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Golf TDI performance
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roastpuff
Go Kart Champion
Revo dealers should have the ECU tune. Obviously when you push more power you affect the longevity, but a mild one such as this shouldn't be too much stress on the engine.
Lots of GTI users with Stage I who have broken the 100,000 mile mark cleanly.
Keithuk
Go Kart Champion
Yes you get the GTi bumper but you get an awful honeycombed grill which is a pain to clean without a test tube brush. It appears the GTi has the same awful grille.
Thats what I'm told. You can go above 195bhp but the clutch and transmission won't stand it.It's more can the transmission coupe with the added torque, I think? Someone with more knowledge can chime in
The thing with rechiping/remapping is the warranty. The ECU notes any changes done which VW can access. There are chip sets that just plug in so when it goes back to the dealer for warranty work you just unplug and remove so no one is the wiser.
There are some chipping companies that can do it for a trial period for a week or so. If your not happy with it, it will revert back to normal chip. If you are happy then you pay for it and the chip is made permanent.
Now all this is something I've read about. Personally I'm not that bothered about rechiping as the traffic conditions in the UK are very poor and over crowded. Plus I have 3 years warranty to use up first.
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lesvw123
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OP:
Got a question for you. Jumping from 140ps to 195ps - did it hit your insurance really bad?
Considering a remap later on, a few years down the line...[/QUOTE
you can not see that it has been chipped so most people say nothing about it,
i have had 2 vw bora's and this is my second golf all have been chipped it's the first mod i do ,the power difference will put a big grin on your face
ecniv
Passed Driver's Ed
you can not see that it has been chipped so most people say nothing about it,
i have had 2 vw bora's and this is my second golf all have been chipped it's the first mod i do ,the power difference will put a big grin on your face
lol
I asked at the dealers and he recommended looking in the vw golf mag they have. Adverts for remapping in there. I did say I wasnt going to do it until the manufacturers warranty is gone so thats at least two years...
The 140 already makes me grin
so 170-195 will make me look maniacal So most people dont declare to insurance? Mainly asking cos if they did find out through what ever route they can claim not being notified and not pay...
lesvw123
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lol
I asked at the dealers and he recommended looking in the vw golf mag they have. Adverts for remapping in there. I did say I wasnt going to do it until the manufacturers warranty is gone so thats at least two years...
The 140 already makes me grin
So most people dont declare to insurance? Mainly asking cos if they did find out through what ever route they can claim not being notified and not pay...
correct, and if you want it back to standard celtic tuning will do it for £50
vw dealers supply tuning boxes and they still cover your warranty with these
fitted ,my dealer knows that my car has been remaped and there is no problem with the warranty
ecniv
Passed Driver's Ed
I've done a relaxing drive back from work. Around 25 miles.
See how well its done (40mph in 40 zone in fourth, 60mph in 60 zone in fifth).
Took around an hour to get back with no jams (surprisingly).
Although the people were driving 50 in the 60 zone and I had an impatient taxi driver so I uh went a little quicker until I could get out of his way.
See how well its done (40mph in 40 zone in fourth, 60mph in 60 zone in fifth).
Took around an hour to get back with no jams (surprisingly).
Although the people were driving 50 in the 60 zone and I had an impatient taxi driver so I uh went a little quicker until I could get out of his way.
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lesvw123
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I've done a relaxing drive back from work. Around 25 miles.
See how well its done (40mph in 40 zone in fourth, 60mph in 60 zone in fifth).
Took around an hour to get back with no jams (surprisingly).
Although the people were driving 50 in the 60 zone and I had an impatient taxi driver so I uh went a little quicker until I could get out of his way.
i have done a 60 mph run thirsk to scarborough and the computer has registered 59mpg not bad when its remapped
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ecniv
Passed Driver's Ed
when what?
thats really good.
Same run into work... light traffic, done this...
Now I am impressed. However I still twitched when cars over took. Resist it, must resist...
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demonrabbit
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dude i dream of that day 59mpg would be amazing