the_boy

First post on this forum so here goes

I've seen a few post in this section with regards to the vRS and a few more on the Jabbasport ECU remap.

Can anyone please tell me what the performance figures are like for the vRS with this improvement ie. in terms of 0-60 times

The Jabbasport site provides good stats on bhp and levels of torque but seems to miss out this little piece of info

On a side note does anyone know how the Octavia 4x4 compares with the remap?

Cheers for any info

KentStu

Could try briskoda.net - loads of people on there have had their RSs Jabba'd although im not sure how many have actually got timed 0-60s. IMHO you are always going to struggle a bit with getting the power down at the start through only fwd on the RS.

the_boy

Yeah, just did a scan though all their posts and found a few interesting threads.

Approx 6.4 seconds apparently.

Although they are stating the 4x4 which has the same engine as the vRS can come in with similar times if it has been Jabba'd.

Hmmmmmmm...............

Flat 4x4

the-boy

A couple of answers for you:-

1. The vRS and 4x4 engines are IDENTICAL apart from a detuned ECU.
Both produced 220-235bhp with a Jabba trip.

2. The Autocar roadtest of the vRS is known have been on a car that was modified to 210/225 bhp. This gave 0-60 in 6.7, 30-70 in 6.3 and 144 mph (150ish on speedo)

3. The 4x4 has shorter gearing and better traction but more weight and softer suspension. 6.4 is about right in my experience

4. I chose the 4x4 route over the vRS, coming from the Impreza, because the engine can be hugely modded and I want 4wd to cope with it !

Excellent cars.

day tripper

6.2-6.4 seconds

Stuart J

I went the 4x4 route & have so far changed suspension to KW V2, fitted bigger brakes, 17" wheels & had it "Jabbad" to 228 bhp + tons of torque

Ask anyone who went on this years Cannonball how quick the Skoda was !!!!

I came from a STI 3 & can honestly say this is a better car. The other big plus is that the std engine internals are good for close to 400 bhp should you wish to mod further. The Gearbox & drive train then become suspect but as its the Audi system parts off the higher powered Audis can be easily fitted.

TaviaRS who posts here occasionally on can also be found on Briskoda has a VRS with over 100000 miles on it including thousands of track miles, it has beemn remapped for most of those miles & still runs sweet as a nut. You couldent do that with a scoob !!!!(or get 30 to the gallon)

Before you chose try & get a ride in a remapped Octavia, its honestly a totally different car, try posting on Briskoda to see if anyone local to you will take you for a spin, Im in Winchester so a bit too far for you I think

If Carlsburg made cars they would probably be Skodas

TaviaRS

Morning Stuart, yes I do post on here sometimes

No idea what figures mine does, especially now as I wouldn't want to hurt it. Also bear in mind, mine has done 116,000 miles in the last 2 years. Included in that are just over 10,000 track miles. The car was first remapped at 9,500 miles and I've had no engine related faults (OK, the clutch went at 110,000 miles)other than the usual coil pack failures last year.

If I had to guess figures I 'd say low 6s for the 60 about 14ish for the 100, and I can hit the limiter in 5th (170.2). Adequate.

ianc

The 6.4 time is probably from mine - that was on a gravelly road, two up, tank of gas, bootfull of junk, so I *know* it can be bettered. One day I'll borrow the timing gear and do an empty run.

Which newcastle are you in? If under-lyme then I'm not too far and would happily offer a run in mine, in upon-tyne then it's a bit far I'm afraid - tho I often work in Leeds if thats any help?

Ian.
(octy 4x4 estate, remap only, 222bhp, 231lb ft)

stanmo

iTrader: (1)

How much different is the Haldex (?) 4wd system to the Impreza centre and rear diff 4wd (not the STI) ?

Are the standard fuel pump, injectors and air intake enough to cope with large increases in bhp/boost, etc ?

