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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: P60MME on 02 June 2011, 14:46

Title: Newbie needs direction
Post by: P60MME on 02 June 2011, 14:46

Hi guys

I've had my MK5 2 weeks and I have the itch to start tinkering.

I definately want to replace the RCD300 as its a bit of a lemon so any suggestions welcome.

I'm also looking to maybe squeeze a few extra horses out.

TIA

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: Rhyso on 02 June 2011, 15:06

MK5 but what engine??  :smiley:

Remap is your best route but be warned its a slippery slope  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: P60MME on 02 June 2011, 19:54

Sorry its a GTI 2.0TFSI.

I had been advised to go for the Bluefin. Anyone gone this route can vouch for it?

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: Obbzi on 04 June 2011, 15:39

Stereo wise you will not beat the Pioneer Avic F9110bt and it is made for VW with the surround trim already in place!

You can pick them up for £400 or less now  :laugh:

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/archive/AVIC-F9110BT/index.html

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: Hurdy on 04 June 2011, 19:47

There are quite a few tuners out there who can remap your car

R-tech on this forum has a good reputation
Celtic tuning
AMD Technic
Revo (I had this and it was excellent)
Superchips Bluefin
APR
GIAC


Just to name a few. :cool:

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: P60MME on 05 June 2011, 02:42

Thanks for the tips.

I think I'll go down the pioneer route as I've always had these and the fact you don't need to fart around changing the CAN BUS. Just need to decide whther I really need sat nav.

As for the remap. I like the idea of the bluefin as you can switch it back to standard but I'm jubious of the fact they seem to give you a generic map. Do Revo do the same?

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: Hurdy on 05 June 2011, 12:17

REVO do a generic map, but it is usually tweaked by the tuner to your own car modifications to get the best from it. You can also use an "SPS+" controller to fine tune yourself if you know what to do (Boost, Timing and fueling can all be altered)

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: Obbzi on 05 June 2011, 17:52

Did you used to be on the R32 forum? Your name looks familiar  :smiley:

Another place for tuning and re-maps etc Awesome GTI in Irlam near Manchester, excellent service, really good people and have been going for years!

Title: Re: Newbie needs direction
Post by: P60MME on 05 June 2011, 19:28

Not me. This is only my second golf and the first was a 1.1 GTI lookalike when I was 17!

I'm in Kent so I think Manchester is out of the question. I'm hearing good things about most remaps. I probably should have asked which ones NOT to go for  :smiley: