For all the guys that have remaps on there GTI's

gti-joe · Post by **gti-joe** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:53 pm

Convince me this is what I need to spend my hard earned on as my next mod.

KennyPOLO_Gti · Post by **KennyPOLO_Gti** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:30 pm

Its an insult not to do it!! I was worried bout gettin my map too, wasnt sure if my car would handle the increase on bhp n torque but i have had no problems at all and i just love it!! ITS A MUST!!!!

MateyGuv · Post by **MateyGuv** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 4:27 pm

Do it! The most simple way to get more out your car. Makes the gti perform like it should have from factory. You will not regret it

gti-joe · Post by **gti-joe** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:07 pm

Is APR the way to go or are there alternatives out there that anybody has tried.

KennyPOLO_Gti · Post by **KennyPOLO_Gti** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:22 pm

i went for apr. Doesnt show up on the comp at VW if you have a problem. Plus heard the revo remap over boosts ur turbo. Dont quote me on that tho! Place near fife does it in scotland, not far from you! Go for the trial first???

Jeff GTi · Post by **Jeff GTi** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:49 pm

dont bother with the trial just get it done its a transformation to say the least

with a couple of other choice mods (exhaust and induction) my car now does 60 in just 5.7 seconds, fast by anyones standards (pulled a 5.7 at pod earlier this year)

it is the most easy, and simple mod i have had done, but the best at the same time, it suprises other out of its league cars to say the least

get it done, you will not regret it, and yeah apr is defo the way to go, custom code and revo usually produce about 180 bhp regardless of their web page claims, but give a bigger initial surge of power than apr software as the boost is just maxed out, apr is much smoother and progressive, using less boost and more of the engine, fueling and timing working in harmony, but still so much fun, providing usable reliable power all the way to the limiter at 7600 rpm were others die much earlier

apr on just a stock car will see about 190 bhp even though it claims over 200

my gti with turbo back miltek, inc sports cat and downpipe, green panel filter, pd160 intake and forge 007p produced 214 bhp and 199.1 at the wheels in january at awesome gti on their rollers

i have also ordered a forge intercooler to throttle body hose and a forge turbo intake pipe which should see a slight improvement again, fingers crossed

but yeah get it done, as mentioned its an insult not to

M@Turner · Post by **M@Turner** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 7:52 pm

I am really really tempted to get this done. Just one quick question?

Have you guys told your insurance company, and if so, how much did your premium go up by?

Thanking you!

KennyPOLO_Gti · Post by **KennyPOLO_Gti** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 8:06 pm

The less they know the better!!

andy947 · Post by **andy947** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:59 am

I've got custom code on mine and the torque curve of the engine is absolutley superb. Mine made 196bhp and 220ftlbs on the rollers recently.

Custom-code are not about peak bhp figures, but about improving the engine, and after seeing the torque curve my car pulled on the rollers i seriously impressed. Know a few other guys who have custom-code on various other setups and havn't had a bad word about them.

I'd defo recomend custom-code software for the Polo.

They'll defo be doing the remaping on my 2.8 24v VR6 engine for my MK2 aswell.

They are also doing some insane discounts on remaps at the moment until Jan the 31st, saving 30%!!! Just over Â£300 for a phase 1 map!!

There's a couple guys in Scotland (Glasgow and Edinburgh) who do custom-code aswell.

Get it done

insanekiwi · Post by **insanekiwi** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:24 am

andy947 wrote:I've got custom code on mine and the torque curve of the engine is absolutley superb. Mine made 196bhp and 220ftlbs on the rollers recently.

Custom-code are not about peak bhp figures, but about improving the engine, and after seeing the torque curve my car pulled on the rollers i seriously impressed. Know a few other guys who have custom-code on various other setups and havn't had a bad word about them.

I'd defo recomend custom-code software for the Polo.

They'll defo be doing the remaping on my 2.8 24v VR6 engine for my MK2 aswell.

They are also doing some insane discounts on remaps at the moment until Jan the 31st, saving 30%!!! Just over Â£300 for a phase 1 map!!

There's a couple guys in Scotland (Glasgow and Edinburgh) who do custom-code aswell.

Get it done

Jeff GTI,
Please do not say others are worse by not showing us any dyno sheets. Maxing out boost etc, sounds very wrong to me. All of the brands are well known with good history behind them.

I would choose the one that's closest from your home + best service such as fine tuning.

There is no such thing as one 'best tune' that is why there are other companies out there apart from just APR. APR / REVO / custom codes / GIAC all very good companies.

Also you've beens stating that your car makes 210hp. Yes, in theory mine makes 158kw which is 210hp as well. However this is not the best representation. Please dyno your car and state your horse power at the wheels. Factory produces around 95kw, with REVO makes around 125kw. If you add dump pipe will produce 135-136kw at wheels. With intake should go even further. And if you modify boost settings and timing, you may look at 140kw with minimal mods. I am stating all at wheels not estimated fly wheel horse power.

No offence to you Jeff. Just been reading through this forum for past 6 months (without registering) and I had to say it.

Cheers
from NZ

Jeff GTi · Post by **Jeff GTi** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:35 am

as i think i put above, my car made 199.1 bhp at the wheels

as for the companys thing, fair enough, i just have heard about some bad feedback from others who have later switched to apr and said it was an improvement so i passed my hearings on, but i accept your point entirely and do not wish for this informative thread for members to be turned in to a dispute

thanks

jeff

andy947 · Post by **andy947** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:18 am

As a point to note, the BJX engine in the Polo has been used and tuned in the Seat Ibiza FR for a long time now, and there has been lots of feedback to compare on the Seat websites.

Check out Seatcupra.net and you will find that the Custom-code and other tuning guys are seriously helpful.

stanmoar · Post by **stanmoar** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:03 am

Hi andy where did you go to get your map done? was it edinburgh
or glasgow or did you send away your ecu?

Cheers stan

andy947 · Post by **andy947** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:10 am

stanmoar wrote:Hi andy where did you go to get your map done? was it edinburgh
or glasgow or did you send away your ecu?

Cheers stan

I used the boy in Glasgow to do mine, at the time he was the only person in Scotland doing it, he's in Clydebank

They've now got a 'mobile' guy in Edinburgh doing it, not sure if he'd come this far north to save you a trip, but might be worth enquiring.

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=146866

Defo worth doing it before the end of Jan, at the price its mental not to

I'm back from offshore today, so if ya fancy a drive in the car to see whats it like gimme a shout, should manage something.

Andy

stanmoar · Post by **stanmoar** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:33 pm

That sound's good andy how about sunday or monday?
Give's you time with the girlfriend first!!!

Cheers stan