R tech stage 2 on Friday

[dane]

Hey guys just wondering if there is any checks or anything u can think off that I should do be for taking long drive from Devon to rtech on Friday any thing u can think off be great just worred I'm going to get there and they say they can't do it :/ thanks Dane

[dom]

I'd check all the basics like all fluid levels, visual check of all boost/vac lines, new air/fuel filters if they haven't been changed in a while, check your plugs, scan for fault codes etc.

Also make sure you're running it on V-power or Tesco Momentum 99 fuel.

[Bandit127]

I would clear your codes (if you have a code reader or VCDS). Any that are logged will be fresh and current.

Obviously the engine will make multiple runs to the red line, so I would want to know my oil and filter are up to it.

[paultownsend]

What spec is the car for stage 2?

[Dizzie]

they will check the car to make sure all the boost pipes are in good condition and there are no leaks and give the engine a general health check before they start.

[Dalo Harkin]

as the others have said, check the fluid levels, fault codes, etc.

Run decent fuel - Shell Nitro+ or whatever it is gets my vote but you can also run Tesco 99 if you must 

Remember you'll need an uprated actuator (forge) and check the actuator and DV have yellow springs in

[dom]

Uprated actuator isn't essential, rtech now recommend a new oem actuator if the car has done high miles.

[Dalo Harkin]

I know the new OEM one is meant to be uprated but surely an OEM vs a Forge there is no question - I wouldn't risk it with a stage 2 - stage 1 you might get away with it

[dom]

I know the new OEM one is meant to be uprated but surely an OEM vs a Forge there is no question - I wouldn't risk it with a stage 2 - stage 1 you might get away with it

What is that based on? This is a quote directly from R-tech regarding Stage 2 requirements:

Decent strong actuator Pressure is key to the higher numbers, an actuator with 100+k on it will not make the higher stage2 numbers due to the spring getting weak, where a new oem actuator will do 250+bhp.

I can forward you the e-mail if you like.

[Dizzie]

personally I wouldn't put 99RON fuel in JUST for 1 day of remap. if you run 99RON all the time anyway then great, but if you usually only put 95RON in getting it mapped to 99 and then refilling it with 95 doesn't make much sense to me.

The map will be tailored to the higher octane and behave badly once you return to 95