Remapping a Fabia vRS....

***Neo_VR*** · 08-08-2004, 12:16

..... Well, ive done it!!

Thanks to those fantastic people @ JBS in chesterfield

so before anyone jumps on me... YES it is Revo, YES i am very happy with it and YES i will happily reccomend Revo and JBS.

Right... what to say, well i spent 20-odd minutes on the phone to James on friday, regarding tuning the Fabia vRS and he was very friendly and knowledgeable.
I agreed to pop down on saturday to have a look/drive of thier mental 220bhp Fabia on 18" wheels and nitrous, also because i knew a few other briskodians would be there having work done

(see HERE)

Anyway.. had a nice drive down thru glossop. and encountered a few caravans

Got there just after 1 and spent about 5 hours there just chatting to everyone. unfortunately didnt get a go in the nitrous beast as james had to dash off to his helicopter pilot test (hope ya passed

) but stuck about generally soaking up the sun (ouch) and friendly atmosphere. when it got to 5pm and Huck and Darrens cars were finished (milltek looks ace on a vRS estate) i thought id got off lucky, but in a moment of weakness, Josh pushed me over the edge and out came the credit card

by 5.15 i was all set up and had Revo loaded into my car... went for a spin round the block and pulled up and switched off to let the program kick in.. and when i set off again, boy did it kick in!!!! the car struggled with traction in second gear... even with toyos on a bone dry hi-grip surface.. and it took off!! i pulled back into JBS's yard.. and i think they knew by the

that i was happy

I also got a green panel filter fitted too, which gives a little bit more of a growl under accelleration.

So. im very satisfied with the software, i dont know just how much power its got, but franky... i dont care.

so

to JBS, no doubt ill be back

Lummox · 08-08-2004, 12:19

Nice one chap

helpmedisappear · 08-08-2004, 14:06

Nice one colin *well jealous

* Go on tell me how much the damage was

rich1068 · 08-08-2004, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

..... Well, ive done it!!

Thanks to those fantastic people @ JBS in chesterfield

so before anyone jumps on me... YES it is Revo, YES i am very happy with it and YES i will happily reccomend Revo and JBS.

Right... what to say, well i spent 20-odd minutes on the phone to James on friday, regarding tuning the Fabia vRS and he was very friendly and knowledgeable.
I agreed to pop down on saturday to have a look/drive of thier mental 220bhp Fabia on 18" wheels and nitrous, also because i knew a few other briskodians would be there having work done

(see HERE)

Anyway.. had a nice drive down thru glossop. and encountered a few caravans

Got there just after 1 and spent about 5 hours there just chatting to everyone. unfortunately didnt get a go in the nitrous beast as james had to dash off to his helicopter pilot test (hope ya passed

) but stuck about generally soaking up the sun (ouch) and friendly atmosphere. when it got to 5pm and Huck and Darrens cars were finished (milltek looks ace on a vRS estate) i thought id got off lucky, but in a moment of weakness, Josh pushed me over the edge and out came the credit card

by 5.15 i was all set up and had Revo loaded into my car... went for a spin round the block and pulled up and switched off to let the program kick in.. and when i set off again, boy did it kick in!!!! the car struggled with traction in second gear... even with toyos on a bone dry hi-grip surface.. and it took off!! i pulled back into JBS's yard.. and i think they knew by the

that i was happy

I also got a green panel filter fitted too, which gives a little bit more of a growl under accelleration.

So. im very satisfied with the software, i dont know just how much power its got, but franky... i dont care.

so

to JBS, no doubt ill be back

Ha!

***Neo_VR*** · 08-08-2004, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

Ha!

fab16v · 08-08-2004, 17:23

Nice one Colin. Now go play.

Dunkx · 08-08-2004, 17:44

Hmm, was thinking that JBS might be the nearest option for me in terms of remaps, glad to hear someone who is happy with their service. Not sure if I should wait and get the suspension done before a remap though...

Do you mind saying how much the remap cost colin? Also, do JBS have a rolling road?

Huck · 08-08-2004, 17:50

JBS have a rolling road, and rich1068's car got some tasty figures on it yesterday.

the whole JBS and Briskoda thing is old news imho and definitely water under the bridge. genuine, friendly, knowledgeable and professional - great place.

if i was getting another skoda

, i'd definitely go there.

rich1068 · 08-08-2004, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

if i was getting another skoda

Huck · 08-08-2004, 17:55

what's so funny about that?

