Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report

speed kills · 29th March 2013, 12:01

Prithwi! I gotta say, you're RS is quite the looker with the new footwear

I'd love to hear the exhaust growl, a small video clip perhaps?

I'm posting a few pics of you're ride

Source : Autopsyche

anandpadhye · 29th March 2013, 12:37

How do you adjust ride height?
Can I use B14's to lower the car for general highway drive and raise it when I approach a bump?

prithwi-81 · 29th March 2013, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by anandpadhye

How do you adjust ride height?
Can I use B14's to lower the car for general highway drive and raise it when I approach a bump?

Short answer. No. Ride height needs to be adjusted in a garage with wheels off.

prithwi-81 · 29th March 2013, 18:44

Visual comparison of the two TSIs. See ride height.

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ketla2411 · 29th March 2013, 19:36

Prithwi, so what height are you setted now ?? The B14's can be adjusted 50mm lower, and trust me, mine is running 35mm lowered with no issues whatsoever over speed bumps , at least here in Goa !!
Lucky you could exploit all the potential of your B14 outfitted vRs at the Buddh trackday.
That's just ''wishfull thinking'' for me in Goa.

anandpadhye · 29th March 2013, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by prithwi-81

Short answer. No. Ride height needs to be adjusted in a garage with wheels off.

Hmmm...

So "adjustbale ride height" feature is more academic than practical...of course good to have.

prithwi-81 · 29th March 2013, 21:38

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Originally Posted by ketla2411

Prithwi, so what height are you setted now ?? The B14's can be adjusted 50mm lower, and trust me, mine is running 35mm lowered with no issues whatsoever over speed bumps , at least here in Goa !!
Lucky you could exploit all the potential of your B14 outfitted vRs at the Buddh trackday.
That's just ''wishfull thinking'' for me in Goa.

My current ride height settings. This should give you a nice idea of where I am at in settings and drop.

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sameerg001 · 29th March 2013, 22:54

You are also running an remap on your RS ?

prithwi-81 · 29th March 2013, 23:01

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Originally Posted by sameerg001

You are also running an remap on your RS ?

Remap is being worked on by cc and petes. Gave them a separate set of parameters than their usual remap.

Akshay1234 · 30th March 2013, 19:07

Brilliant stuff man prithwi, the rims look great. They're not too flashy, just perfect for the car. Tarox brake upgrade in the pipeline too?

Check out this grille, I think it will look good on your car -
http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTA...mb-design-KI-R

prithwi-81 · 31st March 2013, 02:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Brilliant stuff man prithwi, the rims look great. They're not too flashy, just perfect for the car. Tarox brake upgrade in the pipeline too?

Check out this grille, I think it will look good on your car -
http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTA...mb-design-KI-R

IMHO the honeycomb grill doesnt suit the hood lines of the car... Did something better..

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robimahanta · 31st March 2013, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Brilliant stuff man prithwi, the rims look great. They're not too flashy, just perfect for the car. Tarox brake upgrade in the pipeline too?

Check out this grille, I think it will look good on your car -
http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTA...mb-design-KI-R

Thats a nice grill Akshay, really mean and aggressive

Quote:

Originally Posted by prithwi-81

IMHO the honeycomb grill doesnt suit the hood lines of the car... Did something better..

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Beautiful rims and the painted bumper spoiler. But I still prefer the tried and tested front end modification by Pete's. Looks even better in a black car.

Photo credit: Omer Sherif

prithwi-81 · 1st April 2013, 18:59

Running tarox pads already since my stock ones cooked I the last sessions at BIC.

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See metal deposits on pad due to pad overheat. Now running strada pads. Will most likely do a disc upgrade by end dec.

As for the front lip, it would be too risky to do due to already lowered stance, and would look silly without side skirts.

prithwi-81 · 2nd April 2013, 22:32

Latest batch of pics are here....

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prithwi-81 · 28th April 2013, 11:38

Latest batch of pics... the car is now stage 1 Tuned by Petes.. waiting on the downpipe to unleash the full power...

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29th March 2013, 12:01	#106
speed kills BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 709 Thanked: 2,289 Times	Re: Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report Prithwi! I gotta say, you're RS is quite the looker with the new footwear I'd love to hear the exhaust growl, a small video clip perhaps? I'm posting a few pics of you're ride Source : Autopsyche Attached Thumbnails
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29th March 2013, 12:37	#107
anandpadhye Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 3,057 Thanked: 3,330 Times	Re: Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report How do you adjust ride height? Can I use B14's to lower the car for general highway drive and raise it when I approach a bump?
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29th March 2013, 18:44	#109
prithwi-81 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 686 Thanked: 1,046 Times	Visual comparison of the two TSIs. See ride height.
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29th March 2013, 19:36	#110
ketla2411 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Panaji- Goa Posts: 108 Thanked: 17 Times	Re: Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report Prithwi, so what height are you setted now ?? The B14's can be adjusted 50mm lower, and trust me, mine is running 35mm lowered with no issues whatsoever over speed bumps , at least here in Goa !! Lucky you could exploit all the potential of your B14 outfitted vRs at the Buddh trackday. That's just ''wishfull thinking'' for me in Goa.
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29th March 2013, 22:54	#113
sameerg001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dwarka, Delhi Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 434 Times	Re: Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report You are also running an remap on your RS ?
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30th March 2013, 19:07	#115
Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,316 Thanked: 12,772 Times	Re: Skoda Laura VRS - Officially Unofficial Review and Initial Ownership Report Brilliant stuff man prithwi, the rims look great. They're not too flashy, just perfect for the car. Tarox brake upgrade in the pipeline too? Check out this grille, I think it will look good on your car - http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTA...mb-design-KI-R
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1st April 2013, 18:59	#118
prithwi-81 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 686 Thanked: 1,046 Times	Running tarox pads already since my stock ones cooked I the last sessions at BIC. See metal deposits on pad due to pad overheat. Now running strada pads. Will most likely do a disc upgrade by end dec. As for the front lip, it would be too risky to do due to already lowered stance, and would look silly without side skirts.
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2nd April 2013, 22:32	#119
prithwi-81 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 686 Thanked: 1,046 Times	Latest batch of pics are here....
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28th April 2013, 11:38	#120
prithwi-81 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 686 Thanked: 1,046 Times	Latest batch of pics... the car is now stage 1 Tuned by Petes.. waiting on the downpipe to unleash the full power...
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