T21SVJ
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well wantted something different than ive has before so went out and got myself a skoda octavia VRS 170Tdi
Spec -
18" zeniths alloys
cruise control
climate control
ESP
Jumbo box
Plans-
Wind deflectors
de-badge
lower around 40ml shocks and springs
maybe paint the wheels black
light tints all around
6k h.i.ds
remap
hope you like
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Minty_Fresh
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nice that, not keen on the front end though in all fairness..
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Daveskater
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That looks quite nice Awesome colour and the interior isn't cluttered with buttons everywhere.
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Look at my pictures
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mwg
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I like them.
Which remap are you planning on going for?
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T21SVJ
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quote: Originally posted by mwg
I like them.
Which remap are you planning on going for?
havnt really looked into in atm it will be the last thing on my list i think. need to have a read i think
anyone got any links?
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mwg
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I put a Bluefin map on my A3. Same engine as you have.
I've had it on a couple of weeks now and would recommend it so far. Feels faster, smoother and its just as good on fuel if not a little bit better. I love how much torque there is. The beauty of it is that you can put it on or take it off yourself should you need to... dead simple.
Edit - just to add you need to be wary about some remaps as they claim more power and torque but ruin your clutch and also could cause issues with the DPF.
http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/
[Edited on 10-01-2010 by mwg]
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jr
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great choice
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T21SVJ
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quote: Originally posted by mwg
I put a Bluefin map on my A3. Same engine as you have.
I've had it on a couple of weeks now and would recommend it so far. Feels faster, smoother and its just as good on fuel if not a little bit better. I love how much torque there is. The beauty of it is that you can put it on or take it off yourself should you need to... dead simple.
Edit - just to add you need to be wary about some remaps as they claim more power and torque but ruin your clutch and also could cause issues with the DPF.
http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/
i have been aware of some problems with the DPFs on these engines, how much did your remap cost?
[Edited on 10-01-2010 by mwg]
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flybikeslee
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good pie
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flybikeslee
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oh and its not VAG its FAG
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Brett
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That Bluefin is a bit extreme isn't it! Why you would want to take the map on and off I don't know. Sounds like you're trying to justify the cost to yourself to me. Can get a new map put on for £150.
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mwg
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I got it in a group buy for £355. Got 10 of us together and they did us a discount.
I've never had a problem with the DPF on mine over 28,000 miles now.
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Gareth T
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my dads after one of these at the moment, currently has the fabia vrs, what did you pay if you dont mind me asking? roughly
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mwg
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
That Bluefin is a bit extreme isn't it! Why you would want to take the map on and off I don't know. Sounds like you're trying to justify the cost to yourself to me. Can get a new map put on for £150.
Can you get a new remap for the 170 engine for £150? Revo etc. want just as much if not more than Bluefin for a similar remap.
Its hardly extreme, it takes 20 mins to take on and off. I will probably turn it off when it goes in for service with it still being under warranty.
If Audi put a revised map on it then it means bluefin can send me a new map to suit and can upload it myself again. Was just a nice extra really, more bothered about how the car feels to drive.
[Edited on 10-01-2010 by mwg]
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T21SVJ
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mines got 10k 1 owner full skoda history and a couple of extras got mine for 11.5k
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antnee
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Nice, prefer them in white though!
Interior is a big improvement over the Mk1!
Most maps from reputable tuners are 3-400quid
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Nic Barnes
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thanks for the warning
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CORSA NUT
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Loved these when i worked for Skoda....one of the best cars i've driven.
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John
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Nice
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
That Bluefin is a bit extreme isn't it! Why you would want to take the map on and off I don't know. Sounds like you're trying to justify the cost to yourself to me. Can get a new map put on for £150.
good for warranty reasons.
also, some companies have multiple maps on their hand held devices so you can chop and change to economy or all out power whenever you feel like it.
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FAZ
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quote: Originally posted by Daveskater
That looks quite nice Awesome colour and the interior isn't cluttered with buttons everywhere.
buttons are awesome, me n dad got a new insignia estate courtesy car over xmas, was like a 747 cockpit
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adiohead
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great car!
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Andrew
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Really like these and cheaper than a Passat.
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MarkSport
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Thats an awesome motor.I got picked up in a silver one the other night.loved it
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John
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It's comparable to a Jetta so would be cheaper than a Passat.
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