I want a 4X4 when my scoob breaks, hopefully not too soon.
And I'd want the Skoda to shame the TT 3.2V6 as well. Possible ?

dome

Have any of you guys fitted performance air filters to your Skoda's? A mate of mine has one and is tempted to a K+N or Pipercross, is it worthwile on it's own? He may add the chip at a later date.

ianc

Little difference, and a risk of MAF failure - would strongly suggest he puts that money towards a remap.

Ian.

dome

MAF? Mass Air flow meter? Or am i totally wrong?

iguana

K&N waste of cash and it will **** ya MAF and give you a nice drop in performance.

the_boy

Newcastle Upon Tyne unfortunately
Cheers for the offer though Ian.

Steve vRS

I've gone from a Impreza 'Fugly' WRX to a Tavia vRS and all I can say is WOW. The build quality and value for money is exceptional. I'm still running the car in so I can't comment on it's performance yet but it definetly pulls. I recon once loosened up it will be nearly as fast as my WRX was as standard. After it is remapped (Jabba'd in the new year) it will be faster. Although the HP will down on the Scoob's (250 vs 225 ish) there is a lot less trasmission loss. I would loose a traffic light grand prix with a Scoob but who cares. I can overtake or lap as well as one. In the dry.

Of course, the scoob would have a Tavia in the twisties (Cliche)

Steve

[Edited by Steve Sherwen - 10/10/2003 10:33:43 PM]

mike16v

I have a Golf 1.8T and have bought a Green Dynatwist as I have heard nothing but good things about them. Reasonable increase in BHP and torque. They are £170 from www.badger5.co.uk

Mike

lucky_strike

Forgive my ignorance but are all the 4x4 Octavia's estates?

Cheers,
Richard.

ianc

Nearly.

(accy - not far from me!)

The 4x4 was originally only available as an estate.

Then, for about 6months, they decided to sell it as a hatch also.

It didn't sell many, so they went back to estates only.

Ian

NACRO

No, as I've been looking around for one I can confirm that they make a hatchback version too. Not as practical as the estate but still stacks of room in it.

Stuart J

Stanmo - Haldex system is 2 wheel drive until fronts start to slip then becomes 4 wheel drive & as its the Audi system is very efficent so the plus of 4WD but the economy of 2WD. Scoob is permanent 4WD therefore in day to day driving more fuel needed to drive all those gears & diffs

Fuel pump & jets Ok for the remap upgrade, after that its a question of how far you want to go. If you are fitting bigger turbos etc then Jets & pump will need looking at but thts the same for most cars

As far as shaming the TT is concerned, a remap may well achieve just beating a 225 bhp TT, some recon they have done it but if you tune further which the Internals can take then who knows what you can beat, I took a 348 Ferrari on the Cannonball with just a remap on the Gentle twisties (indicated 142 mph)although it had the legs on me on the Motorways

Re hatch/estate. Yes the hatch is available as mine is a hatch, Marshalls in Ipswich sold a batch of 50 at the begining of this year so they may have some s/hand ones by now

Stuart

jimmyfloydhaversack

the_boy, I've recently visited Jabba with my vRS. Currently running 228bhp (although peaked at a shade over 230bhp on the day) and torque up to 330Nm at about 4600rpm. Only other mod's are FORGE DV and cat-back custom exhaust. I'm only a few miles south of Durham if you want to meet up I'd be more than happy to take you for a spin....

NACRO

Something else I noticed......'tavia owners seem to be a very friendly and helpful bunch. I guess that's the benefit of being a small community, I guess that's what the Impreza community was like back in the old days.

Steve vRS

How good is it to watch someones face when you tell them you've sold your Impreza and bought a Skoda

Steve

ianc

Gee thanks - we try!

Ian (blushing)

Stuart J

Steve,
its even better when they cant shake you off !!

FASTER MIKE!!

should see the stick steve gets when he turns up late to a local meet late

[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 10/18/2003 6:05:29 PM]

lordharding

iTrader: (1)

twenty scooby drivers
sitting down to supper shouts

TAXI TAXI TAXI

but they are out to get us at the next

RAID ACROSS THE BORDER 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!