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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Exonian on 11 June 2014, 13:34
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…at last and minus Bluefin - so another tuning box hits the market!
Says it can be modified by 'end user' therefore adjustable like other plug in's so possibly more power to come from it.
http://www.superchips.co.uk/search?make=38&fueltype=3&model=580&variant=2941
(http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/Golf7GTiEPC.pdf)
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wow, 30bhp increase for 400quid, where do i sign up.
Surprised superchips have taken so long, assumed they mustve spent a while trying and failing to get through the obd port.
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wow, 30bhp increase for 400quid, where do i sign up.
Surprised superchips have taken so long, assumed they mustve spent a while trying and failing to get through the obd port.
My thoughts exactly!
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but what i dont understand is that even apr had to take out the ecu on the mk6 so i wouldve thought the obd port wouldve been easier this time round if what they say is true?
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Maybe APR found something in the coding (or bribed the ECU programmers!!) when they did the Cup racing cars?
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good old superchips dyno figures, OBD maps are out testing for GTI and R :)
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maybe, but revo as well?
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Is that a stock GTI making 266bhp????
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maybe, but revo as well?
only have to check out their FB page ;)
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maybe, but revo as well?
I meant to exonians reply, if apr half inch some tech or knowledge from VW for their racing how are revo working on it too, why can't superchips whose main income is off the bluefin not be able to go through the obd? Seems odd to me
only have to check out their FB page ;)
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Guys i have just fitted a DTUK FSR tuning box and am more than happy with it....the power seems to kick in just before 4000rpm and that gives you plenty of grunt when you are looking for it...below is the figures from DTUK web site
Make / Model GOLF VII 2.0 TSI 230PS GTI (Performance Pack)
Standard KW (PS) 169 (230 PS)
Tuned KW (PS) 205 (280 PS)
Standard Torque 350 Nm Tuned Torque 410 Nm
So happy bunny with these figures.. :evil: :whistle:
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I meant to exonians reply, if apr half inch some tech or knowledge from VW for their racing how are revo working on it too, why can't superchips whose main income is off the bluefin not be able to go through the obd? Seems odd to me
We can only guess! No doubt there will be a few 'in the know' people out there sworn to secrecy but looking at history and REVO and APR being the first VAG tuners (when they were pretty much tied in together all those years ago) to do OBD tuning, and both having seen their businesses grow massively over the last 12 or so years - I'd guess it was all down to who they employ to crack ECUs and within that the money they throw at it which is basically their core business.
The personnel have changed in both companies a fair bit over the years and no doubt there are loads of young software writers who have appeared within their ranks (whatever happened to Richard Washbrook?) but these companies have to stay at the forefront. Even the German tuners are lagging behind there and I think unless the OBD tuning really is more or less invisible to dealer investigation a lot of people will still err towards the plug-in's especially if you're on PCP or Leasing where a voided warranty would be a big violation of your terms and conditions!!!!
Still, it's early days and all interesting stuff - keeps us entertained!
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Hi
I also have the dtuk box on my GTI PP and its a very good unit pulls like a bull now..
Mike
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APR and Revo are all over FB with reference to figures and Beta testing so obvious the OBD element has been sorted just a question of when they are happy for them to go to market
APR and Revo both have Rs on their fleet which are also plastered over FB so its obvious they are working on it
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Yeah they have been working on them forever..iv been in touch with Revo who keep saying almost there every month..
1 day it will come good tho.
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An apr comment response on their fb (I know I'm sad but I check as its best place to get updates) say within 30 days, that was 3 days ago so we shall see in 27 days...
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Sat 12 July, I'll be ticking the days off the calendar.
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I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.
I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!
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I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.
I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!
as the systems require us to adjust boost, then youre always going to have to remove the boost plug from the underside of the car unless VW decided to move the position of this sensor.
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I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.
I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!
as the systems require us to adjust boost, then youre always going to have to remove the boost plug from the underside of the car unless VW decided to move the position of this sensor.
Have you looked at doing a loom that plugs in between the ECU itself and the car loom?
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I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.
I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!
Yup - I saw that too! No warranty = No confidence ..... :lipsrsealed: