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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: uz on 25 September 2008, 13:12
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Hi Guys,
I know a lot of you use Revo and I just wondered if anyone has ever had any problems with it, and what the warranty situation is if something goes wrong with the car whilst running Revo? Also, I'm not really concerned about increasing mpg but is it true that many of these chips do increase fuel economy?
On the verge of having my GTI done, but just need that final push I think!
uz
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The only time it will affect warrenty is if a dealer can prove without doubt that the cause of the OEM failure is down to the differences that the Revo makes.
In terms of problems with a Revo software remap - I don't think too many have had issues with them at all, other than the OEM Diverter Valve failing (unless you have a 'revision G', which are regarded as being better, not bulletproof, but better). Also it has been known for the PCV to fail on occasion. But both are relatively minor.
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Revo is pretty good, only thing i would look for is to try and buy from a show where peopel seem to be getting it a a greatly reduced price (like under £500 with the switch)
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I think the only show they've ever done that offer (and are going to do that offer with, having spoken to someone at Revo HQ) is GTI International...
But yes, if you can wait that long, then it is definitely a saving worth having!!
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Thanks White, that clears things up a lot. So is it better to get the DV upgraded at the same time as having the map loaded?
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it was silly cheap at inters it just had to be done at that price :tongue:
defo do the valve first just to be safe
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Revo is pretty good, only thing i would look for is to try and buy from a show where peopel seem to be getting it a a greatly reduced price (like under £500 with the switch)
Completely forgot about that! Thanks Blue, will see if there's any deals available on the net. :smiley:
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it was silly cheap at inters it just had to be done at that price :tongue:
defo do the valve first just to be safe
wasnt it about £450 ?
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well tbh if it was £500 when i was looking to chip i would have hgad it, but they wanted well over £700, so i got a bluefin in the end for £450
Revo is pretty good, only thing i would look for is to try and buy from a show where peopel seem to be getting it a a greatly reduced price (like under £500 with the switch)
Completely forgot about that! Thanks Blue, will see if there's any deals available on the net. :smiley:
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it was silly cheap at inters it just had to be done at that price :tongue:
defo do the valve first just to be safe
How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking Mat?
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i cant remember might have been £400 i think :shocked: with the switch
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Revo is pretty good, only thing i would look for is to try and buy from a show where peopel seem to be getting it a a greatly reduced price (like under £500 with the switch)
Completely forgot about that! Thanks Blue, will see if there's any deals available on the net. :smiley:
Dont think you will find it cheaper on the internet, think its a set price at 499 +VAT
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If someone offers you Revo other than from either Revo themselves or via one of their officially approved agents, stay well away! It won't be genuine or supported.
I don't recall it ever being as much as £700 - More like £550 and worth every penny imo - Great aftersales support and reliable software.
Going for a cheap remap from a less established VAG specialist tuner and saving what? £200? £300? - Not worth it - Any issues could cost you far more than what you've saved.
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In terms of problems with a Revo software remap - I don't think too many have had issues with them at all, other than the OEM Diverter Valve failing (unless you have a 'revision G', which are regarded as being better, not bulletproof, but better). Also it has been known for the PCV to fail on occasion. But both are relatively minor.
....And such failings of the DV aren't specifically down to Revo but to VW's weak link in handling increased boost. A friend has Superchips remap and has gone through 3 VW DV's - It's the DV's weakness not the remap. DV's have also failed on standard Mk5 GTI's.
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well said robin its only reason i will only use revo or apr or even superchips, they have plenty of people that use them and have lots of dealers around
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im so so tempted to get over to AMD and get it done....
something is just screaming at me to keep it a standard car though?
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im so so tempted to get over to AMD and get it done....
something is just screaming at me to keep it a standard car though?
AMD in Essex gave me a free Select switch :evil:
Offer stills stands I believe...
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In terms of problems with a Revo software remap - I don't think too many have had issues with them at all, other than the OEM Diverter Valve failing (unless you have a 'revision G', which are regarded as being better, not bulletproof, but better). Also it has been known for the PCV to fail on occasion. But both are relatively minor.
....And such failings of the DV aren't specifically down to Revo but to VW's weak link in handling increased boost. A friend has Superchips remap and has gone through 3 VW DV's - It's the DV's weakness not the remap. DV's have also failed on standard Mk5 GTI's.
Sorry to not make myself clear - that is exactly what I meant, and assumed that the uz would interpret it that way as I made the point to say OEM! But alas, interpreting text rather than speech is a completely different ball game.
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Sorry to not make myself clear - that is exactly what I meant, and assumed that the uz would interpret it that way as I made the point to say OEM! But alas, interpreting text rather than speech is a completely different ball game.
....It's so easily done - I often do the same without meaning to :afro:
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In terms of problems with a Revo software remap - I don't think too many have had issues with them at all, other than the OEM Diverter Valve failing (unless you have a 'revision G', which are regarded as being better, not bulletproof, but better). Also it has been known for the PCV to fail on occasion. But both are relatively minor.
