MK2 Blackline Stance Wagon - CR170 (now 240BHP) / Fast Road Setup

[bullawayo]

34 minutes ago, MAW said:

Thought so. I was sat at the new roundabout heading up to see Andy - I did give you the thumbs up but I don't think you saw me.

 

Still want to take a look at the front splitter of yours, whereabouts in B/stoke are you? PM me.

 

Sorry mate didn't spot you, sure i'll drop you a PM

[T00mm]

On 27/03/2018 at 12:12, bullawayo said:

Had 2 new tyres fitted today on the front as mine were shot

 

225/40/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3's

First impressions are epic!

 

 

 

 

Nothing like a good tyre to feel so much better about the car and its confidence in the corners

[bullawayo]

Long time no updates. Been getting some ideas together moving forward. Also been sorting the garage out so I can do more work from home:

 

 

Had my roof wrapped. Excellent job in carbon fibre:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean line!!

 

 

 

 

 

And how she currently stands. Lowering next:

 

 

 

[Colin_A]

Looking good Bullawayo.  Hoping to get myself a Vrs estate soon.  Liking the look of that front splitter.

[bullawayo]

On 5/24/2018 at 14:29, Colin_A said:

Looking good Bullawayo.  Hoping to get myself a Vrs estate soon.  Liking the look of that front splitter.

 

Thanks mate! I really love it

 

Took it for a spirited drive at the weekend whilst the weather was good. Now i've got it aesthetically near where I want it (minus suspension), I am going to begin concentrating on some handling/performance modifications:

 

• Anti lift kit
• ARB upgrade front and rear
• Coilovers
• Custom tracking setup
• DPF "mod"
• Remap (Shark)

Heres some pics from my drive, really love this car!

 

 

 

 

[bullawayo]

Keep forgetting to update this.

 

So I fitted ATE Blue brake fluid, and whilst I was in and around the suspension I noticed one of the rear coil springs had snapped.

I got on to @MAW who was selling his (hardly used) setup as he had purchase some Kw kit:

 

 

Got it fitted. When I took it apart I really struggled with a track rod end, until I noticed the state of it. Someones had a go at it before! Went and got a new one and fitted it.

 

 

 

And apart...

 

 

 

All done!

 

 

And the broken rear coil..

 

 

I then popped to my mates to have it tracked up. 100 times better now!

 

 

Will post some more "after" pictures when I've taken them. I was meant to do it after fitting but was more interested in beer and a takeaway.

Cheers

 

[bullawayo]

Some updates...

 

Got the car tracked as seen above and then drove to South of France for my holidays. Some awesome views and epic roads.

Did 3k miles in total (including driving whilst out there). Didn't miss a beat. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parked up in Monaco. What a ridiculous car park!

 

 

When I got back I painted the engine cover with HT paint:

 

 

 

 

 

[Gissin]

On ‎13‎/‎07‎/‎2018 at 13:49, bullawayo said:

Some updates...

 

Got the car tracked as seen above and then drove to South of France for my holidays. Some awesome views and epic roads.

Did 3k miles in total (including driving whilst out there). Didn't miss a beat. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parked up in Monaco. What a ridiculous car park!

 

 

When I got back I painted the engine cover with HT paint:

 

 

 

 

 

how did you split the engine cover?

[bullawayo]

@Gissin It has clips on it. Take it off and it will be obvious.

[bullawayo]

Hi guys,

Haven't updated this for a while.
So after replacing discs/pads all round, I had a horrendous squeaking noise when the brakes were hot.
I did everything possible to try and track it down, including tolerances/OEM greases/caliper rebuilds etc.
Eventually it transpired I had a dodgy set of Pagid brake pads. This is not something i've ever had from them before, but they have been sent back as they confirmed they were aware of a bad batch of rear pads for the Octavia. 

Before I diagnosed, between taking the brakes apart around 30 times a corner, I replaced the OSR caliper as it was sticking. The NSR was also rebuilt. Some pics:

Knackered old caliper

The garage (I live in here)

Also installed a sub/amp I have had for a while. Bought a ISO plug loom adapter from Amazon to give me RCA outputs. Removed most the interior to run the cables in properly. They are all segregated and loom-taped. Tried to be as OEM as possible.

Taking the boot apart

Temporary fuse mount I made up, I have since redone this so it sits perfectly between the air filter/battery and is easy to check/change in case of issue.

Sub in place

And then a couple from a post-brake-fix-FINALLY b-road hoon. So nice driving the car again without an annoying squeak!!

I've since fitted a bass controller to the ash tray, and done some other bits and bobs. Pictures to follow..

[bullawayo]

So, long time no updates...

