Durhamremaps.co.uk

[Sug]

As above title says, has anyone had there car remapped by them or know anyone who has. Look like an established company or am I better of going to PDT?
2008 edition 30

[damoegan]

PDT for me.

[Andy]

Think my mate got his done there and they use celtic tuning maps

[R-tech-Nick]

Stick with Dave at PDT, he got all the best tools and understands your car very well, 

[gigolo456]

Hi Nick, and sorry 2 interject here, are u able 2 respond to PM's, just I sent u a couple?
Andrew

[monte]

Dave (PDT) is a very clever guy 

He is the man for your remap Sug 

[mkviken]

PDT's facilities are excellent and Dave seems very knowledgable especially with GTI's so there would be no doubt in my mind.

[R-tech-Nick]

Hi Nick, and sorry 2 interject here, are u able 2 respond to PM's, just I sent u a couple?
Andrew

Hello,

Ben responds to the PMs, I know we have a back logs of about 60 PM over 4 forums which we sponsor or help out on.
I will get in the case now dude

Nick

[PDT]

Thanks all 

[PDT]

But on a serious note, make a shortlist of tuners, visit their premises and speak to them. You will quickly work out based on 1st impressions who is really clued up and who is just a reseller of files (i.e can read and write software from/to your ecu and emails it off to *insert random file supplier here* )

Your remap should ideally include:

Discussion regarding fuel type used etc...
Dyno testing and/or live datalogging at the very least
Visual and OBD diagnostic inspection

The sad and worrying fact is that we are seeing more and more cars arrive at our premises with problems caused by cheap software, lack of attention and interest by the tuner, poor aftersales service from the tuner as they can only remap a car by flashing files to it and not actually understand the inner workings and science behind what they are doing.

There are plenty of clued up tuners out there with the correct tools and equipment to do a good job, you just have to fight your way through the sea of bulls**t to find them.

[R-tech-Nick]

But on a serious note, make a shortlist of tuners, visit their premises and speak to them. You will quickly work out based on 1st impressions who is really clued up and who is just a reseller of files (i.e can read and write software from/to your ecu and emails it off to *insert random file supplier here* )

Your remap should ideally include:

Discussion regarding fuel type used etc...
Dyno testing and/or live datalogging at the very least
Visual and OBD diagnostic inspection

The sad and worrying fact is that we are seeing more and more cars arrive at our premises with problems caused by cheap software, lack of attention and interest by the tuner, poor aftersales service from the tuner as they can only remap a car by flashing files to it and not actually understand the inner workings and science behind what they are doing.

There are plenty of clued up tuners out there with the correct tools and equipment to do a good job, you just have to fight your way through the sea of bulls**t to find them.

+1

[Sug]

Well that's sorted that one then cheers

[Bernhard30]

Another vote for PDT from me, my car goes there as it's only 15 miles away.

There is however one issue I have found since getting remapped is how much money I have subsequently spent on further mods.

To paraphrase the old Hot Chocolate song.."It Started with a Map", so beware of PDT...that's what i say.



By way of a further endorsement by 62 year old Father in law had his 'Pensioner Beige' Honda Civic Turbo Diesel mapped by Dave, it's now got 180 brake and chunky torque and still looks boggo standard/boring. It's quite stealthy actually, and he loves surprising Type R's with it..