....And such failings of the DV aren't specifically down to Revo but to VW's weak link in handling increased boost. A friend has Superchips remap and has gone through 3 VW DV's - It's the DV's weakness not the remap. DV's have also failed on standard Mk5 GTI's.
Sorry to not make myself clear - that is exactly what I meant, and assumed that the uz would interpret it that way as I made the point to say OEM! But alas, interpreting text rather than speech is a completely different ball game.
I got what you said White, in terms of replacements, I assume it's better to just go for a Forge DV or similar?
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92421.0
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If someone offers you Revo other than from either Revo themselves or via one of their officially approved agents, stay well away! It won't be genuine or supported.
I don't recall it ever being as much as £700 - More like £550 and worth every penny imo - Great aftersales support and reliable software.
Going for a cheap remap from a less established VAG specialist tuner and saving what? £200? £300? - Not worth it - Any issues could cost you far more than what you've saved.
I completely agree with you RedRobin, and if I choose to go down this route, then I will definitely be going through an approved supplier, most probably AMD Essex as they're only ten minutes from me and Skavia received such good service there!
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92421.0
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Just changed my mind about AMD Essex lol! I will definitely be interested in this...
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92421.0
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Just changed my mind about AMD Essex lol! I will definitely be interested in this...
....Worth travelling the distance to, I reckon.
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Uz,
Give Ben / Shaun a call at AmD before hand tho.
They may just match the offer and throw in a Select plus switch at a bargain price!
As for problems....watch out for potential clutch slip.
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Sorry Chung,
Just to make sure I understand, is the AMD re-map the REVO re-map? Or is the AMD a completely different kettle of fish? I'm 80% down the road on a REVO re-map but still haven't taken the plunge as I'm moving to the lovely Chatham on the Mudway this weekend........ any good tips for Kent tuners?
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Uz,
Give Ben / Shaun a call at AmD before hand tho.
They may just match the offer and throw in a Select plus switch at a bargain price!
As for problems....watch out for potential clutch slip.
Thanks for the advice Chungster, I think I'll wait and see what the pricing is like for the Quattronics day, but will definitely ring AMD and if they give me an attractive price will get it done as it would save a lot of fuel if I had it done there....
Have you experienced this yourself? Is the best solution an uprated clutch pack?
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us see if you can get a deal if both of us bowl in there ;)
definitely want sps and less than £500
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us see if you can get a deal if both of us bowl in there ;)
definitely want sps and less than £500
Definitely will do Wob, will probably call them on Monday so will let you know what happens! :smiley:
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Sorry Chung,
Just to make sure I understand, is the AMD re-map the REVO re-map? Or is the AMD a completely different kettle of fish? I'm 80% down the road on a REVO re-map but still haven't taken the plunge as I'm moving to the lovely Chatham on the Mudway this weekend........ any good tips for Kent tuners?
AmD Essex (formerly known as Big Boys Toys) were one of the biggest Revo dealers in the UK (in terms of remaps done)
They still offer Revo Remaps (it is a rather popular option after all) but they also now supply the AmD Technik Remap if you don't fancy a Revo map.
So as to your question...is the AmD remap the Revo Remap..NO is the answer. AmD Essex now offer 2 different makes of remaps for you to choose from. AmD's own one, or Revo as they are a Revo Dealer.
As for Kent Tuners....some like Impossible Performance in Kent. But you can't go wrong with AmD in Thurrock. :wink:
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P.S tell him I saw either him or somebody with a huge AMD sticker on a blue R32 doing the Cannonball run, I was in a Z4M and rinsed him from M6 tollbooth lol!
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Uz,
Give Ben / Shaun a call at AmD before hand tho.
They may just match the offer and throw in a Select plus switch at a bargain price!
As for problems....watch out for potential clutch slip.
Thanks for the advice Chungster, I think I'll wait and see what the pricing is like for the Quattronics day, but will definitely ring AMD and if they give me an attractive price will get it done as it would save a lot of fuel if I had it done there....
Have you experienced this yourself? Is the best solution an uprated clutch pack?
Depends on how you've driven your car to date. I've done plenty of track days in mine so clutch probably wasn't as strong as it used to be. I've got a Sachs uprated Organic clutch in there now as free fitting offer from AmD was too good to miss out on!
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lol! I will be sure to do that....Why were you driving a Z4, don't you think they're butt ugly! :sick:
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trust me, changing gear in that car is like locking and loading a weapon...
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn57/rsymes2k/Cannonball/P2080465.jpg)
I do really like them, would definitely have one if they were a bit more reasonably priced!
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you weren't knockin about at old trafford at the start or finish were you
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The only Z4 that has any looked half decent is the Alpina roadster!
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ha! yes gaz, i was! That was the start and might i add the wettest beginning to the cannonball ever !
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I spotted you ha ha
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here's all the pics
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn57/rsymes2k/Cannonball/