Skoda Modifications

[HPRS230]

Yea I'm a 6 speed Man, so no need for that

[pjam73]

Hey Ferret,


The prices are below:
$1099 - old Skoda
$1129 - new Skoda.

The information about the tune is included in this link:
REVO Stage 1 Software for a SKODA Octavia MK3 (2013 >) 2.0 TSI | Revo Technik

SPS is extra $299
REVO serial port switch (SPS) RA992F300200 -Euro Car Upgrades

Some info on a Revo stage 3 Golf R here: VW Golf R Revo Technik: Driven | PistonHeads

They describe the other stages as well. Pistonheads.com is a well-regarded site so I value their opinion.

Aside: I noticed in the second link (for the serial port switch on Euro Car Upgrade) that they're offering to turn off the stop/start feature for $299!!! If that's how they operate then I'd want to bargain hard on anthing they offer.

[2000MN]

So I called in there today - not what I was expecting!! A prefab building on blocks behind Mazda with some signage on a chain wire fence (apparantly they have a workshop with a dyno too)
Inside was full of new & used parts for all sorts of euro cars - spoke to the tuner guy who is going to get back to me with options on down pipes & intakes etc
They have a few tuning options but have a special on revo this month $1124 with a dyno run - normally $1495 + 395 dyno
stage 2 tune is an additional $395 much like APR (but they offer a free tune if you fit their down pipe - well over 2k)

Euro Tune on the Gold Coast APR Stage one $1795.00, Stage two $395.00

V A Garage on the Gold Coast offered Blue fin @ $1250 + $120 upgrade to stage 2

Yet to call in & see VA Garage in Cleveland - another member here rated them highly & they seem pretty well priced
Also want to check Bayside Performance as they do a heap of vag cars & possibly Harding Performance in Coorparoo (they just did a car in Motor Mag Tuner shoot out)

Looks like I will need to investigate the air box further as most of the stage tunes even in stage one will max out the flow rate of 300bhp

There is also SpecTune which is a Brisbane base company, they were affiliated with Bayside at one point but I'm unsure if they are now.

VA Garage on the Gold Coast provide exceptional service. The owner, Adam, is a great bloke and he is probably 1 of 2 that I would leave my car with and feel confident that I'll get the service I've paid for.

Harding Performance provide great service as well. They use to be an APR dealer but have since switched to Racingline products. I believe Prestige & Performance who are up the road from them are now the Brisbane APR dealers.

[ferret vrs]

There is also SpecTune which is a Brisbane base company, they were affiliated with Bayside at one point but I'm unsure if they are now.

VA Garage on the Gold Coast provide exceptional service. The owner, Adam, is a great bloke and he is probably 1 of 2 that I would leave my car with and feel confident that I'll get the service I've paid for.

Harding Performance provide great service as well. They use to be an APR dealer but have since switched to Racingline products. I believe Prestige & Performance who are up the road from them are now the Brisbane APR dealers.

Thanks will check them out
I really want to purchase local in case I need any adjustments

Also looking into JB1 now which also seems a viable option JB4 to be released early next year and understand I can tweek as required via dyno tune once all bolt ons fitted


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[HPRS230]

Any info about JB1 would be much appreciated.
ie
Hows it going with the Jb1?
Worth it?
Would you recommend it?
What sort of power do you get?
Did you dyno it?
Did you get a cable?


Anything else?
Looking at a piggy back options now as no flash count/dealer concerns

[pjam73]

Any info about JB1 would be much appreciated.

Best source of info are the threads in this forum:
GTI Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Tunes - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

The JB4 for VW cars (as opposed to the BMWs it's been on for years) was released the day before yesterday in upgrade form. Standalone JB4 is due next month. Pay attention to the posts by 'George Smooth' who is the developer.

[2000MN]

Any info about JB1 would be much appreciated.
ie
Hows it going with the Jb1?
Worth it?
Would you recommend it?
What sort of power do you get?
Did you dyno it?
Did you get a cable?

Anything else?
Looking at a piggy back options now as no flash count/dealer concerns

Piggyback will be wired in, unless they have a detachable harness. That would be an even worse venture compared to a flash.

[ferret vrs]

Any info about JB1 would be much appreciated.
ie
Hows it going with the Jb1?
Worth it?
Would you recommend it?
What sort of power do you get?
Did you dyno it?
Did you get a cable?


Anything else?
Looking at a piggy back options now as no flash count/dealer concerns

Has anybody also got any experience with this and a down pipe / stage 2 style tune?
Aware the JB4 is due for release soon and will hopefully support this mod and allow for cat cel's to be adjusted


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[ferret vrs]

Best source of info are the threads in this forum:
GTI Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust / Tunes - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

The JB4 for VW cars (as opposed to the BMWs it's been on for years) was released the day before yesterday in upgrade form. Standalone JB4 is due next month. Pay attention to the posts by 'George Smooth' who is the developer.

Thanks
I have contacted George with my questions
Love this group so many helpful people [emoji2]


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[pjam73]

Piggyback will be wired in, unless they have a detachable harness. That would be an even worse venture compared to a flash.

JB1 plugs into 3 or 4 places on the engine, and the original plugs are then plugged into matching sockets on the harness. If it wasn't for the fact one plugs in at the bottom of the engine requiring the belly shield be temporarily removed for access it looks like to could be installed and removed in 5 minutes, rather than 30 minutes ( not that I've done it myself but I've watched enough videos).

[2000MN]

JB1 plugs into 3 or 4 places on the engine, and the original plugs are then plugged into matching sockets on the harness. If it wasn't for the fact one plugs in at the bottom of the engine requiring the belly shield be temporarily removed for access it looks like to could be installed and removed in 5 minutes, rather than 30 minutes ( not that I've done it myself but I've watched enough videos).

Well that's fine then

I remember when I had a Gen 1 Mazda 3MPS, the Chiptorque units had to be spliced into the ecu wiring loom. Hence my caution

[LunchboxVRS]

JB1 plugs into 3 or 4 places on the engine, and the original plugs are then plugged into matching sockets on the harness. If it wasn't for the fact one plugs in at the bottom of the engine requiring the belly shield be temporarily removed for access it looks like to could be installed and removed in 5 minutes, rather than 30 minutes ( not that I've done it myself but I've watched enough videos).

Iv looked at all the piggy back units and they all plug in to the bottom unfortunately. The racechip ultimate has a planking plug and quick disconnect plug for the unit. You can take the unit out and place the plug in the loom. Looks less obvious and the car will crunch like factory. Unless there looking hard they won't spot it.
You need to be careful as a lot of the unit are tuned for Europe and not design for our crap fuel.
Race chip has both but the 169 is not listed on the AUS site, only in the U.K site.

[HPRS230]

JB4 is coming, Hit me up if you are interested in a group buy.
I have got a price for 5 units. JB4 and Cable.
Wanting confirmed numbers by the 3rd of Jan.

[HPRS230]

Further to this, the Pricing I have is for one shipment to Brisbane.
I can forward on via Aus post or a like if not in Brisbane

[HPRS230]

Dead line tomorrow for jb4 groupbuy.
Cheers