DTUK box on a Mk7 GTI GTD results

[Johnc41]

You got me worried now J lol. Will need to leave the windows open. I loved my r32 it was an amazing sound and you just can't get that out of a gti lol

There's nothing like that v6 motor! I have been told the mk7 gti sounds good from the outside, but on the inside all you can hear is induction/sound actuator noise. (not that it's a bad sound  )

J

That's good mate well I am off to catch a flight, I am in Florida now and flying back to Manchester tonight. Then down to London Tom and pick my car up early Monday morning so I will let you know how I get on J cheers.

Have a safe flight John. Have fun when when you get home 

J

Ok mate thanks 

[blueheaduk]

I'd also be keen to hear how you get on 

[Johnc41]

I'd also be keen to hear how you get on 

Yeah will do mate I just picked my car up from London. Needs a new alloy it has a small chip,out of the wheel. How did that happen on a brand new car?. I had to point it out to them. They are going to order a new alloy. I should get the box for end of week I hope and then try it out.

[Johnc41]

Hi guys just to let you know I just fitted the tuning box from tmcmotorsport to my gti pp230. Results are phenomenal. I picked it up on Monday and being honest it was sh!t slow compared to my remapped ed35 and was a big bit disappointed. This is a different car the torque is just amazing it feels faster than ed35.
And the noise is far better it is just amazing

[Hobojim]

That sounds fantastic John. Did you order through DTD? Where in Scotland are you? I think I'm going to have to make the same trip too. Glad to hear the box does a good job of it! You wil have to get a 0-60 time for us!

[blueheaduk]

Oh man, now I'll probably have to buy one!

So technical question! If a remap works by adjusting the ECU which changes how much petrol injected etc etc, then how does the tuning box work?

I've read that some of the cheap ebay ones basically "trick" your engine into using more petrol which can be dangerous. Does a higher quality box like this work differently?

Thanks

[Johnc41]

Oh man, now I'll probably have to buy one!

So technical question! If a remap works by adjusting the ECU which changes how much petrol injected etc etc, then how does the tuning box work?

I've read that some of the cheap ebay ones basically "trick" your engine into using more petrol which can be dangerous. Does a higher quality box like this work differently?

Thanks

Hi mate yes they are crap and don't have a microprocessor in them. This box connects to 4 different parts of the system and do a lot more on the gti box. I was skeptical, I bought one for a polo diesel which just does the airflow meter but to be fair works great. I am a driving instructor so I use it everyday and has been great.
I have had 6 gti's all remapped, and this box is as good as a remapp and saves a whole lot of hassle with any warranty problems.

[Johnc41]

That sounds fantastic John. Did you order through DTD? Where in Scotland are you? I think I'm going to have to make the same trip too. Glad to hear the box does a good job of it! You wil have to get a 0-60 time for us!

Yes mate I did order it through dtd. You are better going down because they would have tried to fob me off with that chip on my wheel. Yes I will mate, it is honestly superb. My girlfriend uses it for work and she didn't find it that fast compared to last car. But she does now lol

[blueheaduk]

Oh man, now I'll probably have to buy one!

So technical question! If a remap works by adjusting the ECU which changes how much petrol injected etc etc, then how does the tuning box work?

I've read that some of the cheap ebay ones basically "trick" your engine into using more petrol which can be dangerous. Does a higher quality box like this work differently?

Thanks

Hi mate yes they are crap and don't have a microprocessor in them. This box connects to 4 different parts of the system and do a lot more on the gti box. I was skeptical, I bought one for a polo diesel which just does the airflow meter but to be fair works great. I am a driving instructor so I use it everyday and has been great.
I have had 6 gti's all remapped, and this box is as good as a remapp and saves a whole lot of hassle with any warranty problems.

Sweet! No issues with flooding the engine or anything like that with your last cars?

Also - you teach people in a GTI!? 

[barrym381]

John, I am really interested to hear about how you get on with the tuning box. I will be putting one on mine as soon as I get the car too. How much did it change the insurance? (if at all  )

I have bought the box so I should get it end of next week so I will let you know how I get on. I have never bothered telling me insurance to be honest lol. Chance I will take. I can get it checked on rolling road and get a read out. But having had so many remaps I will know just by driving it how it compares to my remapped ed35 which was 310bph.

did you not want to go for another celtic tuning map rather than the tuning box