………………….I just thought I would share my experience.
I’ve had a Milltek downpipe with 200 cell sport cat fitted since just before Christmas but due to work and child care commitments the soonest I could escape to get the stage 2 software was today.
I booked a visit with Rob (W8 Performance) this morning and arrived just after 10am, first things first, nice cup of rosy followed by some man moments drooling over his new wheels……Then on to reading my current file. Some of may be aware I have been running a generic Angel Tuning map for a few years, and tbh I’ve been very happy with it, however Miko @ Shark decided to create a new file from a standard map. After uploading and emailing the file we took my car out for a blast just to give Rob an idea of how good (or bad) the Angel Tuning map was, his immediate reaction was although good, it wasn’t as fast as his, particularly in 2nd and 3rd. Bear in mind he is running a Shark stage 1 with an Evoms intake compared to mine which has an Evoms but also the downpipe. Just to confirm his thoughts we went out in his and I have to agree definitely better all round (iirc his car made 251.5 bhp on Shark rollers).
Anyway, after our bit of fun we went back to Rob’s for another cuppa, and while chatting notification came through that the file was done. After the longest 20 minutes I can remember waiting for the file to upload to the car, all was well and we took it out for a spin.
If I’m honest, first impression, not that much difference, but as I starting playing about through the gears I realised how much smoother the power delivery was. At about 1pm I left Robs and made my way home, which is when the real fun began!!! After about 10 miles I had the measure of the car and I can report the following:
1st gear – I could honestly say it’s no longer required…..
2nd gear – I hate to use the term but, OMG, the pick up is so quick it’s ready for 3rd in the blink of an eye.
3rd gear – This is a bit more reserved but if you get the car at the right speed then bury the loud pedal whiplash is a concern!
4th gear – Ridiculous, no further comment required.
5th /6th gears – pick up is excellent in both gears, desperate to find a private road to test 75 – 100.
So to summarise, Rob is a top bloke, he makes a cracking cup of tea, the map isn’t bad either…………..
I am one happy bunny!!!!