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Offline azzsmith

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remap help please
« on: 08 October 2012, 18:18 »
 Hi all,

Ok so im wanting to get my car remapped in the next couple of months after I'v had all the mods done on my 1.8t AGU.

I really wanted to go to r-tech but I rang them up and they told me that they need the car for 1 week! And since I live 190 miles away it's not really an option for me.

So I was wondering whether anyone could tell me of a good remappers in kent? I want to know that my car will be in safe hands lol

Thanks in advance  :smiley:
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Re: remap help please
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2012, 18:32 »
Anyone heard of AMD?
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Re: remap help please
« Reply #2 on: 09 October 2012, 14:33 »
Anyone heard of AMD?

Yes. AMD are a reputable firm I do believe. I think there is a chap on here, a forum sponsor who is a mapper in your area. Have a browse  :smiley:

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« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2012, 09:04 »
Ok mate thanks a lot.
I rang up amd and they said they can do a custom stage 2 map in one day whereas r-tech said they need one week to do this, just wondering why this is? Makes me wonder if their safe to use or not.
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« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2012, 10:04 »
Probably R-tech make 110% sure than the custom setup they have done is perfect for the car under all operating conditions

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« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2012, 16:10 »
Yeah, I would go to r-tech but it's a long way for me to go lol.
Perhaps I should just bite the bullet and try amd!
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« Reply #6 on: 10 October 2012, 18:39 »
Probably R-tech make 110% sure than the custom setup they have done is perfect for the car under all operating conditions

What Chris said. I imagine the stage 2 will be a 'generic' stage 2 map which will be on many other cars, as opposed to a full custom map which would be set up just to your car  :smiley:

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« Reply #7 on: 11 October 2012, 22:32 »
So whats best generic or custom?
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« Reply #8 on: 12 October 2012, 11:04 »
So whats best generic or custom?

It all depends on what you want from your car mate and how far you are going to take it (performance wise).

Custom remaps are tailored not only to your modifications, but how your car performs with those modifications and runs in general. A custom remap from a reputable outfit will make sure all the parts of your car (performance mods) are working together as well as they possibly can both in terms of performance and reliability.

A generic file will still see results but may not achieve the best results possible unless your car happens to be identical to the car the generic map file was developed on. Unlikely.

In my experience a lot of the custom maps out there are sometimes cheaper than generic files!

I live North of Aberdeen and have taken 2 of my own cars to R-Tech for a custom remap and would have no hesitation taking a 3rd when the time comes.

I realise however that this isn't practical for everybody and there are also other tuners out there (whoI'm sure R-Tech can recommend), who can also offer an impressive level of service.

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« Reply #9 on: 12 October 2012, 20:03 »
thanks for all of your help everyone i think were going to take a trip to see r-tech lol
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