TFSI VRS Mods

Johnwg · 16-02-2008, 13:20

Right, starting to think about a few mods for the VRS in a few months time, just wondered what the best things are to start with before I get a remap.

I know with the Fabia VRS the brake upgrade, suspension mods and in some cases clutch are recommended before getting a remap, so what's the score with the Octy?

Would you recommend a CAI and Forge Type BOV (anything else?) before a remap? Take it standard brakes and clutch are up to the job?

Also with the TFSI (if driven in a normal manner i.e. steady 70-80mph on a motorway run) does a remap result in better mpg as with a TDI remap?

Tom_vRS · 16-02-2008, 13:30

With the Octy its not so important to do mods before a map - there aren't many (if any?) companies doing custom maps for the TFSI.

Upgrading the suspension would be wise - JKM have an unbeatable offer on at the moment with FSDs and Eibachs... get yourself on the list!

Harry_vRS · 16-02-2008, 17:26

^ You should become a rep for Koni!

As for mods...a good intake system (EVOMS is the preferred intake on the site) will be beneficial to you with a stage 1 map.

You can leave the brakes and suspension well alone, they're fine and can easily cope with the extra power.

As a precaution you might like to add the Forge DV to your wishlist for the sake of reliability as the OEM valve is prone to failure. After that I would recommend the Autotech fuel pump as no doubt after being mapped you will experience a fuel cut, this stops that.

With those mods in place you're set for going for more power with stage 2 and the appropriate modifcations.

Johnwg · 16-02-2008, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry_vRS

^ You should become a rep for Koni!

As for mods...a good intake system (EVOMS is the preferred intake on the site) will be beneficial to you with a stage 1 map.

You can leave the brakes and suspension well alone, they're fine and can easily cope with the extra power.

As a precaution you might like to add the Forge DV to your wishlist for the sake of reliability as the OEM valve is prone to failure. After that I would recommend the Autotech fuel pump as no doubt after being mapped you will experience a fuel cut, this stops that.

With those mods in place you're set for going for more power with stage 2 and the appropriate modifcations.

So intake and DV before the remap then (can't afford to do the lot at once) ?

Harry_vRS · 16-02-2008, 18:34

You don't need them, but I would recommend doing them before the remap yes.

greek 5vrs · 16-02-2008, 18:55

Don't bother with the intake.A pipercross air filter will do the job.The forge diverter valve is a must before the remap.

Makefish · 16-02-2008, 18:56

Depending on your budget I'd personally go straight for a remap closely followed by a Forge DV and Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert.

From there on I'd deffinately recomend the FSD & Eibach suspension setup, without doubt the best value mod asside from the initial remap.

Johnwg · 16-02-2008, 19:14

God now your confuseing me guys

Already got a Pipercross Filter (Do you not need a filter in there even with an intake?)...

Not too bothered about the suspension (find it fine for now), so what just the DV and then a remap?

Edit: Budget would be £250 in a month or so's time and then £5-600 a few months after that (i.e. remap)

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 19:35

If you have an intake it replaces the stock engine cover.

DV is about £150 IIRC.

Remap - well that depends on who you use.

Makefish · 16-02-2008, 19:48

Not a performance enhancing mod, but I really like the Neuspeed Shortshifter

Not cheap and also make sure you get the right one as there are two to chose from depending on year of manufacture.

greek 5vrs · 16-02-2008, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Depending on your budget I'd personally go straight for a remap closely followed by a Forge DV and Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert.

From there on I'd deffinately recomend the FSD & Eibach suspension setup, without doubt the best value mod asside from the initial remap.

Makefish you're absolutely right about the torque arm insert.I'm organising a group buy for this as it's not available here.

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 21:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by greek 5vrs

Makefish you're absolutely right about the torque arm insert.I'm organising a group buy for this as it's not available here.

I'd be interested in the group buy.

It looks easy to fit - is this the case (anyone who has done it - Steve?)?

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 21:06

I think the Group Buy might be in Greece.

They are only about £30 or less from awesome I think.

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I think the Group Buy might be in Greece.

They are only about £30 or less from awesome I think.

That's no good I live in Newcastle

What about fitting Stu - have you put one on yours?

Tom_vRS · 16-02-2008, 21:10

Looking at the part I'm guessing its 5 mins tops to fit

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

Looking at the part I'm guessing its 5 mins tops to fit

Famous last words

To be fair it looks like the most time consuming part will be getting the car up on the ramps

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 21:13

Yeah I've done a couple.

Can be done 'on the drive'. Jack up and remove the bolt, pretty tight though. Give the existing bush a good clean and a squirt of silicon lube. I used a hyde mallet to push the bush in.

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Yeah I've done a couple.

Can be done 'on the drive'. Jack up and remove the bolt, pretty tight though. Give the existing bush a good clean and a squirt of silicon lube. I used a hyde mallet to push the bush in.

I assume you need to remove the engine tray entirely Stu?

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 21:53

Nope it's just after the tray.

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Nope it's just after the tray.

Ah, excellent. Cheers

And you said you did it up on the jack as opposed to on ramps? Which side is it on? i.e. which side needs to be jacked up?

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 22:06

I tend to put the car on axle stands. Ramps are ideal.

It's in the middle.

Jonno VRs · 16-02-2008, 22:11

Um, I haven't got any axle stands or ramps come to mention it. Still, I can't imagine that they're that expensive to buy.

