180/210/225 whats the difference?

[Fidge]

IIRC APP engine code engines have the K03 and AUQ engines have the K03s.

I have a GIAC remap and this can be switched on or off whilst on the move!

 

[andycupra]

So, you can change programs whilst travelling, but they just don't advise it?

well lets say the instruction state that you shouldnt change modes whilst driving as this is a distraction for the driver, not because it wont work...
but seeing its only a matter of presing a button and seeing a light flash on the dash its hardly a distraction.

so in short the answer is yes. (APR)

 

[YerMother]

You'd think they would've been first to market with the MKV code.

Actually mate I think they might of! Jim's GTI a while before it was released (beta code)

APR has nothing to do with Audi though! Their American FFS!

 

[YerMother]

well lets say the instruction state that you shouldnt change modes whilst driving as this is a distraction for the driver, not because it wont work...
but seeing its only a matter of presing a button and seeing a light flash on the dash its hardly a distraction.

so in short the answer is yes. (APR)

You can't change on the move! The lights flash yes but you actually have to turn the ignition on and off for the changes to take affect! Only thing you can do on the move is fault code erase!

 

[andycupra]

You can't change on the move! The lights flash yes but you actually have to turn the ignition on and off for the changes to take affect! Only thing you can do on the move is fault code erase!

works on my old leon!

perhaps the later APR software doesnt do it...

 

[WeeJase]

Hi

Ive just bought myself an Octavia vRS with 180bhp (same as the Cupra), and already i fancy making it a bit quicker!!

Could someone advise me of the differences between my 1.8t with 180bhp, and the LCR's 210/225bhp 1.8t?

There is alot of talk about remaps to get this power, revo and jabba etc, but what is the reliability like with one of these remaps? surely Seat didnt just remap the 1.8t 180bhp engine to give it more power for the LCR? and any idea what bar the LCR run at? and is it right the higher the bar the less reliable it is??

Sorry to sound a bit thick with this modding stuff, its my first turbo, still trying to understand how best to run one of the beasts, let alone mod it

Thanks
Gav

221 bhp and 257lbs ft of torque is what my vrs runs,thats with revo's 4 bar program(sadly not avaialable any more)with just exhaust and green panel filter.
it still makes me grin 2 years on,so not thinking of getting any more out of it just yet,need to sort the suspension first

 

[G888]

cheers, i dont think getting power from a VRS is a problem, i would be happy with 210/220bhp, but i want this to be reliable, so what else could i do to help this, does things like DV help, good oil etc, im guess the main killer here would be the extra boost? or am i completely wrong

 

[CupraR-Rog]

Oil wise you should already be running a fully synthetic oil such as Castrol SLX or Castrol RS, Mobil 1 etc etc. If you're not, then change it!!

DV wise - the original ones are rubbish. The Forge 007P is one that is commonly used on this site.

Air filter wise - one of the Green replacements is advisabe to help the engine breath. Whether you go for a panel filter and then improve the air feed to the air box, or go for a full kit like the Dynatwist is your choice.

Obviously you should know from reading the manual for your car that super unleaded is the recommended fuel for the engine. The fuel that I have seen the best results with is Shell Optimax.

Different ecu mappers get more from the car in different ways. On the LCR's, REVO had higher torque figures, but an overall shorter rev range. Jabba had lower torque figures, but produced max bhp slightly higher up the rev range. I don't know if this is still the same of the 180bhp engines...

Jabba's boost controller will adjust the boost from the new "Jabba" boost level down to slightly below what is standard for the car. I actually found that having the boost turned down made the car a lot smoother than it was as standard!

Further improvements can be found by changing the DP, CAT and exhaust.

If you spend the cash, with improved induction, front mounted intercooler, upgraded downpipe, race cat and free flowing exhaust, I've seen Octavia's producing near 250bhp - the power's there to be had!! Just depends how deep your pockets are!!

 

[G888]

cheers for the info

if i change the filter to a panel filter (thinking hidden mods here) would the fuel need adjusting, or does the ECU do this automatically? and one other thing, ive got 16" alloys at the mo but plan on getting some 18" in the next few weeks, or poss std 17"?? how would this effect the car? ie slow accel?

thanks again, all the advise in one post

 

[Ruddmeister]

cheers for the info

if i change the filter to a panel filter (thinking hidden mods here) would the fuel need adjusting, or does the ECU do this automatically?

Only makes a small difference so no tweaking required

and one other thing, ive got 16" alloys at the mo but plan on getting some 18" in the next few weeks, or poss std 17"?? how would this effect the car? ie slow accel?

thanks again, all the advise in one post

Bigger wheels = Harder Ride and slower car (extra width is friction and wind resistance etc) but TBH I doubt you'll notice the speed (tramlining may be more apparent though and the tyre cost will certainly be more)

Keep the rolling radius the same though otherwise the ABS won't be happy

 

[G888]

would the cornering improve? and how do i check the rolling radius?

 

[Ruddmeister]

and how do i check the rolling radius?

Calculator here, scroll halfway down the page and input the old wheel and new wheel they need to be as close as possible (newer wheel has bigger rim and smaller tyre side wall to keep overall radius the same) as I say speedo readings and ABS could be affected
http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/tyre_bible.html


Grip should improve because the tyres will be better, less sidewall to fall away under cornering etc and ususally bigger rims are wider (therefore more rubber on the road).....will handling improve, depends on your definition of handling (i'm not trying to be clever just avoid the obvious arguments i.e, one mans pleasure is another mans poison)

 

[spiralysis]

Wow this is confusing!

I really like the look of the 55 plate cupra R bodykit... how much would one of those cost to stick on a cupra....

 

[andycupra]

Wow this is confusing!

I really like the look of the 55 plate cupra R bodykit... how much would one of those cost to stick on a cupra....

ok a very very rough guess...

front bumper in region of £380
rear £180
skirts £100
wheel arch liners £40?
splitter £22
grills £90?

spraying... erm... £400?

bits and bobs £10

total around £1200-£1300 but im sure it may be more than that!


if you search im sure this info is available in a more accurate form somewhere

 

[andycupra]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35599&highlight=r+body+kit+cost

ok this has some more accurate costs... kinda make my guesses look a bit pants...
this one costs about £1400 but doesnt include things like extentions to the arch liners that you will need etc... so you may find after adding the little bits like this that you wil find you need its more like £1500

im cheaper!

 

[Icecavern]

So, you can change programs whilst travelling, but they just don't advise it?

When I had my original Leon Cupra I had the APR remap and I sued to be able to change maps while the engine was running. It never said you couldn't just that they advised not as it was distracting. But I did swap the car from standard to my 98ron program a few times on the move.

 

[andycupra]

When I had my original Leon Cupra I had the APR remap and I sued to be able to change maps while the engine was running. It never said you couldn't just that they advised not as it was distracting. But I did swap the car from standard to my 98ron program a few times on the move.

i could change mine on the move no problem

however it seems after reading a few other posts that perhaps early APR rempas allowed change on the move, but not laterly. perhaps when they moved to flashing the remap?