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I've got more of a background in mountain bikes, but in the past I've upgraded brakes for better stopping, which included BIGGER rotor, sometimes two rotors on the same wheel, larger pads, and better hoses/fluid.
I would think this would apply to motor vehicles or maybe I'm just naive....
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Think it's a CAT D from the description!
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Gonna give awesome a call tomorrow and price up the whole lot including the forge intercooler. I'll report back with the exact costs.
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I will be marking mine up with UV pen from work when mine goes in for the new engine so I will be able to tell what is old/new to hopefully prevent anything like this happening!
This always works for me when car goes in for a service etc, and I have found most dealers don't do as much as they say!!
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Yes Sy they now can fit cruise control, i was down in manchester, had a great chat with the boys there and yes it can be done, my next port of call when i decide to get mine maped.
Did you have this done? if so, do you mind me asking how much it was?
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Yeah I'm not fully sure myself, I thought I read on here that awesome can do it, but was gonna see if shark could too.
Yeah that's a shame, would of been nice to see what it was like at the higher stages of tune too. But thanks for the input, really appreciate it.
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couldn't of asked for a better breakdown, thanks Sy.
Makes me sway more and more towards APR which was my original choice to be honest. Just wish I had cruise control to switch between the maps. But gonna contact a few companies about getting this retro fitted!
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Thanks for the reply!
C&R were the company I was looking to use for the APR map. But like I said, the fact that I don't have the ability to switch between maps in annoying for me. I know awesome can do it all in one package, with installation of cruise control and the remap, which I have considered, however the cost I can imagine is high.
At the moment I think I am gonna rule out the revo map and make some more enquiries! hopefully some more people will come in with some opinions/advice.
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Thanks for your reply. Where did you go for your APR map?
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Been thinking long and hard about my options in regards to a remap on my vRS once my oil issues are sorted.
However having a dilemma in who/what to go with.
Due to where I live (Nottingham) I'm very close to a number of places which all have their advantages.
Firstly, what I want from my remap is not all out power, obviously I want to increase it, but for me I'm hoping for something progressive, which has noticeable gains, however, does kind of err on the side of caution in regards to life of the car components.
Option 1: rainworth skoda = revo maps, my local dealer, and as far as I'm aware, warranty will still be intact with the map which is a plus point, however from searching on here I understand revo maps are pretty aggressive in terms of power?
Option 2: Shark Performance, rated highly by friends of mine, and people on here for their work, close to where I work.
Option 3: APR, dealer in nottingham, this was my first choice for a map due to reading they indeed errr on the side of caution so to speak. However I do not have cruise control which means I would unable to use the EMCS system.
Option 4: TMC tuning box. Rated very highly on here, is removable so it has the ability to sell on and remove for trips to the dealers.
Would just like some thoughts/advice from you knowledgable people on here. Please correct me if any of the above is wrong.
Regards,
Ben.
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What mods you going to have for sale?
Lovely looking car!
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Brilliant looking car! Enjoy!
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Depends on who do you wish to listen to.
Manual urges drivers of brand new cars to take it easy for the prescribed amount of miles - no full throttle, early changes, no high speeds etc.
Some peeps here did it like that and some of them had problems some didn't
Then you have the "rev the nuts off it brigade" trashing their cars form the word go. They seem to be reporting no problems. If they havethem they are not very keen to own up and attribute them to their style of driving.
Then you have the pro tuners way, to which I personally subscribe.
It is rooted in the theory and practice of the internal combustion engines. Initially it isall about sealing the rings against the bores. Care has to be taken not to overheat either of them in the process. To do that it is recommended to drive normally/gently to the point where engine is warm. Then in high gears apply lots of throttle (avoid kick back) but change up before revs rise above 3.5k (my arbitrary figure, half way up the rev range). WHat this does is creates high pressure in the cylinder (100% open throttle). This pushes the rings against the bores hard at low piston speeds preventing overheating and damage. This seals the the rings against the bores in the best possible way. Tuners claim that a well run-in engine can have up to 10% more power than identical but not well run in.
On top of that you need to heat cycle the engine. So after a few miles of the above let it coast from high'ish speeds in top gear without throttle to cool it down. rinse and repeat. I'd done for few hundred miles. Then I decided I could not contain myself anymore, got the oil to 90C and red line it through the gears. Which was followed by a cooling down.
My one used 1ltr of oil in 5,000 miles since November.
Then you have the brakes, suspension etc to be worked on.
I think the above addresses cylinder sealing and internal bearing surfaces running in as well as heat cycling.
Whether this is the best solution I do not know. I make sure I adhere to a motto "A Redline a Day keeps mechanic away"
.Sounds like really good advice, been looking for this for when I hopefully get my new engine fitted.
When you talk about lots of throttle in high gears and changing up at around 3.5k, what would you suggest as a high gear? like 4/5 upwards?
Regards,
Ben.
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I'm thinking of doing the reverse of what the OP has stated.
If mine didn't drink oil I would swap!!
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That's what's doing it for me currently, having a nightmare with mine drinking oil, using 600ml per 300 miles at the moment!!
I'm swaying towards the clio due to the auto box and I think it looks a nice car!
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Went to the dealer today, spoke to the usual guy who was horrified when I showed him my empty oil bottles etc and the mileage that I had done since having the breather pipe fitted.
"I'll make some calls to skoda today sir about getting a new engine and I'll phone you this afternoon".
No phone call ever came......
I think it's time to turn this up a notch!
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What do you guys think about the fiesta in comparison to the new clio?
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I referred to the post above yours
Ohhhh. Now I feel a prat. I blame working night shifts...
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If the Ford looks the way you painted it, (poor Jeremy Clarkson quote on a Lancer EVO BTW) then the current VRS interior looks like it went through a charity shop.
Skoda will be left behind as usual being late to the party. The new VRS will most likely appear in 2015 (as the new car is rumoured for 2014) and there hands will be tied by VW on how good the car will look, inside & out.
If the Polo GTi looks mediocre (and it does in this model) then Skoda will not be allowed to spoil the company's 'image'. At least the Ford doesn't have that issue.
I'm going on 45 and think it looks WAY better than the VRS. Guess I need to eat out more often .....
I wouldn't know as I don't watch/listen to anything he has to say. Was just my opinion. Like I said looks a technically brilliant car. I'm just not a fan of the looks, although the interior does look good.
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The engine and chassis look brilliant to me.
But I really don't like the look of it at all. Looks like a group of lads from McDonald's car park have designed it! but that's my opinion....
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Little update on mine.
Had the oil breather pipe fitted and it's now much worse on oil consumption.
Eg. Filled up to the maximum with oil. Driven 192 miles and just checked it again. Used approximately 600ml. Brilliant!
My dealer said I had to wait 3 months after having the pipe fitted so it can do it's job. I don't think so. I'm going back tomorrow. I'll have a new engine thanks!
Not a happy owner right now.
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There is an extra wiring loom that needs to be fitted. See this thread;
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/242334-headlightflashing/page__st__30#entry3188391
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Thanks all.
The G3 does sound good. Is it something I can do myself or us it best to get a pro to apply it?
Anyone know a supplier in Surrey/Hampshire?
Don't have to be applied from new. I had mine put on after I bought it at 16,000 miles. Looks better than when it rolled out the showroom!
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ESP / ABS Fault Warning
in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
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As above really, has anyone had any experience of this?
Came on tonight on my way home whilst driving at about 30mph.
Car safe to use?
Any help is appreciated!