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Good Evening All
Just want to say thank you to everyone that' has helped over the last 4 years with help and advice.. I finally decide to sell my beloved VRS wanting 300bhp and 4wd that the octy should of had from the start.. Skoda annoyingly dont offer what I wanted, and after looking at many cars Audi S3 sportsback, Focus RS and Mercedes A45 I went for a MK7.5R Golf R estate and what a beast best all rounder and reviews are great. Also has a few extra that I wanted.. Absolutely loving it although my wife thinks it too fast but my 2 year old eggs me on haha
I will still keep in touch with forum never know might be back one day..
Thanks Guys
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Evening guys and happy New year.
I'm looking at treating myself to a mk3 Octavia VRS and was after some advice. I currently have a MK2 VRS Cr which me and my wife absolutely love it has been mapped with dsg..
I'm now wanting to go back to petrol due to currently changes that are going to happen over the next years plus more power.. .
so what do I need to look at for?? I'm wanting an petrol estate with DSG any must have extra?
also I'm wanting to make sure I get a model with the e diff is that only avaible on the VRS230 that they brought out or is it on all models with that power.. I also see then 2017 model has 240bhp is that correct also e diff??
does any have a sports exhaust as standard?
sorry for alot of question thanks in advance.
Kelby 000
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you be talking easily 1000 pound 9f not more for only 10-20 bhp rather remove it with a plain pipe or get a spare dpf odd scrap one
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11 hours ago, CookieMonster87 said:
Lovely looking motor mate.
Also toying with the idea of a remap on the same engine assuming it won't put my insurance up too much.
Have been looking at Shark, Revo and Celtic Tuning so far with Shark probably coming out on top for me.
Thanks mate it does look great visually how I want it.. Keep thinking dropping it 30mm on some decent springs h&r... But don't want to loose the ride or ground clearance as it's a expensive splitter my Mrs already smashed it off once with a dead badger...haha..
I went revo as I wanted an aggressive punch as doing research they say revo is more aggressive than shark etc..
insurance wise didn't make any difference for me not that was noticable.
3 hours ago, LordRaiden84 said:Hey mate
Didn't you ask this question in the past only I recognise the rather lovely looking motor?
Basically, I'm in the same boat as you although mine isn't a DSG I'm running a shark stage 1. In all honesty and having it mapped for over a year now, drives brilliantly. There's no denying though that a niggly feeling that never really goes away is that I wish for that little bit more grunt.
However this would come at a big risk/sacrifice(s) and there's absolutely no way (spoke to shark to confirm as well as previous threads on here) in achieving stage 2 without removing the DPF and it really is becoming a grey area now.
For example, garages and MOT stations may and I quote 'may' be able to detect in the very near future whether or not you have the DPF in place and may go further than a visual only test. I know there are companies out there claiming they can gut the DPF etc and leave little or no evidence but if you were to fail an MOT your stage 2 remap has just gone up £1000 + re fitment as that's what it would cost to replace it. This is what puts me off and has quite frankly, kept me from going any further. I have since concentrated more on the handling.
Idk, it's risky and it really does depend on how much you personally, want to get more power out of it and do remember it's a common rail and your chasing a rainbow. Do you really think you'll get that much more power?
What if in 6 months you think meh I want even more power because you used to it and decide then that you want to get rid of it!
I've toyed with the idea a lot and I can't help but think knowing my luck, I'd end up failing an MOT or worse, being in an accident and your insurance being null & void as it's been detected you have no DPF. Remember matey, once you remove it willingly, it's on your head be it as your driving an illegal car. Sorry if this is a slapping down post or negative I really do wish you luck but I'm just giving my 2 cents.
Thank you aswel glad people like it must be doing something right... I did about year ago but no really responded
well deciding whether more power or new car but if it's new car then I can't decide what...
MOT side of things im not too concerned about as I'm in the trade and can get my MOT,s done no problem but I hate black smoke...
I've always said the car deserves more power from the start... at least standard 200bhp and maybe a R32 version 4WD....
If I did a DPF delete I would do it properly and see of you can get a replacement part that i can put back if needed but I need to look at the system to see how it is and what's avaible..
I appreciate the advice mate
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8 hours ago, singh946 said:
My 2011 Seat Leon FR 170 Cr TDI was Revo Stage 2 (DPF Gutted out) same engine in FL VRS and I didn't see any smoke whatsoever on full throttle. It went like an express train and pulled hard through all the gears
I will definitely recommend it though. Saving up for mine currently as I will need to get DSG mapped also.
that's good to know as o hate the black smoke my pet hate.. do you know what power you were producing? I have the DSG map as I did that with my engine map to be safe.. good to wait for the 25% off like I did great saving
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Yeah well that's sort of my question I suppose or whether people have removed there dpf to get more power are they getting mountains of black smoke... As I've been reading they say if it's done properly shouldn't get any...
