Skoda Octavia vRS 2008 Model Year

Fitted Extras

18" Zenith Alloys

Jumbo Box

Dual Zone Climate Control

Tunnel Lights

Auto Wipers

MFD2 SatNav

Cruise Control

Boot Net

Warning Triangle/First Aid Kit

Modifications

Revo Stage 1 Software with Revo Select Switch (Installed)

Carbonio Performance Air Filter (Installed)

Forge Vacuum Operated Diverter Valve (Installed)

Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert (Installed)

Neuspeed Short Shifter (Installed)

Koni FSD's (Installed)

Eibach Pro Springs (Installed)

Neuspeed Rear ARB (Installed)

Performance

235 BHP and about 275 lbs/ft Torque

Still need official figures from a RR, but this seems to be the norm from a Stage 1 Revo Remap.

The Verdict

In short, this is the way she should have came from the factory... not to mention being a perfect sleeper!

I switched the car back to standard the other day, and couldn't believe how sluggish she felt... standard cars :thumbdwn:

The Remap has given my car a Diesel'like grunt to it... and she just keeps on accelerating until about 6k before backing off slightly... and that's in any gear.

Fuel economy hasn't suffered, I'd go as far to say that it's actually improved somewhat... I regularly get about 37 miles to the gallon on average, but that's mostly at motorway speeds.

The Forge Short-Shift was quickly replaced with a Neuspeed one... big difference there and almost as smooth as the OEM one - and the torque arm insert has made the car feel more responsive when you put your foot down!

Splashing out for the Eibach/FSD combo with a Neuspeed ARB was one of my better purchases... car handles like a leach on the twisty's and is prone to a little lift-off over-steer if you're feeling brave.

Many thanks to Awesome GTi (Top class job despite the looooong wait) and Dave at ADS Tuning at Preston for carrying out the work.

Don't think about modding your car.... DO IT!!!

Looking nice, just hope you migrate the hand washing at some point during ownership

Steve

I did

Last Sunday

Updated with the latest mods

Just got these to personalise my car a little... only 3 quid

Hopefully the silver border will loose it's shininess in a bit

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Added a quick review on the first post... my car's finished now as I've decided I'm not going any further with her

Houses, Marriage and a possibility of a lease car in work have all come up... so she could be in the For Sale Section pretty soon.

watch this space

Does seem like a nicely fettled car Paul!!!

First dibs on some of the bits! :P

Does seem like a nicely fettled car Paul!!!

First dibs on some of the bits! :P

They're all staying with the car mate... she's getting sold as is because i think it'll be a nice little car for somebody... subtle mods but still economical

If that plan fails... dib noted

Out of interest how much did all that set you back?

Out of interest how much did all that set you back?

Hmmm, I'd say about £2000 spent with about £1000 on having it fitted etc.

Yes I know I'm not going to get it back

But I had to do it at least once in my life... and to be fair I wouldn't wish a standard Octy on anybody after driving mine

Hmmm, I'd say about £2000 spent with about £1000 on having it fitted etc.

Yes I know I'm not going to get it back

But I had to do it at least once in my life... and to be fair I wouldn't wish a standard Octy on anybody after driving mine

Hmmmmm more temptation....

Mines bog standard (bar pipercross panel filter) and I love it to bits .... guess the old saying 'you don't miss what you've never had' is bob on

I agree John, I love mine to bits and its pretty much standard - not to say it will be like that for long mind