 

Had the car remapped: 205bhp 420nm

 

 

Much better!

 

Changed a knackered wheel bearing. One of the bolts was shot

 

 

 

 

 

Did some driving...

 

 

 

Fitted LED headlights:

 

 

 

 

Fitted a ttRs shortshifter kit, which I got from Darkside Developments:

 

 

 

 

Really impressed with the ttRs unit - slightly shorter throw making for much more enjoyable gear changes!

 

ARB's next, i think!

Edited 7 November, 2018 by bullawayo
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[bullawayo]

Soooo

 

Just fitted an anti-lift kit from DPM Performance to the Octy.

Superb service as always.

Wheel hop is drastically reduced and the handling is much better. With the suspension and this mod, it's becoming a much better car to drive as I add each item.

Next up will be ARB's!

 

Whiteline Anti Lift Kit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

All fitted!

 

 

I then got the car tracked.

Given it a bit of a battering down some B roads last night and I have to say i'm very impressed!

[Babs]

What's the beam pattern and throw like with the LED lights?

Edited 3 December, 2018 by Babs

[bullawayo]

On 03/12/2018 at 14:59, Babs said:

What's the beam pattern and throw like with the LED lights?

 

Actually very good.

I wouldn't leave them in otherwise. I never get flashed (which is always a good sign!) and against a wall from varying distances the beam pattern is crisp and correct. 

 

[Gissin]

how you getting on with the splitter ? I keep changing my mind to fit one or not hear people saying they create wind noise and vibrations

 

how much was the anti lift kit - thinking about upgrading when doing my RARB

[bullawayo]

1 hour ago, Gissin said:

how you getting on with the splitter ? I keep changing my mind to fit one or not hear people saying they create wind noise and vibrations

 

how much was the anti lift kit - thinking about upgrading when doing my RARB

 

Fine mate. Absolutely no wind noise and vibrations - I'm assuming whoever's said that hasnt added enough nuts/bolts!

 

It was about £130 for the anti lift kit. Definitely worth it. 

[MAW]

+1 for the splitter and anti-lift kit.

 

Splitter - same as bullawayo's and zero problems - no vibration and no additional wind noise. Use a sensible number of nuts, bolts and penny washers to pull it tight to the bumper and you won't have any issues. Decent size washers are important as it stops the nuts and bolts eating in to the surfaces which will cause them to become loose and possibly induce vibration that you've been told about and f you want to go all out belts and braces use silicon or something similar to bond it to the bumper along with the N's & B's. 

 

Whiteline anti-lift kit - fitted mine a few months back when the sun was out! In my opinion it's well worth the  money! has made getting traction far better and sharpened up the handling a tad. 

Edited 6 December, 2018 by MAW
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[bullawayo]

Haven't updated this for ages.

Current spec list is as follows:

· Skoda Octavia 2012 vRS Blackline CR170

· Rapid Remapping map – 220.1 BHP/330ft/lb Torque

· Fifteen52 Formula GT Alloys - 18" x 8.5" ET35

· Michelin PS4 Tyres – 215/40/18 all round

· Prosport Coilovers – Lowered 70mm

· Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit

· TTRS Short Shifter Kit

· SuperSkoda Black front grill

· Triple-R-Composites front Splitter

· Maxton Designs rear Splitter

· Maxton Designs skirts

· New Skoda badges all round

· Tinted Windows

· Sunstrip (same tint as windows)

· Carbon wrap roof

· Halfords roofbars

· Yakima wind fairing (modified to fit)

· Freshmodsuk number plates (personalised)

· LED number plate lights

· LED fog lights

· Modified 3rd brake light flasher unit

· London Colour HID headlight kit (non-canbus, coded with VCDS)

· LED footwell lights

· Retro-fit Bluetooth (coded with VCDS)

· Alarm chirpse

· Phoenix gold components

· Phoenix gold 1500w RMS Sub/Amp

· Clifford CAT1 Alarm

· LED footwell lights

 

 

 

 

 

 

And most recent pics, sideskirt fitting (excuse the dirt):

 

 

 

Speaking to AWTuning (Skoda specialists) regarding a turbo upgrade currently. The CR170's biggest limitation on tuning is the fuelling - but I should be able to see circa 270bhp with the DPF out and a better turbo.

Cheers

[bullawayo]

So

 

Been a LONG time since i've updated this, but I still have my Octy.

 

It has, however, changed (quite a lot!)

 

See below recent pic:

 

 

 

If people are keen, I can do a write up in more detail of what i've been up to.

 

Essentially, the car is now a lot more fast road focused and running circa 240bhp.

Edited 20 October, 2021 by bullawayo
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