Stage 2 remap and turbo back Milltek

[Snoopy]

Save the 900+ and save up some more money and buy a diff it gives a far better gain.

[legg360]

Hi,
Kinda new to the hole tuning game so can someone quickly explain the difference between stage 1, 2 and 2+, 3. Ive had a look online and reading post but cant seem to get a define list of what each stage involves.

So far I think ive worked out

Stage 1
Cat back, remap, induction kit (recommended bov or dv change)

Stage 2
Turbo back, different remap, better induction kit (recommended clutch, brakes and suspension upgrades

Stage 2+
Different remap, extra intercooler

Stage 3
Upgraded turbo and remap

Some or all of this might be wrong so if someone could correct this or point me to a list that list everything be great
thanks

[Ess_Three]

There is no such thing as 'Stage 1', 'Stage 2' etc, because there is no consistent approach to what tuners refer to as a 'stage'.
So, I'd not get hung up on 'Stage' numbers.

The big jump is to a map...be it a moderate map, or map that makes the best of a slightly better flowing exhaust or less restrictive inlet.

Beyond that, replacement cats, ICs etc give bigger numbers but far less of a gain on the road...and you are into the laws of diminishing returns.

[platinum70]

Later CDL engines respond to code better and seem to have slightly better fueling so I would leave well alone, pump wise if you do then Loba or APR, I wouldn't go near the Autotech seen to many fail

My wife's car did 70k on the original cam follower which was fine but changed as a precaution on a Stage 1, have seen issues but on the sort of cars I wouldn't touch with a barge pole

Each to there own but when you are at 2+ you need a diff IMHO and if manual upgraded clutch, or just buy a DSG R 

Thankfully  mine is DSG with the DSG remap as well. Food for thought for sure but it gets to appoint when perhaps 'leave well alone' becomes the answer....

[Richie.27]

I've got the e35 with vw racing catback going on in the next week. I'm very tempted to push the button on going stage1. Anything I should be wary of?? Mines dsg also.

[Rossc0]

Personally I'd rather go brakes and suspension.

even at revo stage 1 I'm looking at brake options, which aren't cheap

[wigit]

I've got the e35 with vw racing catback going on in the next week. I'm very tempted to push the button on going stage1. Anything I should be wary of?? Mines dsg also.

If you go Superchips they normally send you the manual map first, Bluefin is the only map the reverts to an OEM stock file if you are really worried about warranty, you then have the likes of APR and Revo, all three options are tried and tested,

Stage 1 gives you 50+ bhp and a lot more torque and really makes it fly

[Richie.27]

Revo is my main choice!!

[wigit]

Revo is my main choice!!

If you can get up to Tewksbury on Sunday there is 20% Revo maps V-Hub as they have an open day

I'm a self confessed Revo fan boy and that what i ran on the 35 in Stage 1 and 2 form but understand why its not for some

Mines now standard and you don't half have to work the gears to make swift progress

[Richie.27]

I'm thinking revo, not just because of the power increase but more the torque. I would prefer the car to feel more lively. Not planning on going any more than stage 1!! Yes there are risks with the warranty, but has anyone had issues with stage 1 issues with revo or any other tuner?? As I understand, a revo stage 1 running at around 300bhp give or take a bit, is still only getting the engine and turbo warmed up slightly!!