Why Don't You Mod?....

[Teutonic_Tamer]

i personally dont see the problem with modding, i dont like it loud but like it to look good and go fast, I just had my gti remapped by celtictuning.co.uk, they stated that they put 65hp ontop of its hp, so should be running at 265hp just from a remap. i also has new susspension fitted and audi A5 nuvolarai alloys, all i want now is colour coded bumpers (ed30) and miltex catback exhaust, im worried that this will make it lous tough, what do you think?

Is this just a statement, or do you wish for us to comment?

BTW, you can't upload pictures off your own PC - you need to use a remote photo host, such as Photobucket.com

[RedRobin]

....High quality help and info as usual, T_T Thanks.

I'll talk to my VW dealer tomorrow and get things changed. My tuner JKM is recommending I change oil every 10k miles.

[djhorace]

One of the nice features of the GIAC map is that it does not increase the flash count when the programme on the ECU is changed from stock to mapped mode.

Does the switchable Revo system increase the flash counts or not?

[RedRobin]

One of the nice features of the GIAC map is that it does not increase the flash count when the programme on the ECU is changed from stock to mapped mode.

Does the switchable Revo system increase the flash counts or not?

....I have no idea if the Revo increases the flash count or not and furthermore I don't care. Why? - Because I think it's foolish to try and hide a remap. I discussed having a remap with my VW dealer and my insurer before I had it done. I'd rather have everyone on the same team as myself.

I always switch to stock map for the dealer to be able to work on my car in a state which he is familiar with and trained for.

[djhorace]

I actually think that hiding it is a good policy - My stealer told me how one of his customers went on about how a remap transformed his car, and the amount of problems it had that could be associated with a remap (potentially) invalidated his warranty.

That plus it is pretty obvious when you drive a 310+bhp in to a garage for a service that is only supposed to have 240bhp - Its not like they are not going to notice the extra 1/3 power.

My last car had a switchable map and it did increase the flash counter and had loads of warranty repairs, but they never once said anything about the number of flash counts and they never had any hint of it being tuned.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I actually think that hiding it is a good policy

Why on earth do you think that! 

That statement must be THE most stupidest thing ever posted on GolfGTIforum !!! 

My stealer told me how one of his customers went on about how a remap transformed his car, and the amount of problems it had that could be associated with a remap (potentially) invalidated his warranty.

That plus it is pretty obvious when you drive a 310+bhp in to a garage for a service that is only supposed to have 240bhp - Its not like they are not going to notice the extra 1/3 power.

And it will also be pretty obvious too, if you start to lie, or hide the truth from the stealer.  I know that stealers always seem to get low opinions, but that is absolutely no excuse for us to treat them in that manner.  Afterall, they are the ones who will be working on our cars.

Oh, another thing.  Most dealer techies wont actually see any of the "high performance" models on a "day-to-day" basis.  Their bread and butter work will no doubt be 1.9TDIs - so when they do get the occasional Cupra, weather it has 240 or 310PS, they will simply think "this goes like fcuk" !!

My last car had a switchable map and it did increase the flash counter and had loads of warranty repairs, but they never once said anything about the number of flash counts and they never had any hint of it being tuned.

And   What, exactly is that meant to tell us?

Are you also going to tell us that you drive at 100mph on the m-ways everyday, but havn't been caught, so it must be legal! 

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

That statement must be THE most stupidest thing ever posted on GolfGTIforum !!! 

I guess you missed the bloke who cut down his springs then   

[djhorace]

I actually think that hiding it is a good policy

Why on earth do you think that! 

That statement must be THE most stupidest thing ever posted on GolfGTIforum !!! 

Not very good with the English language then mate? The most stupidest is it?! 

Well opinions are like assholes and some stink, but my point was that if you don't go blowing or showing, at the very least the Stealer is not going to get a whiff of the fact the car has been played or tinkered with. That is worth something to a lot more than just me.

I am going to be doing some research in to this when time allows as I am keen to map my car, but rather than deal with heresay from someone off a car forum, I would prefer to deal with fact.

I also plan to see what GIAC have to see about some of your comments to see if there is any truth in them.

[RedRobin]

but my point was that if you don't go blowing or showing, at the very least the Stealer is not going to get a whiff of the fact the car has been played or tinkered with. That is worth something to a lot more than just me.

....You are, of course, entitled to think and do as you please but just because there are a lot of others (according to you) who would hide "the fact the car has been played or tinkered with" it doesn't make doing so a wise course of action. The words "played or tinkered with" say it all and it's people like you with such attitudes which understandably make VW's attempts to give us good service more difficult.

Do you also advocate hiding "the fact the car has been played or tinkered with" from your insurer? What's the betting?....

[NORTHERNER]

"People in glass houses" and all that    "heresay" is actually "hearsay" 

Getting back on topic, I would prefer to be open and honest about any mods I undertake... saves any grief at a later stage.  Mind you, the only mods I plan are an Edition 30 front, colour coding of the side skirts and perhaps fitting a full milltek when the exhaust is on its way out... but not before.

Not very good with the English language then mate? The most stupidest is it?!