Little update since i posted about my Superb 280 going stage 2 back in may.

I have questioned the high torque figure ( 618nm) with the tuner and was assured that it's a safe map, ok i left it at that. Three days after remap, car starts burning oil without even being pushed hard. So i switched to thicker 5w40 Castrol Edge ( issue rectified)

Week later i pinned it from traffic lights and car cut power after 5000rpm. Gear changes felt really rough and jerky. Questioned it with the tuner, got nowhere....

Then i found on here someone who had similar issues after going to stage 2 and they recommended speaking to Kalam at Russell Road & Racing.

From start he was very helpful and informative. I decided to buy one of his dongles and run few logs for him.

I was really unhappy when he run me through all the issues he found after my not so professional stage 2 remap....

1- huge overboost in midrange that went beyond sensor capacity so we couldn't tell how much it was actually putting out

2- car running lean at certain scenarios

3- all the injectors were maxxed out to the point where one started dosing less than others

4- in other scenarios it was over fueling

5- LPFP wasn't configured properly and not providing adequate amount of fuel

6- during overboost it would loose traction in 3rd gear

So yeah it hasn't been greatest of experiences and i would certainly advise anyone to do a proper research and before they give their pride and joy to some amateur who doesn't know what they doing. Luckily nothing serious happened to my superb while having the original map.

Kalam has provided me fresh ECU and TCU files then with few more updated calibration maps the car is running sweet as anything, power delivery is smooth and linear, no rough upshifts or downshifts, no overheating.

Best £431 spent so far 💪🏻

Old power output

390bhp and 618nm

New figures after few tweaks some major some minor

405hp 550nm

Also added some pops and burbles switchable by driving mode ( this is a first version of pops, they have now been brought down a bit to more OEM sound )

Darn what a story ... happily you saved the engine from its destruction, with subsequent anihilation of your bank account... 😬

So glad that u got ur Stage 2 tune sorted with this version!!

Now time for u to enjoy the car again in all its Stg 2 glory.

That's an incredible difference in power and torque on the old remap. Remind us all not to go for....who did that old remap?

Glad you got it sorted. Sounds classy in the clip too. Enjoy!

Funnily enough Russel Road and Racing has just been mentioned in an MQB Tuning facebook group and a lot of love for Kalam and his skills.

6 hours ago, leolito said:

Darn what a story ... happily you saved the engine from its destruction, with subsequent anihilation of your bank account... 😬

Thank you, and yes absolutely. I'm glad I'm not the type of person to just believe blindly but question everything.

I almost started to think that it wasn't meant to be....i have ordered my stage 2 parts in January this year and that same company went into administration....you couldn't make that up.

6 hours ago, JR RS said:

So glad that u got ur Stage 2 tune sorted with this version!!

Now time for u to enjoy the car again in all its Stg 2 glory.

Thank you John,

Yes at last. I'll speak to you soon in DM.

Hope you having/had great time away.

5 hours ago, travs said:

That's an incredible difference in power and torque on the old remap. Remind us all not to go for....who did that old remap?

Glad you got it sorted. Sounds classy in the clip too. Enjoy!

It is mate and two completely different cars by way they drive and behave.

I wont mention any specific names, there is only one garage that does this sort of work where i live. Bloody amateurs

5 hours ago, travs said:

Funnily enough Russel Road and Racing has just been mentioned in an MQB Tuning facebook group and a lot of love for Kalam and his skills.

He is a top bloke and knows his stuff.

His approach is one in a million. Highly recommended

@MarioVrs Do you get Super Unleaded to run it on where you are? 99 ron or a higher octane?

3 hours ago, Evolution13 said:

@MarioVrs Do you get Super Unleaded to run it on where you are? 99 ron or a higher octane?

Yes yes we get 99ron or 95ron in Jersey. I always used 99 since i had the car, mapped or stock. If i go away to Germany or Austria i always use Shell V-power💪🏻💥 not cheap but hey...smiles per gallon+ it's better for the car

Just got my dongle delivered from Russell Rolling Road! 😁 Can't wait to get all my tuning issues resolved.

On 10/07/2026 at 15:11, Awesam said:

Just got my dongle delivered from Russell Rolling Road! 😁 Can't wait to get all my tuning issues resolved.

Great news mate 💪🏻 you will love it. The whole process is more enjoyable as you get to flash your car and log your drives yourself. It took Kalam 6-7 revisions to get it where he wanted it.

What is wrong with yours?

@MarioVrs Absolutely love that exhaust stack!

1 hour ago, numskull said:

@MarioVrs Absolutely love that exhaust stack!

Thanks buddy 😎💪🏻💥

Just a small update, ran a last revision by Kalam @ Russell Road and Racing on the weekend and final numbers are 410hp and 554nm. Car is running sweet and no hiccups.

He is happy with the results and so am i 😎💪🏻

Good numbers there buddy. Looks like RRR have come up with the numbers once again!

15 hours ago, travs said:

Good numbers there buddy. Looks like RRR have come up with the numbers once again!

