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Offline Manu_R32

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Re: Hey!
« Reply #30 on: 23 May 2007, 09:33 »
Yeah, i agree, when i use my 172 after using my GTI i expect alot of power from like the low revs but nothing happens, then when i change gear at high revs i expect like a kick....nothing happens lol  :laugh: Still a fast car thou, you just dont realise how fast your going, same thing happens with the golf

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Re: Hey!
« Reply #31 on: 03 June 2007, 18:26 »
Steering this thread back on topic, Manu, for your chip tuning options, firstly, do NOT use any American originated remap, as they have completely different ECU set-up to EU market cars (they don't use the "Stratified" mode of fuel injection).

Secondly, avoid SuperSh!ts - they are NOT "official tuning partners" to VW - they merely pay to be an "official advertiser" for the racing series.  There may be people who reckon the BluFin is OK, but there have been a number of reported problems here with both the product, and the aftersales service from SuperSh!ts.  Instead, use a dedicated VAG tuning specialist, and one which is based in UK/Europe.  Reputable VAG chip tuners include Revo, Oettinger and MTM.

A final word of caution with re-maps.  If/when you take your car back to the franchised VW stealer for any servicing or warranty work, they may simply over-wright your Revo/etc remap with an updated factory VW map - so you need to ensure that whoever carries out the re-map, will also be willing to re-instate any following dealer over-wrights.
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Offline Manu_R32

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Re: Hey!
« Reply #32 on: 03 June 2007, 22:45 »
Steering this thread back on topic, Manu, for your chip tuning options, firstly, do NOT use any American originated remap, as they have completely different ECU set-up to EU market cars (they don't use the "Stratified" mode of fuel injection).

Secondly, avoid SuperSh!ts - they are NOT "official tuning partners" to VW - they merely pay to be an "official advertiser" for the racing series.  There may be people who reckon the BluFin is OK, but there have been a number of reported problems here with both the product, and the aftersales service from SuperSh!ts.  Instead, use a dedicated VAG tuning specialist, and one which is based in UK/Europe.  Reputable VAG chip tuners include Revo, Oettinger and MTM.

A final word of caution with re-maps.  If/when you take your car back to the franchised VW stealer for any servicing or warranty work, they may simply over-wright your Revo/etc remap with an updated factory VW map - so you need to ensure that whoever carries out the re-map, will also be willing to re-instate any following dealer over-wrights.

Thanx for your opinion and comments! Had my eyes set on the Bluefin but i will have a look at the other  tuners, revo, oeetinger and MTM. Might find something interesting! Thanx mate  :smiley:

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