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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: sargy on 21 September 2010, 11:52
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Im a new golf gti owner and i want to get my car remaped ! but i need advice as to which one to go for and whether or not to stay clear ? also would it ivalidate my warranty ?
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yes get it remapped.
yes warrenty would be void.. but only if they know about it* :wink:
*get a remap with a handheld device that lets you go back to stock + immobilise the car. :wink:
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Blufine superchips seems to the best?? :cool:
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Im a new golf gti owner and i want to get my car remaped ! but i need advice as to which one to go for and whether or not to stay clear ? also would it ivalidate my warranty ?
Why do you want to remap a car you've only just bought? If you do have any warranty issues you will have to lie consistently to the dealer otherwise the warranty will be void.
Oh, and don't forget to tell your insurance company; you were going to tell them weren't you?
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yes get it remapped.
yes warrenty would be void.. but only if they know about it* :wink:
*get a remap with a handheld device that lets you go back to stock + immobilise the car. :wink:
:smiley: cheers for the advice
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Blufine superchips seems to the best?? :cool:
:smiley: cheers
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Im a new golf gti owner and i want to get my car remaped ! but i need advice as to which one to go for and whether or not to stay clear ? also would it ivalidate my warranty ?
Why do you want to remap a car you've only just bought? If you do have any warranty issues you will have to lie consistently to the dealer otherwise the warranty will be void.
Oh, and don't forget to tell your insurance company; you were going to tell them weren't you?
:sad: i want more power !!!!!!!! no i wasnt going to tell the insurance company .
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Yes but no but yes but....
Don't, not just yet. Wait for 6 months at least and then take the plunge if you so desire.
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Re-map will definately be an upgrade i will look at. Will probably wait until the car is nearing it's 3rd birthday though.
Think i've decided this one is going to be a keeper so i want to look after it.
So in short, go for it, research it first though.
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I would not remap immediately either.
Wait for engine to settle in, mine is noteably quicker now that it is 12 months old and has done 12,000 miles.
I will remap mine when it is 3 years old as well.
Bluefin for approx £550 or VW Racing package inc exhaust and filter for approx £1500 depending on budget at the time.
I will probably add uprated anti roll bars and shocks as well to compliment the upgrade.
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I am going to wait until the first service , 10000 miles.
Just want to let it settle in and get familiar with all the engine sounds before upgrading.
I have the bluefin handset in the house already programmed, transferred from the MK5..
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Engines dont need "broke in" these days with CNC machining and working to such fine tolerances. Fair enough back in the day, but this "rule" has just been past down and down the generations. Take it easy for 1K if you can then go for it :wink:
VW test your engine through its limits after it has been built anyways, so it broke in even before you get it! Someone else has already been there! :grin: :evil:
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46 hours mine lasted before being remapped :smiley:
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Yes.
Tell your insurance company and be prepared for a small increase, if they do mods that is.
Enjoy. :evil:
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46 hours mine lasted before being remapped :smiley:
But did you not buy Matt Readers old company car? or am i thinking of someone else.
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Im a new golf gti owner and i want to get my car remaped ! but i need advice as to which one to go for and whether or not to stay clear ? also would it ivalidate my warranty ?
Why do you want to remap a car you've only just bought? If you do have any warranty issues you will have to lie consistently to the dealer otherwise the warranty will be void.
Oh, and don't forget to tell your insurance company; you were going to tell them weren't you?
Warranty will only be an issue if VW can prove the remap caused any fault. If they do you have the remap company's warranty to fall back on.
Same goes for any mod like changing rear lights (VW could void warranty to the whole lighting system if they wanted) or changing the exhaust, wheels, stereo, headlights or even fitting your own number plate.
In reality there are rarely any problems.
You are taking a risk if you don't inform your insurance company, we all know what crooks they are so don't give them any excuse.
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From my current experience, VW Warranty is not worth the paper it is written on.
Probably get better protection from the re-map company.
But must inform the Insurance Company who are really slippery.
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frustrated I can't use the 207 horses I already have without adding more!
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Be glad that there is now a unique ability to satisfy yourself with only a small amount of money involved..... :smiley:
The difference on the other hand is HUGE. :laugh:
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Get mine tomorrow and I was straight onto AMD (Essex) about remapping for Saturday but they recommend 500 miles minimum before.......so i've booked in for a couple of weeks and I'm going to put some 500miles easy driving inbetween....but I'm sure it's like putting a fruit pastille in your mouth and trying not to chew...I know I'll floor it at somepoint :rolleyes:
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frustrated I can't use the 207 horses I already have without adding more!
Me too.
Well apart from when i had a play with an R32 this morning :evil:
My cars much quicker now with 2.5K miles on it than it was when new or at 1K.
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Oh, and don't forget to tell your insurance company; you were going to tell them weren't you?
[/quote] :sad: i want more power !!!!!!!! no i wasnt going to tell the insurance company .
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Do the chipping - you are unlikely to regret it. I did my mk5 18 months ago and its runs perfect still but is soooo much better. Regarding not telling your ins company - if you are involved in a serious accident (injury/death) the police are likely to go over your car with a fine tooth-comb as part of their investigation. Your insurance will be null and void if it is noted that the car has been modified, then you are in a world of sh!t. So if you can afford to chip it, then you can afford to pay the difference, it made about 80quid difference for my insurance. (I'm with m&s - so nobody super special etc)
Tell your insurance company - if you dont then you are a dangerous fool.
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My GTD is booked in with a local company for a remap on the 28th.. Will go to 206BHP.. should be a nice difference. £300 brick, and a full valet whilst its in.looking forward to it. Its just past 13k miles.
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My GTD is booked in with a local company for a remap on the 28th.. Will go to 206BHP.. should be a nice difference. £300 brick, and a full valet whilst its in.looking forward to it. Its just past 13k miles.
Is your ECU scrambeld ? :undecided:
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My GTD is booked in with a local company for a remap on the 28th.. Will go to 206BHP.. should be a nice difference. £300 brick, and a full valet whilst its in.looking forward to it. Its just past 13k miles.
Is your ECU scrambeld ? :undecided:
No its fried :laugh:
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Not sure i bought it sept 09, but was a showroom model?
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Not sure i bought it sept 09, but was a showroom model?
Think you will find that all the GTD's are scrambled , but they can still be mapped ECU needs to come out!! :cool:
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Re-mapping my car really dosen't fuss me if I'm honest. I find my car plenty quick enough.
Ms Daisy x :grin:
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Re-map will definately be an upgrade i will look at. Will probably wait until the car is nearing it's 3rd birthday though.
Think i've decided this one is going to be a keeper so i want to look after it.
So in short, go for it, research it first though.
Same here !
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Re-map will definately be an upgrade i will look at. Will probably wait until the car is nearing it's 3rd birthday though.
Think i've decided this one is going to be a keeper so i want to look after it.
So in short, go for it, research it first though.
Same here !
Holy thread revival :laugh: :laugh:
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