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Offline C4

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A question about DE-tuning
« on: 13 March 2009, 00:45 »
Hi everyone,

I've read a lot about people going for remaps, well i was wondering if its possible to detune or remap a GTI so it only has say 140 bhp? many people have the mechganism which allows them to select standard mapping or tuned mapping at the flick of a switch.

can you have normal 200bhp (standard on GTI) as one of the selected maps and then 140 bhp as the other map choice? thanks in advance, C4  :smiley:
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Offline illyun

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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #1 on: 13 March 2009, 01:45 »
Yes, with a Revo select plus switch, you can have Valet mode which reduces the car's power  :smiley:
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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #2 on: 13 March 2009, 08:53 »
thats not a bad idea, I may consider that for the wife ;)

On second thoughts, I'll just buy her another car. Dont want kerbed alloys!
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Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #3 on: 13 March 2009, 10:20 »
Lol! Reminds me of a time my grandad wanted to drive my dads car, a CL55 AMG :laugh: I put the speed limiter on so it topped out at 40mph, he comes back "rubbish, no throttle response"
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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #4 on: 13 March 2009, 10:35 »
Quote from: Ben Lessani on 13 March 2009, 10:20
Lol! Reminds me of a time my grandad wanted to drive my dads car, a CL55 AMG :laugh: I put the speed limiter on so it topped out at 40mph, he comes back "rubbish, no throttle response"

hahaha!
thats a great one! lol
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Offline C4

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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #5 on: 13 March 2009, 13:34 »
thats awesome! so if i get the revo select plus switch it can be set to a certain lower HP? any idea how much it is reduced by? or do i get to set it myself?

its gonna be great cos my relative needs a car for a few days and i am the "victim". do you think it will increase the fuel economy by much? would be great it it saved loads of petrol cos i'll be supplying the first tank!
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Offline joesgti

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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #6 on: 13 March 2009, 13:58 »
never thought of de-tuning the gti, nice idea  :smiley:
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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #7 on: 13 March 2009, 15:40 »
Ooh this is very interesting. I will be doing mainly city crawling driving, so if you could increase mpg while tootling it would be great. Then switch to standard when out normally.

I wonder if insurers would deal with it ok, might be a bit surprised.
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Offline topher

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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #8 on: 13 March 2009, 15:46 »
I wouldn't consider the valet mode for fuel saving reasons. It basically cuts all boost and limits the revs to 3000. You can do that with your right foot quite easily in traffic.
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Re: A question about DE-tuning
« Reply #9 on: 13 March 2009, 15:53 »
Ahh ok, plus I'd have to actually buy the chip of course, negating any fuel saving. I guess when traffic is really slow, I'll just get out and push. :D
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