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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: winrya on 16 January 2009, 19:12
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(sorry if you've already read it on MK5golfgti.co.uk)
Just got back from having the free 5 hour revo trial put on my car and I'm not sure i can stress in a few sentences what a difference it makes.
I've always thought the gti was fast (200bhp version) and have for so long thought what is the point. I've been off work this week and thought i fancy drive today. I gave votex ltd in cheshire a call who said to pop down and he'll put the trial map on it no problem. Dropped the car off, had a walk round, 30 mins later all finished.
Driving in town traffic for the first 15 mins it felt exactly the same as normal. Then after about 30 mins of driving i finally got the opportunity to open it up. I was and still am absolutely stunned at the pick up. The surge right to the red line just pins you in the seat in every gear, it almost feels like the front of the car is lifting. Its so addictive just to have another feel of that power. I can never go back to normal now so unfortunately i'm going to be £450 down
But..... Its all worth it. Don't know why i didnt bother with the trial before, there was no hard sale from the guy at votex, just took down some details, said enjoy and btw we do servicing etc, email if you want a quote.
Ohh, want to go for another drive........ also ref fuel consumption, I did 120 miles today, 70 in remapped state and it has averaged 33.3mpg so seems similar to normal
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and the trial map is said to be only 80% of the full version... :smiley:
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I was just like you until I tried Revo Stage 1 and lost my innocence :evil: :evil: :evil: I'm gagging for Stage 2+ and 360 bhp but Revo haven't finished developing it for my Ed30 as yet :sad: I've also got the Select Plus switch which I will probably use to switch between aggressive and mild settings once Stage 2+ is on... as for using it to return the car to stock? NEVER :grin: :grin:
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and the trial map is said to be only 80% of the full version... :smiley:
I can't imagine its really only 80%, It must be pushing the car so hard such is the difference. I'm told to expect 255-260bhp and 285 ft lb of torque. It certainly feels like it. I'm stunned how well it handles the increase, so much was made about how badly the astra vxr dealt with 240bhp and the gti feels like it has just taken it in its stride. Glad i have F1's though, think they really help :laugh:
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I was just like you until I tried Revo Stage 1 and lost my innocence :evil: :evil: :evil: I'm gagging for Stage 2+ and 360 bhp but Revo haven't finished developing it for my Ed30 as yet :sad: I've also got the Select Plus switch which I will probably use to switch between aggressive and mild settings once Stage 2+ is on... as for using it to return the car to stock? NEVER :grin: :grin:
I was considering the switch but im not sure i would ever turn it back to stock. Its completely normal until you push it and then it takes off. Worries me that it might be doing damage to the car but......i love it :cool:
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winrya if you want to switch it back to stock at any time, I'm not too far away in stockport and can get hold of a select switch... :smiley:
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winrya if you want to switch it back to stock at any time, I'm not too far away in stockport and can get hold of a select switch... :smiley:
Thats really nice to know, thanks a lot :smiley:
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(sorry if you've already read it on MK5golfgti.co.uk)
Just got back from having the free 5 hour revo trial put on my car and I'm not sure i can stress in a few sentences what a difference it makes.
I've always thought the gti was fast (200bhp version) and have for so long thought what is the point. I've been off work this week and thought i fancy drive today. I gave votex ltd in cheshire a call who said to pop down and he'll put the trial map on it no problem. Dropped the car off, had a walk round, 30 mins later all finished.
Driving in town traffic for the first 15 mins it felt exactly the same as normal. Then after about 30 mins of driving i finally got the opportunity to open it up. I was and still am absolutely stunned at the pick up. The surge right to the red line just pins you in the seat in every gear, it almost feels like the front of the car is lifting. Its so addictive just to have another feel of that power. I can never go back to normal now so unfortunately i'm going to be £450 down
But..... Its all worth it. Don't know why i didnt bother with the trial before, there was no hard sale from the guy at votex, just took down some details, said enjoy and btw we do servicing etc, email if you want a quote.
Ohh, want to go for another drive........ also ref fuel consumption, I did 120 miles today, 70 in remapped state and it has averaged 33.3mpg so seems similar to normal
Dude, where you getting the Revo done from for only £450? my local is charging 499+VAT = £573.
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(sorry if you've already read it on MK5golfgti.co.uk)
Just got back from having the free 5 hour revo trial put on my car and I'm not sure i can stress in a few sentences what a difference it makes.
I've always thought the gti was fast (200bhp version) and have for so long thought what is the point. I've been off work this week and thought i fancy drive today. I gave votex ltd in cheshire a call who said to pop down and he'll put the trial map on it no problem. Dropped the car off, had a walk round, 30 mins later all finished.
