Is it worth getting my 2008 Octavia VRS diesel chipped?

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26 October, 201213 yr

Hi,

I have a 2008 Octavia VRS diesel and find it very torqey....

Someone has suggested getting the car "chipped"

Any suggestions people?

Regards

26 October, 201213 yr

Welcome to Briskoda, I have a Revo map but Shark, ( sponsor on here) is especially good for diesel remaps. These days you do not "chip them, you plug in to the ecu port and upload a new map. He now has dealers who might be nearer

26 October, 201213 yr

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Great, how do I get in contact with them??

Thanks for your help.

26 October, 201213 yr

http://www.sharkperformance.co.uk/ Their banner , coincidentally was displaying as I typed this, they are in the sponsor section as well .

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/forum/154-shark-performance/

27 October, 201213 yr

Hi and welcome aboard.

27 October, 201213 yr

Hello Paul and welcome along

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