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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Sy7 on 02 July 2009, 15:27
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Hello everyone i have got a mk 5 GTI and am thinking of getting a remap, i live in somerset, could anyone tell me where the best place is to have it done and if there is any disadvantages? thank you
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Have you had a read of this topic yet?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=76797.0
Have a quick search (click search at the top, then advanced, then just tick the mk5 section box) for keyword remap and you'll find tonnnnnns of information on here talking about the pros and cons.
All that's left after that is to choose a brand, somewhere local or have a mobile tuner come to your home/work. There is also a section on this forum dedicated to ECU tuning, have a nosey in there :smiley:
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cheers only just joined bit new with this lol
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I had mine done at GTI international - I got the Revo stage 1 plus the select plus switch for 458 total - a bloody bargain if you ask me for the revo stuff should have been 499 + 249 + vat.
Do it - you will not regret it, the car, well it just does it all but so much better :smiley:
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VW want to keep the CO2 down (some Euro average or other)
It's you duty to finish the car to the proper power levels.
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I've swapped from APR to Custom Code and now I'm running a spot of REVO with a GIAC DSG remap. :laugh:
I'm happy with the REVO stage 2+ as it gives me the flexibility to alter the settings myself for Boost, timing and Fuelling and then carry out data logging to see what the engine is doing with each setting. :cool:
Custom Code is good also, but not ultimately as aggressive as Revo, so if you want more power with a smooth torque filled flavour lowdown in the rev range CC is good.
I didn't find APR too much to my liking, but they do have good back-up and you can change the map through the cruise control (if you have it!).
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Superchips Bluefin is very good.
You do it yourself, perfect for those in the sticks.
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kinda wish i had mine done now when i went to GTI International lol
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met rhyso today for vagcom and now i want a remap lol, was gona get exhaust and filter first but probly wont bother as he said his diesel is great without them :laugh:
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Got my MK5 done by the boys over at R-Tech and have been happy ever since :D
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cheers mate, did the carbon air intake you got on yours make much difference to the power?
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Its too hard to tell to be honest, not a great deal, the problem is the remap is sucha a clear difference in power with just one change that its harder to notice the smaller ones, no doubt they all add up . Looks and sounds nice though, also helps the car to breath better with the larger turbo downpipe and Milltek cat (MUCH less restrictive and benefits the CAI)
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you have done a bit of work then lol. so what power is your engine now then, and how much, if you dont mind me asking
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Well, she ran 240bhp and 265lbp/ft at the R-Tech RR. TBH though It feels a bit more than that and I was expecting a bit more, at a stab in the dark Id say 250-260bhp. It feels mighty quick and pulls hard and I am realllllly happy with it.
The R-Tech remap gave a power curve as smooth as a babys arse. I cant find the print out but will dig it up when at home later this evening.
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2664/140/14/717590583/n717590583_6333943_119699.jpg)
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are you planning anything else to do to the engine?
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Nope, shes got more than enough poke. I'm a strong believer that there is only so much power you can throw through the front wheels of a car and I think I'm almost there. The MK5 chassis is good, but I cant get my head around people that run 300+ on standard stuff without the need to then add MORE money on suspension and anti-roll bar and bigger brakes, it can easily turn into A LOT of money. My engine will remain how it is now as I think its prefect for me :)
Next is new wheels and tyres which requires lots more saving :( lol
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Nope, shes got more than enough poke. I'm a strong believer that there is only so much power you can throw through the front wheels of a car and I think I'm almost there. The MK5 chassis is good, but I cant get my head around people that run 300+ on standard stuff without the need to then add MORE money on suspension and anti-roll bar and bigger brakes, it can easily turn into A LOT of money. My engine will remain how it is now as I think its prefect for me :)
Next is new wheels and tyres which requires lots more saving :( lol
You seriously need to take my car for a spin Alan :evil:
300+ bhp is easily containable. I've just taken my neighbour and a mate out for the first time in mine and they simply were staggered at how fast it accellerates, brakes, turns etc and how easily it did it.
Yes, yes, I know I've spent a fair bit on it, but like you say, a tuned car needs balance between power, handling and braking modifications. :smiley:
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Nope, shes got more than enough poke. I'm a strong believer that there is only so much power you can throw through the front wheels of a car and I think I'm almost there. The MK5 chassis is good, but I cant get my head around people that run 300+ on standard stuff without the need to then add MORE money on suspension and anti-roll bar and bigger brakes, it can easily turn into A LOT of money. My engine will remain how it is now as I think its prefect for me :)
Next is new wheels and tyres which requires lots more saving :( lol
yeah i just want to remap mine and maybe a exhaust but nothing else lol
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yeah i just want to remap mine and maybe a exhaust but nothing else lol
thats what everyone says :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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yeah i just want to remap mine and maybe a exhaust but nothing else lol
thats what everyone says :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
In fact I think that is what I said :grin:
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do you have a good exhaust already?? i have just sold my DSG and have a Milltek cat back going on the cheap £220 ( cost £489 ) this would go very well with a remap. I just bought the bluefin for mine made a big diff and can change back at anytimr. plus when you go away on holiday you can down load the whole ecu and make your golf useless until you get back ( no way is you car being knicked !!!! )
Any way buy my exhaust it needs a new home :grin:
Rob
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do you have a good exhaust already?? i have just sold my DSG and have a Milltek cat back going on the cheap £220 ( cost £489 ) this would go very well with a remap. I just bought the bluefin for mine made a big diff and can change back at anytimr. plus when you go away on holiday you can down load the whole ecu and make your golf useless until you get back ( no way is you car being knicked !!!! )
Any way buy my exhaust it needs a new home :grin:
Rob
what exhaust tip has it got on it? got any pics?
