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Offline am1w

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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #20 on: 10 May 2010, 20:21 »
I will probably go with Bluefin if and when I re-map.
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #21 on: 10 May 2010, 20:53 »
It ends up in a very stupid discussion....a bit like should I insure my house or not......because not one in the block had accidents over the years...

The solution is very simple...if you have the money in the bank.... say....5000 Euro for a new engine....it is not a problem to take a gamble .....no make that a calculated risk...and you can safely go-ahead and remap it "cheap"(er) .......

I would find it for instance incredible stupid to take a risk with a new car based on a few 100 extra....in a case that maybe you are even still paying for the car itself... :lipsrsealed:

I have been busy for months checking everything out...insurance co's, lease co, dealers, tuners and even official VW dealers asking a bit more money as (engine)insurance when they advise other tuners to me !!!!!....in the end I did it officially....the money is well spend....there is also such a thing as trying to do things too cheap....doing wrong investments...wrong bargains...but again you will be the judge... :rolleyes:

just my 2 cents
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #22 on: 10 May 2010, 21:08 »
Erik: VW Racing (VWR) also use Bluefin/Superchips and now Revo. Superchips are a very trustworthy company and they have had an excellent review in the latest Evo magazine. They have been in the re-mapping/re-chipping business longer than most in this country. :smiley:

PS: My dealer does not offer a re-map service. Not many or any (?) dealers in the UK offer this.
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #23 on: 10 May 2010, 21:18 »
I've been debating getting mine done, but I really dont want to invalidate my warranty, so might get it done after the 3 years is up.  My mate at F1 brighton swears by Custom Code on VAG cars, he's got a silly spec S4 Avante modded to the extreme.
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #24 on: 10 May 2010, 21:20 »
I've been debating getting mine done, but I really dont want to invalidate my warranty, so might get it done after the 3 years is up.  My mate at F1 brighton swears by Custom Code on VAG cars, he's got a silly spec S3 Avante modded to the extreme.

Same here spooner, was going to get it done next month at GTI international as REVO usually offer a discount at the show, think it was 20% last year.




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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #25 on: 11 May 2010, 05:25 »
Superchips are a very trustworthy company and they have had an excellent review in the latest Evo magazine. They have been in the re-mapping/re-chipping business longer than most in this country. :smiley:
 

Not so long ago Superchips had an absolutely shocking reputation. In fact most car enthusiasts were amazed they stayed in business.
Hopefully they have turned a corner and as a British company I wish them well.
But I went with REVO as the people behind them are dedicated VAG specialists. Mark Yates who is one of the leading lights behind REVO has been modifying GTIs for many many years too. He is/was the man behind Stealth Racing and previous to that MYtech. If my memory serves me correctly MYtech were one of the first to get a mk2 Golf GTI road car to 200bhp normally aspirated. Then again I might be wrong as it was a very long time ago!
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #26 on: 11 May 2010, 07:49 »
I've been debating getting mine done, but I really dont want to invalidate my warranty, so might get it done after the 3 years is up. 

The other option is around 1400 euro ABT and have the coming 3 years a very fast car.
As Jeremy said:.. that is a cup of coffee and a donut a day...I can live without that.

BTW you'll be getting a bit back in fuel costs  :grin:

If only the ones in doubt get the chance to drive in a remap...suddenly there are no discussions anymore  :evil:
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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #27 on: 11 May 2010, 09:29 »
My mate at F1 brighton swears by Custom Code on VAG cars

:shocked:

After reading several peoples experience with them on this forum I wouldnt touch CC with a barge pole.

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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #28 on: 11 May 2010, 09:48 »
My mate at F1 brighton swears by Custom Code on VAG cars

:shocked:

After reading several peoples experience with them on this forum I wouldnt touch CC with a barge pole.

Cheers Alan, I was hoping someone might give me a bit of ammo to disuade me against CC - I'd never heard of them until my mate told me about them.  Superchip I've known about for years.

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Re: Which remap to go for?
« Reply #29 on: 11 May 2010, 09:51 »
GolfTi is delighted with Bluefin.
They have also had a good write-up in Evo. :smiley:
Besides, Bluefin seems such an elegant solution IMO.
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