Revo or not to Revo

[remlapeel]

Hey guys, as so as you know I had a long list of issues with my GTI which I had mapped with Revo. (I'm not saying any of my issues were Revo related)

Due to the fact my map was only on there for a month Revo have said they will transfer the map to my R.

So the question is do I do it?

Anyone with an R got it revo'd, any issues.

Also any problems with maps on a DSG box?

[wigit]

i think when you have to resort to a forum to ask whether you should or should not modify you car the answer is leave it alone as you will never be disappointed

[remlapeel]

It just feels like a waste having a free Revo map available to me and not using it lol

[am1w]

Why do you want to dance with the devil? Leave it alone and preserve your warranty and an already highly stressed 2 litre engine.

[KyleB]

I'd be tempted and if there was any trouble I'd get it taken off and keep it standard.

[gazmondo35]

Having the same dilemma at the moment.A friend of mine got his 7r revoed recently & invited me to take it for spin & I must say it was very impressive (super car fast) but now in the last couple of weeks the car is giving him problems when Accelerating hard form standstill, at first it was warning him of a overheating gearbox & now it bounces off the limiter in 1st gear & won't give him 2nd until he back later off.I spoke to revo about this at a recent show,they tell me that one of there test cars had the same problem,which was down to tires not being very good, & making the Ecu have a spasm ( not sure if I believe that one ) but it has now left me in a bit of doubt whether to get it done. Below is a clip of my friends revo 7r having the gearbox warning.


http://youtu.be/xtA12pAxwkA

[remlapeel]

That's a weird warning. This is my concern. My warranty doesn't scare me at all. I got through 14 warranty claims with a Revo map on my GTI without a problem so can't see why this would be different. I want a bit more power but don't want to rip it over the edge.

Is your friends DSG or manual?

[Jackie Treehorn]

Unrelated in specifics but, Interesting comments from the OP in this thread about APR.  It does make you wonder what these companies actually do to test suitability/longevity, aside from getting the map to stop throwing lights  , Do you think they do any oil analysis?

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9936

[am1w]

This business of remapping an already stressed and slightly unreliable R engine is crazy as you are trying to get Porsche performance on the cheap. Something has to give. Most probably your engine and definitely your warranty. To some this is worth the risk.

If you want a faster car, go buy one.

Be happy with your stock R. It is 'real world' fast enough IMO.

[gazmondo35]

That's a weird warning. This is my concern. My warranty doesn't scare me at all. I got through 14 warranty claims with a Revo map on my GTI without a problem so can't see why this would be different. I want a bit more power but don't want to rip it over the edge.

Is your friends DSG or manual?

It's a DSG, I have told to use the sps switch & revert it back to stock,then try to replicate the problem, but he hasn't got round to it yet, but like yourself I had a major 8k warranty repair when the bottom engine mount broke causing my revoed gti needing a new DSG, catalytic converter,rad, various over parts. I will probably leave mine stock for now as I have put a deposit on a r400, but if the r400 turns out to be above my pay grade when prices are announced,I'll take my deposit back & use the money on a map.