230bhp isn't a bad amount at all for a diesel mine stage 1 so should be about 200-210bhp from revo stage 1
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Evening guys
Have posted on here for awhile but I'm after some advice... I have 2011 HRS 2.0 diesel.. I've been looking at trading her in but I can't find many thing I want as I have a daughter now and it practical.. 280bhp Superb, Golf R estate ive been looking at but i love my VRS and I don't want to let it go...
So I'm after some more power to keep me happy it's already revo stage 1 and dsg stage 1.. which is good fun with good power but is there anyone out there who has more power and what entailed chasing power don't want to go mad around 250bhp with the torque that would bring BIG SMILES...
ideally I don't want to lose my DPF as I hate puff of black smoke and would like to keep it easy to drive as my wife will drive it with my daughter in most of the time.
Any advice would be great
Thanks Kelby
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300+bhp is a fast road car and that's what I'm after
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I was in the dealer Sunday and both VRS 230 and 4x4 tdi gone now
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Sweet so not that bad really shame as what my vxr was so not too much of an issue... I'll be looking at mapping it away almost straight away... u just really want my next car to have 300bhp... which is why the a6 was appealing with quattro
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I love my VRS which is why I want to stay with them.. was set on another diesel but the 2.0 lump just isn't enough power even mapped.. so was thinking A6 3.0 biturbo.. then started to get talking to the skoda master tech and he pushed me towards the 230. ...
Is it that harder hit on fuel?? My wife will drive it most of the time she gets 45is mpg at mo around town..
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Hi all currently have a mk2 VRS cr170 which has been mapped along with DSG which is running 210bhp...
But now looking at chopping it in and my local dealer had a 230 in white and estate which is what I want...
What is it really like on a day to day bases not just reviews worth it??and has anyone had there mapped yet as seeing on revo they will easily achieve 300bhp which I want..
Thanks kelby
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Didn't worry me too much doesn't need to bend a lot jus small amount but we'll worth the look
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Thanks really please with it loOKs soo much better than that horrible grille..
Yeah got the slot in the grille still had to bend the bonnet release to get it to fit...
It took about 5 working days to arrive so not bad at all really
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So decided it was time to update the front end again and brought more stuff from superskoda must of been one of there top customers recently as brought load of little bits..
Change upper grille looks 100% better why didn't skoda make it honeycombe from the start...
I just brought the insert as already painted the chrome surround gloss black
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So it's seeing 12 satellites and not locking on to any. Was it a factory fit Columbus or retrofitted? If a factory fit then the usual suspect is the GPS antenna on the roof is faulty. A cheap £6 replacement one from Ebay mounted inside the dash is the cheapest and easiest fix.
No wasn't factory fit I put it in few months ago... I've check all wiring and it's all good... only thing I have done now is more the antenna which I located behind the interior light and moved it further to the pass side... seems to be OK now went for drive 5/12
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Just to check bringing up an old thread this noise that you have is it like having the back window open
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Mine putting me in the English Channel and currently says 0/12
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Afternoon all
Haven't used the sat nav on the Columbus for awhile and the wife used it to go to Heathrow this morning.. it found the route ok but as soon as he got to the end of the road it started going all over the place saying we were in the wrong place turn round etc just generally going all overthe place . Never had issue before I got her to do a software reset holding buttons and still made no difference can anyone help
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That's right I'm at the same point not bored as sometimes I think blimey this quick just wish it was about 230 250bhp and that would be a very quick diesel.. I think I won't bother with another map as it's not worth the little bhp increase that you get...
Handling is an option but wife loves the ride and doesn't want it ruined...
Might just plod on with it for more doing little bits here and there and look at audi a6 3.0 biturbo 320bhp standard and will get that mapped
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Should have read Revo. Predictive text
I find map great it's aggressive at low speeds but at higher speeds above 50 it just surges and surges 20mph at a time when your on it...
General driving very nice smooth just like driving it normally
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Is there such thing as a stage 2?
I reckon if you are free flowing...ie DPF gutted and boxes deleted,then apart from panel filter.Your pretty much done.
Adding a bigger turbo or front mount i/c is just going to slip the clutch...Also don't think anyone has truely cracked the injector side of thing's.
I'm happy with what i have,I've owned a few tweaked diesel's and the VRS is very good,especially the cr170 lump.
I reckon mine's pushing over 200bhp but doesn't feel that torquey really.
When i have sorted the suspension,i will get it to a rolling road and possible remap.
I see so you haven't got it mapped yet...
Stage 2 is dpf delete and mapping it out which releases some horse's.. mine dsg so should handlet etc power
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How do you find the revolution map?
I find map great it's aggressive at low speeds but at higher speeds above 50 it just surges and surges 20mph at a time when your on it...
General driving very nice smooth just like driving it normally
I will definitely recommend it though. Saving up for mine currently as I will need to get DSG mapped also.
Farewell Guys
in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
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well worth the change VRS should of had this set up...thanks