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  • čas přidán 14. 01. 2023
  • When Alex dropped off his £500 Fabia vRS for some Darkside TLC, we really had no idea what we were getting ourselves in for...
    Watch as we unravel and overcome numerous issues before we extract some tasty power figures! 💪
    Full specs can be found here - drksi.de/AutoAlexFabia
    Catch Alex's video over on his channel here - • MY £500 FABIA VRS IS N...
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Komentáře • 122

  • @steviemac8075
    @steviemac8075 Před rokem +21

    These Fabia’s are absolute sleepers. Practical daily with a bonnet full of fun 🤩

  • @James-my6ko
    @James-my6ko Před rokem +32

    Used daily car that need attention... politeness way of saying it 😂

  • @nathanaelwarden
    @nathanaelwarden Před rokem +21

    Good work as always 👊 having already watched Alex's version of this video, I know the story, but I find it interesting to see the same content from two different perspectives

  • @MrLipp24
    @MrLipp24 Před rokem +14

    Still mad to think you pair started in the garden shed!

  • @thefamilyrobbo
    @thefamilyrobbo Před rokem +36

    When the mods are 10x the value of the car 😀
    Love it when he asks a Yorkshire man to wipe the bill lol
    Don't think so.....
    Nice mods. In real driving, throttle response and good driveability are at least as satisfying as raw power.
    I would guess 200bhp and loads of torque is probably the sweet spot in something Fabia sized 👍

    • @ukaszdulski4550
      @ukaszdulski4550 Před rokem +1

      When you're buying 500 quid car, it's not difficult to spend 10x more on upgrades/repair or maintenance even. :D

  • @user-mo9zw3dp4i
    @user-mo9zw3dp4i Před 13 dny +2

    People say paying for mods costing 4x times the value of the car is stupid🤷🏼….but if you have been daily driving a pd130 asz ….you’ll understand why it’s worth it….a pd130 asz engine is absolutely bullet proof…the use a cat …not a dpf….they have a cable handbrake…they share and use the same parts from anything in the VAG….they are highly tuneable and they easily reach 500000miles if maintained regularly…even stage1 tuned pd130s are reliabley capable of reaching 500000miles…if serviced properly…the mk4 pd130s….we’re over engineered….I own a 2003 mk4 vw bora 1.9 tdi sport pd130 asz….it’s had 6 owners…no service history…and currently on 278000 miles….it pulls like a train…averages 50mpg…doesn’t smoke or burn oil…buying a cheap pd130 and tuning it is a cheap tuner enthusiasts perfect project👍

  • @richardmills5450
    @richardmills5450 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Proper useable tuning for everyday driving..cheers

  • @tomosmalek1271
    @tomosmalek1271 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job 👍

  • @popperbare1563
    @popperbare1563 Před rokem +2

    Loves these cars good work
    Darkside

  • @hyper8545
    @hyper8545 Před rokem +5

    Just needs a cleaning now and thats s sick daily 👍🤙

  • @13992josh
    @13992josh Před rokem +1

    Can’t wait to win it 🤩 love the channel boys

  • @JohanH1990
    @JohanH1990 Před rokem +3

    Really loving this episode to see the problems with older cars, good one!

  • @alexdennison6265
    @alexdennison6265 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Why did I watch this video now I really want a fabia VRs now😍

  • @RTC057
    @RTC057 Před rokem +1

    Great video chaps.....just the sort of thing I for one enjoy, just wish it was my car . One day maybe 🙂

  • @alaindunkerque59
    @alaindunkerque59 Před rokem +1

    From France 🇫🇷 Belle vidéo 👌 😉

  • @caomhin90
    @caomhin90 Před rokem +2

    Right then.....👌

  • @mikedavies4387
    @mikedavies4387 Před rokem +3

    Only place I would take vw if I had one you did a great job on my sons mk4 golf I think its same kit you put on sons golf thats quick and wheel spins in 3rd and 4th gear great video

    • @Jonathan_Doe_
      @Jonathan_Doe_ Před rokem +1

      Wheelspins 3rd and 4th 😂. He blew £500 on a stage 1 tune, then spent £50 on the front tyres, and £50 on his driving lessons then eh?

