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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Flipmode on 23 February 2006, 20:08

Title: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Flipmode on 23 February 2006, 20:08: Hello everyone.

I've not posted for some while but have been keeping an eye on events recently and its good to keep up to date with everyone's news. I'm about to get my Golf 1.8T chipped (APR) and would like to hear of anyone who's had their own cars chipped. I'm looking forward to the new performance and want to hear from anyone else who's done this. Is it that much of a difference really and am i right to be so excited?? i don't have many other mods apart 18" RS4 style alloys, after market dump valve and milltek cat-back exhaust.

Look forward to hearing other chipping tales :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

Thanks in advance!!
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: GazB on 23 February 2006, 21:43: You will love it mate, difference is unbelievable. 200% recommended :cool:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 February 2006, 23:11: I didn't get mine chipped, but got OE ECU re-mapped at Jabbasport. Went from 150 bhp to 202 with no mods at that stage..... Have never looked back! :cool: :smiley:

And all for only Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£475.
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 23 February 2006, 23:12: ps Which 1.8 T you got?
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: richy on 23 February 2006, 23:17: Hey Andy (flipmode)!! When you getting it done? You'll have to take me out for a spin when you've got it!!
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: kingturbo on 24 February 2006, 06:20: Ive had mine done at jabbasport on Monday its brilliant the turbo actually does something now it never seemed to before it realy brings the car to life i put a milltek turbo back exhaust on and a jabbasport induction kit its now 220bhp it cost me Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£425 for the remap i blagged it and got involved in a group buy with a forum that id never even heard of worked though :smiley:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 24 February 2006, 08:48: why jabba sport over revo?
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: ANT_1 on 24 February 2006, 13:37: revo in... and omg... it says i got 34mpg on the way home.. but my fuel needle says different i think!

but its bloody cool, had to keep a proper eye out for police.

:laugh:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: kingturbo on 24 February 2006, 17:08: Quote from: ANT_1 on 24 February 2006, 08:48
why jabba sport over revo?
cos the jabba remap is custom to your car, i think the revo is just a standard map thats the same for every car (correct me if im wrong)
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Flipmode on 25 February 2006, 11:24: sorry for late reply....

I've got mk4 golf 1.8T 150bhp, its an earlier 1998 model so i think rather than updating the software on the existing chip, the guy told me they would replace the chip with a new one. They said I'd need to pop around first to ensure my 'ECU code' or something was workable (takes 5mins to check with plug in software), then I'd book it in for about an hour, a bit of soldering later and hey presto....new power.

Course I'll take u for spin Richy! i just need to get an appointment now.

will keep u up to date.
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: posicarl on 25 February 2006, 18:51: Sweet I brought a MK4 anniversary around 20 minutes ago and am proper excited!!! :smiley:
Its got 180bhp apparently, what sort of bhp can I expect from getting mine tweaked??
thanks carl
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 February 2006, 16:35: About 220-230
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: >>Mart<< on 26 February 2006, 17:34: it will only up it the same as the 150bhp version golf so you should get for the stage 1
1.8T VVT 150-207 BHP (240 ftlb Torque) Stage 1 Upgrade
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 February 2006, 22:32: Quote from: martyn20V on 26 February 2006, 17:34
it will only up it the same as the 150bhp version golf so you should get for the stage 1
1.8T VVT 150-207 BHP (240 ftlb Torque) Stage 1 Upgrade

No :rolleyes:

The 150/180's with DBW/KO3s turbo's/VVT will remap to 220/230 brake
Clicky>>>>> http://www.jabbasport.com/vehicle_preview.asp?variantid=23
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: GazB on 26 February 2006, 23:00: Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 February 2006, 22:32
Quote from: martyn20V on 26 February 2006, 17:34
it will only up it the same as the 150bhp version golf so you should get for the stage 1
1.8T VVT 150-207 BHP (240 ftlb Torque) Stage 1 Upgrade

No :rolleyes:

The 150/180's with DBW/KO3s turbo's/VVT will remap to 220/230 brake
Clicky>>>>> http://www.jabbasport.com/vehicle_preview.asp?variantid=23

Lesson 1, never believe a tuners figures or thier optomistic rolling road figures
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 February 2006, 11:52: Quote from: GazB on 26 February 2006, 23:00
Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 26 February 2006, 22:32
Quote from: martyn20V on 26 February 2006, 17:34
it will only up it the same as the 150bhp version golf so you should get for the stage 1
1.8T VVT 150-207 BHP (240 ftlb Torque) Stage 1 Upgrade

No :rolleyes:

The 150/180's with DBW/KO3s turbo's/VVT will remap to 220/230 brake
Clicky>>>>> http://www.jabbasport.com/vehicle_preview.asp?variantid=23

Lesson 1, never believe a tuners figures or thier optomistic rolling road figures

The above models mentioned by myself, have KO4 internals, so why shouldn't they re-map to 225 ish bhp like a Cupra R or S3?

Jabbasport don't claim you'll get 230 BHP eveytime, in fact they even state a wide banded figure of between 210 & 230 on their website! :wink:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: GazB on 27 February 2006, 19:26: Mine is KO3s/dbw and i've been on many rolling roads, somedays mine makes 220/247 other days I,ve had it a low as 195/217 :undecided:.Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â Interpro gave me my highest figure and westec my lowest. Jabba are known for having a complimentry road I believe too. :undecided:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Flipmode on 27 February 2006, 20:32: Friday booked in now,

'friday is the day the extra 50 horses come to play'... ( well roughly fifty i understand ). I'm hoping my milltek will sound even beefier now, just need to sort my brakes out so i can stop without going thro the back of someone.

:smiley: :cool: :smiley: :cool: :smiley: :cool:
Title: Re: I'm getting my 1.8T chiped :)
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 27 February 2006, 23:46: Quote from: GazB on 27 February 2006, 19:26
Mine is KO3s/dbw and i've been on many rolling roads, somedays mine makes 220/247 other days I,ve had it a low as 195/217 :undecided:. Interpro gave me my highest figure and westec my lowest. Jabba are known for having a complimentry road I believe too. :undecided:

Good point, but was the ambient temperature roughly the same on each day, as this can make a huge difference?

Anyway, as long as we're all happy with the cars on the road, hey???!!! :smiley: