Re: Itchy Trigger Fingers. Quote:
Originally Posted by Motoringlover Fellow Bhpians -
I am now in a conundrum of whether it makes sense to up the power on the RS or not, she is doing a great job with respect daily driving and my regular morning sprints on open stretch. Could you please share what impact would a stage I have from Pete's on daily driving aspects. I am especially worried from a bottom end grunt perspective, RS is my primary car, but after experiencing a stage II on the open stretch, i am amazed what Pete can do with this car.
My goal will be limited to Stage 1 - Without any suspension modifications.
Advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks - ML. |
Having owned a Octavia RS for last five + years I can give you a few inputs,
You do the stage 1 its addictive and you will want more!
Took the plunge at 40,000 odd Kms and straight jumped to a Stage2 remap from Peter but without the intercooler upgrade. Car is a brute to drive compared to the stock. Problem was the power delivery was too drastic and and didn't enjoy it. Finally got a Forge front mounted intercooler and got another remap done from Peter, stage2 240Bhp. The car power is much more linear though ofcourse that surge is there but I kind of like it, little bit of drama is great with the milttek exhaust note and the DV.
Reliability wise I have no complains.
Changed to a SPEC stage 2 clutch at 58,000 kms and this is slightly harder than the OE clutch. I still can drive in the mumbai traffic without any complaints.
Though you have mentioned that you will not do any suspension mods, if and when you are looking at lowering the car with UK spec springs be prepared to scrape the belly often, I have done it and I am sort of in two minds if I should go back to the standard ride height. The kind of speed bumps we have ,it is agonising to hear the scrape. Bilsteins shocks are great for high speed ride, car feels planted at 200 on the expressway and its confidence inspiring. I went for the Tarox brake upgrade but am not too happy with those.
With the remaps be prepared for a rise in vibrations if you change the engine mounts to harder powerflex ones.
Overall for me its been money and effort well spent evertime I put the pedal to the floor
Enjoy the VRS
Safe drives |