Rolling Road.....disapointing results..

[VC]

keep us in the loop though, i'm interested to see what they find via diagnostics vs manually inspecting

[joesgti]

im betting they find a fault with the dv, then call your dealer and explain how incompitant they are!! 

[MAT ED30]

i would check the dv mate as i had same type of problem 260bhp    it was dv and now pulling hard 

[duncan]

is the new DV i think the part number now ends in G alot better than the one that was put on my car when produced 3 years ago?

just thinking if it is still worth replacing my current DV with a new one even if it isnt defective?

[bacillus]

The latest DV is better than one made 3 years ago.

As for changing it if not faulty, it's your money but you won't see much difference.

[joesgti]

id change, the older ones are prone to splitting.

or upgrade to the forge DV. 

[duncan]

want to stay under VW warranty who may not cover if i get a non VW part - otherwise would have gone for the FORGE as the price difference isnt that great.

do you notice performance benefits between the forge and the VW standard part

as for replacing it if its not broken, well i had to order the parts early otherwise it wouldnt get sorted for another week and labour to check it is the same as labour to fit it so thought might as well just order the part and get it replaced anyway since a remap is on the cards once the boost leak is found

i really hope it is a boost leak otherwise who knows what it could be.

also getting the PCV replaced - dont know if that has a problem or not but again labour is free and the part is very cheap so dont mind doing it really.....

if it is the PCV, Air mass filter or DV what else could be leading to the car running rich and a lack of power? (apart from a corrupted WALD map)

[joesgti]

after that id probs have them have a quick look at the exhaust (only takes 10 mins) after that and the map im not really sure,

im sure itl be up to full power after monday though 

[duncan]

after that id probs have them have a quick look at the exhaust (only takes 10 mins) after that and the map im not really sure,

im sure itl be up to full power after monday though 

I hope your right, am budgeting £600 for the remap and the fixes, praying that it doesnt cost more otherwise i wont be able to afford the remap.....

and reading up about APR the maps sound great, with a load of handy features!

[billyboy]

after that id probs have them have a quick look at the exhaust (only takes 10 mins) after that and the map im not really sure,

im sure itl be up to full power after monday though 

I hope your right, am budgeting £600 for the remap and the fixes, praying that it doesnt cost more otherwise i wont be able to afford the remap.....

and reading up about APR the maps sound great, with a load of handy features!

Mines 56reg APR1, you need cruise for the other features, (you got cruise) awesome are offering it for this month only £165 all in
its also had a service at stealers with it. the guy did ask before carring any work out, so as not to delete it.
anything else you fit i wouldnt worry, not long left on waranty.
wait till you fell that push back in your seat, then youll know what youve missed
billy

[duncan]

after that id probs have them have a quick look at the exhaust (only takes 10 mins) after that and the map im not really sure,

im sure itl be up to full power after monday though 

I hope your right, am budgeting £600 for the remap and the fixes, praying that it doesnt cost more otherwise i wont be able to afford the remap.....

and reading up about APR the maps sound great, with a load of handy features!

ive got cruise so thats cool!

so Awesome are doing a stage one APR remap for £165???

have been quoted £450 a tuners in croydon which seemed ok since revo charge the same..

well worth the drive up to awesome if thats the case!
Mines 56reg APR1, you need cruise for the other features, (you got cruise) awesome are offering it for this month only £165 all in
its also had a service at stealers with it. the guy did ask before carring any work out, so as not to delete it.
anything else you fit i wouldnt worry, not long left on waranty.
wait till you fell that push back in your seat, then youll know what youve missed
billy

[WhiteGTI]

^^ I think Billyboy means 165 about the fitting cruise control 

[joesgti]

^^ I think Billyboy means 165 about the fitting cruise control 

is that not still expensive? 

[john_o]

£165 for OE fitment by a company is still good.
I think its £150 from a VW dealer
Or way less if you buy the stalk yourself and get a knowledgeable VAGCOm person to code it (vrstu)

duncan, I would also be mentioning that apr us have a sale on just now and try and knock some ££ of the remap 
see http://www.goapr.com/VW/news/#03092009

[duncan]

yep, the tuning company im going to are knocking £50 off the price of the remap (that is if i get the remap - depends if they find why my car is loosing power)

fingers crossed for monday!!