Cheers bro 🙏🏻 yes definitely knows his stuff and very very informative he will tell you what he did and what and how he wants you to do next thing. Real credit to car scene. Also got my pops and burbles detuned slightly so they are bit more civilised 😁

Our of interest, what exhaust set up are you running? Seems to be a guessing game of what other models fit the Superb...

On 16/07/2026 at 14:30, MarioVrs said:

Cheers bro 🙏🏻 yes definitely knows his stuff and very very informative he will tell you what he did and what and how he wants you to do next thing. Real credit to car scene. Also got my pops and burbles detuned slightly so they are bit more civilised 😁

My bad - only just listened to this. Sounds right on the money.

Agree 100% telling you what he's done is brilliant for those that want to know and are interested. The RL stuff is great but I've got no idea how they've achieved what they have - and I haven't RR'd it so no idea what its actually producing.

On 16/07/2026 at 15:30, MarioVrs said:

Cheers bro 🙏🏻 yes definitely knows his stuff and very very informative he will tell you what he did and what and how he wants you to do next thing. Real credit to car scene. Also got my pops and burbles detuned slightly so they are bit more civilised 😁

Olly Molly....that exhaust is spot on!!

Great numbers with the tune!

Well done in getting it sorted.

19 hours ago, Cactusjack said:

Our of interest, what exhaust set up are you running? Seems to be a guessing game of what other models fit the Superb...

Hello mate, downpipe is BCS Powervalve with 200cell high flow cat

Cat back system is custom made by German company called Friedrich Motorsport back in 2021 and it's fully valved just like the standard OEM system. Pops are activated by driving mode

4 hours ago, JR RS said:

Olly Molly....that exhaust is spot on!!

Great numbers with the tune!

Well done in getting it sorted.

Thank you sir 😊

It is now fully functional beast at last🤓

19 hours ago, travs said:

My bad - only just listened to this. Sounds right on the money.

Agree 100% telling you what he's done is brilliant for those that want to know and are interested. The RL stuff is great but I've got no idea how they've achieved what they have - and I haven't RR'd it so no idea what its actually producing.

Thank you, it does sound better in person 😎

What is your current set up? Sometimes it's all about the feel and smiles per gallon 😁 numbers are irrelevant but it's nice to know 💪🏻☺️

3 hours ago, MarioVrs said:

Thank you, it does sound better in person 😎

What is your current set up? Sometimes it's all about the feel and smiles per gallon 😁 numbers are irrelevant but it's nice to know 💪🏻☺️

RL says 430bhp and 550NM; it could be better as we cut out the front plastic trim for better induction airflow behind the grille - or it could be worse as it’s an average quote and it’s below average.

Engine-wise; R600 and inlet pipe, Wagner intercooler and charge pipes (turbo to intercooler - intercooler to throttle body), upgraded plugs and coil packs just to make sure it’s a decent spark. RL ‘Stage 1+’.

Stage 2 will be downpipe and then should be 450bhp and 588NM.

Then Powermax2….🤪

Can’t go for loud as family car and will get it in the neck. Hence Trackslag downpipe with no GPF but with their additional silencer to keep noises subtle.

At the point of getting the turbo in and finish playing with it physically it might be worth going to Kalam

Edited 19 hours ago19 hr by travs

1 hour ago, travs said:

RL says 430bhp and 550NM; it could be better as we cut out the front plastic trim for better induction airflow behind the grille - or it could be worse as it’s an average quote and it’s below average.

Engine-wise; R600 and inlet pipe, Wagner intercooler and charge pipes (turbo to intercooler - intercooler to throttle body), upgraded plugs and coil packs just to make sure it’s a decent spark. RL ‘Stage 1+’.

Stage 2 will be downpipe and then should be 450bhp and 588NM.

Then Powermax2….🤪

Can’t go for loud as family car and will get it in the neck. Hence Trackslag downpipe with no GPF but with their additional silencer to keep noises subtle.

At the point of getting the turbo in and finish playing with it physically it might be worth going to Kalam

Those are some nice figures too. Sorry I'm bit confused...are you stage 1+ or stage 2 yet?

I'm thinking to go stage 3 maybe next year but i know it will not stay there...my dream build would be either fully forged engine or engine swap from RS3 😎 but that's lot of money.

Maybe Powermax or Littco turbo upgrade with uprated LPFP and HPFP but time will tell.

Dongle that Kalam sells fo £66 and Simos tool app will tell you horse power and torque during pulls which eliminates the need of a dyno runs.

Kalam has explained to me that dyno figures can be misleading and not always accurate due to few factors....car being strapped too much or not enough, not calibrated dyno etc

I have just noticed that yours is L&K which makes it even more or a sleeper 😁

Not sure if your engine has different torque limits than mine. Is yours DQ381? Mine says 600nm for stock internals but has been pushed to more. Not sure if you seen RE Performance Skoda Superb sleeper they done to 477hp with stock internals.

Regarding induction kit i decided to keep standard airbox in but used Ramair panel filter. ECS tuning intake duct took care of that dreaded blocked intake and was only under £200 from Awesome GTI and still looks fairly OEM.

I like what you've done to your car, very Q status i have to say, bet it surprises few unsuspecting wannabe racers 😁