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

[Aidy06]

I have the 1.4 GT TSi (160) and i'm thinking of getting a remap also, Revo are claming a BHP increase from 159BHP to 219BHP 
Surely that can't be right? Seems abit extreme and maybe will put alot of strain on my 1.4 engine? At £399 it seems daft not too if those are the figures being offered

Let me guess...their 'standard car' made 185+ BHP when they tested it?

They didn't say

[FroGTI]

Despite the little bickers that seem to have crept into this thread, thanks FroGTI for a quality write-up

I have a suspicion our cars are going to end up being more similar than just the colour & a sunroof

Thanks, glad to be of help. I had never even heard of Revo before I joined this forum, so I thought it only proper that I give something back

[percymon]

Whilst REVO have an excellent name i'd be a bit worried about the people they are using to install some of their maps - from the description the place used by FroGTi sounds like a right shower, where i wouldn't take my old MkIII never mind a new GTi.

[FroGTI]

Whilst REVO have an excellent name i'd be a bit worried about the people they are using to install some of their maps - from the description the place used by FroGTi sounds like a right shower, where i wouldn't take my old MkIII never mind a new GTi.

I was a bit surprised, but despite his casual approach to business ethics, the guy did seem to know what he was talking about. Also, the Revo remap looked like a very straightforward process involving nothing more sophisticated than a downloaded file, a USB key & a laptop. It's Revo who do all the hard work, much like Microsoft when you ask some local computer repair shop to install Windows for you.

[p3asa]

Which makes you wonder why Revo don't sell it direct to the punters if its just a laptop, usb key and donloaded file. I wonder if they think it might get cracked and we could then download it as a bittorent 

[gossa]

Whilst REVO have an excellent name i'd be a bit worried about the people they are using to install some of their maps - from the description the place used by FroGTi sounds like a right shower, where i wouldn't take my old MkIII never mind a new GTi.

My Revo dealer was APD in Dorset, they are a small independent but really know their stuff and are extremely helpful.  I must admit though, as a business owner myself, if a customer was coming from France I would be on time and have the (proper) coffee already brewing.

As for revo selling direct, they do at shows and I think you can go to them direct. I guess not everyone can or want to travel to their HQ? My experience of Revo as a company has been very impressive, really professional guys and ultimately the end results are impressive for the price.

[rjwojcik]

My Revo dealer was APD in Dorset, they are a small independent but really know their stuff and are extremely helpful.  I must admit though, as a business owner myself, if a customer was coming from France I would be on time and have the (proper) coffee already brewing.

Def agree, they should have already been there and ready for the appointment - 1st impressions really do count and if we treated our customers like that then we would loose any repeat business.  If you're going to be late at least let the customer know.  Also, the fact that they joked about during the installation work doesn't convey a professional image either.  But hopefully, you'll not have to go back for any additional work with them.

[DL]

Have spoken to my local dealer and they have said that if we remap with VW Racing through VW Sheppards it will not affect the warranty in anyway. They offer various "upgrade packs" where you can just have a stage 1 map done for £500 where they claim a real world 255bhp or up to £1500 for stage 1, a lowered suspension and new exhaust.
VW Racing obviously have lots of experience and the fact that the car is still guaranteed makes me doubt now what I will do. Upon reading the report from Frog I was going to book the remap with Revo over the next few weeks but now am unsure, does anyone have any experience of using VW Racing?

[FroGTI]

Have spoken to my local dealer and they have said that if we remap with VW Racing through VW Sheppards it will not affect the warranty in anyway. They offer various "upgrade packs" where you can just have a stage 1 map done for £500 where they claim a real world 255bhp or up to £1500 for stage 1, a lowered suspension and new exhaust.
VW Racing obviously have lots of experience and the fact that the car is still guaranteed makes me doubt now what I will do. Upon reading the report from Frog I was going to book the remap with Revo over the next few weeks but now am unsure, does anyone have any experience of using VW Racing?

Yes, the guy that did my remap mentioned something about a handful of UK VW dealers offering 'approved' remaps. Intriguing.

[Aidy06]

Have spoken to my local dealer and they have said that if we remap with VW Racing through VW Sheppards it will not affect the warranty in anyway. They offer various "upgrade packs" where you can just have a stage 1 map done for £500 where they claim a real world 255bhp or up to £1500 for stage 1, a lowered suspension and new exhaust.
VW Racing obviously have lots of experience and the fact that the car is still guaranteed makes me doubt now what I will do. Upon reading the report from Frog I was going to book the remap with Revo over the next few weeks but now am unsure, does anyone have any experience of using VW Racing?

If i'm not mistaken VW Racing use Superchips