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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Golf mk6 GTD/TDI => Topic started by: dieseldunc on 08 January 2011, 19:13
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Hi,
I'm a bit new at this posting lark despite being a keen lurker.
I have a GT 140 mk6 and have been considering / tempted by the Bluefin - has anyone or flc1962 in particular had any issues or concerns with it at all?
I love the idea of it, but would like to hear real-world experience with it on this engine.
I'm particularly concerned DPF issues etc?
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None at all, it makes it feel sharper, 2,3,4 have more pull, can't say I notice any MPG gain as I've had it on so long. Have taken it off for servicing and if the car went back (paint work issues). easy to connect and run.
If you do get it when you first install the engine managment light stays on, just switch off and then on again and its gone that only happens when the map is put on either first time or after a re install. Found superchips very helpful if needed.
I still average 53mpg but still not done a long run.
Any other concerns let me know
FLC
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Can't comment on the diesel engine but the bluefin is so easy to use and you can revert to the original map when required.
Takes about 5 minutes to switch between maps.
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Thanks for the replies folks; so very tempted.....!
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I'm tempted to. Anyone seen any Bluefin deals on their travels?
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I'm tempted to. Anyone seen any Bluefin deals on their travels?
They sell it on EBAY, you can get the handset reprogrammed, personally would not do it, there are some things better to pay the man for than take the risk. I always thought you had the Petrol version GT.
Had mine over a year v pleased...
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I'm tempted to. Anyone seen any Bluefin deals on their travels?
Ive been looking for a while now and the cheapest ive been offered is £405 delivered.
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Think I paid £450 ish at the time. Just seems to make the engine smoother
I was a biker so have done all the stupid break neck speeds and acceleration, a non offical 0-60 though last was about 7.8 seconds when warm could be faster but my gear changes ain't what they use to be, over taking is sweet and motor way acceleration is easy and effort less..
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I'm tempted to. Anyone seen any Bluefin deals on their travels?
They sell it on EBAY, you can get the handset reprogrammed, personally would not do it, there are some things better to pay the man for than take the risk. I always thought you had the Petrol version GT.
Had mine over a year v pleased...
I went to the garage with the idea of getting a diesel but when talking to the dealer I enquired about the petrol as I was toying with it but he was reluctant to take the order at the time as it was a minimum 20 weeks as they couldn't produce the engines quick enough. So thankfully stayed with my original suggestion as the price of both fuels is extortionate, so would rather fill up a lot less often :laugh:
So Bluefin may be on the card if I can get a reasonable deal for one.
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I'm tempted to. Anyone seen any Bluefin deals on their travels?
They sell it on EBAY, you can get the handset reprogrammed, personally would not do it, there are some things better to pay the man for than take the risk. I always thought you had the Petrol version GT.
Had mine over a year v pleased...
I went to the garage with the idea of getting a diesel but when talking to the dealer I enquired about the petrol as I was toying with it but he was reluctant to take the order at the time as it was a minimum 20 weeks as they couldn't produce the engines quick enough. So thankfully stayed with my original suggestion as the price of both fuels is extortionate, so would rather fill up a lot less often :laugh:
So Bluefin may be on the card if I can get a reasonable deal for one.
Bluefins dont work if your ECU is scrambled :sad:
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Steve take it your ecu is fecked ?
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Think he means scrambled as in locked out. Manufacturers are doing that more and more often now.
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Think he means scrambled as in locked out. Manufacturers are doing that more and more often now.
Yes its locked , so the ECU will need to come out if I put a map on there :wink:
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Buggers eh! suppose it makes sense to them...... Don't think I would do it again to another car as I've tried it now first time in 32 years of driving/riding that I've done a mod with the exception of K&N filters on bikes.
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Mine should hopefully be ok.
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Mine should hopefully be ok.
You hope ??? :undecided:
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Mine should hopefully be ok.
Got mine november 2009 Think u got yours before ?, they work around that so I believe given time, call them and ask
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Hi; OP here.
My car was delivered 1st August 09, so built in July I guess. Obviously if I do decide to Bluefin I can call Superchips up and enquire, but does anyone know what I need to be able to tell them e.g. does my build sticker or something else enable me to know what ECU version I have on mine? Can I find out for sure what my Build Week was? Or do I need VCDS to do this; which ain't an option for me sadly? I know my engine is a CBAB, but guess that may still have different ECU versions applicable?
Basically, any helpful hints appreciated. :smiley:
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^^ I purchased the Bluefin tried it in the ECU and it rejected it, sent it back to superchips who just reimbersed my money. Thats how I found out it did'nt work :cool:
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Hi; OP here.
My car was delivered 1st August 09, so built in July I guess. Obviously if I do decide to Bluefin I can call Superchips up and enquire, but does anyone know what I need to be able to tell them e.g. does my build sticker or something else enable me to know what ECU version I have on mine? Can I find out for sure what my Build Week was? Or do I need VCDS to do this; which ain't an option for me sadly? I know my engine is a CBAB, but guess that may still have different ECU versions applicable?
Basically, any helpful hints appreciated. :smiley:
What Steve is correct, they send out the unit, you plug it into the car then upload some data to superchips, they then send back the MAP u d/l it onto the handset, plug it back in, turn on turn off the car, warm the car up and see how it feels, if your not happy send the unit back for a refund, if you find any issues later contact them and they can try a different map.
The only trouble I have had is when I changed form windows XP to Windows 7 64 bit, I was adding a new map but at the time their software was not ready for 64 bit machines, put it onto a laptop. The rest is history...
Try some 0-60 before and after as I've said before I had a friend in the car before and after doing the same stuff they could really tell the difference.
http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=38&fueltype=2&model=465&variant=2087&year=2009. Checked 2010-2011 says it can be done