    • @mikedavies4387
      @mikedavies4387 Před rokem +3

      @@Jonathan_Doe_ hahaha I don't think a full turbo will cost you £50 sunshine 🤣

  • @jonathanrobinson73
    @jonathanrobinson73 Před rokem +2

    Mint 👌

  • @luigiluigi9568
    @luigiluigi9568 Před rokem +1

    Mitici,grandissimi

  • @kirkusbodurkus5535
    @kirkusbodurkus5535 Před rokem +7

    If I ever get the chance to move to Europe I am definitely getting another TDI just so Darkside can do their thing on the car. I hate being in the states with having a diesel car! Upgraded parts are almost impossible to find used like a downpipe

    • @zkljaja
      @zkljaja Před rokem

      If you can make it in time, treehuggers want them banned asap

    • @chasepatesel7118
      @chasepatesel7118 Před 11 měsíci

      They can do it all remotely bud..look at their site..I live in the states and they will be tuning my mk4 when I upgrade my injectors and turbo.

    • @kirkusbodurkus5535
      @kirkusbodurkus5535 Před 11 měsíci

      @@chasepatesel7118 tuning yes but I am talking about them actually taking the car and doing the turbo and cams, and everything in between

  • @mahdichowdhury3725
    @mahdichowdhury3725 Před rokem +1

    Gutted I wrote off my 1.9tdi would love to get back in the PD world

  • @robsmithracing
    @robsmithracing Před rokem +1

    Seen his video on this yesterday 😂

  • @iRateTate86
    @iRateTate86 Před rokem +1

    Nice

  • @thepharcyde8285
    @thepharcyde8285 Před rokem +12

    My previous car was seat ibiza 07 plate with the same engine pd 130 but 170hp stage 1. In my opinion still the best 4 cylinder engine VW ever made.

    • @K14RTP
      @K14RTP Před rokem +2

      100% I always wonder did they know it was gonna be that good when they designed it

    • @thepharcyde8285
      @thepharcyde8285 Před rokem

      @@K14RTP I don't think they knew to be honest if that engine gets an oil change every 10k should last over 500k miles. Before the ibiza i had fabia pd 100 which I scrapped at 300k miles. The engine was running as new but it the car had coolant and oil leaks so it had to go.

    • @Birmingham_racing
      @Birmingham_racing Před rokem

      07? Now that's a very late one

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      They did them to 08.

    • @markburton8303
      @markburton8303 Před rokem +2

      I remember test driving one when they first came out. I had an Astra 'tds' with the old Isuzu 1.7td lump, and this was a game changer. i couldn't believe how much better they were

  • @harryedenbrow7209
    @harryedenbrow7209 Před rokem +2

    PD Content>

  • @brianmcintyre14
    @brianmcintyre14 Před rokem +3

    New Sump Plug & Washer?
    Nah Tiger Seal

  • @garyskinner2422
    @garyskinner2422 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I have a 1.9tdi 150 pd mk 4 golf, how much approximately would say a 220 hp tune cost?

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk with vin/reg for a quote 🙂

  • @4039byrne
    @4039byrne Před rokem +4

    I'm surprised the fabia didn't just eat it's self. Doesn't look in the best condition 🤣

  • @H8me_
    @H8me_ Před rokem +2

    Grimey bypass in Mexico 😂

  • @a_maze_snaps
    @a_maze_snaps Před rokem +2

    Does it pull like a train though? 😅

  • @MrGrantgibbs
    @MrGrantgibbs Před rokem +1

    Could do with a new car as mine has just given up,turbo fail,egr fail and electrical issues

  • @rotboxindustries
    @rotboxindustries Před rokem +3

    Maybe I need to do this to my £250 Audi A3 TDI Quattro PD130 🤔

    • @haider7866
      @haider7866 Před rokem

      What's the mileage on it?