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Nope, shes got more than enough poke. I'm a strong believer that there is only so much power you can throw through the front wheels of a car and I think I'm almost there. The MK5 chassis is good, but I cant get my head around people that run 300+ on standard stuff without the need to then add MORE money on suspension and anti-roll bar and bigger brakes, it can easily turn into A LOT of money. My engine will remain how it is now as I think its prefect for me :)
Next is new wheels and tyres which requires lots more saving :( lol
I agree with you Alan on that one. My car is probably has similar spec to yours and I have no desire to make it more powerful either. I am also thinking about replacing my 17s with the new (Genuine) Monza 2 Shadows early next year maybe we could get a discount if we buy 8 :smiley: I want to wait until my tyres have worn down a bit, no point wasting money for the sake of it!
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Nope, shes got more than enough poke. I'm a strong believer that there is only so much power you can throw through the front wheels of a car and I think I'm almost there. The MK5 chassis is good, but I cant get my head around people that run 300+ on standard stuff without the need to then add MORE money on suspension and anti-roll bar and bigger brakes, it can easily turn into A LOT of money. My engine will remain how it is now as I think its prefect for me :)
Next is new wheels and tyres which requires lots more saving :( lol
You seriously need to take my car for a spin Alan :evil:
300+ bhp is easily containable. I've just taken my neighbour and a mate out for the first time in mine and they simply were staggered at how fast it accellerates, brakes, turns etc and how easily it did it.
Yes, yes, I know I've spent a fair bit on it, but like you say, a tuned car needs balance between power, handling and braking modifications. :smiley:
You kinda made the point I was going to say in your own post. You have done QUITE ;) a bit more than just given it 300+ haven't you, you cheeky monkey you ;)
Especially living where I live you cant put your foot down for more than 100m before you hit a traffic jam / set of lights / Micra driver / someone crossing the road / old bill / SOMETHING will force you to slow down so lol :(
But on the odd occasion I get to have fun she NEVER disappoints :) I can only imagine how much more fun yours is but I just don't have enough disposable income to spend LOADS on her ( adding that CF front grille wasn't my finest hour financially lol) but dont get me wrong, I think shes perfect for me, I think Im in love :embarassed:
I want to wait until my tyres have worn down a bit, no point wasting money for the sake of it!
Mine are running low, I can actually feel a lack of grip comapred to earlier on in the year and the wheels spin up MUCH easier than they used to, I think Iv'e got a few more months left in them and then its 18 time :D
(Toph has put me in a dilemma though, you know what you've done that man . . . .)
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Got my Remap went for Revo in the end.
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Good choice :cool:
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Has anyone ever had the MRC custom remap? Thinking of having mine done and the precats gutted at the same time.
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I've not heard anything at all about MRC remaps for the mk5.. which may or may not be a good thing?
You should deffo give them your RS4 to play with though.. they do some wicked things with those :afro:
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You should deffo give them your RS4 to play with though.. they do some wicked things with those :afro:
The RS4 has already had the MRC treatment. Will deffo let Doug & Co remap the Golf...probably get the pre cats gutted too.
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I've swapped from APR to Custom Code and now I'm running a spot of REVO with a GIAC DSG remap. :laugh:
I'm happy with the REVO stage 2+ as it gives me the flexibility to alter the settings myself for Boost, timing and Fuelling and then carry out data logging to see what the engine is doing with each setting. :cool:
Custom Code is good also, but not ultimately as aggressive as Revo, so if you want more power with a smooth torque filled flavour lowdown in the rev range CC is good.
I didn't find APR too much to my liking, but they do have good back-up and you can change the map through the cruise control (if you have it!).
hurdy what didn't you like the APR over the CC...interested as Awesome are down the road from me and they do the trial chip as well, but low down torque is always nice. Why is the Revo more aggro, is it the way the power band comes in? Did you get a port cable and software with the Revo stage 2?
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Has anyone ever had the MRC custom remap? Thinking of having mine done and the precats gutted at the same time.
Fancy seeing you over here! :smiley: :afro:
But the MRC issue - I don't recall anyone with the 2.0TFSI lump having an MRC map. I thought they specialised in the older 5-valve stuff with big turbos!
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Has anyone ever had the MRC custom remap? Thinking of having mine done and the precats gutted at the same time.
Fancy seeing you over here! :smiley: :afro:
But the MRC issue - I don't recall anyone with the 2.0TFSI lump having an MRC map. I thought they specialised in the older 5-valve stuff with big turbos!
Hi T-T,
Been "over here" for a couple of years with my everyday car and "over there" for 5½ years with the toy...which has sadly now been sold!!
Mihnea & Doug remap any VAG car but obviously specialise in the 4-ring variety. One of Mihnea's projects is a 996 with 700brake and Doug is currently rebuilding his S4 with 800!
Given their care and attention, I think I'll trust the Golf to them!
Paul