Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!

[Rhyso]

I was under the impression the REVO box lets you tune the delivery, and can provide a stock-like map...as opposed to the full standard map as the Bluefin can?
Maybe if putting it back to standard for any reason is a requirememt, then the Bluefin option is a good one?

think you can alter fuel and boost settings and it will also flash the ECU back to a 'standard-like' map

[Ess_Three]

the ED30 started with 230bhp as standard so Superchips were claiming a 70bhp increase

Surely I'm not the only one that would smell a rat, at a claim of 70 BHP with no other mods?
40-50 I could see easily...but 70?

Hmm...

[R32UK]

I spent many many days reading about remaps and the experiences provided by the remap providers on the mk5 board. After thinking long and hard (and reading other experiences) I would opt for the revo. Have heard very good things about their customer service and gains provided (looking at increase as opposed to headline figures).

I also know that revo spend alot of money on research and test over here in the uk. iirc superchips/bluefin is US based and their maps/testing/research are based around the poor quality of fuels they have.

For me it would be 99RON and Revo all the way. I would expect to get somewhere around the figure 265bhp on a well calibrated RR.

Obviously drivability is a big issue for many considering remaps.. so would maybe suggest looking down the CC route also.

[Rhyso]

the ED30 started with 230bhp as standard so Superchips were claiming a 70bhp increase

Surely I'm not the only one that would smell a rat, at a claim of 70 BHP with no other mods?
40-50 I could see easily...but 70?

Hmm...

hence why there were one or two disappointed folk on the day  

[percymon]

The VWR warranty is a top up warranty, additional to the normal manufacturers warranty. That is, what VW won't cover because of the mods, the top-up will.   Whilst the brochure is written in VW font/print style, and its available on dealers desks, VW UK nor Gormany are rubber stamping the upgrades.

Some Skoda dealers sell Tunit boxes, but they are not approved by VAG either.

[DL]

VW Vindis/Sheppards group have said it is exactly the same as having a full warranty in place and will not leave me liable for anything if something does go wrong. I'm guessing that the stage 1 upgrade doesn't put much strain on any of the components and both parties are happy that it will be unlikely to cause problems.

[percymon]

VW Vindis/Sheppards group have said it is exactly the same as having a full warranty in place and will not leave me liable for anything if something does go wrong. I'm guessing that the stage 1 upgrade doesn't put much strain on any of the components and both parties are happy that it will be unlikely to cause problems.

I didn't imply it did leave you short of cover, but any engine/gearbox failure will be dealt with by the underwritter of the top-up, not VW itself.  If VWR have that all covered and can resolve issues as quickly as VW then fine.  How long does the VWR top-up last for ? Extending your VW one after 3 years won't cover much on a modified car, aftermarket policies for modified cars tend to be either non existent or very expensive.

[DL]

No you are right the VWR cover runs with the VW one to cover the car while under full guarantee.

[Ess_Three]

No you are right the VWR cover runs with the VW one to cover the car while under full guarantee.

So is VWR and Superchips the same map/warranty?
It's sounding like it.

[DL]

It is but to get the cover you must get it done through a VW main dealer, I don't even think you can go direct to VWR. Price wise they are the same anyway.