Remap and DV Fitting and a bit more... :o)

[illyun]

Hi Illyun, good to hear you are finally starting down the modding route

Its all your fault - your recent comments were the last straw   

I'm sure this site has cost a lot of us a lot of money 

[illyun]

I was going to suggest Superchips HQ in Milton Keynes.......... But maybe I won't now    Let's not go down that road again eh     

 

Congratulations on your new arrival Illyun

Thanks 

[Greenouse]

Hi Illyun, good to hear you are finally starting down the modding route

Its all your fault - your recent comments were the last straw   

I'm sure this site has cost a lot of us a lot of money 

Im with you on that one Illyun 

[john_o]

first off congrats illyun on the new arrival , youre a lucky man 
hope all are doing well.

As far as remaps go

APR / REVO / GIAC / Superchips / Custom Code

seem popular.

Aftermarket service
Ability to tweak (REVO select switch settings)
Cruise control (APR use this for map switch)
Switchability to stock (or stock like mode)
etc

If you want a Sat you are going to have to book a couple of weeks in advance I reckon.
And ask for before and after RR graphs!

From 'history' fact or not , I believe the first gen APR ED30 map was Oettinger, but then they mapped Gaz's car , so its now APR's work fully.
Power wise I dont see any diff between APR and REVO tbh

I have a manual ED30 , but if I had DSG I reckon given the torque issue I would seriously consider Hurdys Custom Code remap , which would allow them to reduce the 'hit' at low rpm and possibly protect your clutch plates.

I Know vtec has had no problems but if it was my DSG ED30 , it would be worth thinking about , whereas on a manual I wouldnt be so bothered.

just imho of course

[illyun]

Thanks for that john_o .  I spoke to Keith at JKM - mentioned RRobin (in a positive light of course) - and opted for a sensible start with a Revo Stage 1, Select Plus switch and DV fitted with rolling reads before and after.  I was very tempted to go the whole hog and get the Miltek Sports, Revo Stage 2 and Carbonio intake but Keith sort of talked me out of it! I don't think I'll wait too long to get them fitted if I am still in the UK next year.  I mentioned the DSG issue to Keith but JKM have seen many DSG mapped cars with no issues. 

[RedRobin]

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Firstly, illyun - BIG CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR LADY!!!! - Is he your firstborn? You must be feeling on Cloud Nine!

You'll be in good hands if you're going with JKM - They treat your car as if it was one of theirs and they have a lot of experience with the 2.0T FSI. They are also very honest and Keith suggesting you start off with Stage1 before jumping on Stage2 is sensible - It allows you and them to see how your individual car performs and what you want from your car.



Btw, I'm running Revo2 with very healthy torque but 'only' about 240 bhp (on the dyno) but that's because I've got my settings turned down a bit rather than at max, especially my boost. I have the Carbonio but to get more out of the Stage2 I would be best to change it to a 'piped' intake.

[illyun]

Thanks Robin.  It was your glowing references to JKM that sent me their way.  It was them or Awesome GTI.  The baby's our second.  The first one was a girl so I had to add a boy to the collection.  As for how I'm feeling -shattered tbh    My first one never wanted to sleep and this one just cries all the time.  In the hospital, he was keeping all the other babies awake.

[gazbutmk5gti]

Cograts on you new arrival pal


Don't think you can go wrong with Apr or Revo

[vRStu]

You'll not go worng with JKM and Keith's advice.

If he's not told you already, make sure you have some good fuel in the tank a few days before you have the map done.

[illyun]

You'll not go worng with JKM and Keith's advice.

If he's not told you already, make sure you have some good fuel in the tank a few days before you have the map done.

Thanks for that.  The only fuel that ever goes into the car is Shell V-Power