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Offline smally11981

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Remap
« on: 27 December 2011, 11:55 »
  :undecided: hi peeps just wondering if anyone can tell me if theres a way of finding out if my mk4 1.8t has been remapped with no proof from previous owner. Also this is my first turbo car so wouldnt no what a standard one goes like, however it is very very quick :smiley: just curious thats all

Offline porter_89

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Re: Remap
« Reply #1 on: 27 December 2011, 12:05 »
have you got a boost guage mate??
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Offline cullygti

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Re: Remap
« Reply #2 on: 27 December 2011, 12:06 »
get it on a rolling road is really going to be the only way to find out mate  :wink: or as above lol  :laugh:


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Offline smally11981

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Re: Remap
« Reply #3 on: 27 December 2011, 12:11 »
  :sad:No boost guage yet trying to solve minor probs b4 i buy things like that would it help the?

Offline porter_89

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Re: Remap
« Reply #4 on: 27 December 2011, 12:18 »
well thats the ovious one lol if you boost over 8psi its remaped
1.8t-aum-stage 1 remap wagen worx-CAI-demon motorsport TIP-black forge 007P,H.I.D's 6000k-front badgless bonnet bra-r32 reps(selling soon)-m3 rear lights,dropped on JOM coilovers with fk drop links-3" turbo back exhaust-FMIC ordered SOLD SOLD SOLD

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Offline smally11981

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Re: Remap
« Reply #5 on: 27 December 2011, 12:28 »
Lol maybe it is obvious but im new to all this turbo stuff :) never had a turbo do never learnt it really i know a little about cars but not turbos and remaps. However i will invest in a boostgauge thank u.

Offline harlemex

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Re: Remap
« Reply #6 on: 27 December 2011, 12:53 »
If its quick then it has been mapped  :tongue:

Offline Wazzzer

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Re: Remap
« Reply #7 on: 27 December 2011, 14:22 »
if you know someone with VAG COM you can see what the g/s readings are on a full throttle 3rd gear run, that will give you a clue


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Re: Remap
« Reply #8 on: 27 December 2011, 14:52 »
Thanks for the advice peeps :smiley: