#9
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? Aside from the intial remap, I found changing the suspension setup to Koni FSD's & Eibach springs to be the most rewarding addition but that will be nearer £700 fitted. If you can bring yourself to spend all of the £500 then I'd go along with Stu's suggestion of 'catback' exhaust and better panel filter which should give you around an extra 5 bhp with the added benefit of a great engine note. For £250 then the obvious choice would be a better air intake which give impressive gains but be warned that there have been a few issues with cars experiencing 'fuel cut' at around 5000rpm. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

12-09-2007, 04:15	#14
NZRS2 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? hi from new zealand! done 5000kms in my new RS, did the superchips upgrade as well, man did that fire it into life. struggles to hold traction in 2nd all the way to 60mph. was told today that simply changing the rear muffler will make a reasonable gain since its so restrictive. or is this a pile of poo? by the way , did a trip out of town 430 miles on a tank, at 39+ MPG. How does that rate against you guys?

12-09-2007, 20:09	#16
Fluffmeister Hi! I'm Vermin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,517 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 86 Thanked 153 Times in 123 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? You could consider FSD's without lowering springs as Bahnstormer has fitted, they really do make a difference to the low speed ride in the vRS and firm up nicely when your having fun. the EVOM's intake gives some nice gains, but one thing that I certainly would consider is a Neuspeed short shifter, it really makes the shift slick and fast with a much shorter throw and something like this should be standard on the vRS. Thinking off at a tangent, you could always junk the conti's and put 4 decent tyres on it, this could actually put more of a grin on your face than you may first imagine. Fluff'

25-09-2007, 04:26	#17
NZRS2 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? can anyone help me with a rear muffler suggestion, only one i have found in NZL is the Remus one, which comes with the last section of piping as well. No one stocks them here sadly, but if someone could point me in the right direction in the UK or Europe i will fly one in. thanks

25-09-2007, 16:28	#18
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,846 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Next upgrade after octy vrs remap? I'm pretty sure Awesome will ship to other countries - Try calling Sarah. __________________ 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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