Hi all

After looking at these forums for a couple of weeks I decided to bite the bullet and chop in my Ibiza FR Tdi for a Vrs PD. First impressions of the car are very very good. It is exceptionally well made and well finished imo. Its abit under spec'd, but this reflected is the price so I'm not too worried. After driving my superchipped Ibiza for over 3 years I was surprised of ths difference in the charateristics of the two engines. In standard form the Vrs feels far less torquey than other VAG diesels I have driven. However, I was shocked at how well it revs! I am used to shifting at 3k and making arlaming acceleration in the process. The Vrs doesn't seem to really get going until those revs are achieved. I am hoping the wonders of Will at P-Torque will change this.

I think it looks fantastic in the flesh.

I've been looking at the forums and all the retro fit options and although they all sound wonderful, none of them sound cheap. I've decided to refit my parrot and save myself £350. If I can mount it descretely near the steering wheel that will work fine. I have decided to go for the cruise control as a long of my commute is through average speed cameras. It will be nice to look where I am going again rather than at the speedo for over an hour. I've looked at the maxidot thingy and I am yet to really understand what it does? I can't see it changing my life in anyway so I am at present not considering getting one fitted. I may do in the future though along with the integrated Sat Nav if funds allow.

The car is being remaped on Saturday so i'll report back with my opinions and some before and after power figures of course.

Cheers

George

Hi all

After looking at these forums for a couple of weeks I decided to bite the bullet and chop in my Ibiza FR Tdi for a Vrs PD. First impressions of the car are very very good. It is exceptionally well made and well finished imo. Its abit under spec'd, but this reflected is the price so I'm not too worried. After driving my superchipped Ibiza for over 3 years I was surprised of ths difference in the charateristics of the two engines. In standard form the Vrs feels far less torquey than other VAG diesels I have driven. However, I was shocked at how well it revs! I am used to shifting at 3k and making arlaming acceleration in the process. The Vrs doesn't seem to really get going until those revs are achieved. I am hoping the wonders of Will at P-Torque will change this.

I think it looks fantastic in the flesh.

I've been looking at the forums and all the retro fit options and although they all sound wonderful, none of them sound cheap. I've decided to refit my parrot and save myself £350. If I can mount it descretely near the steering wheel that will work fine. I have decided to go for the cruise control as a long of my commute is through average speed cameras. It will be nice to look where I am going again rather than at the speedo for over an hour. I've looked at the maxidot thingy and I am yet to really understand what it does? I can't see it changing my life in anyway so I am at present not considering getting one fitted. I may do in the future though along with the integrated Sat Nav if funds allow.

The car is being remaped on Saturday so i'll report back with my opinions and some before and after power figures of course.

Cheers

George

wills map will sort you out

Good on you! Mine's petrol but I've never looked back!

(Word of warning though- I'd mask the number plate before posting photos on here. Criminals can use that info...)

(Word of warning though- I'd mask the number plate before posting photos on here. Criminals can use that info...)

Could they not do this by driving down any road and taking note of cars driving or parked on the road!!!

Simon

Thanks for the heads up. I didn't think about the plate. On another note, taking my time over a 55 mile journey I managed to clock 50mpg. I think now I've learnt how to get the best out of the car I should be able to get a consistant 47 mph out of this car. Thats as long as I keep off the motorways. The car seems thirsty at 80?

Could they not do this by driving down any road and taking note of cars driving or parked on the road!!!

Simon

Yes they could, and do. But not many people walk down a side road in an undisclosed location where I keep my car.

Whereas someone with a nicked VRS in silver could use an internet search to copy that number plate. Why make their life easier?

Edited 9 April, 201016 yr by thinkblueskies

I had my VRS PD done on Saturday. Standard power was 185bhp, forget the torque. Afterwards it made over 200bhp and just shy of 340ftlb. Will tailed off the bhp at the top end to protect the partical fitler. The peak power has been shifted down the rev range slightly so the overall jump in power atually looks bigger on the print out. I'm still trying to work out how to drive the car best. The gearing is a lot taller than the Ibiza/Fabia and the torque peaks slightly higher up (2500rpm instead of 2000rpm) not to mention the added weight of the car. This mans I need to use the gears slightly more than before, but I am slowly getting to grips. I have to say at first I wasn't sure how quicker the car was. However, because of the Will maps the car the delievery is still very smooth for a PD engine. I think this has fooled me into believe the car isn't that quick. Stick your foot in whilst cruising in 4th gear at 2500rpm and hold the revs to just past for and the car goes from 40 - 100mph in a very short space of time. I keep looking down at the speedo and thinking, "Surely Not". I have to get used the engine a bit more though as it seems to hold the revs for a split second after you lift the throttle which can course a hesitation into the next gear.

I'm going to drive it for a week and then let Will know what I think.