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General => The garage => Topic started by: MrTurner on 09 January 2009, 13:49
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Is the price on the front page of Rtec's website the right one for an AGU engine?
It states:
REMAPS:
Golf Mk4 pre year 2000 1.8T non dbw & 1.9TDI £200
With a £20 discount to golfgti members (that's me :smiley:)
So, £180? When's that valid to? I might be very interested on pay day if it passes its MOT first time.
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Its £150 till the end of the month :afro:
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WHAAATT! Where have I missed that? Defo on AGU's??
The car has done 170k (and still on the standard turbo I beleive), what side affects is a remap likely to have?
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To be honest that turbo will be nearing the end of it's life whether it's remapped or not.. you should budget for a new one (upgrade to a k03s for around 300-400 notes)
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That's pretty much what I thought, and already researched the K03s :smiley:
Is it an issue to re-map first, turbo later?
What happens when the turbo gives up? Just lose a lot of power?
If I remap now, will that be specific to the K03 fitted, or is it specific to the ECU so will work with the K03s too? There's no point paying out for a remap if I have to then remap again with a new turbo on.
Oh and where is the DIY guide on replacing the turbo :smiley:
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If you are gonna upgrade to K03s then it would better to remap afterwards to make the most of it!
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Oh and where is the DIY guide on replacing the turbo :smiley:
I'm no expert but I think its quite a big job since the turbo is located at the back.
I think...
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4 - 5 hours for a mechanic so a day or 2 for a novice i reckon.. there may be a guide on vwvortex somewhere
The k03 map will certainly work on a k03s (i ran mine like that for years.. albeit with a few tweaks) but ideally you want a custom map to make the best of the improved turbo.. which Nick will be able to do because that's what he's just done on Ivor's car. Give him a call though to see what he suggests. (ps. a custom map will probably be a bit more expensive than a standard AGU one)
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4 - 5 hours for a mechanic so a day or 2 for a novice i reckon.. there may be a guide on vwvortex somewhere
The k03 map will certainly work on a k03s (i ran mine like that for years.. albeit with a few tweaks) but ideally you want a custom map to make the best of the improved turbo.. which Nick will be able to do because that's what he's just done on Ivor's car. Give him a call though to see what he suggests. (ps. a custom map will probably be a bit more expensive than a standard AGU one)
Can't be any harder than a gearbox swap on a MK3 surely.. That was my last major job. I think I might just go for it, and wait for the turbo to go. I don't plan going any more than a map though, if I want more bhp, I'll jump in the Meg and remap that!
Fingers crossed I don't need to spend extra on the MOT..
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Can't be any harder than a gearbox swap on a MK3 surely..
wouldn't be harder than that so go for it, get all new gaskets and banjo bolts from vw (cheap) and i think some workshops cut the old oil lines off for the sake of ease as it saves time and new ones aren't expensive
edit: obviously drain the oil first :grin:
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I'd better just get the remap first, so I can blow it properly :wink:
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I'd better just get the remap first, so I can blow it properly :wink:
LOL! I like your way of thinking!
If you dont mind getting your hands dirty then it wont cost you too much to put right AND get a few extra GGs from fitting a KO3s as a replacement for the KO3. If you want we can give you a higher boost stage1 to help you on your way to turbo destruction and clouds of white smoke.. :grin:
If forum members have our stage1 remap already, and they are planning the KO3s upgrade I will do them a really good deal on a KO3s AGU turbo map. :wink:
Nick
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Cool. All bases are covered then really. If/when the turbo blows, I'll either swap for a K03 and carry on regardless, or get a K03s and get a deal on a new map :smiley:
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oh to be the party pooper, but if your turbo goes your looking at a load of work, not only replacing the turbo but turbo parts go inwards so you have a high chance of head/valvetrain damage. for the sake of £30 buy a new turbo and then get it mapped.
cause you know you will only upgrade it in the long run and then have to remap again
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Where is R-Tech based please?
