« Reply #3 on: 01 February 2014, 20:25 »
I think so. I reckon the days of ECU mapping are gone. I had a nightmare trying to get my Mk6 GTD tuned... VW have made it increasingly difficult to mess about with the ECU. And then there are warranty concerns.
It's a pity VW don't offer an approved dealer mapping that keeps your warranty intact. I believe Ford do this with the ST.
I'm wondering whether VW are on the case with approved mapping following the announcements this week accompanying the EVO R.
VW are very very aware of the massive tuning aftermarket and how global some of the big tuners have become. VW are always very highly visible at the Worthersee show with their own 'aftermarket' looking specials so maybe now is the time.
Maybe part of the reason (other than 'duty of care' with emissions etc aside from bogus warranty claims) they have locked out ECU's more thoroughly in recent years is that they plan on using their own tuning packages to supplement the sporty niche models.
With the M135i and the A45 AMG cars the hot hatch market is hitting new highs as factory releases with manufacturers being more aware than anyone else that owners of big powered saloon cars are increasingly looking at super-hatches to get their kicks as they downsize whilst keeping the kudos of the badges on the bonnets.
VW will be as aware as anyone else of where there's money to be made in customising cars.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/golf/85356/extreme-volkswagen-golf-r-evo-set-beijing#ixzz2r98AGup3
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