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The car this thread was started about is DSG, and it's on stage 3. It does have updated software for the DSG though.

It's a significant increase in power, very refined but packs a real punch. MK3 TSI VRS Estate, manual. I would advise budgeting for an uprated clutch at some point, potentially right after the remap. See my recent 'updated clutch' post

Having recently had a Stage 1 Revo map (over 300bhp reportedly), Stage 3 must be crazy fast! Curious what clutch you are using?

Yep, rather scrabbly in the wet. In gear acceleration, 3rd and 4th for overtaking, is where it matters (IMO). My warranty expires around August this year. I decided to take advantage of the Revo December discount, signed up the previous year but never got around to using the voucher.

It's torque limited in 1st and 2nd gears, doesn't have any problem putting power down in the dry, need to be careful in the wet. No real difference to pre-map. To early to say about MPG, it's a family car so I don't generally drive like I stole it. If the missus isn't in the car, I put my foot when my 3yr old says "I want to go really fast".

It's a bit drier today, now the snow and ice have cleared. The clutch is noticeably heavier than before, but it is getting lighter, after 100 miles of driving. I'll report back in another 200 miles driving (a tank full). The acceleration is very different than before, I would describe it as savage and linear. Acceleration in 3rd gear felt torquey before, it feels more like a punch and relentless to the red line now. Power is allegedly ~310bhp, up from ~240bhp standard (the 220ps quoted figure is generally lower than in real world). http://www.revotechnik.com/product-details/software/skoda/octavia-mk3-2013-/182/stage-1/ There are low boost and high boost maps, the low boost map is intended to preserve the life of the clutch (a know weakness), I was advised to go with the high boost map, because it completely transforms the car. But, I did end up having to change the clutch. The high boost map does require SUL, a minimum octane rating of 97. So, if you're tempted with a Revo Stage 1, you should factor in the cost of a new clutch and to fill up with SUL. Would I recommend it? Yes, definitely :clap:

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out!

I used VAS Motion in Guildford, Surrey. I didn't ask them to promise/prove anything, details/figures are available on Revo's website

Yep, that's the one. I chose it over the paddle clutch, wanted something closer to OEM feel. It cost £550 (plus fitting), the garage I used bought it direct from Sachs.

I didn't ask about the old clutch, will give the garage a call tomorrow. The flywheel was fine, no reason to replace. There was a very light misting on the slave cylinder, so I elected to have a new one fitted (whilst everything was apart, £40 part). New clutch fitted, feels heavier but will loosen up after a bit of driving (already starting to). It's to wet to feel the real power, but, you can tell it's a whole different beast. I've had cars remapped in the past, the way this engine responds after Stage 1 is plain nuts! I'll report back after I've had some fun in the dry.

Having an updated Sachs organic clutch fitted today. So, what I didn't say earlier is that my clutch only started slipping, when having a Revo Stage 1 (high boost map) applied. The standard clutch really is a weak point, everything I've read suggests you'll either need a new clutch right away, or within a few k, after stage 1. I'll report back on how it feels drive, once I'm able to put my foot down ;-)

What exactly constitutes a decent screenwash? I've called BS in the past but there does appear to be some truth in it! My drivers side front squirter half works and my rear wash wipe is abismal!

Did you need a new flywheel?

Agreed, will do, In the meantime, does anyone have experience of uprated clutches?

Agreed, my MK3 feels cavernous compared to my MK2!

Yep, I've read that already thanks. 2014 VRS and 31k miles. Lots of posts on clutch failure, before and after tuning, here (including the guy that posted the above link) http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/search.php?searchid=3409916

Easiest option, pop into a local dealers and try a seat in the back of a display car. When I bought my car from Skoda Reading, a couple turned up with a full sized cello, to see if it would fit. People have different criteria for selecting cars :)

I am planning on getting a Revo Stage 1 in the new year. I've read many posts about the clutch being a weak point on the non DSG cars, plus mine is starting to slip already! I can't find much about there besides a Sachs that retails ~£550. What other options are there?

Has anyone put a TSI VRS with a DTUK box on a rolling road? Curious what power/torque it makes.

Started off with a Maxi Cosi Pebble, mainly because it came as part of a seat/buggy/cost/base package. Daughter out grew it before 18 months. Moved onto a Britax Dual Fix, well made and comfortable seat but heavy and cumbersome. Side loading very useful, rear facing only lasted until she was 2 (they recommend keeping children rear facing to 4 years old). Still the current seat in the missus' car. Besafe izi combi x3 isofx in my car, it would have done from birth. Just turned round to front facing, daughter will be 3 in a couple of months. I highly recommend this place, they gave lots of great advice and we ended up buying the Besafe seat from them, http://www.securatot.co.uk/

14 plate VRS petrol estate, I see ~36mpg with a 40 mile daily commute. I am considering changing for a VRS diesel estate, mainly because my daily commute is about to increase to 100 miles. But, from what I've read the diesel mpg isn't fantastically better than the petrol. So, I'll probably keep the petrol and get a Revo Stage 1, because why not? :p

Petrol, manual. My MK2 Petrol VRS was lucky to get 10k miles, out of a set of front tyres

Just replaced the front tyres, managed to get 18k out of the Skoda supplied Bridgestone Potenza S001's. They had a bit of life in them but were really struggling for grip in the cold/wet, was surprised to get so many miles out of them! They are a rather hard compound and never inspired much confidence in anything other than bone dry roads. They've been replaced with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3's Still got the original Bridgestone's on the back, wondering whether to swap them onto the front now, or wait a few k?

More expensive but they look awesome and are silent. Maybe tough to justify the 10x cost difference