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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: gizzywizzy on 06 June 2012, 21:40
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I am going to purchase bluefin plug and play for my 09 GTI, it's priced on their website at £365 but looking at Superchips website their plug and play is £455 is it the same thing?
My question is how easy is it to set up in the car, being female I don't want anything too complicated to set up as I won't be able to do it ad I'm not paying fr the privilege.
Cheers guys
Gizzy
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demon tweeks do them on special for £365 with a k&n panel filter
get the handset in the post, register the hand unit and your car details using the software provided
then go to the car, plug in the OBD port just above the throttle pedal, next to the footwell light.
it walks you thru step by step uploading the cars file to the handset
plug handset into laptop, software automatically sends the file to super chips
wait a few minutes, get a text message and email to say your map is ready, plug in hand set to lap top and download file from server
plug back into car, walk thru step by step again, file uploaded, car much better, smile much bigger
the end
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Pm the Doc ask him how much his maps are, there better than Bluechip reason being you get it customed to your liking!! :smiley:
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I think there is 20% off at the moment for the Diamond Jubilee so the £365 is the current price.
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yes a custom map is better than a generic map BUT with the bluefin you can put it on and off whenever you like - literally takes 5 minutes
the flexibility of being able to remove it or put it back on plus it comes in the post so you can do it at home is a big benefit
also superchips will tweak your map if you tell them what you want altering.
like said though a custom remap will give better results but depends what your after
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My old review
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=153656.msg1409840#msg1409840
Still loving the bluefin 25k later.
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Thanks guys, think this is the way I'll go as I can remove it as and when.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-Mk6-GTI-Bluefin-Chip-Remap-/221033550046?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3376a050de
thats a very good deal
or with £20 voucher instead of filter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-Mk6-GTI-Bluefin-Chip-Remap-SCPBF06-VAG-T-/220997670717?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item33747cd73d#ht_2314wt_1156
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I don't know anything about Superchips but really glad to hear you're going for a map after waiting so patiently. You'll love how it transforms the GTI. :smiley:
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Mkvikens car is very nice to drive very smooth and progressive with superchips map very impressive. :nerd:
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+1 to ask The Doc.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=198518.0 has his prices plus it also states there is a discount for forum members!!
He certainly knows his stuff.
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My brother-in-law had Bluefin on his GTI. I thought it drove just like it should have done if VW had produced it like that. It might not make the big numbers that others claim to, but in the real world of day to day driving, who can really tell?
I've always used Superchips myself. They have been doing the job for decades, so they ought to know what they are doing.
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I have Bluefin, I love it. You'll be very impressed when you get it. It makes the car feel much faster in all gears.
Jim
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Thanks everyone for your comments.....gonna Bluefin it for now and see how I find it, tbh probs will be more than enough for me.
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Mkvikens car is very nice to drive very smooth and progressive with superchips map very impressive. :nerd:
still love my Ed30 SC map. :cool:
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Sorry, I'm a bit late but I also have the Bluefin plug-and-play. The reason I went for it is because I can revert back to standard if I ever need to (I drive a lot of miles etc). The increase is 207 to approx 250 brake and this without having to uprate any other components such as cooling, gearbox etc (you would have to do this if you went for more power).
I am completely satisfied with the change as I felt that the standard power was not enough, and although the increase doesn't sound much on paper you can certainly feel the difference !
Go for it, if you're initially cautious like me and then move up if you want to, to join this hardcore bunch !
Red
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Sorry, I'm a bit late but I also have the Bluefin plug-and-play. The reason I went for it is because I can revert back to standard if I ever need to (I drive a lot of miles etc). The increase is 207 to approx 250 brake and this without having to uprate any other components such as cooling, gearbox etc (you would have to do this if you went for more power).
I am completely satisfied with the change as I felt that the standard power was not enough, and although the increase doesn't sound much on paper you can certainly feel the difference !
Go for it, if you're initially cautious like me and then move up if you want to, to join this hardcore bunch !
Red
Thanks, yeah Bluefin increase will be more than enough for me.
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Sorry, I'm a bit late but I also have the Bluefin plug-and-play. The reason I went for it is because I can revert back to standard if I ever need to (I drive a lot of miles etc). The increase is 207 to approx 250 brake and this without having to uprate any other components such as cooling, gearbox etc (you would have to do this if you went for more power).
I am completely satisfied with the change as I felt that the standard power was not enough, and although the increase doesn't sound much on paper you can certainly feel the difference !
Go for it, if you're initially cautious like me and then move up if you want to, to join this hardcore bunch !
Red
Thanks, yeah Bluefin increase will be more than enough for me.
No worries WizzyGiz !
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Sorry, late for the party here as ever these days. Amanda, I have good experience of Bluefin.
Stage 1 is fine for a normal road car on standard suspension and brakes. Not as potent as REVO but less jerky and a bit less wheelspin and axle tramp. I'm sure Superchips could alter the file to make it more like REVO if you so wished, but you'll be happy with the normal version I'm positive.
Any problems you get uploading then just throw a few PMs in the direction of a few of us familiar with it and you'll be sorted in seconds (possibly better to email me or just reply on this thread as I'm not around much lately). Dead easy to use though.
Turns the GTI into a GTI instead of a typical boring modern hatchback.
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Would Bluefin work on any mk6? Even if the ECU is locked and would normally need to be done on the bench?
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Would Bluefin work on any mk6? Even if the ECU is locked and would normally need to be done on the bench?
If the ECU is locked then it won't work
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Would Bluefin work on any mk6? Even if the ECU is locked and would normally need to be done on the bench?
Get it and try, Superchips do a no quible return policy. They do that because once you try you wont want to send it back.
Jim
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I am going to purchase bluefin plug and play for my 09 GTI, it's priced on their website at £365 but looking at Superchips website their plug and play is £455 is it the same thing?
My question is how easy is it to set up in the car, being female I don't want anything too complicated to set up as I won't be able to do it ad I'm not paying fr the privilege.
Cheers guys
Gizzy
If you (or anyone else) is still looking for a Bluefin, I'm selling mine as I no longer have my GTI unfortunately. I've popped an ad in the classifieds under other. It was used once and is in mint condition. I've included a photograph of the actual item as well. Open to sensible offers so PM me if you're interested. Mods - I've included the picture here as it may be useful for people on the thread so you can see what you get from Superchips. :smiley:
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/74346/ebay-bluefin.jpg)