Tom_vRS · 16-02-2008, 22:14

TBH if you have a decent jack you should get away with it.

**VRStu** · 16-02-2008, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonno VRs

Um, I haven't got any axle stands or ramps come to mention it. Still, I can't imagine that they're that expensive to buy.

Halfrauds do some reasonable kits.

Better to be safe than sorry.

I got my stands from screwfix but they don't seem to list them any more.

These are the same - Clarke - CAX 3TBC 3 Ton Axle Stands - Axle Stands & Car Ramps - Machine Mart

The head shape is ideal for the front of Skoda's.

Makefish · 16-02-2008, 22:39

I wouldn't fancy whacking that in on just a jack

16-02-2008, 13:20	#1
Johnwg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Lakes (Grange Over Sands) Posts: 2,075 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Thanks: 66 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	TFSI VRS Mods Right, starting to think about a few mods for the VRS in a few months time, just wondered what the best things are to start with before I get a remap. I know with the Fabia VRS the brake upgrade, suspension mods and in some cases clutch are recommended before getting a remap, so what's the score with the Octy? Would you recommend a CAI and Forge Type BOV (anything else?) before a remap? Take it standard brakes and clutch are up to the job? Also with the TFSI (if driven in a normal manner i.e. steady 70-80mph on a motorway run) does a remap result in better mpg as with a TDI remap? __________________ 2007: Octavia II VRS TDI in Black

16-02-2008, 13:30	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: TFSI VRS Mods With the Octy its not so important to do mods before a map - there aren't many (if any?) companies doing custom maps for the TFSI. Upgrading the suspension would be wise - JKM have an unbeatable offer on at the moment with FSDs and Eibachs... get yourself on the list! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

16-02-2008, 17:26	#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: TFSI VRS Mods ^ You should become a rep for Koni! As for mods...a good intake system (EVOMS is the preferred intake on the site) will be beneficial to you with a stage 1 map. You can leave the brakes and suspension well alone, they're fine and can easily cope with the extra power. As a precaution you might like to add the Forge DV to your wishlist for the sake of reliability as the OEM valve is prone to failure. After that I would recommend the Autotech fuel pump as no doubt after being mapped you will experience a fuel cut, this stops that. With those mods in place you're set for going for more power with stage 2 and the appropriate modifcations. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \|

16-02-2008, 18:34	#5
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: TFSI VRS Mods You don't need them, but I would recommend doing them before the remap yes. __________________ \| Silver Octavia v/RS Mk2 \| 18" Alloys \| Dual Zone Climatronic \| Xenons \| \| 273bhp 335lbft \|

16-02-2008, 18:55	#6
greek 5vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 65 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: TFSI VRS Mods Don't bother with the intake.A pipercross air filter will do the job.The forge diverter valve is a must before the remap.

16-02-2008, 18:56	#7
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: TFSI VRS Mods Depending on your budget I'd personally go straight for a remap closely followed by a Forge DV and Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert. From there on I'd deffinately recomend the FSD & Eibach suspension setup, without doubt the best value mod asside from the initial remap. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

16-02-2008, 19:14	#8
Johnwg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Lakes (Grange Over Sands) Posts: 2,075 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Thanks: 66 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: TFSI VRS Mods God now your confuseing me guys Already got a Pipercross Filter (Do you not need a filter in there even with an intake?)... Not too bothered about the suspension (find it fine for now), so what just the DV and then a remap? Edit: Budget would be £250 in a month or so's time and then £5-600 a few months after that (i.e. remap) __________________ 2007: Octavia II VRS TDI in Black

16-02-2008, 19:35	#9
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: TFSI VRS Mods If you have an intake it replaces the stock engine cover. DV is about £150 IIRC. Remap - well that depends on who you use. __________________ 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

16-02-2008, 19:48	#10
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: TFSI VRS Mods Not a performance enhancing mod, but I really like the Neuspeed Shortshifter Not cheap and also make sure you get the right one as there are two to chose from depending on year of manufacture. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

16-02-2008, 21:06	#13
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: TFSI VRS Mods I think the Group Buy might be in Greece. They are only about £30 or less from awesome I think. __________________ 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

16-02-2008, 21:10	#15
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: TFSI VRS Mods Looking at the part I'm guessing its 5 mins tops to fit __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

16-02-2008, 21:13	#17
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: TFSI VRS Mods Yeah I've done a couple. Can be done 'on the drive'. Jack up and remove the bolt, pretty tight though. Give the existing bush a good clean and a squirt of silicon lube. I used a hyde mallet to push the bush in. __________________ 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

16-02-2008, 21:53	#19
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: TFSI VRS Mods Nope it's just after the tray. __________________ 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

16-02-2008, 22:06	#21
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: TFSI VRS Mods I tend to put the car on axle stands. Ramps are ideal. It's in the middle. __________________ 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

16-02-2008, 22:11	#22
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: TFSI VRS Mods Um, I haven't got any axle stands or ramps come to mention it. Still, I can't imagine that they're that expensive to buy. __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

16-02-2008, 22:14	#23
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: TFSI VRS Mods TBH if you have a decent jack you should get away with it. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

16-02-2008, 22:39	#25
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: TFSI VRS Mods I wouldn't fancy whacking that in on just a jack __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

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