Skoda Modifications

**mrjubei** · 31-07-2015, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by HAZ79

Just got a APR Stage 1 flash done at Prestige Auto Works on my MY15 VRS. Massive difference. Thumbs up to the fellas there the service was very good.

I've been thinking about getting the APR tune done as well.. it's good to see others doing it as well.
What has been the biggest difference? Like.. does the power come on earlier in the rev range... ? How does it handle putting that extra power down through the front wheels?
So close to pulling the trigger...

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**HAZ79** · 31-07-2015, 05:40 AM

Power curve on their website feels accurate. Its pretty intense, 1st and 2nd you want to bring the pedal in gradually.
3rd is pretty dependent on the road surface, tyres etc it can bag them up thats for sure.
4th onwards is pretty safe although I haven't driven in the wet yet. Looks like ill get to try it today.
Oh and that's with the TCS off.
The arms seem to be a really good next mod now for sure.

**Dzl_Dubba** · 31-07-2015, 05:46 AM

Wait till you go stage 2. There's no going back.

**masev** · 31-07-2015, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dzl_Dubba

Wait till you go stage 2. There's no going back.

Interested to know what mods you're running and with what tune? Have you done anything to address traction issues? What kind of outputs are you achieving on Stage 2?

Been mod shopping lately and have myself a CTS intake and downpipe (with O2 spacer) and Eibach Sportline springs on their way. Also enquiring about a custom exhaust - strangely the downpipe added no addition sound!?

I'm undecided on which tune to go with as they all differ in price and power outputs. APR seem to be squeezing out more Kw's and Nm's than other options like Revo and Spectune but is also the most expensive. Spectune seems to be more of a custom tune as the reflash is based off of your own stock map rather than an "of the shelf" or "one size fits all" approach.

Decisions, decisions....

**dArK5HaD0w** · 31-07-2015, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dzl_Dubba

Wait till you go stage 2. There's no going back.

indeed...no going back.
i'm not sure what the gen3 ea888 engines r like, but i'd imagine they are just as brutal, if not more!!

**Dzl_Dubba** · 31-07-2015, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by masev

Interested to know what mods you're running and with what tune? Have you done anything to address traction issues? What kind of outputs are you achieving on Stage 2?

Been mod shopping lately and have myself a CTS intake and downpipe (with O2 spacer) and Eibach Sportline springs on their way. Also enquiring about a custom exhaust - strangely the downpipe added no addition sound!?

I'm undecided on which tune to go with as they all differ in price and power outputs. APR seem to be squeezing out more Kw's and Nm's than other options like Revo and Spectune but is also the most expensive. Spectune seems to be more of a custom tune as the reflash is based off of your own stock map rather than an "of the shelf" or "one size fits all" approach.

Decisions, decisions....

GIAC Stage 2, CTS downpipe. Haven't dynoed but feels very close to my brothers K04 GTI which was 220wkw. Traction is an issue if fully planted off the line but i can sometimes get a good hookup depending on the road conditions. Will be looking at a Milltek catback and coilovers in the future plus superpro LCAs. I wouldn't look just at the final numbers, it's all about how its spread across the rev range. Can't go wrong with either choice. Would be interested in how you go with the custom exhaust. My downpipe certainly gave it a bit more growl.

Originally Posted by dArK5HaD0w

indeed...no going back.
i'm not sure what the gen3 ea888 engines r like, but i'd imagine they are just as brutal, if not more!!

Yep. They certainly hustle along. I'm just not a fan of how hot the engines get with regular driving. Need to look into an oil-cooler.

**HAZ79** · 03-08-2015, 07:44 PM

So what's the go for tyres now? I was looking at the Michelin pilot super sports as the next set as the Bridgestone soo1 aren't quite cutting the mustard imo.