Hiya everybody!

i'm new to this forum, it looks kinda cool so i thought i'd join. My fab Vrs has not arrived yet, and i could do with some simple advice as regards tuning. yes i know it sounds a little presumptuous seeing as the car has'nt arrived yet, but i like to plan ahead! The standard chip on the market seems to be for 160BHP, i saw an article on Superchips, http://www.superchips.co.uk/roadtest/skodafabiars.pdf

which i was impressed with, and seen as my local installer ABP Crewe reckon they are invisible to insurerers and manufacturers it seems i can't go wrong......can i?

your thoughts please...

Rave.

My thoughts - go for something a little more special on the tuning front.

Otherwise, let it run in and enjoy. The "invisible" issue is a little misguiding. Yes, they won't be able to "see" you've chipped it, but a quick roadtest or access with diagnostic equipment could give the game away,

Welcome! :wavey:

my local installer ABP Crewe reckon they are invisible to insurerers and manufacturers it seems i can't go wrong......can i?

your thoughts please...

Rave.

Your local installers are cocks. They're obviously insinuating that it's ok to modify your car and not tell your insurers, and as such they're basically encouraging you to break the law. Anyone who takes the view that it's ok to boost their car's performance and then not tell their insurance company, leaving them uninsured and the poor driver they hit up **** creek without a paddle is a ****ing *****, basically.

ABP Crewe should be reported to Trading Standards and anyone else relevant if that's their official sales pitch.

Don't be a **** and follow their advice for two reasons.

1. SuperChips suck big donkey wanger

2. Modifying your car and not insuring it is a mug's game, and anyone who does it is irresponsible and stupid

Rave

I would seriously shop around if you are considering chipping your Furby, considering how much Superchips charge, there are "better" re maps around for the cost.

Consider the following, do you want a 'personal' map or an off the shelf one.

The personal map will be tailored to your car and is usually done via the ODB port.

The off the shelf, just adjusts a few of the settings within the ecu by approx 20%, usually removing, remapping, then returning the ECU, there are some around that use the ODB port.

Also check out your Insurance BEFORE, you even consider spending out to have a remap.

Your warranty WILL generally be invalidated once it has been done. ( altho there are a few mod friendly dealers around )

Thanx for the advice people, it seems Superchips is out then...., what about 'ADS' and 'Awsome Gti' anyone had any experience with these guys. These are quite close to me aswell, all the others i've seen Jabbasport and AMD etc. are miles away.

As regards the stealth of remaps towards insurers and manufacturers, i think you may be right about getting appropiate cover.I've had a couple of modified cars in the past and obvioulsy had to tell them about the exhausts and other mods, i just thought this mapping stuff was undetectable......obviously not.

Rave.

Big for Awesome in Warrington! I think they are closest to you.

Big for Awesome in Warrington! I think they are closest to you.

I second this. I've had some work in the workshop done. Great people. I asked about the DMS remap. Costs £495 +vat and gives 172bhp/278ftlbs. By dual system it means you get a little black box which stored both standard and tweaked map. Takes about 3-4mins to switch between the two (if you ever need too)

As regards the stealth of remaps towards insurers and manufacturers' date=' i think you may be right about getting appropiate cover.I've had a couple of modified cars in the past and obvioulsy had to tell them about the exhausts and other mods, i just thought this mapping stuff was undetectable......obviously not.

Rave. [/quote']

I AM right. You MUST have appropriate insurance cover with any and all modifications declared to legally use your vehicle on the public highway.

Whether it is undetectable is irrelevant. Even if it was, by not declaring a remap, a driver would still be breaking the law. And that would STILL make that driver an irresponsible criminal ***** IMHO.

BTW, welcome to Briskoda. I'm sorry if I appear like an insurance Nazi, but ******s in Novas and Saxos and Escorts and Corsas etc etc who don't declare modifications and then, effectively uninsured, hit other cars mean my insurance as a law-abiding motorist is some of the most expensive in Europe. It's my pet peeve. No offence meant.

Thanx for all the advice everyone, i've now been in touch with a few companys, Awsome and ADS looking the best at the mo'. Thanks for the warm welcome

As for the insurance Nazi.........i guess you've informed your insurance company of your 'Green Panel Filter'.

Rave

ps and it's also illegal to display racing numbers on the public highway.

Thanx for all the advice everyone' date=' i've now been in touch with a few companys, Awsome and ADS looking the best at the mo'. Thanks for the warm welcome

As for the insurance Nazi.........i guess you've informed your insurance company of your 'Green Panel Filter'.

Rave

ps and it's also illegal to display racing numbers on the public highway. [/quote']

Yes, my insurance company is well aware of the Green filter. And my 6 points, and my accident.

And actually it's not illegal to display racing numbers. The RACMSA and BRDA regulations say racing numbers must be crossed through or covered when not on an event, but British traffic law doesn't specifically cover them. Since my car is a) not a racing vehicle and came out of the factory like that and I am not a racing driver, I don't really see any problem. Further, if you look closely at the car, you'll see they're not racing numbers at all, instead, they are part of a decal which reads '100 Years of Motorsport'

Do you REALLY think Skoda would sell a car on the open market that wasn't in compliance with the statutes of the country in which it was sold? How about BMW Mini, with the numbers you can buy on their vehicles as part of the 'My Mini' scheme? Or VW, with the '53' badged 'Herbie' lookalikes they've sold recently? And what about the countless lorries and vans with numbers on the doors. Like '3663' food services?

:P

well.....that told me, must remember never to goad you again. i could go on about how you obviously take things a little to seriously, but i won't coz i'm a really nice chap who's very happy to make your acquaintance

rave

well.....that told me' date=' must remember never to goad you again. i could go on about how you obviously take things a little to seriously, but i won't coz i'm a really nice chap who's very happy to make your acquaintance

rave [/quote']

I just love a good debate. I'm actually pretty chilled. Nice to meet you too.