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Offline P60MME

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Newbie needs direction
« on: 02 June 2011, 14:46 »
Hi guys

I've had my MK5 2 weeks and I have the itch to start tinkering.

I definately want to replace the RCD300 as its a bit of a lemon so any suggestions welcome.

I'm also looking to maybe squeeze a few extra horses out.

TIA
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #1 on: 02 June 2011, 15:06 »
MK5 but what engine??  :smiley:

Remap is your best route but be warned its a slippery slope  :grin: :grin:
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #2 on: 02 June 2011, 19:54 »
Sorry its a GTI 2.0TFSI.

I had been advised to go for the Bluefin. Anyone gone this route can vouch for it?
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2011, 15:39 »
Stereo wise you will not beat the Pioneer Avic F9110bt and it is made for VW with the surround trim already in place!

You can pick them up for £400 or less now  :laugh:

http://www.pioneer.eu/uk/products/archive/AVIC-F9110BT/index.html
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2011, 19:47 »
There are quite a few tuners out there who can remap your car

R-tech on this forum has a good reputation
Celtic tuning
AMD Technic
Revo (I had this and it was excellent)
Superchips Bluefin
APR
GIAC


Just to name a few. :cool:
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #5 on: 05 June 2011, 02:42 »
Thanks for the tips.

I think I'll go down the pioneer route as I've always had these and the fact you don't need to fart around changing the CAN BUS. Just need to decide whther I really need sat nav.

As for the remap. I like the idea of the bluefin as you can switch it back to standard but I'm jubious of the fact they seem to give you a generic map. Do Revo do the same?
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #6 on: 05 June 2011, 12:17 »
REVO do a generic map, but it is usually tweaked by the tuner to your own car modifications to get the best from it. You can also use an "SPS+" controller to fine tune yourself if you know what to do (Boost, Timing and fueling can all be altered)
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #7 on: 05 June 2011, 17:52 »
Did you used to be on the R32 forum? Your name looks familiar  :smiley:

Another place for tuning and re-maps etc Awesome GTI in Irlam near Manchester, excellent service, really good people and have been going for years!
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Re: Newbie needs direction
« Reply #8 on: 05 June 2011, 19:28 »
Not me. This is only my second golf and the first was a 1.1 GTI lookalike when I was 17!

I'm in Kent so I think Manchester is out of the question. I'm hearing good things about most remaps. I probably should have asked which ones NOT to go for  :smiley:
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