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Chaps, Im reluctant todo anything too invasive with the car just yet. Im wanting to chuck in a stock-replacement sports air filter to stop the gap until I plan on going full-hog with induction kit. Something like: http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=32847&xSec=2626 Its...

JFA, so going off that logic I should really cram as many power mods in as possible so that upon stage 2 re-looking at the map file would see additional gains to make use of the new components?

Chaps, More help needed im afraid! Im a victim of my own stupidity. Was hoping for a potential breakdown of kit needed for various remap stages... My mental image is something like the following: Forge Cold Intake Stage 1 Remap Brakes Forge diverter/BOV Sports high-flow exhaust...

Thanks for the headsup JF. I was totally unaware of this hybrid-ECU deal issue!

Hi garner, thanks for helping out with this. Im assuming if I was to go with a remap I would need to get this and a sports panel air filter as a minimum?

A blow off valve (BOV) is different to a diverter valve? The diverter dumps the compressed air charge (waste post throttle close) back into the unpressurised intake, and the BOV dumps said charge to atmosphere. I *think* it has a BOV, I havnt read any whitepapers that say so, however there...

Thanks, Ive heard sucking shouldnt be a problem with this engine. Sports exhaust and remap will probably yeild the greatest gains. In another note, the engine has a lovely blow off noise currently, its stock but im assuming it must come with a blow off valve of sorts. Would be great to make...

That's spot on thanks I will make enquiries. What's your thoughts on chucking in a replacement sports panel filter? That will just sit in the current stock housing will it not? Would that be a nice little addition? I realise performance gains would probably be negligable. J

Warranty remap? Does that mean skoda do their own remap? Obviosuly any third party remap would void the warranty I would guess.

Hello again gents, Purchased a new MK II Fabia VRS. 1.4 TFSI 180BHP Petrol A few questions just so I know my future options for modding. Would appreciate any and all pointers from those more intelligent than I. Very impressive throttle response. Im told the "sucking" on the TFSI is...

Thanks PG, it looks decent enough on paper! I'll see what the crack is after the test drive. Id love the cupra however insurance is nearing £4k which I think is stupid and I dont know how they can get away with that. I know I did mention modifications, I have no idea where to start though, or...

Thanks again lads, your gradually saving me from total automobile confusion. Anyone know the difference between a TSI and a TFSI engine?

Thanks for the replies lads. I cant get anything definitive about specs from the seat website however a wikipedia search is leading be to beleive it has a turbo? Its their 1.4 TFSI engine and according to this its also used in the golfs and audi A3s. The 92KW version (this one) seems to point...

I thought LPG had a lower calorific value than unleaded petrol, so was near-useless installing on a performance orientated car? I could easily have my facts wrong though!