    • @piovo5222
      @piovo5222 Před rokem

      @@haider7866 about 180 is my guess

  • @lazycarper
    @lazycarper Před rokem +2

    is it true that there are remaps that can be put on with just mpg in mind, im looking at fabia and octavia , probably the octavia, and my goal is to get me a very good fuel costs car, and im told that they can really be improved on fuel with a remap, however, my guess is when cars are tuned up a little, that some drivers may, then take it more easy on a long run to make sure the extra power isnt using more fuel, hence it might not make it more economic to run in reality, can you guys tell me what can be done if any to improve mpg, thanks

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      We don't normally look into mpg figures, mostly power figures. Similar specs to the one in this video often leave with 40-50 mpg average, sometimes more, even after having some fun with it. With careful tuning and removal of some restricting parts, mpg can be maintained or slightly increased even

  • @lemonmuffin4990
    @lemonmuffin4990 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Does the Garret turbo need tuning or is it a drop in?

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před 8 měsíci

      It's a direct replacement for the ibiza pd160, but can be modified to retrofit other vehicles which will require remapping

  • @rabarbaro90
    @rabarbaro90 Před rokem +2

    I have a similar problem with my Leon 2.0 TDI BKD, when we did the dyno for tune we found it makes 20bhp less than it should be stock, but the torque was higher 275ftlb, stock should be 236,i really hope its not the injectors,could be something else? and if i replace the injectors,need a remap to?

  • @hughgarsehotmail
    @hughgarsehotmail Před rokem +2

    Reyt Mint

  • @adamr9600
    @adamr9600 Před rokem +1

    Looked like you swapped the head bolts. Do you not fully remove the head for this? Or swap one stud at a time?

  • @jamesrennie1227
    @jamesrennie1227 Před rokem +1

    Hi Darkside. How much would this cost all in, including new injectors and testing turbo and pipes. Not the tyres though

    • @mikedavies4387
      @mikedavies4387 Před rokem +2

      Hi I would highly recommended these guys my son add same kit on is mk4 golf as they put on the skoda

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      Drop us an email ;)

  • @ed-_-7779
    @ed-_-7779 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Do u have any advice on getting around the leaks with out egr delete I’ve replaced intercooler pipe and clips and still comes out slightly it’s really annoying the whistle over 2k revs

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk with reg/vin and we can help you out on there

    • @ed-_-7779
      @ed-_-7779 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@DarksideDevelopments ok mate cheers no problem

  • @carlcockroft7077
    @carlcockroft7077 Před rokem +1

    I have a 2016 Audi a3 2.0 Tdi DSG 150bhp what magic could you work on it

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      Drop us an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk we'll be able to tell you everything that can be done

  • @luigiluigi9568
    @luigiluigi9568 Před rokem +1

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @marklchapman2785
    @marklchapman2785 Před rokem +2

    I’m definitely bringing the yeti up for this package it’ll be a long trip from Eastbourne .

  • @lq7411
    @lq7411 Před rokem +1

    Hey, if i remap a CR170 passat with dsg6 gearbox will it handle the torque? Wont it be slipping?

  • @ShalomBrother
    @ShalomBrother Před rokem +14

    Silly southerner thinking he’s gona get owt for nowt off a Yorkshireman 🤣

  • @badmanluton8250
    @badmanluton8250 Před rokem +2

    Can u get pops and bangs from 2021 m340d with a tune even tho it’s a diesel?

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +4

      Why?

    • @badmanluton8250
      @badmanluton8250 Před rokem

      @@DarksideDevelopments makes it more exciting to drive? I could have got m340i but didn’t cos of the fuel is a hole in the pocket

    • @LawrenceTimme
      @LawrenceTimme Před rokem +2

      Makes a big bang if you drive it off a cliff.