Driving in town traffic for the first 15 mins it felt exactly the same as normal. Then after about 30 mins of driving i finally got the opportunity to open it up. I was and still am absolutely stunned at the pick up. The surge right to the red line just pins you in the seat in every gear, it almost feels like the front of the car is lifting. Its so addictive just to have another feel of that power. I can never go back to normal now so unfortunately i'm going to be £450 down
But..... Its all worth it. Don't know why i didnt bother with the trial before, there was no hard sale from the guy at votex, just took down some details, said enjoy and btw we do servicing etc, email if you want a quote.
Ohh, want to go for another drive........ also ref fuel consumption, I did 120 miles today, 70 in remapped state and it has averaged 33.3mpg so seems similar to normal
Dude, where you getting the Revo done from for only £450? my local is charging 499+VAT = £573.
I've emailed the guy confirming the cost but he told me he was sure there had been a £100 reduction on it. The site is below, brilliant service!!
http://www.votex.ltd.uk/products_services/revo/applist_vw.php
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Winrya, stage one revo will get you to 230bhp, its no where near 260 odd.See rolling road results from JkM last year, even a standard GTi with full APR exhaust made 245bhp.
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glad you enjoy the trial, it only gets better from here! :)
as for wear, many main dealers sell our software mainly due to the extensive and comprehensive R&D work we put into it! the staff writer for VW/Audi driver magazine has had software on his mk4 gti from 60,000miles, it now has 200,000miles on it iirc and it's only just needed a turbo.
255+ is perfectly achivable as long as the car is set up correctly with good fuel
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I was just like you until I tried Revo Stage 1 and lost my innocence :evil: :evil: :evil: I'm gagging for Stage 2+ and 360 bhp but Revo haven't finished developing it for my Ed30 as yet :sad: I've also got the Select Plus switch which I will probably use to switch between aggressive and mild settings once Stage 2+ is on... as for using it to return the car to stock? NEVER :grin: :grin:
should have a code for you in the next week or so ;)
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Winrya, stage one revo will get you to 230bhp, its no where near 260 odd.See rolling road results from JkM last year, even a standard GTi with full APR exhaust made 245bhp.
Yep, Revo Stage 2, APR TBE, Intake = 245bhp..
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Winrya, stage one revo will get you to 230bhp, its no where near 260 odd.See rolling road results from JkM last year, even a standard GTi with full APR exhaust made 245bhp.
Yep, Revo Stage 2, APR TBE, Intake = 245bhp..
Thats interesting as all the tuners quote 250-260 for stage 1. The revo website has the rr as 262.7bhp on a standard gti. I've never seen a standard gti rr at less than 213bhp in standard form. Apr has just adjusted theirs from 240 to 252. Whatever the truth, the difference is staggering. I kinda hope it is closer to 235bhp as i suspect less wear on the car at that state of form. I'm gonna bring it on a rr meet, so we'll see :smiley:
Just been out in the rain and seeing the traction control light flashing at 70mph in 3rd is just brilliant (well kinda) :evil:
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I was just like you until I tried Revo Stage 1 and lost my innocence :evil: :evil: :evil: I'm gagging for Stage 2+ and 360 bhp but Revo haven't finished developing it for my Ed30 as yet :sad: I've also got the Select Plus switch which I will probably use to switch between aggressive and mild settings once Stage 2+ is on... as for using it to return the car to stock? NEVER :grin: :grin:
should have a code for you in the next week or so ;)
Thanks for that Carl. Can't wait :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :evil: :evil: :evil:
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Remap MK5 FTW :D
Had mine for abouth a month and just cant get enough of it lol :cool:
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Remap MK5 FTW :D
Had mine for abouth a month and just cant get enough of it lol :cool:
You get your DV sorted with Rueben yet Alan?
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A RR will not give you your exact BHP figure, if you want that take the engine out and bench dyno it. It will give you a good comparison for before and after mods though if used on the same dyno i.e. a rr gives you 210 stock and 230bhp after remap = 20bhp increase so good gain (although, again, not necessarily accurate) All RR gives different readouts and the amount of variables involved (temp, petrol, mileage etc etc) will never give you a 100% acurate reading.
The point is though you are happy with the increase and feel of the car! Thats what makes the spend worth it, the BHP figure is just something to brag about down the pub! Start chasing BHP figures and you will lose alot of £££, as long as you enjoy it then it doesn't matter whether you get an extra 5bhp or 50bhp :smiley:
Now if its as sunny as it is here i hope your out using it!!! :evil:
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Remap MK5 FTW :D
Had mine for abouth a month and just cant get enough of it lol :cool:
You get your DV sorted with Rueben yet Alan?
I spoke to him on Thursday actually. Was going to try and get it done over xmas but they closed down and iv been really busy with work over the last few weekends. Iv got it booked up for next Saturday (at last). Ruben said they have been REALLY quite since xmas :(