Skoda Modifications

[brad]

I have had an earlier setup with a K04 AWE Tuning kit specifically for the TSI engine. It Gave awesome mid range punch but ran out of steam from about 5500rpm.

This sounds interesting. Do you still have it lying around the workshop?

Also, what effect did the forge twintercooler have & did you just use a Golf version?

[woofy]

I realise we're all going to be too busy (initially) just driving our cars once we get them, and to some it's sacrilegious, but has anyone considered any modifications to their new toy yet. A few that we're considering are:

• Reversing camera - this thread over in Tiguan land looks like a winner for that one.

• Integrated headrest video screens for Jr & #2 when it arrives - does anybody know of a decent place in Sydney that manufactures them?

• The Kufatec additional MFD gauges and / or Bluetooth add-ons if they're compatible.

(OK, I'll be honest... the last one is 'me' considering, not 'us', but she's a tech-lover too so won't mind)

Is anybody else considering, or actually done, any of these?

I have an ipad which was going to be rigged up like this, but at almost the age of 3, our daughter has now started to get car sick looking at books in the car, which she could do fine before.

I don't know about you, but back seats tend to cause that a lot of the time, and throw some moving videos in the mix and I reckon you might want to hold off and see how they go as they get older.

[Skodite]

Brad,
Still have the K04 kit (TSI engine only) It is almost complete minus a couple of gaskets.

I bought a twintercooler for the golf v gti/ ocatvia rs blind. Forge UK would not give me any hints about if it would fit the 1.8tsi.
There was a picture by picture install for the RS on the Forge website and I reckoned it would fit. Just had to tin snip a little where the hoses went through but other than that it fitted perfectly.

[brad]

isn't the turbo & manifold integrated? (hence your current custom manifold/turbo setup)?

[Skodite]

Not integrated but the cast manifold is specially designed by AWE tuning to work as a direct bolt on to the TSI. AWE purchase the K04 turbos off the shelf from Audi US. Apparently it is a '64' turbo as per Audi S3

[Gti Dave]

Just came across these...

http://www.avb-sports.be/files/product_image/1242211734/CAWheel5-big.jpg

Think they may look just right for my Octy RS.

[SKODA vRS147]

Like them - do you have a price on them ?

[drew-8888]

A few things I've tinkered with on my 09 vRS TDi DSG

1 -obtained a compatable quadlock plug from a guy off Briskoda in UK and have run an oldschool Nokia CK-7W into the Bolero headunit.
Mutes audio, pauses cd etc and volume control on steering wheel is nice.

2 - fitted my triple TDF airhorns behind the bumper. stealth mounted a switch! (wanna be team car)

3 - had an old CB radio lying around. Got that under the passenger seat with cig socket to power it. very large PA horn speaker mounted behind passenger spot light (accessed and mounted from wheel arch - again wanna be team car)

4 - cig socket hard wired under dash to power GPS and iphone chargers.

5 - LED driving lights (mounted in blanking plate alongside spot lights - got them cheap on ebay and are perfect fit... dont use them much!)

6 - rola racks and bike carriers (for the surf boards and bikes)

7 - original owner had DVD fitted, I've sourced antenna adaptor leads so the RF audio modulator now works through radio

cheers
Drew

[Gti Dave]

Like them - do you have a price on them ?

Nope not yet but they'd be pretty darn expensive by the looks of them.

[Fireside]

Here's my list of mods on my Black RS Wagon:

1. ECU Upgrade + DSG remap
2. Darkest legal tinted windows
3. APR Carbonio Cold Air Intake system
4. Honeycomb Grill from superskoda.com
5. Bridgestone Potenza Adrenaline RE002 Tyres
6. Skoda badge valve covers (on tyre valves)

I've also bought eyebrow but need to get them spayed before I fit them.

MORE TO COME!!! Watch this space!

[dru]

Here's my list of mods on my Black RS Wagon:

1. ECU Upgrade + DSG remap
2. Darkest legal tinted windows
3. APR Carbonio Cold Air Intake system
4. Honeycomb Grill from superskoda.com
5. Bridgestone Potenza Adrenaline RE002 Tyres
6. Skoda badge valve covers (on tyre valves)

I've also bought eyebrow but need to get them spayed before I fit them.

MORE TO COME!!! Watch this space!

How did you like the APR Carbonio CAI? I've eyed it off a few times but it is quite expensive isn't it.

[Fireside]

I reckon it's my favorite mod so far! Highly recommended!
Just the sound of the turbo spooling and popping makes me smile every day.
I've barely turned the radio on in the car since I installed it. PLUS the OEM exhaust now has a throatier note to it... Its awesome.

Boost has lifted a bit too, you'll defiantly feel the difference in S mode. Not great gains in power, but you'll feel the difference in throttle response and power delivery.

I paid $480 (for stage 1) during the APR Easter sale, just down at Melbourne Performance Center. the install is a piece of piss too.
But trust me mate, it's worth every penny.

[dArK5HaD0w]

Here's my list of mods on my Black RS Wagon:

1. ECU Upgrade + DSG remap
2. Darkest legal tinted windows
3. APR Carbonio Cold Air Intake system
4. Honeycomb Grill from superskoda.com
5. Bridgestone Potenza Adrenaline RE002 Tyres
6. Skoda badge valve covers (on tyre valves)

I've also bought eyebrow but need to get them spayed before I fit them.

MORE TO COME!!! Watch this space!

very nice list of mods there
#1 & 3 r on high on my wish list, followed by 4.

my very 1st mod was the tyre valves too!!! bhahahha. i got theses......


i wonder if i should let insurance know......
lol

[woofy]

Probably...each valve cap adds 2 kW.

[Fireside]

Plus they increase torque and overall heckticness! Your premiums are sure to double!