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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: matchboy on 09 August 2014, 15:37
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Went into my dealers today to get my car serviced and get my red badges fitted, and they have a black Golf R which has been remapped to 380 bhp :shocked: - 2 grand remap by VW (I forget the name of the company but its VW approved so that the warranty stays intact).
Anyway, I'm just off for a test drive. I will report back. Have to say, I'm pretty excited to have a blast in an R with that much power :evil:
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Ridiculous fun. The noise :shocked: The power :shocked: The grip :shocked:
Anyone want a blast, get yourself over to Lancaster Volkswagen in Letchworth, Herts. You won't regret it.
Now, if you could only get the R with Dynaudio....
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Ridiculous fun. The noise :shocked: The power :shocked: The grip :shocked:
Anyone want a blast, get yourself over to Lancaster Volkswagen in Letchworth, Herts. You won't regret it.
Now, if you could only get the R with Dynaudio....
2015 you will!
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Dynaudio from BW45 I believe. I'll take the R either way!
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Ridiculous fun. The noise :shocked: The power :shocked: The grip :shocked:
Anyone want a blast, get yourself over to Lancaster Volkswagen in Letchworth, Herts. You won't regret it.
Now, if you could only get the R with Dynaudio....
How did you come about blagging a test drive, I brought my gti from them, so they might let me have a go.
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How did you come about blagging a test drive, I brought my gti from them, so they might let me have a go.
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I've bought a few cars from there and I always ask about the R whenever I'm in there, so they know I'm interested! Also the finance manager is a decent bloke :smiley:
I'd get yourself down there!
Hmmm BW45 :drool:
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380bhp is a big no. for a remap alone. It will outgun my neighbour's A45 AMG!
Do you mean dealer approved rather than vw approved.
If that remap is vw approved, even if it cost 2k I will still go for it if it DOES NOT VOID my warranty!
Is it ABT?
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380bhp is a big no. for a remap alone. It will outgun my neighbour's A45 AMG!
Do you mean dealer approved rather than vw approved.
If that remap is vw approved, even if it cost 2k I will still go for it if it DOES NOT VOID my warranty!
Is it ABT?
It's the dealers R demonstrator, so I assume that means it's VW approved as it came from them. I can't remember the name of the company that remapped it (sorry!) but the manager told me it was VW approved and therefore doesn't affect the warranty in any way. It will be available to buy after they've had it 90 days he said. He also said the fuel consumption is better with the remap.
After my test drive he was telling me he had an M3 having a go the other day, and he said he p1ssed all over it and the M3 couldn't keep up :cool:
He also said they reckon it does 0-60 in under 4 seconds easily!
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I must not by an R, I must not by an R, I must not by an R...........
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Interesting a dealer is claiming a warranty friendly remap is available....id be interested what it is as well..? Gut feeling would be some sort of plug in unit this dealer is happy to recommend and remove prior to any OBD connection.
Ian
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When I had my TT I asked the Audi dealer about a remap for the car and the warranty implications. They actually had an MTM tuning guy working alongside them and were offering remaps without affecting the warranty.
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380bhp is a big no. for a remap alone. It will outgun my neighbour's A45 AMG!
Do you mean dealer approved rather than vw approved.
If that remap is vw approved, even if it cost 2k I will still go for it if it DOES NOT VOID my warranty!
Is it ABT?
It's the dealers R demonstrator, so I assume that means it's VW approved as it came from them. I can't remember the name of the company that remapped it (sorry!) but the manager told me it was VW approved and therefore doesn't affect the warranty in any way. It will be available to buy after they've had it 90 days he said. He also said the fuel consumption is better with the remap.
After my test drive he was telling me he had an M3 having a go the other day, and he said he p1ssed all over it and the M3 couldn't keep up :cool:
He also said they reckon it does 0-60 in under 4 seconds easily!
Thanks for your quick reply! If A vw dealer happy to remap my car, I will be more than happy to pay the extra dosh. It will be better if they also offer an exhaust and filter upgrade!
I can never understand why VW do not offer exhaust or power upgrade officially like Ford, Bm or Porsche. There seems to be enough power hungry lunatic out there who is never satisfy with their car even they got the top of the range model. Rather than letting tuners pocket our cash, why don't they do it themselves. I find more people here who don't mind sacrificing their warranty to remap their GTD, GTI or R than any other car forum which I hang around! I think the majority of GTI or R owners here will be happy to stump up another grand for a 80 bhp increase!
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Yes, especially as it turns a super quick car into an absolute monster. I have to say I was blown away, and I really didn't nail it anywhere near what I would have done if it was my own car as the salesman who came out with me (not the manager) was clearly starting to sweat a bit :laugh:
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Never heard of this from a dealer, if it's right, make sure you get something in writing to cover the warranty. :wink: safe than sorry.
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Richter who are UK ABT importers used to be part of a group Jardine took over, not sure Richter were part of that deal
Sounds like ABT tuning box, 380 from stage one sounds like typical salesman BS given ABT only quote 360
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If its ABT......its going to be £2000....I made some calls when I spotted they were available for the GTI
They offer their own warranty which is were a lot of the cost comes from. Its a case of void the VW cover and use ABT's warranty.
Ian
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It's likely that VAG don't offer an official map because they try hard to balance power with economy and remaining compliant with the latest Euro emissions as well as having an official CO2 output figure for taxation reasons. Aftermarket options will always be available, but if VAG officially alter the output, that creates all kinds of taxation implications as well as possibly not meeting Euro 6 compliance. Apart from that, who'd buy an R if you could remap a GTI officially for significantly less than the difference? Same with buying a TTRS over a TTS etc.
2/3 of your £2k is probably going on that drive train warranty.