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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Hali on 03 October 2013, 22:28

Title: Remap do or don't???
Post by: Hali on 03 October 2013, 22:28

Got a 150bhp aum gti 2002 with 85k on the clock, I want to get it remapped with r-tech but a bit worried it's an 11 year old car is it safe or will things start going wrong with it? It's my daily car to work

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: chubbz1005 on 03 October 2013, 22:31

mines done 136k an is goin in for stage 2 aslong as its been looked after u shouldnt have any probs service it before you go

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: barrym381 on 03 October 2013, 22:38

Quote from: Hali on 03 October 2013, 22:28

Got a 150bhp aum gti 2002 with 85k on the clock, I want to get it remapped with r-tech but a bit worried it's an 11 year old car is it safe or will things start going wrong with it? It's my daily car to work

go for it  :wink:

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: km on 03 October 2013, 22:53

128k and just mapped at r tech..

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: paulhgti on 04 October 2013, 12:17

I had mine done at 110k its now done 143k and still strong

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: davemk4 on 04 October 2013, 13:03

117k 2001 AUM remapped and pulls like hell

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: dom on 04 October 2013, 13:08

My AUM has been running a stage one for the last 2 years (25k miles) without a hitch, it's ready for a stage 2 map now though :cool:

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: Rhyso on 04 October 2013, 13:10

Just make sure its in tip top condition before the remap

Give it a full service and get it checked for any boost leaks / cracked pipes etc etc

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: xtetx on 04 October 2013, 13:19

it changes the whole experience of driving and there is nobody more rated than rtech!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: Scott D on 04 October 2013, 23:57

if it's been well looked after and your prepared to replace common parts that may fail (MAF, coilpacks, split PCV hoses) then go for it.

R-Tech are getting some very good results with stock 1.8t's - 100% worth it

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: Wazzzer on 05 October 2013, 09:04

Just be mindful you MAY need a clutch pretty soon after the map :wink:

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: james18t on 05 October 2013, 17:18

I'd make sure you have everything covered before you go to get mapped, otherwise you may not get the most out of it. Before my stage 2 map I gave the car a good service, changed coilpacks, VR6 clutch and solid flywheel, new iridium spark plugs, Forge wastegate actuator. That's on top of the usual stuff I already had done (fmic, tip, etc..). Don't forget a tank of v-power as well  :wink:

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 October 2013, 03:45

Pound for pound, it's the best modification you will ever buy.

Title: Re: Remap do or don't???
Post by: GTIJas on 06 October 2013, 08:22

Hey mine is a 12 year old 1.8T, I've had almost two year. The first thing I done was get I remapped Stage 1 at Jabbasport (located near. Peterborough) honestly it's the best thing I've ever done to a car. Yes as others have said it may highlight any existing problems but definitely get it serviced before you go. And once it's been done make sure you have it serviced regularly.
Depending where you're located i would recommend Jabba, however R-tech are just as good, if no better.