**JaneC** · 08-08-2004, 18:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

When I get another skoda

rich1068 · 08-08-2004, 18:14

Nice one Jane

Huck · 08-08-2004, 18:30

cheeky!

sorry col, OT, we'll behave from now on.

ON-topic only now please.

***Neo_VR*** · 08-08-2004, 19:04

It was standard Revo Pricing...
£499+vat for the program
and a bit more for the green filter

didnt get a chance to get before/after runs on the dyno as it was a impulse purchase.. but no doubt ill be back there soon

rich1068 · 08-08-2004, 19:07

How far have you been today? Still enjoying it? How about a review? Specifically Revo on the Fabia.

See you next Saturday

***Neo_VR*** · 08-08-2004, 19:14

I shall be doing a review... in a week or so, am still getting used to it... fuel economy has been shocking... but i suppose it is coz i took the scenic route home

faboka vrs · 08-08-2004, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

but i suppose it is coz i took the scenic route home

I think Josh is a bad influence on you.

Next Drive Out might be interesting.

mobtob · 08-08-2004, 21:24

As well as the perfomance improvement, the remap makes a huge difference to the smoothness and willingness to rev past 4k

***Neo_VR*** · 08-08-2004, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobtob

As well as the perfomance improvement, the remap makes a huge difference to the smoothness and willingness to rev past 4k

Definately!! a graph doesnt do it justice

just need to re-learn how to drive it.. and stop booting it in 2nd, otherwise new tyres will be needed by the end of month

kaivaksdal · 09-08-2004, 09:12

Hi guys,
Can you tell me how much the green panel filter is and where the best place is to get one. My Fab VRS is coming up to it's 10k service and I wanted to take the chance to replace the filter with something a bit better.
BTW - If any of you have also done the intake modification I suggested, be aware that you need to check the filter more often as with more air in, you also get more dirt/flies etc in....

Dunkx · 09-08-2004, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

It was standard Revo Pricing...
£499+vat for the program
and a bit more for the green filter

didnt get a chance to get before/after runs on the dyno as it was a impulse purchase.. but no doubt ill be back there soon

Hmm, quite expensive then? 590 ish? Is it a generic map then or is there any tweaking for your car involved?

D

***Neo_VR*** · 09-08-2004, 09:47

Its a standard remap.... not custom
advantages are that i can switch it off via the SPS switch if needed for servicing etc...

Dunkx · 09-08-2004, 13:39

Does the 499 include the SPS switch then?

***ColinD*** · 09-08-2004, 13:49

IMHO I don't focus to much on the initial price, your getting more than just a remap...REVO have extras that can be bolted on, be that the SPS switches or the security features along with a national network of dealers. Add lets say fr me at least 60 quid of fuel to the bill for a journey somewhere versus "a local dealer" and it's not that bad a price really...of course that does not apply to the PD's..darn you.

REVO as with one other offer a package that is beyond just a program, for not alot more, which IMHO is worth the little extra initially.

But cost is always subjective and perhaps too often a driving factor in choice. The package I choose cost me more than a remap alone, but then I can leave the keys in the car and it won't start, a default very conservative pgm and a more extreme + the ability to twist it up some more...all extras yes, all add to the bottom line, but it's fun to play with.

***ColinD*** · 09-08-2004, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

I shall be doing a review... in a week or so, am still getting used to it... fuel economy has been shocking... but i suppose it is coz i took the scenic route home

Yeah so that's maybe 40MPG at worst?

