Remapping the mk6 GTI

[simonpolly]

wear yes,damage probably not if done correctly,just remember no such thing as a free lunch

[howlingmoon]

Damn you are making me hungry with all this references to free lunches... damn a good curry would be good right now... 

[simonpolly]

now that will cause some wear 

[ub7rm]

Why re mapp,why not just go for a more powerfull car ?,no such thing as a free lunch,if it was as simple as just changing the eprom why would`nt vw just do it ?

VW increased the power of 1.8T GTI's from 150 to 180bhp just by changing the map.  If you build the hardware to cope with a given level of power it makes it easy and cheaper to use the same hardware for different applications but just by change the map...

[AlanD]

There honestly is nowt wrong with remapping a car as long as you look after it (which you should be doing anyway).

[neilgcal]

Here's a link to a new GTI remap shown on youtube. Details of the remap are at the end

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMWbkyujnAI

[gizzywizzy]

Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a re-map and what happens to the car whilst it is being done and obviously finally is it really worth it?

[howlingmoon]

A re-map just changes the ECU settings, there are no physical signs of having it done. It changes the turbo boost, fuel and ignition maps.
I would advise against asking the dealer when you pick the car up as it may blot your copybook when any warranty issues arise!!! If you're going to ask your dealer do it annonymously over the phone!

Exonian`s reply to my more or less enquiry on remapping....

[gossa]

Excuse my ignorance but what exactly is a re-map and what happens to the car whilst it is being done and obviously finally is it really worth it?

I was just typing along reply and thought it simpler to let you read from here:
http://www.revotechnik.com/

[gizzywizzy]

Thanx I get the gist now!! probably wont need the extra power but any increase in fuel economy has got to be good.