Remaps [Revo or otherwise]

[RickS]

I've noticed quite a number of you guys talking about remapping a GTi like you're buying a loaf of bread. Surely there has to be implications, such as warranty for a start. But ignoring that aspect, yes, you can get up to 300BHP and more torque, but what about grip, you have all that extra BHP and torque going through 2 front wheels, surely the TCS will be working overtime and you won't get the benefit of the extra power [On acceleration at least]. The R is 4 WD isn't it? that's why it can manage the extra power and torque. [Doesn't it also have uprated con rods and pistons?]
You're messing with a set up which takes years to design by professionals who specialise in building cars, maybe they know best? [Maybe not?]
 

[keelaw]

I've noticed quite a number of these noobs asking questions like they've never been on a forum before.  Surely there has to be a better way, such as using the search function for a start?

But ignoring that aspect, yes, people with remaps have posted about their experiences and it has been nothing but positive feedback.

You're messing with forum ettiquette that has been set up for years.

 

[JJH]

now that there are legally binding requirements for car makers to reduce average CO2 emissions bhp pays the penalty. reliability (read warranty) costs will also impact any decision to push the power envelope.
I spoke with a guy who reckons once you remap your car and make use of the extra power you can expect to replace your tyres and brakes twice as often. I was all set for a map but aint gonna bother; fair play to those who do though, each to their own.

[Exonian]

If you drive a standard car like a loon you'll replace tyres and brakes more often.
Just because you have a re-map doesn't mean you drive like a nutter all the time, how fast can you actually go on public roads?
There's a lot more to a re-map than just going fast all the time.
If you're scared of doing it then don't. If you think the car is fine as standard then don't.

It's a bit like saying drinking makes you fall over and be sick......

[R32UK]

I think sometimes people look at bhp figures and make their remap choice. I would suggest driving a remapped car before making any kind of choice.

[gossa]

I think sometimes people look at bhp figures and make their remap choice. I would suggest driving a remapped car before making any kind of choice.

Agree, luckily Revo seem to have strong figures and a well configured map to deliver the power. It would be cool to get other maps up to compare but I still haven't seen many. Did we see bluefin results yet?

As for the OP, if you are satisfied then great although you are missing out on a lot of unleashed performance...

[Snoopy]

The car was mapped at 7k and sold at 73k without a single ( remap related ) issue.

What unrelated issues did you have?

[RickS]

Dear Keelaw, I don't know what a noob is, but I'm going to take it as a compliment. Also I was not asking questions [rhetorical maybe] but making some comments, am I not allowed to do that?
I don't see how using search would have helped me to post my comments.

All the best

[Steve30]

Dear Keelaw, I don't know what a noob is, but I'm going to take it as a compliment. Also I was not asking questions [rhetorical maybe] but making some comments, am I not allowed to do that?
I don't see how using search would have helped me to post my comments.

All the best

Well said my man!!

[evo1986]

Get it done..................