Remapping the mk6 GTI

[R32UK]

Nearest REVO dealers to Leeds that have had good feedback on here are the one in Lincoln and the one in Preston.  Not that near I'm afraid !!  But worth travelling to get it done well     There is also one somewhere in the NE  I think.

I very nearly got a REVO map for my ED 30, but could'nt get it insured for business use for a reasonable price (due to the occupation of the Mrs.) 

Cheers JonnyG!

Seem a little far to go just for a remap as i was probably wanting the trial first... im sure once I have the new car I will be well up for a longer journey though

[gossa]

Nearest REVO dealers to Leeds that have had good feedback on here are the one in Lincoln and the one in Preston.  Not that near I'm afraid !!  But worth travelling to get it done well     There is also one somewhere in the NE  I think.

I very nearly got a REVO map for my ED 30, but could'nt get it insured for business use for a reasonable price (due to the occupation of the Mrs.) 

Cheers JonnyG!

Seem a little far to go just for a remap as i was probably wanting the trial first... im sure once I have the new car I will be well up for a longer journey though

Not sure of they still do the trial mate, check but I think it's a 30 day money back guarantee now.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I think there's a usable limit to a front wheel drive car, my car's gone off today, REVO are hoping for some decent gains so we'll see what the end of the week brings.

Very true. IMO the MK5 chassis can just about handle it so the MK6 should be more than up to the job of more power through the front.

But the Mk6 GTI IS the Mk5 chassis! 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I guess its just the gains we should be looking at then?

i would yeah - rolling roads are a lottery really 

thought so tbh. Thinking that around 260 sounds about right but gains of 50bhp or so seem consistent with other cars with the same engine. 250 is about where i want it to be at anyway.... last thing i want is to be slower than the current car

though isn't yours on lease?  what's the T&Cs on that?

dont know.. dont care. Either will they as they will get it back as stock

As Rhyso stated, be very carefull.  Whilst Revo is without doubt the best mainstream software for VAG cars, their 'stock mode' isn't actually the original 'genuine' map which was applied before opening the factory gates at Wolfsburg - but is actually just a 'representation' of what OEM software maps should perform like.  This simply because Revo can not physically hold every OEM map for every version or revision of OEM ECU, and their subsequent official factory upgrades.

So whilst using the SPS to change it back to stock settings when it visits the stealer is wise, it is also vital to be upfront if they ask you if it has been remaped. 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

In the two road tests of mk6s I've read so far, performance wise the new engine seems very strong so may well be a fair bit higher than the 210PS VW rate it as. Wonder if it's got a few tricks up its sleeve (?) being as it's based on the ED30 engine sans K04.

Nope - the Mk6 GTI uses the all-new Audi-developed valvelift TSI engine - and this was never used in the Ed30!

[R32UK]

Cheers for the advice TT as usual. But I have made sure my insurance are aware.. and will check with my broker too. Shouldnt be a problem though I wouldnt have thought.

[VWKev]

I think there's a usable limit to a front wheel drive car, my car's gone off today, REVO are hoping for some decent gains so we'll see what the end of the week brings.

Very true. IMO the MK5 chassis can just about handle it so the MK6 should be more than up to the job of more power through the front.

But the Mk6 GTI IS the Mk5 chassis! 

mk6 chassis has XDS, mk5 chassis does not.

[Saint Steve]

I think there's a usable limit to a front wheel drive car, my car's gone off today, REVO are hoping for some decent gains so we'll see what the end of the week brings.

Very true. IMO the MK5 chassis can just about handle it so the MK6 should be more than up to the job of more power through the front.

But the Mk6 GTI IS the Mk5 chassis! 

mk6 chassis has XDS, mk5 chassis does not.

XDS isnt worth it, aftermarket suspention mods will do a better job for far less money.

[gossa]

I think there's a usable limit to a front wheel drive car, my car's gone off today, REVO are hoping for some decent gains so we'll see what the end of the week brings.

Very true. IMO the MK5 chassis can just about handle it so the MK6 should be more than up to the job of more power through the front.

But the Mk6 GTI IS the Mk5 chassis! 

mk6 chassis has XDS, mk5 chassis does not.

XDS isnt worth it, aftermarket suspention mods will do a better job for far less money.

Well those mods better be free as XDS is standard on the mk6? XDS isn't worth what? It's not a chargeable option?

[VWKev]

I think there's a usable limit to a front wheel drive car, my car's gone off today, REVO are hoping for some decent gains so we'll see what the end of the week brings.

Very true. IMO the MK5 chassis can just about handle it so the MK6 should be more than up to the job of more power through the front.

But the Mk6 GTI IS the Mk5 chassis! 

mk6 chassis has XDS, mk5 chassis does not.

XDS isnt worth it, aftermarket suspention mods will do a better job for far less money.

Regardless if thats true or not, thats not the point I was making. The 5 and 6 chassis is not the same.