Originally posted by MonkeyHanger in this post

Drive by.....McDonalds i assume?

Or Kentucky Fried...or

domino's is my pref... jon prefers 12 inches...

:eek:

Originally posted by DGW in this post

Or Kentucky Fried...or

On a more serious note....

Should there actually be anyone from the giddy heights of Skoda UK looking in, its about bloody time you sorted out your attitude to modifications, particularly chipping / re-mapping. There's plenty of reputable outfits doing it now (JabbaSport to name but one)...how about some sort of approval for them ?

Its about time the warranty / chipping saga was cleared up, bearing in mind there seems to be dealers turning a blind eye, and at least 1 dealer openly selling re-maps from their own premises !!!

i doubt any mfr will come out and support mods/things too much but some sort of approved scheme using appropriate tuners would help.. like bmw does with schnitzer/jon cooper or merc with amg/brabus.. would move skoda brand up as well or is this the real problem...as it would take them past vw/audi/seat???

need someone in charge who's heart is green and duck shaped....

Originally posted by Quinten in this post

But you work for Skoda customer services??!?!?

Yeah but I am not an automoton that reports it all back y'know!

Originally posted by LadyLoki in this post

Yeah but I am not an automoton that reports it all back y'know!

Thats what they all say !! :p

Could someone please PM the name of the dealer in questions.

1. No I don't work for Skoda

2. Have no intention of

3. Only drive one

4. Need modifying el pronto

Hope that clears that up

PS. If the webmasters are looking at this, please could someone send me a pm to tell me how the hell you set up an avatar. Asked last week but yet no clue Monsieur Le Web Dudes.

Will continue to scratch head otherwise - don't want dandruff!!

Originally posted by funkyjutel in this post

...please could someone send me a pm to tell me how the hell you set up an avatar...

One of the available avatars or one of your own?

Originally posted by ffelan in this post

as it would take them past vw/audi/seat???

I understand that Audi are quite mod-friendly, and that Seat are heading that way, attempting to build up motorsport credentials.

Audi allways have been mod friendly,however it's more of a blind eye thing than "Official".They have just started pronoting ABT products very heavily - but there are some stupid rules - i.e we recently fully kitted a white TT(I know it sounds strange but it looked great)with full bodykit,wheels etc.

When it sold the customer asked if it could have the ABT chip -- NO was the very precise and un-helpfull answer from Audi(UK).

Likewise we just kitted an A41.8T 190BHPq with £3,000 worth of bodykit,which is designed to have 2 twin outlet exhausts rather than 2 single outlet -- were we allowed to fit this exhaust to complete the package - NO.

Both owners will be making a trip to ABT to get this rectified - the A4 at no risk - but the TT potentially is taking a risk if their is a failure.

I heard recently of an S3 owner having to pay for 2 engines - 1st was replaced at Audi's cost under warranty - due to bent conrods - however when the second failure occurred - alarm bells rang and Audi sent full technical team to check vehicle - found it had been chipped and refused original and second claim -- whilst dealers usually can't tell they have been chipped - the manufacterers certainly can.

Having said that we recently had an RS6 in that blew its motor due to dropping a valve,car had been chipped and zuast replaced - we told Audi - they said replace engine - no problem - £18,500 later the customer(very happy & relieved) got his car back.

I think it would be very difficult for a Skoda et all to refuse a warranty claim on a part thats nothing to do with the mod - however it may be different story on items with heavier load after mod,personally I am happy to take that chance - I know overall the reliability of these engines is great,as long as care is taken and the mods not too big - there should be no problem

Here in Holland Audi salesmen practically shove ABT's performance mods down the customers' throats!

Do I sense a word starting with "com" and ending with "mission" there?

How does this "heavy promotion" work at your end, Dave? Are dealers receiving any commission on ABT sales? What is Audi UK gaining from it? Do you have to co-fund a claim insurance or is this purely the importer's task?

any body like to pm the dealer in question

1. i do work for skoda ( a franchise anyway)

2. i don't drive one

3. i am very curious

4. i don't kiss and tell.