08-08-2004, 12:16	#1
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Remapping a Fabia vRS.... ..... Well, ive done it!! Thanks to those fantastic people @ JBS in chesterfield so before anyone jumps on me... YES it is Revo, YES i am very happy with it and YES i will happily reccomend Revo and JBS. Right... what to say, well i spent 20-odd minutes on the phone to James on friday, regarding tuning the Fabia vRS and he was very friendly and knowledgeable. I agreed to pop down on saturday to have a look/drive of thier mental 220bhp Fabia on 18" wheels and nitrous, also because i knew a few other briskodians would be there having work done (see HERE) Anyway.. had a nice drive down thru glossop. and encountered a few caravans Got there just after 1 and spent about 5 hours there just chatting to everyone. unfortunately didnt get a go in the nitrous beast as james had to dash off to his helicopter pilot test (hope ya passed ) but stuck about generally soaking up the sun (ouch) and friendly atmosphere. when it got to 5pm and Huck and Darrens cars were finished (milltek looks ace on a vRS estate) i thought id got off lucky, but in a moment of weakness, Josh pushed me over the edge and out came the credit card by 5.15 i was all set up and had Revo loaded into my car... went for a spin round the block and pulled up and switched off to let the program kick in.. and when i set off again, boy did it kick in!!!! the car struggled with traction in second gear... even with toyos on a bone dry hi-grip surface.. and it took off!! i pulled back into JBS's yard.. and i think they knew by the that i was happy I also got a green panel filter fitted too, which gives a little bit more of a growl under accelleration. So. im very satisfied with the software, i dont know just how much power its got, but franky... i dont care. so to JBS, no doubt ill be back __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

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08-08-2004, 14:06	#3
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,763 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nice one colin well jealous Go on tell me how much the damage was __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

08-08-2004, 17:23	#6
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08-08-2004, 17:50	#8
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	JBS have a rolling road, and rich1068's car got some tasty figures on it yesterday. the whole JBS and Briskoda thing is old news imho and definitely water under the bridge. genuine, friendly, knowledgeable and professional - great place. if i was getting another skoda , i'd definitely go there. __________________ Huck B.

08-08-2004, 17:44	#7
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hmm, was thinking that JBS might be the nearest option for me in terms of remaps, glad to hear someone who is happy with their service. Not sure if I should wait and get the suspension done before a remap though... Do you mind saying how much the remap cost colin? Also, do JBS have a rolling road?

08-08-2004, 17:55	#10
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08-08-2004, 18:14	#12
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08-08-2004, 18:30	#13
Huck Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NW England Posts: 2,276 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cheeky! sorry col, OT, we'll behave from now on. ON-topic only now please. __________________ Huck B.

08-08-2004, 19:04	#14
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	It was standard Revo Pricing... £499+vat for the program and a bit more for the green filter didnt get a chance to get before/after runs on the dyno as it was a impulse purchase.. but no doubt ill be back there soon __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

08-08-2004, 19:07	#15
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,708 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How far have you been today? Still enjoying it? How about a review? Specifically Revo on the Fabia. See you next Saturday __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

08-08-2004, 19:14	#16
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	I shall be doing a review... in a week or so, am still getting used to it... fuel economy has been shocking... but i suppose it is coz i took the scenic route home __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

08-08-2004, 21:24	#18
mobtob Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rushden, Northants Posts: 449 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As well as the perfomance improvement, the remap makes a huge difference to the smoothness and willingness to rev past 4k __________________ Silver Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport Red VX220

09-08-2004, 09:12	#20
kaivaksdal Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 95 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi guys, Can you tell me how much the green panel filter is and where the best place is to get one. My Fab VRS is coming up to it's 10k service and I wanted to take the chance to replace the filter with something a bit better. BTW - If any of you have also done the intake modification I suggested, be aware that you need to check the filter more often as with more air in, you also get more dirt/flies etc in....

09-08-2004, 09:47	#22
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Its a standard remap.... not custom advantages are that i can switch it off via the SPS switch if needed for servicing etc... __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

09-08-2004, 13:39	#23
Dunkx Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 443 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does the 499 include the SPS switch then?

09-08-2004, 13:49	#24
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	IMHO I don't focus to much on the initial price, your getting more than just a remap...REVO have extras that can be bolted on, be that the SPS switches or the security features along with a national network of dealers. Add lets say fr me at least 60 quid of fuel to the bill for a journey somewhere versus "a local dealer" and it's not that bad a price really...of course that does not apply to the PD's..darn you. REVO as with one other offer a package that is beyond just a program, for not alot more, which IMHO is worth the little extra initially. But cost is always subjective and perhaps too often a driving factor in choice. The package I choose cost me more than a remap alone, but then I can leave the keys in the car and it won't start, a default very conservative pgm and a more extreme + the ability to twist it up some more...all extras yes, all add to the bottom line, but it's fun to play with. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views. Last edited by ColinD; 09-08-2004 at 13:58.

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