Hi guys,

I want to do my fabia up it's a 1.2 90. I just don't know where to start. I'm not fussed about styling I just really want it to be a bit quicker. 

Can anyone please tell me the best place to start?

 

Cheers guys!

http://goapr.co.uk 

Stage 1remap or a Tuning Box.

Not showing Stage 1 for the Mk3 Fabia but they do it for the Seat Ibiza with the same engine.

 

PS.

If you move the mat from under the throttle pedal and floor it you can get over 110 mph, & you can have almost double the NSL with a tail wind going down hill, 

how much faster do you want to go?

Edited 25 May, 20179 yr by Awayoffski

Depending on where you are, JBS at Chesterfield do a remap that would see 140bhp and they are working on a hybrid turbo, which coupled with an exhaust would see in the 180's.

Regarding exhausts, there's already been a few threads on this, so have a browse.

General consensus is that there's not much on offer for the Mk3's yet, so a custom one (e.g. power flow) would be the best bet.

 

3 hours ago, Awayoffski said:

http://goapr.co.uk 

Stage 1remap or a Tuning Box.

Not showing Stage 1 for the Mk3 Fabia but they do it for the Seat Ibiza with the same engine.

 

PS.

If you move the mat from under the throttle pedal and floor it you can get over 110 mph, & you can have almost double the NSL with a tail wind going down hill, 

how much faster do you want to go?

So would the seat Ibiza one fit then or would it be better to just splash out on a custom one? Damo said above that custom one is best.

 

I had a look this morning and there is no mat there! Ha. I once had my fabia to 114mph and it felt like it was restricted as it was only at 4500rpm. Tbh, I don't need to go any faster than that anyway lol.

 

I really want to get the acceleration up in pull off and mid range, but as I said above, a top speed of 114mph is more than enough! Do you think re-map and exhaust is the best place to start then?

 

Thanks for your help guys!

Edited 25 May, 20179 yr by TheGLuigi

1 hour ago, Damo said:

they are working on a hybrid turbo

 

Would that work with the turbo already in my skoda then? I forgot to mention that it's the 1.2 turbo 90... soz.

Are you doing the work or having someone do it?

Are you fine with no Manufacturers Warranty on the Engine, maybe the gearbox as well?

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/391830-12-tsi-remap 

I'll do it if it's easy but otherwise I'll get someone to do it. 

The fabia is on a pcp contract so I can swap it for something else in 2 years time. I don't want to do anything I can't reverse, if you see what I mean? Like an exhaust I can just keep the stock one and put it back on in two years time. The remap is a very good point... if I do that then I take it I would lose my warranty? Would love to do it but not if it will mess up me trading it for a new one (hopefully Skoda bring out a fabia vrs by then). 

Do you think should just settle for a k&n air filter then?

Is there anything else I can do apart from the remap if this is the case?

I also want to lower it as it's far too high but with that, I'll just keep the stock springs and sell the cool ones when I swap the car over.

 

Does that make sense?

 

Also I just read some other posts and if I get it remapped I'll need to get a ppsomthing unit so I can change it back when I want to swap the car or when it goes in for any reason. And I'm now definitely thinking of getting a race chip for it. Good plan?

So a remap is out of the question really, as is a tuning box.

The K&N filter will give some noise and no more go as will the exhaust back box if that is what you fit.

 

Have fun with what ever you do, but it is a pity you never just got the car with more go.

Any performance upgrades will require you to inform your insurer.

Any none Factory Approved parts void the warranty on that part of the car, or even more than that.

Oh I know, I wish I got the 110 But it was down to insurance tbh. 

So could I not remap it and get one of those boxes so I can put it back to standard mapping when I take it back?

 

With the exhaust, I take it it's not easy to just put the standard one back on after a custom one has been put on?

 

Cheers for your help mate. 

Only difference between 90 and 110 models is the map.

Thats why both can reach 140 with a performance map.

It sounds like you want more power but not to let the insurance company know?

A dangerous game, as in the event of an accident, a simple plug in and they can tell straight away.

If it's just to keep the warranty, the stealthier way is a tuning box, but I'm not a fan of those personally.

A custom remap is the best way, but should anything happen that Skoda can attribute to the remap, they will and you will be left counting the cost of the repair work yourself.

If you are trading in after 2 years, is it worth spending money, or save it for a faster next car?

Air filters do very little, apart from a bit of noise btw. 

Im in a similar predicament, I love modding cars, but the warranty is holding me back (not the insurance) and I would always say declare your mods... it's just not worth the risk IMO

Good luck, and keep us informed

Damo

Right, that's loads of help actually! I wasn't going to tell insurance, but if it's that easy to tell then there is no point! Might as well just take the difference in price. 

 

I plan on getting a faster next car but for now I just wanted to get some stuff dine to help the acceleration. The problem with the warranty is an issue but there are companies that offer a two year warranty on your engine included in the price of a race chip, so I might do that. I've read some posts about how they do help quite a lot and are easy to fit and also take out. 

 

My mate swears by air filters and told me it will make the car quicker... guess he's an idiot lol. If it's just going to add noise then I'll sack it off. I don't want to spend money on noise!

 

Cheers for your help buddy!

Which UK Company offers a Warranty on the likes of replacing an Engine or a major expense from a mechanical failure with their Tuning Boxes fitted?

 

Superchips and other offer a guarantee on their parts / work and if a Manufacturer Warranty Claim is refused they have some kind of cover they will sell you. They offer to extend it beyond 1 year for a payment.

http://www.superchips.co.uk/s/sfaq 

http://www.superchips.co.uk/s/faq 

 

There are Tuning Companies in European Countries with Warranties on Tuning Boxes or failures of the vehicle, and the price charged can by several times the UK price of similar tuning boxes.

 

You do get Performance Air Filters obviously and they can work, you asked about a K&N filter for a stock 1.2TSI 90ps, 

and that is about noise not performance on your car.

Edited 25 May, 20179 yr by Awayoffski