R-Tech remap - anything to prepare beforehand or just drive in?

[apples12]

Hi all

finally pulled my finger out and got my tdi booked in for a remap with r-tech next week.

is there anything that i ought to do beforehand? was serviced only ~300 miles ago, all filters and oil

anything to watch out for after?

cheers 

[Dan648v]

Speak to r tech, they'll tell you if you need to prep anything 

[GrayMK5GTI]

Nick will thoroughly check the car over first before mapping it as he won't run the risk of a car failing on the way home  

Just make sure your tyre pressures are right as this can effect the dyno reading. Make sure there's plenty of fuel in as it will use a little on the dyno.

That's about it really, enjoy the experience of watching your car getting thrashed on the dyno  

Oh - and bring some biscuits for the lads  

[apples12]

Nick will thoroughly check the car over first before mapping it as he won't run the risk of a car failing on the way home  

Just make sure your tyre pressures are right as this can effect the dyno reading. Make sure there's plenty of fuel in as it will use a little on the dyno.

That's about it really, enjoy the experience of watching your car getting thrashed on the dyno  

Oh - and bring some biscuits for the lads  

a blowout at 70mph means tyre pressures are regularly checked! lol.

cant wait for next friday! just a shame i couldnt get this friday off. 

[GrayMK5GTI]

Also check your intercooler pipe by the drivers side front wheel. They often start to leak so may be worth replacing it before getting it mapped 

[MC71]

^^^^ bet you can't wait! Will be like a new car. Such a difference for such a small amount of money.   

Nick will thoroughly check the car over first before mapping it as he won't run the risk of a car failing on the way home 

Just make sure your tyre pressures are right as this can effect the dyno reading. Make sure there's plenty of fuel in as it will use a little on the dyno.

That's about it really, enjoy the experience of watching your car getting thrashed on the dyno

Oh - and bring some biscuits for the lads 

Very true! I never like to watch and am always wanting to say "easy there"!! 

[aslz78]

I had mine remapped 2 weeks ago with R-Tech. It was completely standard and they did a full health check on it before touching the ECU. Its much nicer now and well worth the money

[Andy]

Make sure you have enough fuel in the tank

[Adam_]

I drove 300 miles to get mine done. You will not regret it!

[driver rider]

I really need to find the time to get my remap done.  But I want to get my engine mods done before heading there to make the most of the map.

[MC71]

^^^^ if your going Stage 1 then no other mods are needed fella. You can add a CAI and it may give you some extra ponies but that works best in conjunction with a sports cat TBE and if your at that point it's a stage 2 map anyway and then it's HPFP and beyond.....

 

[driver rider]

What's CAI? Stage One will be plenty enough for me.  many people on the forum say get mods first then the remap.  Exhaust and Intake though that may change as I want to focus on handling mods.

[scopes]

CAI = Cold Air Intake

Everybody to there own, i prefer to have the mods to help squeeze out a few extra bhp 

[MC71]

^^^^ sorry, CAI (Cold Air Intake) or often called an induction kit.  

Handling mods are as good as any place to start.  An anti lift kit (WALK or Superpro) will help keep that power down, rear anti roll bar (sway bar) will make a world of difference (Autotech are very good), and some form of engine mount or mounts, I would personally suggest a lower engine mount ie Powerflex - cheap, SuperPro - a wee bit more and THS - the dogs dingles. All IMHO.

 

[driver rider]

^^^^ sorry, CAI (Cold Air Intake) or often called an induction kit.  

Handling mods are as good as any place to start.  An anti lift kit (WALK or Superpro) will help keep that power down, rear anti roll bar (sway bar) will make a world of difference (Autotech are very good), and some form of engine mount or mounts, I would personally suggest a lower engine mount ie Powerflex - cheap, SuperPro - a wee bit more and THS - the dogs dingles. All IMHO.

 

Thanks. I'll have a look at the CAI.  I honestly think I'll start on the handling side of things first.  I'll get a superpro anti lift kit.  I must be honest and say I'd rather get a front and rear anti roll bar.  I wouldn't like to have one and not the other.  I need to look into engine mounts.  This is new ground for me. 

Sorry but THS???