Too lazy to look on site meh.. :huh:
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leicester :smiley:
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Doh, should have looked at RTech's location :rolleyes:
Teeside to Leicester.. 300 miles :sad: Would have to tie it in with something like a trip to the trafford centre with the bird :wink:
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Doh, should have looked at RTech's location :rolleyes:
Teeside to Leicester.. 300 miles :sad: Would have to tie it in with something like a trip to the trafford centre with the bird :wink:
Or you can try the Powergate self tuning tool or post your ecu to us?
Nick
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Could you p.m me some info on that self tuning tool?
Please :)
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Its £150 till the end of the month :afro:
If the remap is £150 how much is it for the remap and stage 1 tuning package, as per ebay?
I was hoping to get this done in Febuary but it makes sense to bring it foward if theres an offer on.
:grin:
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Its £150 till the end of the month :afro:
If the remap is £150 how much is it for the remap and stage 1 tuning package, as per ebay?
I was hoping to get this done in Febuary but it makes sense to bring it foward if theres an offer on.
:grin:
Hello Price for the addon are below.
1.8T Forge 007P with yellow spring£75
or
1.8T un-Branded Forged alloy DV £55
PiperCross £36 inc
Spark plugs & TB clean £25
Regards
Nick
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oh to be the party pooper, but if your turbo goes your looking at a load of work, not only replacing the turbo but turbo parts go inwards so you have a high chance of head/valvetrain damage. for the sake of £30 buy a new turbo and then get it mapped.
cause you know you will only upgrade it in the long run and then have to remap again
Where do you get a turbo for £30 from? I've heard rumours of £400++ for turbo, is that all labour?
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I think he meant to type £300, unless he has good contacts.. :drool:
Nick
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Some cheap k03s turbos on ebay.
£240 i think, new or at reconditioned
The price is in dollars so you'll might have to pay import tax if based in america.
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Its £150 till the end of the month :afro:
If the remap is £150 how much is it for the remap and stage 1 tuning package, as per ebay?
I was hoping to get this done in Febuary but it makes sense to bring it foward if theres an offer on.
:grin:
Hello Price for the addon are below.
1.8T Forge 007P with yellow spring£75
or
1.8T un-Branded Forged alloy DV £55
PiperCross £36 inc
Spark plugs & TB clean £25
Regards
Nick
Thats more expensive than the AGU package@ £285 minus the £25 for bringing the car to you, as advertised on ebay.
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It must be a good offer then..lol :grin:
Nick
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Haha sounds good!
When can i book my AGU in then....?
:wink:
Dan
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Passed MOT today :smiley: Will be in touch once payslips have arrived and I'm sure the cash is available.
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Haha sounds good!
When can i book my AGU in then....?
:wink:
Dan
You can pop up friday or saturday if you want?
Nick
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Passed MOT today :smiley: Will be in touch once payslips have arrived and I'm sure the cash is available.
No problem m8!
Nick
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Haha sounds good!
When can i book my AGU in then....?
:wink:
Dan
You can pop up friday or saturday if you want?
Nick
Friday it is then. Is there any particular time i should arrive?
I take it that you recieved my PM?
Cheers,
Dan.
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Told the wife today, flowers are waiting, I'll run her a bath, should be cool come pay day :grin:
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Hello M8
I got the filters in stock now, did Ben take your address?
Nick
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Hello M8
I got the filters in stock now, did Ben take your address?
Nick
Hi,
Ben has taken my address although i can PM you my address again if needs be?
Cheers,
By the way - top job by Ben today. I really couldnt be happier with the product or the service!
To all of those yet to indulge - get your hands in your pockets. you wont regret it!
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Booked in :smiley:
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Just signed up and read this post, bought my mk4 AGU yesterday and hopefully booked in tomorrow sometime! Cant wait
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Mines done - well worth it :smiley:
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See your from Notts Mr Turner, Mrs lives in Beeston and i'm just up at jct28 so not far away. You happy with the service then?
Cheers Adam
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Yes mate, exactly what I was expecting, wife is more impressed than I thought she would be, turning into a queen of power :grin:
We're not too far away at all, I'm just around J27..
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Please tell me i can still get mine remapped for this price? :embarassed:
if so where are you based? (postcode) and book me in!