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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #190 on: 26 November 2009, 17:37 »
Quote from: Exonian on 26 November 2009, 17:21
If you have a look at my rolling road thread, mine came in at 260bhp using cheapo super unleaded 97RON. So 22% would be a reasonable conservative figure using good fuel.

Thanks Exonian. How does the XDS cope with nearly 300lbft torque - which is 40lbft more than the Scirocco R?
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #191 on: 26 November 2009, 18:20 »
So far so good. The torque doesn't come in with a big spike at spool up unlike some cheapo re-maps so traction isn't too much of a problem in normal driving conditions, and I'm hoping the clutch will be okay too as this would suffer if the torque came in with a wallop low down too. Mind you I do like maps where the torque comes in with a big kick at 2000 rpm!
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #192 on: 26 November 2009, 19:04 »
Im seriously split between this and the bluefin now :undecided:

Does the revo not allow you to upload the std map and keep it, so if you require you can go back to VW std and not Revo std??
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #193 on: 26 November 2009, 19:06 »
No, unfortunately not. I'm sure REVO have a very good reason for this but I have no idea what that reason is!
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #194 on: 26 November 2009, 19:13 »
Quote from: Exonian on 26 November 2009, 19:06
No, unfortunately not. I'm sure REVO have a very good reason for this but I have no idea what that reason is!

that does concern me slightly... but not as much as people having issues with bluefin and then not getting the level of service they require to rectify the problem. Have very very rarely heard of a revo related problem, if at all.  :undecided:
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #195 on: 26 November 2009, 19:17 »
Quote from: R32UK on 26 November 2009, 19:13
Quote from: Exonian on 26 November 2009, 19:06
No, unfortunately not. I'm sure REVO have a very good reason for this but I have no idea what that reason is!

that does concern me slightly... but not as much as people having issues with bluefin and then not getting the level of service they require to rectify the problem. Have very very rarely heard of a revo related problem, if at all.  :undecided:
Snoopy had a Revo problem on a previous car. So far I've found both Revo and their local agent very good (touch wood).
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #196 on: 26 November 2009, 19:32 »
Quote from: R32UK on 26 November 2009, 19:04
Im seriously split between this and the bluefin now :undecided:

Does the revo not allow you to upload the std map and keep it, so if you require you can go back to VW std and not Revo std??

According to my Revo guy (so take with a pinch), they wouldn't be able to tell if you put the stock map back before a dealer visit.
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #197 on: 27 November 2009, 11:06 »
Quote from: gossa on 26 November 2009, 19:32
Quote from: R32UK on 26 November 2009, 19:04
Im seriously split between this and the bluefin now :undecided:

Does the revo not allow you to upload the std map and keep it, so if you require you can go back to VW std and not Revo std??

According to my Revo guy (so take with a pinch), they wouldn't be able to tell if you put the stock map back before a dealer visit.

They should be able to get a rough idea by looking at the ECU flash count.

Proving that it was flashed because it had a remap is a different matter.
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #198 on: 27 November 2009, 13:14 »
from my understanding the mk6gti will acheive bigger gains from a remap than a mk5gti this is due to the new TSI enging having an improved fuel pump over the TFSI.

so 260-270hp depending on fuel sounds about right.

I ain't a Revo fan boy, I have just experienced both on my ED30 and the difference in performance I noticed when I changed from Superhcips to Revo was immense

Also the ability to adjust settings with the select plus switch depending on the fuel you are using (95 /99 ron) and other contibuting factors such as outside temp is a major plus.

It may cost a bit more than others but it my experience you get what you pay for.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=933.msg87405#msg87405

   -  reply 42 - i believe the scirocco has the same engine as the mk6gti..

« Last Edit: 27 November 2009, 13:28 by GtiJames »
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Re: Revo remap report (p.3): the Frog has done it!
« Reply #199 on: 27 November 2009, 18:28 »
Quote from: R32UK on 26 November 2009, 19:04
Im seriously split between this and the bluefin now :undecided:

Does the revo not allow you to upload the std map and keep it, so if you require you can go back to VW std and not Revo std??

no but you can ask your revo dealer to take a copy of your existing file (although they probably already have one for your ECU) who can put it back at any time. The revo switches are just that.. switches to alter parts in the same single map file. The bluefin/st3/alientech units re-write the entire flash each time... thats why it takes several minutes.

To be honest a dealership probably wouldn't even notice if you left it in performance mode when its just in for normal service work. They don't have the tools to read the ecu map, and wouldn't know what they were looking at even if they did - but rest assured if they go looking for it, they will find it... usually with the help of a 3rd party. Fancy flash tools that reset the counter every time won't protect you completely if they get a specialist in to start nosing around!

Best to be up front with the dealer - there is no reason for it to void your warranty. If any of you have GAP insurance though i suggest you check the T&C's... there is usually something about modifications in there.
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