Hello,

I'm new on here and I don't have much of a mechanical background, so I'm just wondering what other mods I could be thinking of to make the most of a remap on my VRS (currently bog-standard). I've read bits and bobs about clutch issues and obviously just curious about how much of the extra power I'm going to be able to put down.

I'm looking at Jabba, P Torque and Impossible Performance regarding the remap itself but would like to consider the whole package once I've sussed that out. Impossible have quoted around £350 + vat for a custom remap giving 30-35 +bhp and 15-18% increase in torque.

Does anyone have any experience with any of these guys and a VRS and can give me a bit more info, like actual effects of the torque across the revs\gears etc? Getting hung up on the numbers themselves seems like an easy begginers mistake ; )

had a custom map done on mine from jabba, very smooth power delivery and really friendly people that know what there on about

It's best to have your mods done before the remap so you should be upgrading the air filter, air induction pipe(referred to as PD160 intake on this site), at the very least then have a generic remap (about 170bhp) by one of your recommeded tuners, there are all well used by members of this forum. Clutch, brake and exhaust can be upgraded when they need changing. Once you start upgrading to a hybrid turbo, custom remap(200+bhp) large bore exhausts then it gets expensive.

Thanks for the input, it seems that's not too hard nor expensive so I'll see what I can do : )

Hello,

I'm new on here and I don't have much of a mechanical background, so I'm just wondering what other mods I could be thinking of to make the most of a remap on my VRS (currently bog-standard). I've read bits and bobs about clutch issues and obviously just curious about how much of the extra power I'm going to be able to put down.

I'm looking at Jabba, P Torque and Impossible Performance regarding the remap itself but would like to consider the whole package once I've sussed that out. Impossible have quoted around £350 + vat for a custom remap giving 30-35 +bhp and 15-18% increase in torque.

Does anyone have any experience with any of these guys and a VRS and can give me a bit more info, like actual effects of the torque across the revs\gears etc? Getting hung up on the numbers themselves seems like an easy begginers mistake ; )

New air filter, SEAT Cupra intake pipe (2nd hand or bend over for the SEAT dealer). Even "generic maps" can be tailored. Ask for a torque limit of about 270lbft rather than 290(+?) as that will preserve the clutch depending on your driving style.

Other things that may lead to knackered clutches (indirectly). Eibach spring and dampers or springs and KONI FSDs. Jabba or Whiteline Rear ARB.... They empower the right foot .

Thanks also to you Curryman, one more question from me then I think I'm good to go. As I say my mechanical knowledge is extremely limited, so 'new air filter' seems a bit vague. Where should I be looking to get one, and any reccommendations for me in that respect?

Jetex ones are a good replacement, contact ninja_alex on here as I think he often gets them in and sells at a good price (that's where I got mine from).

I have just joined this site. I have a PD 140 Octavia estate and had a full remap done by Evolve Automotive a year ago. Car now has 175bhp and totally reliable. It is now up for sale (31,000miles) as I have purchased the new VRS Limited edition model and will be getting this remapped too

Green filter is most commonly used i would say. Badger 5 sells them, not to mention a load of other places.

P-Torque maps seem to come off the dyno at about 180-185bhp... I would sugguest replacing the filter and getting the pd160 intake (as sugguested above) maybe the exhaust to (every little helps). Then id look at the handling to be honest, rear anti roll bar's are life savers. maybe rear 20mm spacers to. if you could afford to go all out i would get the car on some decent suspension. My cars main downfall is the handling, you cant get the most out of the throttle with the standard suspension ha! If you want to maintain good power throughout the year and you want to spend some more money a front mounted intercooler is a good idea. the side mounted ones from standard suffer from heatsoak .

Suprised nobody has mentioned the brakes. If you gonna be going faster then it's only responsible to be able to stop more effectively.........

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Beat me to it - to call a RARB a 'lifesaver' seems a bit extreme however much of a fan you are, if you're not suggesting doing anything to the brakes. Fast road pads will be fine if you don't do too high a mileage (they eat pads), or do a lot of track driving (they fade quite easily).

Not going to get drawn into the whys and wherefores of different kinds of filters, but if you're considering a custom remap, you should get whatever you're going to have done to the induction and/or exhaust BEFORE you get the map done, otherwise you won't be getting the full benefit. This is my dyno after my custom map, which is on the conservative side power-wise, but super-smooth, which is important to me as I do a lot of miles:

You can see my other mods in my signature...

Oh, and don't forget to check with your insurer how much it's all going to bump your premium by before you shell out - you'll need to factor that in too!

Ask for a torque limit of about 270lbft rather than 290(+?) as that will preserve the clutch depending on your driving style.

It would appear mine was producing more than that as standard (possibly something to do with the ECU adaption protesting about me never driving off-boost :confused: ), and it's still on the original clutch. Mechanical sympathy is the key...