Remap or not

[Chris]

The local vw specialist that does the work on my car now does remaps, he's even remapped his LT van lol.

I'm very tempted but is it worth it or leaving standard better

He's told me that sticking a K&N panel filter in too wont cause me any problems with air flow sensors etc.

this is what is quoted from his site

All our vehicle maps are done in association with Viezu Technologies to give you the best service and products available anywhere. All out Tuning files have a £1,000,000 insurance guarantee should any problems be caused by one of the remaps. On top of this *** Automotive are also fully insured for all aspects of our work.

As well as VW, Seat, Skoda and Audi vehicles *** Automotive are also able to remap nearly all makes and models of vehicles while still raising the bar in customer satisfaction.

GOLF5 2.0 16V GTI TFSI
Original BHP: 200/240
Power Increase: 40 bhp
Torque Increase: 85 Nm

[Chris]

Any advice greatfully received

[Janner_Sy]

a simple search first would have answered your question mate

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18081.0.html

this was 5 posts further down from yours

[markc]

Hi Chris,

You need a reputable tuner to remap your car, otherwise ............... god knows what 

Most like the big names, APR, Superchips etc.  I didnt, and had a custom Stage 1 map on my ED30 by someone I know does a good job (see the 'Ultimate Dyno thread')!  And that the tuner is insured for any problems.

There are some excellent tuners out there, and some you would regret visiting.

Mark.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Anyone who recommends K&N air filters should strongly be avoided! 

[PDT]

Anyone who recommends K&N air filters should strongly be avoided! 

and anyone that relies on remaps being emailed back and forth simply arent a pro outfit, if they were pro they would modify the software themselfes. Read up on Viezu/chippedUK also.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Anyone who recommends K&N air filters should strongly be avoided! 

and anyone that relies on remaps being emailed back and forth simply arent a pro outfit, if they were pro they would modify the software themselfes. Read up on Viezu/chippedUK also.

So you would honestly recommend the trash from Chipped UK - who are just a Custom Code reseller, whom by their maps over the internet from the Netherlands and the far East . . .  . . . .

[PDT]

Not at all, I was saying you should avoid 'middleman' tuners that rely on others supplying the maps.