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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #80 on: 07 August 2010, 19:30 »
Very happy with my Bluefin. Can't comment about stage 2 but the stage 1 remap using the handheld unit is great.
Smooth - the added power and torque is very noticable.
I revert it to stock now and again just to remind myself of the difference.


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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #81 on: 07 August 2010, 20:21 »
Another vote for Bluefin here, stage 2 and no issues.After sales has always been quick, and very helpful from Superchips.

There have been a few Revo stage 2+ K04 cars lately (1x Audi s3) and 2x Ed30's with blown turbo's.Destroyed one engine and so nearly if it wasnt spotted to another.
I will not put my car at stage 2+ or 3 for fear of it destroying itself.

Power and Torque isnt everything. Agree Bluefin isnt as aggressive as Revo, but im sure Being less aggressive,doesnt make it any slower on the open road.

Find anywhere of a Superchips car thats had a major failure as yet, let me know cus im still trying to find one that has.


 
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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #82 on: 08 August 2010, 21:17 »
could this have anything to do with the boost issues or is it me been thick  :embarassed:
Saw this on another site

(The APR guy told me there is also a Technical Service Bulletin for the Throttle wire that can Short under high torque acceleration...but the code cleared when I set the ECU back to Stock mode.)
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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #83 on: 08 August 2010, 21:37 »
I know of someone who originally had revo but didn't enjoy the boost control issues so swap to APR.

He's confirmed from his own experience what Revo told me that the APR map is down tuned between 1-3k rpm to "overcome" the issue. So while it pull cleanly, it's isn't as strong between 1-3k and it's still noticeable that it's been "mapped" around.

I know Revo will get it sorted but it's massively frustrating that it isn't a quick fix  :cry:

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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #84 on: 08 August 2010, 22:20 »
Another vote for Bluefin here, stage 2 and no issues.After sales has always been quick, and very helpful from Superchips.

There have been a few Revo stage 2+ K04 cars lately (1x Audi s3) and 2x Ed30's with blown turbo's.Destroyed one engine and so nearly if it wasnt spotted to another.
I will not put my car at stage 2+ or 3 for fear of it destroying itself.

Power and Torque isnt everything. Agree Bluefin isnt as aggressive as Revo, but im sure Being less aggressive,doesnt make it any slower on the open road.

Find anywhere of a Superchips car thats had a major failure as yet, let me know cus im still trying to find one that has.


 

Hurdy is running 440bhp with no problems, jonnyc ran 400bhp in his S3 with no problems. I know of cars that had their turbo go pop with no mods.

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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #85 on: 08 August 2010, 23:13 »
Another vote for Bluefin here, stage 2 and no issues.After sales has always been quick, and very helpful from Superchips.

There have been a few Revo stage 2+ K04 cars lately (1x Audi s3) and 2x Ed30's with blown turbo's.Destroyed one engine and so nearly if it wasnt spotted to another.
I will not put my car at stage 2+ or 3 for fear of it destroying itself.

Power and Torque isnt everything. Agree Bluefin isnt as aggressive as Revo, but im sure Being less aggressive,doesnt make it any slower on the open road.

Find anywhere of a Superchips car thats had a major failure as yet, let me know cus im still trying to find one that has.


 

Hurdy is running 440bhp with no problems, jonnyc ran 400bhp in his S3 with no problems. I know of cars that had their turbo go pop with no mods.

1+  more cars go pop stock vs remap ones.



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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #86 on: 09 August 2010, 08:30 »
Sent REVO an email to see what they say.  :rolleyes:

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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #87 on: 09 August 2010, 09:53 »
Another vote for Bluefin here, stage 2 and no issues.After sales has always been quick, and very helpful from Superchips.

There have been a few Revo stage 2+ K04 cars lately (1x Audi s3) and 2x Ed30's with blown turbo's.Destroyed one engine and so nearly if it wasnt spotted to another.
I will not put my car at stage 2+ or 3 for fear of it destroying itself.

Power and Torque isnt everything. Agree Bluefin isnt as aggressive as Revo, but im sure Being less aggressive,doesnt make it any slower on the open road.

Find anywhere of a Superchips car thats had a major failure as yet, let me know cus im still trying to find one that has.


 

Hurdy is running 440bhp with no problems, jonnyc ran 400bhp in his S3 with no problems. I know of cars that had their turbo go pop with no mods.

Want to change your examples yet jules!.Hurdys has gone pop 3 days ago.
Jonnys went bang and was rebuilt as a result.

But these two cars are running very high boost over stage 2+

Metal fatigue due to higher stress maywell be the cause of alot of failures. Or high torque being a contributry factor?
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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #88 on: 09 August 2010, 10:46 »
Saint Steve: Brilliant! :evil: :laugh:
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Re: Revo stage one boost issues
« Reply #89 on: 09 August 2010, 10:51 »
REVO's reply to me, seems they are aware about the boosting situation and are dealing with it.

Hi Kenny;

 

This is something we’re aware of, and we are looking into with our MK6… with the advanced boost control systems on these vehicles when running in a high state of tune with items such as an exhaust and intake they can suffer from hesitations and surging….like I say we are looking into this with our stage2 tuning on our own MK6 (which should turn up today!) so bear with us and as soon as we have a stage2 file for these cars we should have a fix for you!

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