A question about DE-tuning

[joesgti]

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.

sounds like limp mode, and thats no fun 

[C4]

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.

sounds like limp mode, and thats no fun 

that sounds absolutely perfect for when i lend my car to my relative, the car will still be driveable though wont it? do you have the limp mode/ valet mode function when you get the remap and buy the switcher?

So heres basically what I've gathered so far, but please correct me if im wrong...

I have a completely standard GTI, I go to somewhere like JKM perforamnce and get a remap to whatever bhp (i think its 240 or 250?) then i get the switch that allows me to change from standard map (200hp) or tuned map (240/250hp), no other mods nessesary and all will be fine and i will also have the function to switch to valet mode which is super slow and dull but still usuable for everyday driving.

Is this correct?

I understand that i may have to use a forge DV valve as the standard one has a weak diaphram.

many thanks people

[AlanD]

Depends on what model DV you have. The recent DVs are meant to be quite good. The one I had was version B which was known for being sh!te. The most recent ones like G (I think ? ?) are meant to be pretty good

[topher]

that sounds absolutely perfect for when i lend my car to my relative, the car will still be driveable though wont it?

It will still drive, but it's more for moving a car around a workshop etc. If they try to pull out from a busy junction or roundabout it could end nasty. If you're going for REVO with the select switch you can alter boost and timing to something more appropriate but without having it at full power.

[C4]

ah right i think i understand now, i was looking at the revo unit with the PLUS switch but i wasnt too sure on exactly how much it can be tweaked, it said boost 1 to 9 and timing 1 to 9, but what is 1 and what is 9? i still have so much to learn but its best if i learn it before i buy it 

so would you say there is much room to adjust everything so it can be half its original power? from what i've read so far i think i can only have it either standard hp or tuned 250hp.