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Offline p3eps

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Remap advice
« on: 12 April 2008, 17:26 »
Now I know theres a sticky about remap reviews, but since I can't ask questions in it, I've started this thread!

I'm seriously considering a remap of some description.  I've reached almost 7000 miles and feel that the car has loosened up as much as its going to. 
I've been looking around at my local choices, and the only one that I've ever heard mentioned on here is REVO.  I live in Aberdeen, and there are limited performance shops around here.

My car is a Manual Ed30, and to be perfectly honest I'm not going to upgrade anything else on it.  I've read a few reviews of REVO which all say its brilliant if I want to upgrade as I can customise it - but for someone not wanting to upgrade its a pretty expensive option.

Bluefin seems straight forward enough.  Fit it myself, and I have the option to remove it any time I want, within 25 mins or so.  Currently £500 on their website seems like a bargain for an extra 60bhp or so!

I really like the sound of APR as its switchable - but I dont have a local supplier (unless anyone can point me to one?) and I also dont have cruise control.  Can I still get it switchable without CC?
I've started travelling alot to Manchester to see United - so I'm kind of tempted to get CC retrofited anyway.  How does the switching work with an APR remap?

As you're probably all aware, and ED30 in the snow is a bit of a handful anyway - whats it like with 300bhp?!  I like the idea of being able to switch to the standard map if the weather is nasty! 

Any advice would be appreciated!
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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2008, 17:36 »
I just had CC retro fitted by a dealership for under £150, the part number for the kit was W 1K0 054 690 A and retailed at £42.55. I was charged an hour and a half, an hour to fit the stalk? and half an hour to recode the ECU. I believe its a piece of cake to install, and if you know anyone with Vag-Com....   :cool:

I was looking at Blufin as well but would have to pass it by the other half first, and would worry about my warranty  :undecided:

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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2008, 17:38 »
there all pretty good imo, i opted for the Bluefin, got it for £449 with club discount, goes very well and drives with standard character, but more oooomph, Superchips also warrant any parts VW wont if something goes wrong

you will get people say this map, that map etc, but i find them all pretty similar

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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2008, 17:38 »
Get it done, I run APR software on mine and its brilliant, very smooth and controlable. It made 305bhp on the rollers last week and should be doing a bit more now as I had an updated map which they developed on my car flashed yesterday. The peak power isn't the full story, the midrange grunt is fantastic.
I had cruise retro-fitted and you switch between the different maps using the toggle switch on the end of the stalk, very easy to do once you remember the sequence.
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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2008, 17:41 »
oh and as for in the snow, if you drive using the full 300bhp your going to crash, then again you wont will you, the car is like standard up until about 2k so if you drive like normal theres no difference

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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #5 on: 12 April 2008, 18:20 »
oh and as for in the snow, if you drive using the full 300bhp your going to crash, then again you wont will you, the car is like standard up until about 2k so if you drive like normal theres no difference

Thats what I wanted to know... the car behaves normal until above 2k ish?

Gaz... APR sounds like a good bet, but I dont think there is anywhere local does them.  Its all very well you getting re-flashed with an update - but if I had to travel a few 100 miles for it, then it would be a pain in the butt!
At least with the bluefin I can upgrade it myself.
Do you just press a series of buttons on your CC to activate and deactivate the remap?  Is it adjustable?
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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #6 on: 12 April 2008, 18:45 »
oh and as for in the snow, if you drive using the full 300bhp your going to crash, then again you wont will you, the car is like standard up until about 2k so if you drive like normal theres no difference

Thats what I wanted to know... the car behaves normal until above 2k ish?

Gaz... APR sounds like a good bet, but I dont think there is anywhere local does them.  Its all very well you getting re-flashed with an update - but if I had to travel a few 100 miles for it, then it would be a pain in the butt!
At least with the bluefin I can upgrade it myself.
Do you just press a series of buttons on your CC to activate and deactivate the remap?  Is it adjustable?

yeh, under 2k you would never know, it was soaking wet the other day and even when pushing it when pulling away it was coping very well, APR is activated by pressing and holding the set button for a period of time

actual APR process as told me by Hurdy

Turn on the ignition (don't need the engine running)

Step 1: Press and hold the "set" button on your cruise control. After approximately five seconds, the "check engine" light on your dash will begin to blink once per second. This will tell you that you are activating program one. This blinking sequence will continue for approximately five seconds.

After this five second interval, the "check engine" light will begin blinking twice per second. This will indicate that you have activated the second program. This process is continued to access any remaining programs you may have purchased. (three blinks = program three, four blinks = program four).

Step 2:Release the 'Set' button. Turn the ignition off for 10 seconds and then back on. You are now in your selected program.
« Last Edit: 12 April 2008, 18:53 by 182_blue »

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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #7 on: 12 April 2008, 19:33 »
p3eps do you know dj-horace?
he has a mk2 leon cupra and he got revo from some place in Aberdeen and he rates it
myself i went to star in kirkcaldy and got Giac good for 300bhp so  iam told.
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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #8 on: 13 April 2008, 11:43 »
Does having the Bluefin make any difference to your insurance? I would phone RAC Direct (where I'm insured) and say I want to have my car "chipped" and they would make a change, possibly cost me a bit more, then I'm set?

Would insurers know what I'm talking about, as you wouldn't believe the trouble i had trying to get insurance for 2 laps of the Nurburgring in my S4!?!

Ok so I'd plump for the Blufin, as its the only option for me in the Channel Islands. No VAT makes it a little more attractive and less hassle from the wife though. Does it really make a noticeable difference to the car, lower the 0-60 time by a decent chunk?

I suppose I'd also have to check with the dealership to make sure they didnt overwrite it on a service?

Just trying to cover all bases as I dont want any nasty surprises once I get involved  :undecided:

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Re: Remap advice
« Reply #9 on: 13 April 2008, 11:45 »
it will most likely cost you more, some wont insure you if mapped, others will but at extra cost, mine costs me about £65 more a year, you must tell them if you get it done or your insurance is invalid

dealer wont overwite it , as you can remove it with the handset before you go for the service

as for speed you will be pleasantly surprised imo

Does having the Bluefin make any difference to your insurance? I would phone RAC Direct (where I'm insured) and say I want to have my car "chipped" and they would make a change, possibly cost me a bit more, then I'm set?

Would insurers know what I'm talking about, as you wouldn't believe the trouble i had trying to get insurance for 2 laps of the Nurburgring in my S4!?!

Ok so I'd plump for the Blufin, as its the only option for me in the Channel Islands. No VAT makes it a little more attractive and less hassle from the wife though. Does it really make a noticeable difference to the car, lower the 0-60 time by a decent chunk?

I suppose I'd also have to check with the dealership to make sure they didnt overwrite it on a service?

Just trying to cover all bases as I dont want any nasty surprises once I get involved  :undecided:
« Last Edit: 13 April 2008, 11:47 by 182_blue »