Right, starting to think about a few mods for the VRS in a few months time, just wondered what the best things are to start with before I get a remap.

I know with the Fabia VRS the brake upgrade, suspension mods and in some cases clutch are recommended before getting a remap, so what's the score with the Octy?

Would you recommend a CAI and Forge Type BOV (anything else?) before a remap? Take it standard brakes and clutch are up to the job?

Also with the TFSI (if driven in a normal manner i.e. steady 70-80mph on a motorway run) does a remap result in better mpg as with a TDI remap?

With the Octy its not so important to do mods before a map - there aren't many (if any?) companies doing custom maps for the TFSI.

Upgrading the suspension would be wise - JKM have an unbeatable offer on at the moment with FSDs and Eibachs... get yourself on the list!

^ You should become a rep for Koni!

As for mods...a good intake system (EVOMS is the preferred intake on the site) will be beneficial to you with a stage 1 map.

You can leave the brakes and suspension well alone, they're fine and can easily cope with the extra power.

As a precaution you might like to add the Forge DV to your wishlist for the sake of reliability as the OEM valve is prone to failure. After that I would recommend the Autotech fuel pump as no doubt after being mapped you will experience a fuel cut, this stops that.

With those mods in place you're set for going for more power with stage 2 and the appropriate modifcations.

^ You should become a rep for Koni!

As for mods...a good intake system (EVOMS is the preferred intake on the site) will be beneficial to you with a stage 1 map.

You can leave the brakes and suspension well alone, they're fine and can easily cope with the extra power.

As a precaution you might like to add the Forge DV to your wishlist for the sake of reliability as the OEM valve is prone to failure. After that I would recommend the Autotech fuel pump as no doubt after being mapped you will experience a fuel cut, this stops that.

With those mods in place you're set for going for more power with stage 2 and the appropriate modifcations.

So intake and DV before the remap then (can't afford to do the lot at once) ?

You don't need them, but I would recommend doing them before the remap yes.

Don't bother with the intake.A pipercross air filter will do the job.The forge diverter valve is a must before the remap.

Depending on your budget I'd personally go straight for a remap closely followed by a Forge DV and Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert.

From there on I'd deffinately recomend the FSD & Eibach suspension setup, without doubt the best value mod asside from the initial remap.

God now your confuseing me guys

Already got a Pipercross Filter (Do you not need a filter in there even with an intake?)...

Not too bothered about the suspension (find it fine for now), so what just the DV and then a remap?

Edit: Budget would be £250 in a month or so's time and then £5-600 a few months after that (i.e. remap)

If you have an intake it replaces the stock engine cover.

DV is about £150 IIRC.

Remap - well that depends on who you use.

Not a performance enhancing mod, but I really like the Neuspeed Shortshifter

Not cheap and also make sure you get the right one as there are two to chose from depending on year of manufacture.

Depending on your budget I'd personally go straight for a remap closely followed by a Forge DV and Neuspeed Torque Arm Insert.

From there on I'd deffinately recomend the FSD & Eibach suspension setup, without doubt the best value mod asside from the initial remap.

Makefish you're absolutely right about the torque arm insert.I'm organising a group buy for this as it's not available here.

Makefish you're absolutely right about the torque arm insert.I'm organising a group buy for this as it's not available here.

I'd be interested in the group buy.

It looks easy to fit - is this the case (anyone who has done it - Steve?)?

I think the Group Buy might be in Greece.

They are only about £30 or less from awesome I think.

I think the Group Buy might be in Greece.

They are only about £30 or less from awesome I think.

That's no good I live in Newcastle :(

What about fitting Stu - have you put one on yours?

Looking at the part I'm guessing its 5 mins tops to fit :P

Looking at the part I'm guessing its 5 mins tops to fit :P

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To be fair it looks like the most time consuming part will be getting the car up on the ramps

Yeah I've done a couple.

Can be done 'on the drive'. Jack up and remove the bolt, pretty tight though. Give the existing bush a good clean and a squirt of silicon lube. I used a hyde mallet to push the bush in.

Yeah I've done a couple.

Can be done 'on the drive'. Jack up and remove the bolt, pretty tight though. Give the existing bush a good clean and a squirt of silicon lube. I used a hyde mallet to push the bush in.

I assume you need to remove the engine tray entirely Stu?

Nope it's just after the tray.

Nope it's just after the tray.

Ah, excellent. Cheers

And you said you did it up on the jack as opposed to on ramps? Which side is it on? i.e. which side needs to be jacked up?

I tend to put the car on axle stands. Ramps are ideal.

It's in the middle.

Um, I haven't got any axle stands or ramps come to mention it. Still, I can't imagine that they're that expensive to buy.

TBH if you have a decent jack you should get away with it.

Um, I haven't got any axle stands or ramps come to mention it. Still, I can't imagine that they're that expensive to buy.

Halfrauds do some reasonable kits.

Better to be safe than sorry.

I got my stands from screwfix but they don't seem to list them any more.

These are the same - Clarke - CAX 3TBC 3 Ton Axle Stands - Axle Stands & Car Ramps - Machine Mart

The head shape is ideal for the front of Skoda's.

I wouldn't fancy whacking that in on just a jack :eek: