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    Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSi with wheels tyres and the best engine in the world!

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  1. I used this on my 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.8Tsi but have now p/x the car, the map is still on the bluefin. If you have the Octavia 1.8 Tsi you could try right away However just to be sure you could contact superchips ltd and enquire with them as to how you get it remapped for "your" vehicle, There may be a small cost to do this Included is the dvd inside and an instruction manual that explains everything. Its really dead easy to apply to your car the performance increase claimed extra 50bhp Acceleration from 30-70 was devastating Fuel economy slightly improved too! A great review of the remap can be found on this site by a member called Brad1.8T The unit cost me over £300 so grab yourself a bargain. £100
  2. Sadly due to the negative press regarding the "Timing chain tensioner" problems I decided not to sell her and to accept a part ex by a BMW dealers against a mint BMW 328i I will miss the old girl... NEVER missed a beat in 42 months
  3. IMHO Most people assume diesel is infinitely cheaper.... more mpg, lower tax..... without doing the maths for their partcular case A mate bought a derv, despite living 4 miles from work! I remember the looks of disgust I got when I bought my Octavia 1.8 TSI.... "You bought a petrol"?? Despite the awful and unjust issue of the so called tensioner failure all VAG chain cam cars are now to be avoided at all costs it seems Whatever makes you happy I guess... I love squeezing the last drop out of my Octy and have seen 50mpg on a few runs all from a 160 petrol engine Mines actually more like 200 + BHP with a remap If you read too many negative stories you would never fly or eat red meat I guess Alcohol is bad... one minute its good for you Just enjoy, do what you want and to hell with it lol
  4. Not a VRS but a 58 reg 1.8 Tsi with 113K Bluefin remap for the last 2 years
  5. Car will be available in a couple of weeks Got to take my private plate off
  6. I do mine every 6K...Taking no chances with this engine and the timing chain £150 a year for 2 oil changes is a small price to pay
  7. Guys... sorry for no replies ... no idea why I did not get any emails from the site?? Im based in Burnley and Rochdale Car is 6 speed manual Will be available in early September
  8. First refusal on here if anyone is thinking of buying one of these superb cars The Octavia 1.8 TSI is a corking version with a standard 160bhp and easily 40+ mpg Mine has the bluefin remap and is probably 200bhp and pulls like a train A real wolf in sheeps clothing Finished in Brilliant silver metallic with a few extras (Sunroof, welcome home lights) Well maintained with service great history September 58 reg with all mots and manual pack currently 110,000 miles on the clock It is a cliché but she really does drive like a new car! Message me with any interest before she goes on eBay Would rather sell to enthusiast than part ex Genuine Offers over £2K invited
  9. Well I count myself fortunate then...I have changed the oil every 5k or so since I had her , that is 9 oil changes in total the past 3 and half years I have driven many cars and nothing pulls like this one and even better with the bluefin remap! I guess the value of a 6 year old car with 111,000 miles on the clock is not worth it
  10. If there is a design fault with the tensioner... how come they are ALL not all failing? Surely must be something else that contributes
  11. IMHO get a paper one... K&N are 6 times the cost of a paper one and unless you keep your car 6 years what`s the point?
  12. Ahhh the humble oil change... How do any of us know what "they" put in? You just accept they use the right stuff, they certainly charge you for it! Do main dealers put the right stuff in?? It makes you wonder!
  13. Blimey 60,000 miles per air filter?? I used to be a "K&N" er.... but what is the point as they cost so damn much As expected there is no difference, perhaps just a little glow inside me knowing its done Almost like the time I fitted "Splitfire Spark plugs" Or drilled me airbox full of holes.... not to mention the DTM Scorpion exhaust Ohhh the money I wasted!
  14. Bit of a DIY service today on the 1.8 TSI... new air filter fitted only £8 off eBay Hate to think what dealer would charge for a 5 minute job! Is it really worth doing it, the old one was 20,000 miles old but did not look that bad Or am I missing something
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