Subtle mods for the TCR

[dobb3r]

Wondering what mods people have done to their TCR’s?
I’ve been toying with the idea of an air filter but seen lots of negative comments regarding them, what are people on here’s thoughts?

I had a Racingline system on my Polo GTI, great addition as I didn’t want a massive induction roar but it did emphasise the turbo whoosh. I like the look of the closed APR system but again, not great reviews.

Apart from the air filter anything else to have a play with?

[Watts]

I've done nothing to my TCR but on my previous PP I fitted a Racingline turbo elbow and intake pipe. Not a huge difference but noticeable so if you want to keep things simple I'd recommend them. Plus a nice bit of under bonnet eye candy



I quite like the look of the Turbo Technics and the Forge pipes that integrate the elbow. I've steered clear of after market performance panel filters having seen a turbo rebuilder state that damage to turbos was often caused by too large particles getting through and effectively sand blasting the blades due to poor filtration.

[clarky92]

Very subtle, but for me its just the red GTI sticker overlay for the steering wheel and the car is perfect   

[mcmaddy]

I've got a pipercross panel filter in mine and also have the turbo elbow and pipe to go on. Just haven't had the time to fit them yet. Won't be doing anything else to it though although am tempted by the tvs dsg tune.

[Hertsman]

not looked into yet, but would like a spoiler comparable to the MK 8 Golf R and CS Spoiler as an add on.

[dobb3r]

I think your right about the performance mods, it’s just about right already.

As for the rear spoiler, I have the Oettinger spoiler on the rear and think it sets the car of much better than the original extra lip spoiler the TCR comes with.

[Fizzer]

Footrest - replaced cheap plastic original with alloy one to match the pedals. Ordered from superskoda.com intended for Octavia Mk111 (RHD) but fits fine and quality good 👌

[Hertsman]

I think your right about the performance mods, it’s just about right already.

As for the rear spoiler, I have the Oettinger spoiler on the rear and think it sets the car of much better than the original extra lip spoiler the TCR comes with.

The Spoiler is probably my only disappointment - was the Oettinger the spoiler you can option? and if so, did you? or did you do yourself, have colour matched etc?

Its likely that going to keep the TCR and be aside from a full detail this be the next thing likely do in changing the spoiler to something more fitting.

Seems its about £400 with paint matching and installation kit (which is apparently taped and pretty straightforward? does it fit over the existing main spoiler with lip removed?)

[dobb3r]

I got the car second hand, the spoiler was fitted by the dealer so I’m led to believe.

I have a white TCR and the spoiler is gloss black so matches the gloss back roof of the car, it really does work well.

The lip spoiler is removed which is also taped on, from what I can see the Oettinger is also taped back on the the original spoiler. I have to say you don’t have to worry about it falling off, poop and blanket! 😉

I was lucky it was already done before I got the car but having now had a car with it on I would not want a TCR without one, it sets the car off perfectly.

[Hertsman]

I got the car second hand, the spoiler was fitted by the dealer so I’m led to believe.

I have a white TCR and the spoiler is gloss black so matches the gloss back roof of the car, it really does work well.

The lip spoiler is removed which is also taped on, from what I can see the Oettinger is also taped back on the the original spoiler. I have to say you don’t have to worry about it falling off, poop and blanket! 😉

I was lucky it was already done before I got the car but having now had a car with it on I would not want a TCR without one, it sets the car off perfectly.

Pretty sure it was an option, so that makes sense - when take the TCR into my ownership will treat it to a professional detail and ceramic and if likely have them fit the Oettinger Spoiler also as sure can find someone recommended who can do both.

Thanks for advice