I am still waiting for delivery of my first Skoda (Elegance) after 7 weeks, and have been reading various threads in this forum with interest.

What strikes me VERY forcibly is this: the Fabia is supposed to be a marvellous car, and the general feeling of owners is pride and satisfaction, yes? So why are so many people talking about all the various modifications they have made to it? So it's not so damn perfect after all, is that it? And does this mean that I ought to be spending out even more money after I have it?

(And by the way, what is a remap?)

...because we like tinkering. it's nice to have something unique - improving on something and making it perfectly suited to you. you don't have to!

a remap is a software change to the engine management computer. it plays with boost, fuelling, timing etc - usually done to get extra power from the engine. on turbo cars (petrol or diesel) this usually produces a pretty massive gain, with no real downsides apart from maybe invalidating your warranty.

PD130 will remap from 130BHP up to about 180BHP for around 400 quid, with corresponding massive increase in torque. end result: very very very quick supermini!

A remap means replacing the code in the ECU to increase fuelling and boost and as a result, increases performance from 130 to 160bhp for

the Fabia is supposed to be a marvellous car

...and it is.

A remap makes it SUPER MARVELLOUS !

As others have said it's just to get what they want from the car. Probably only a very small percentage of owners will ever modify their cars.

I'm not anti-modding but I don't really see the point and I can't be bothered to do it. I like the car as it is The Fabia goes, rides and handles well enough without modification but any change made will have a benefit and a downside:

Remap - more power but more wear and tear on engine, clutch and gearbox :(

Lower and stiffer springs - sharpens the handling with less body roll but the ride quality goes out the window :(

Bigger wheels and low profile tyres - see above.

Enjoy your car, I hope you will have as good an ownership experience as I have over my 3 Skodas

As others have said it's just to get what they want from the car. Probably only a very small percentage of owners will ever modify their cars.

I'm not anti-modding but I don't really see the point and I can't be bothered to do it. I like the car as it is The Fabia goes' date=' rides and handles well enough without modification but any change made will have a benefit and a downside:

Remap - more power but more wear and tear on engine, clutch and gearbox :(

Lower and stiffer springs - sharpens the handling with less body roll but the ride quality goes out the window :(

Bigger wheels and low profile tyres - see above.

Enjoy your car, I hope you will have as good an ownership experience as I have over my 3 Skodas [/quote']

Any of the above; increase in insurance costs :(

It's a personalising thing.

It is a great car but it looks like every other new fabia when you get ir.

99% of people to something to make it theirs even if its just a Magiz tree or a National trust sticker or those ghastly door edge protectors.

But its also down to this. Fabias like al cars are built as a compromise comfort and practicality vs performance.

The mods people do change charecteristics in favour of performance be it handling or power.

I modified mine as it seems well-suited to it. It has improved the car, ride quality hasn't suffered IMHO and my wife would have had words with me otherwise

Left the wheels standard though.

The standard car is a fine compromise but I wanted to take it a step further. This is the first and probably only car I'll modify though, I've had several cars before this and I've never bothered.

In fairness, it's unlikely I'll bother again due to circumstances changing etc etc.

There is a lot to be said for leaving it standard, but a site like this will show a relatively high number of tweaks as that's one of the reasons for it's existence I suppose.

What strikes me VERY forcibly is this: the Fabia is supposed to be a marvellous car, and the general feeling of owners is pride and satisfaction, yes? So why are so many people talking about all the various modifications they have made to it?

Perhaps its because they didn't get an Octavia :sofahide:

Perhaps its because they didn't get an Octavia :sofahide:

:slap: :P

For me it was just a desire for something unique and the furby has that potential, like most cars really. It still retains its core standard bits which is why I got one in the first place. I'm struggling to think what that might be though - aircon... I've modded everything else.

I am still waiting for delivery of my first Skoda (Elegance) after 7 weeks' date=' and have been reading various threads in this forum with interest.

What strikes me VERY forcibly is this: the Fabia is supposed to be a marvellous car, and the general feeling of owners is pride and satisfaction, yes? So why are so many people talking about all the various modifications they have made to it? So it's not so damn perfect after all, is that it? And does this mean that I ought to be spending out even more money after I have it?

(And by the way, what is a remap?)[/quote']

Why paint your house a different colour? A lot of people do it personalise their car, others do it to improve on certain aspects, some just do it to keep up with the "jones's".

I mod most of my cars, more because i want to build on an already good car, improving the parts i feel matter. There's too much body roll for me on the vRS, so ARB, suspension and strut braces are planned for my little black beast. You might well be happy with the handling though.

A remap on the vRS comes recommended from me.

Perhaps its because they didn't get an Octavia :sofahide:

Berk!

A remap means replacing the code in the ECU to increase fuelling and boost and as a result, increases performance from 130 to 160bhp for

Its about being an individual.

Its not all about needs, sometimes you just want.

Berk!

Thank you

It is a great car but it looks like every other new fabia when you get it.

99% of people to something to make it theirs even if its just a Magic tree

I have a Magic Tree (New Car Scent)

why did you get the car in the firts place if it didn

All I've done is add a sun glasses holder and an elegance tray. I'm not bothered about performance mods really.

But everyone is entitled to do what they want, however Briskoda I'd say is performance orientated, which is not a bad thing.

Des

Thank you

Sorry about that....

Well we are on briskoda.net, not a more general pipe and slippers forum.

Whilst the Fabia is a good car, the VRS has handling issues as standard and the engine remaps easily to give a large power increase, improving driveability.

As for styling etc. I quite like some of the mods. Trying to achieve a classier, cleaner looking car is high on my list of things to do.

J.

Perhaps its because they didn't get an Octavia :sofahide:

And change their proffession to a cab driver !

I have a Magic Tree (New Car Scent)

So do I! It's colour-coded to match my car!

And change their proffession to a cab driver !

Thats not funny:mad: the vRS to taxi ratio up here is about 1 vRS to every 5000 tdi's

Thats not funny:mad: the vRS to taxi ratio up here is about 1 vRS to every 5000 tdi's

[michael winner] calm down dear [/michael winner]

It was just a friendly bit of banter.

Back on topic - I guess I'm just a speed freak, and being on a budget means I try to get the best I can with what I've got. And to take a TDI to 250hp will be like a dream come true for me.

Thats not funny:mad: the vRS to taxi ratio up here is about 1 vRS to every 5000 tdi's

The post I responded (well joked about) dodn't even mention an Octavia vRS so wind your neck in and take a chill pill