We're pleased to announce that our Stage 1 map for the Octavia vRS 2.0TDI CR184 is now available.

 

Stage 1 figures have been updated to 235bhp/500Nm, the map is delivered via the OBD port (no ECU removal required) and is priced at £649 inc VAT.

 

Here's the dyno plot:

 

 

The OBD map is available at Shark HQ in Mansfield and selected dealers who have the required equipment. Call 01623 332233 to find your nearest dealer.

235bhp......very nice!!

Wow, that's quite a step forward.

 

And yes, obviously there are warranty and insurance implications, we get that. Sorry I had to open that can of worms

Dear Father Christmas,

I would like:

1. This map.

2. A twin exit exhaust.

3. An insurance company that doesn't increase my premium for items 1 & 2.

Yours Faithfully,

(And yes I have bee a good boy all year!)

We can help you with 1 and 2.. 3 perhaps try our friends at Greenlight

3 perhaps try our friends at Greenlight

 

According to their website, they only cover:

• Maximum value £20,000

Not much use when you're fitting modifications to a car that's worth closer to £30k.

Do you have it for the CR150 yet Ben, been a while since I came to see you!

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£649 seems a bit steep I know supply and demand for a new map is the key but really if it was £450 I would of had it.

£649 seems a bit steep I know supply and demand for a new map is the key but really if it was £450 I would of had it.

I'd think all the hours of research and development woud have as much to do with the price than 'supply and demand' but that's from someone who is a self confessed Shark fanboy and doesn't think an ECU map is the place to save money. What's £649 in percentage terms on a 30k car anyway?

What's £649 in percentage terms on a 30k car anyway?

 

"Is that a rhetorical point, or would you like to do the math?"  

Is this unsuitable for use on a DSG car given the torque gain?

P

According to their website, they only cover:

• Maximum value £20,000

Not much use when you're fitting modifications to a car that's worth closer to £30k.

 

Sorry, it was only a suggestion

Do you have it for the CR150 yet Ben, been a while since I came to see you!

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Currently in final stages of development, will be released in the next week or so!

Remember there is 10% discount to Freedom members.

235/500 is good figures wouldn't mind a drive with that torque !

Currently in final stages of development, will be released in the next week or so!

Damn, New car due mid October, I sense a trip to Mansfield on the cards........

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£649 seems a bit steep I know supply and demand for a new map is the key but really if it was £450 I would of had it.

 

Thanks for your feedback, our map for the old CR170 engine in the Mk2 was £499 so I'm afraid this one was never likely to cheaper than that.

 

Furthermore, as pointed out above, we have a lot of R&D in this project, development cars don't buy themselves and neither do dynos, not to mention the coutless hours of development time that's gone in to it, a quick browse of the dyno plot should explain that (look at the run timestamps). And of course that includes the 20% we are obliged to give to the VAT man. We believe it to be the best, and I guess you probably only want the best for your car.

 

You're a Freedom member, so you'll get 10% off the Stage 1 should you choose to use us.

Is this unsuitable for use on a DSG car given the torque gain?

P

 

We can reduce the torque to 450Nm for those who prefer that on a DSG car. We will also soon be developing a DSG remap to compliment the engine remap which will configure the gearbox to better handle the higher torque.

Is there any possibility of this being self-install in the future and having the option to revert to the standard map?

 

The torque-limited DSG friendly version definitely interests me.

Are you looking for DSG Beta testers?

P

What about a map for a 1.8Tsi...is that likely to be in the pipeline?

Very nice, fantastic results.

 

What is happening with the development car. Will it be for sale?

 

Another Shark fan here and believe me when I say i've learnt the hard way and you get what you pay for. A well developed map is always the way forward.

At last someone showing actual graphs in comparison to stock, nice work

 

It may seem pricey, but shark are well regarded and have tangible information, would get my business right now if insurance wasn't so OTT for remaps.

Is there any possibility of this being self-install in the future and having the option to revert to the standard map?

The torque-limited DSG friendly version definitely interests me.

Are you looking for DSG Beta testers?

P

We already have a switching product tested on our Octavia and it will be released very shortly

Thanks for the offer, the DSG changes will be very small, but if you'd like to come and spend the day with us then we can take a look at it and arrange a suitable discount

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What about a map for a 1.8Tsi...is that likely to be in the pipeline?

Is this a 1.8TSI Mk3?

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Is this a 1.8TSI Mk3?

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Yes, or will be next week!

Nice, interested in this with the switching module, is there an extra charge for it?