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

[danski]

Hi all,

I was speaking to my local indie VW tech the other day, and mentioned getting a remap on the GTD (when I get it that is), and told him I was thinking of getting a Revo. Bear in mind that he is very PRO remap (he bought my old B5 Passat that has a very modified engine  ) and he was telling me that one of his other customers had a switchable revo map on his A3, the car went in to Audi for something or other and whilst in there they updated the software. Something on the remap was left in the ECU (it had a switchable map, and was switched to stock), and it basically screwed the ECU, the guy had to pay out for a new one.

Anyone else heard of this?
Sounds like it could be true from what has been said about Revo providing their own version of the stock map?

I`m not trying to scare people, I really fancy getting the Revo, but it sounds like the Bluefin may be a better choice.

[FroGTI]

It may well be true. I was aware that I would be taking a risk in having my engine management system messed about with and I have no idea what I will do if anything goes wrong. However, IMHO, the resulting increase in performance is worth the risk and I am prepared to live with it. In much the same way as owning a fast car slightly increases the risk of your having a fatal road accident...

[gossa]

Hi all,

I was speaking to my local indie VW tech the other day, and mentioned getting a remap on the GTD (when I get it that is), and told him I was thinking of getting a Revo. Bear in mind that he is very PRO remap (he bought my old B5 Passat that has a very modified engine  ) and he was telling me that one of his other customers had a switchable revo map on his A3, the car went in to Audi for something or other and whilst in there they updated the software. Something on the remap was left in the ECU (it had a switchable map, and was switched to stock), and it basically screwed the ECU, the guy had to pay out for a new one.

Anyone else heard of this?
Sounds like it could be true from what has been said about Revo providing their own version of the stock map?

I`m not trying to scare people, I really fancy getting the Revo, but it sounds like the Bluefin may be a better choice.

Maybe email Revo with your concern and see what they say?

[AlanD]

Hi all,

I was speaking to my local indie VW tech the other day, and mentioned getting a remap on the GTD (when I get it that is), and told him I was thinking of getting a Revo. Bear in mind that he is very PRO remap (he bought my old B5 Passat that has a very modified engine  ) and he was telling me that one of his other customers had a switchable revo map on his A3, the car went in to Audi for something or other and whilst in there they updated the software. Something on the remap was left in the ECU (it had a switchable map, and was switched to stock), and it basically screwed the ECU, the guy had to pay out for a new one.

Anyone else heard of this?
Sounds like it could be true from what has been said about Revo providing their own version of the stock map?

I`m not trying to scare people, I really fancy getting the Revo, but it sounds like the Bluefin may be a better choice.

Updating an ECU will remove any map or cause problems. I simply tell VW that my car is remapped and that don't want any ECU "updates".

[Saint Steve]

Also, any views on the superchips oiption - especially as with Bluefin it is "reversible"

Rocks

Superchips have always been just as popular revo, so it boils down to personal preference. the blufin is not "reversible", it just reverts to a bluefin version of a std map. A dealer will return it to normal map should you require

i have to correct you on that, the bluefin uploads your Standard map to the handset!!, so yes it is reversable to stock if a dealer visit is apon you.

Revo are the ones that give "Their Version" and not the Oem one that was on your car.

Bluefin also has an antitheft option on it so you can leave you car in peace of mind, even though the perpitraitor  may have knicked your keys,the car wont go anywhere .

i stand corrected

So just to clarify... Bluefin do provide the exact VW map for you to revert back to??

The cars origonal map swops places with the Factory map, it uploads the map 1st, then you download the new to take its place, but in all the while, your factory map stays on the Bluefin handset in your home

[R32UK]

Also, any views on the superchips oiption - especially as with Bluefin it is "reversible"

Rocks

Superchips have always been just as popular revo, so it boils down to personal preference. the blufin is not "reversible", it just reverts to a bluefin version of a std map. A dealer will return it to normal map should you require

i have to correct you on that, the bluefin uploads your Standard map to the handset!!, so yes it is reversable to stock if a dealer visit is apon you.

Revo are the ones that give "Their Version" and not the Oem one that was on your car.

Bluefin also has an antitheft option on it so you can leave you car in peace of mind, even though the perpitraitor  may have knicked your keys,the car wont go anywhere .

i stand corrected

So just to clarify... Bluefin do provide the exact VW map for you to revert back to??

The cars origonal map swops places with the Factory map, it uploads the map 1st, then you download the new to take its place, but in all the while, your factory map stays on the Bluefin handset in your home

Cheers Phil

Right that changes things slightly, or does it

Am I right to assume the dealership will still know the map has been changed/changed back by the flash count??

[Saint Steve]

Right, here we are, this is why i wanted bluefin, you keep the origonal map as this link confirms 

Only if the delve into the ecu's inner self that they would be able to tell. If you cars modified in looks (like Mine) then your shagged lol.

I removed mine for service or any dealer Visit incase one of the Technitions fancied a sneaky blast.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrives/245473/golf_gti_by_superchips.html

[FroGTI]

Sounds good, but 20hp down on Revo.

[R32UK]

Sounds good, but 20hp down on Revo.

I would imagine it's only between 5-10bhp in real figures... but there will be little in it i would imagine.

[Saint Steve]

Sounds good, but 20hp down on Revo.

I would imagine it's only between 5-10bhp in real figures... but there will be little in it i would imagine.

Correct, on the road, nothing in it.Mine Ran 278 and 283 on two different occasions, stage one Bluefin, where as revo stage 1 Ed30's  will run 280 -285. (This is the K04 not the smaller k03 in the mk6)