5. or the hammer gets it

Oi! I asked first so you guys (and gals; keeping it pc) can just form an orderly queue after me.

When Audi first announced they were going to approve ABT accessories(bodykits etc) it was a case of ABT will be in touch.........

Then couple of month's ago we get phone call - in July you will be having an ABT open weekend,ABT will provide bonafide DTM TT race car(Very SEXY),display stand,brochures etc - YOU will supply at least 3 fully kitted Audi's - kit's supplied at cost(Still Fing expensive).

We currently have :-

1 x A4 1.8Tq190BHP - with full kit & 18" Alloys-SOLD

1 x TT 225 Coupe - Full Body kit - SOLD

1 x A4 Convertible - Wheels & Chrome kit.

1 x TT 225 Coupe - Full Body Kit.

We have never had issue with modded cars - so far have had 4 or 5 with issues - I think Audi take the line that if mods are announced upfront & are done by "Known" tuners - there is not a problem,were someone tries to hide it or blatantly lies about it - then they won't want to know,.

Apparantly Audi(UK) are trying to get clarification from Audi - they are a bit two faced - in Germany you can by performance mods direct from them under the quattro GMBH label & also ABT & MTM are approved tuners - however UK official line at the moment is NO,.

Originally posted by Quinten in this post

5. or the hammer gets it

:rofl:

Paul,

Cheers for the PM, long time since I had a death threat

Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough

Jon

Originally posted by LadyLoki in this post

Yeah but I am not an automoton that reports it all back y'know!

Put it in as a staff suggestion (do Skoda UK have a staff suggestion scheme?). As long as we get the mods approved by Skoda, we'll be more than happy for you to keep the rewards from the staff suggestion scheme.

PS - welcome to Briskoda.

PPS - Interesting username. If it's not a rude question - why did you choose it?

Originally posted by TaviaRS in this post

Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough.

Oooh! A brace of vRS drivers having a spat. Sounds like a case of DVs at 20 paces to settle this one.

booked my baby in for remap 10 th sept ,when phoned guys at jabba did not mention 5% discount

also mentioned mine had k/n induction kit fitted, met by silence on end of phone,something about

mass air sensors and big bills. anybody any thoughts on this. anyhow sounds fantastic like darth vader

on steroids feel the force just like the beemer driver did this morning

he was well skodered

Originally posted by DGW in this post

Oooh! A brace of vRS drivers having a spat. Sounds like a case of DVs at 20 paces to settle this one.

To be ard use ave ta cum from Chay-thum (the modding capital).

Des

Originally posted by TaviaRS in this post

Paul,

Cheers for the PM, long time since I had a death threat

Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough

Jon

i know i am hard enuf.... but you shouldnt be looking....punk:D

Originally posted by flarenut in this post

anyhow sounds fantastic like darth vader

on steroids

Awesome! Any chance of a video or a sound clip of your hooligan engine noise?

Flarenut,

the K&N filters are heavily oiled coated. The oil gets sucked into the MAF and will damage it . Expensive to replace; can't remember how much but do a search on the forum as the cost has been posted.

For the discount you have to mention that your a Briskoda member and ask about it.

Just organised another group remap with a 10% discount. I see that at least 3 people have booked remaps without wanting a discount.:confused: Oh well...........

At least it's a good indicator of interest and bodes well for those waiting for their warranties to expire.

Why am I LadyLoki- well... where to begin? Loki's been my nickname for a while now, bestowd upon me by an ex-work colleague a few years back (due to chaotic state of my desk and urge to create mischief wherever I go)

Lady... well, it's 'cos I'm a girl, innit?

BTW- we don't recommend chipping simply because there are cowboy outfits out there who have ruined the Engine Management systems on several £15k+ cars, and the driver *always* comes back to us wanting compensation for it.

I'm curious to see which dealer is happy to do it, mainly so I am aware what's involved when they do it, and therefore give you guys a better service when you call in asking Technical questions!

See, we do care about you...