Standard GTI remap advice

[joeb_444]

Thanks everyone for your input, I'm waiting for an insurance quote back (Elephant didn't wan't to know with a remap) and then hopefully will be going for JKM's stage 2 package (http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/jkmtfsi-200.htm), but with the APR fuel pump an APR RSC full exhaust, which after speaking to WhiteGTI sounds the business.  What sort of BHP do you think I will be looking at with this package?

[WhiteGTI]

Based on what ive seen so far, considering your also going for the fuel pump - id say around 255-260hp.

Have a look in JKM's rolling road gallery and Awesome GTI's gallery - that will give you an indication of different cars with similar modifications and what they have run.

[RedRobin]

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Do bear in mind that high bhp numbers are not the ultimate goal - Smooth and well shaped curves on the rolling-road plots, backed up by data logs will indicate how driveable and healthy your car is running.

Max bhp numbers vary enormously on different dyno's with different operators and on different days. It's an indication but my advice is to take note of the whole picture.

As many people have already said here, JKM are well respected and for good reason. No-one is saying that there aren't other good tuners/workshops out there but I find JKM both trustworthy and caring as well as having expertise - Hence why I bother to drive 2hrs each way to see them.

Enjoy!

[john_o]

echo RR comments

key options could be

1 : can it be reverted to stock (or stock tuners mode) for servicing
2 : do you want to tweak it
3 : Aftersales service

APR / REVO / GIAC seem the front runners imho

I would find another GTI owner in IOM who as already gone this route.
Depends which ferry you are getting and how far you wish to travel.

I would echo joes recommendation with APR from Awesome. But I dont think the location really suits you tbh!
However I dont think you can go wrong with any of the 'main' tuners above.

Give them all a call and see how you get on, ask them specifically if you had a problem in IOM how would they deal with it and are there any support options in IOM without having to make a trip back to blighty?

(Be cautious with the fuel pump upgrade if you have an early GTI!)

enjoy

[zippytwo]

Thanks everyone for your input, I'm waiting for an insurance quote back (Elephant didn't wan't to know with a remap) and then hopefully will be going for JKM's stage 2 package (http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/jkmtfsi-200.htm), but with the APR fuel pump an APR RSC full exhaust, which after speaking to WhiteGTI sounds the business.  What sort of BHP do you think I will be looking at with this package?

Please let us know how much extra they want - and based on what criteria (bhp? / % increase bhp?): it's the one thing that may still stop me!

[KRL]

What benefit would the APR Fuel pump upgrade give to the JKM stage 2 setup?

As far as I understood this uprage was only needed if you wanted to go Revo's Stage2+ software.

[RedRobin]

What benefit would the APR Fuel pump upgrade give to the JKM stage 2 setup?

As far as I understood this upgrade was only needed if you wanted to go Revo's Stage2+ software.

The FP upgrade (as I understand) may be particular benefit if you experience fuelling issues sometimes due to a setting in a tuner's remap (too high a Boost setting perhaps). This would also show by a dip in the power curve and, I assume, in data logs - Please bear in mind I have limited knowledge in this.

As I understand it, a Stage2 remap might put demands on the FP which the stock one would have difficulty in meeting. You would feel it when driving - Interruption of power when under load or even misfiring.

Currently, my Stage2 is plotting a very minor dip (but no driving issues) and so could be improved with the APR FP.

I hope this helps.

[chungster]

but have u seen the price of the APR HPFP! 

[revo carl]

with the pump you can opt for stg2+ wich is an extra £50+vat but will give you an awsome midrange

[joeb_444]

I'm struggling to get insurance at the minute, Greenlight say they wont insure anyone under the age of 25 if the car is over £17000? Any other recommendations for insurers?