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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DC90 on 11 January 2011, 02:20

Title: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: DC90 on 11 January 2011, 02:20

A friend of mine has said I should get my 97 mk3 gti 8v chipped to give it a tiny bit more response. I've also heard about other things you can put in for cheap to liven it up a little.

Before the comments begin, i know it's a mk3 and (not a true gti apparently) and i know its an 8v but it was a free car.

Also, anyone know anywhere good around walsall/west mids?

cheers

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 11 January 2011, 07:34

hello mate, don't know what everyone elses opinion woulkd be but i personally wouldnt bother, and spend the money elsewhere on your car. if your serious though i believe r-tech are doing a deal for mk3 owners chipping for £150, have a search in the mk3 section it'll come up somewhere. from what i've heard about them it would prob be worth making the journey to see them.

darren

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 11 January 2011, 07:37

i apologise mate just found the thread http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=173254.0 it would appear it's for 16v and vr6 give em a call though if your still interested though and see what they can do, i personally can't see you'll see much of a gain though,

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: Wayne on 11 January 2011, 07:58

Not worth the bother in a std 8v, with other mods a remap will give you a small gain.

Also don't bother with ebay chips they are really bad news.

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: Len on 11 January 2011, 08:55

Definitely NOT worth doing!

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: MotorPsycho on 11 January 2011, 13:15

buy coilies so it a) looks better b) handles better and goes round corners quicker

Title: Re: Chip etc for 8v
Post by: Khare on 11 January 2011, 14:37

Don't bother doing a DIY job. Rtech. Currently have great prices on remaps for the mk3 so I'd go to them.