  • @davem4131
    @davem4131 Před 4 měsíci +1

    When I seen the amount of work and money being chucked into this van I thought who is the owner? Must be mad! Now I understand ha

  • @theenglishtrucker1849
    @theenglishtrucker1849 Před rokem +1

    Being a Manc, I can go North or South without suffering the nose bleed thing. 😁

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Před rokem +1

    Guys like me don't get to win nice cars like that, like ever!!!

  • @florianbartsch719
    @florianbartsch719 Před rokem +1

    Yeah, more of the videos :D what is the max duration?40*

  • @PiOfficial
    @PiOfficial Před rokem +2

    Anyone know why a tuned vw caddy might limit power in 1st gear? But be fine I’m every other gear.

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      It won't make full boost in lower gears

    • @PiOfficial
      @PiOfficial Před rokem +2

      @@DarksideDevelopments is it a variable thing? Because I swear sometimes it flys in first like normal then randomly it will go back to being like 1st is running on pre remap power.

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      All depends on the load

    • @PiOfficial
      @PiOfficial Před rokem +4

      @@DarksideDevelopments would you worry about a ‘torque limited due to clutch temps’ fault?
      Maybe I should stop launching it off the lights 😂

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +2

      Yes and yes

  • @MrAndrius12
    @MrAndrius12 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Just out of curiosity, how much boost was thrown at this engine?

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před 5 měsíci +1

      1.75bar usually

    • @MrAndrius12
      @MrAndrius12 Před 5 měsíci

      @@DarksideDevelopments woah, it was creating that much torque with that amount of boost? :O or was that 1.75 just at peak power?
      Oddly I always hear on forums that those 1749VB's can only go up to 1.6 bar which i've always doubted.

  • @4039byrne
    @4039byrne Před rokem +1

    Do you only do diesel tuning?

  • @Dan23_7
    @Dan23_7 Před rokem +1

    I saw Alex’s version tuther day

  • @bikesnjosh
    @bikesnjosh Před rokem +1

    question for you darkside boys , if you was to buy a diesel Sub 10K with resonable miles and age what would you get ? , for daily use * and fast road 😉
    got a audi a3 140cr atm and been tempted to get it mapped but dont want to go buying new turbos ectect

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem

      There are plenty of good diesels under 10k, just depends what you like. Our Mini was under 10k when we got it and went from 170bhp to 209bhp on a remap. Then we went full track mode but it's still a mint daily

    • @piovo5222
      @piovo5222 Před rokem

      Probably a e60 BMW 530/35d lci 2007/8 has the stronger and quicker box you can find the 530ds for around 4-5k with decent mileage, 330ds with semi high mileage you can find for 2-3k.

  • @iRateTate86
    @iRateTate86 Před rokem +1

    How do I win this

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem

      Subscribe to Autoalex Cars and he'll be choosing a random subscriber at 500,000 subs!

  • @michaeldennehy3641
    @michaeldennehy3641 Před rokem +1

    What turbo was fitted?

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem +1

      PD160 turbo - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/garrett-gt1749vb-turbocharger-for-1-9-tdi-seat-ibiza-cupra-pd160.html

  • @MrDestro.
    @MrDestro. Před rokem +1

    so if not in uk i cant won? what about EU?

  • @benreadings
    @benreadings Před rokem +1

    How much would this whole process cost??

    • @DarksideDevelopments
      @DarksideDevelopments  Před rokem

      Links to the products can be found in the specs - www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/autoalex-skoda-fabia-vrs-asz-1-9-tdi-8v-02m-205-3bhp-220ft-lbs/
      For the full package including labour drop an email to sales@darksidedevelopments.co.uk

  • @LawrenceTimme
    @LawrenceTimme Před rokem +1

    £500 car £2500 mods and repairs

  • @Robdutton91
    @Robdutton91 Před rokem +1

    Clean your car out Alex

  • @butters_
    @butters_ Před rokem

    23:45 "it isn't actually quick" 🤣🥲