Remapping ans DPF issues on MK6 GTD - Anyone have any info?

[GTI-Ross]

Hey up guys,

Still on the look for a MK6 GTi or GTD - with me doing a few more miles a year, just eyed up the dirty soot chucker (GTD)

I know they come in at 170bhp.....any one have an idea if they re-map well - and does the ECU need to come out?

Thanks Guys

[GrayMK5GTI]

This was discussed in the mk5 general area last week. I'll try to find the post

[rich83]

Yes i believe the ECU will need to be removed. Its a real pain.. but worth it. My mates got Revo Stage 1 on his octavia VRS 170CR and it pulls very well indeed.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Think it's only the later ones that require the ECU out.

See here for a remap write up: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63609.0.html

I may get mine done, as long as my clutch can handle it. 210bhp at stage one, should be at least as quick as a mk6 GTI, but sill still do 50+mpg and because of the DPF - NO SMOKE 

Stage 2 (DPF removed) is around 220+bhp which according to Revo is quicker than a stage 1 TSI golf 

[rich83]

Ohh yeah that rings a bell..... post 2009 i think and the ECU needs to come out

[celica]

How many miles you going to do?

There's no substitute for a fun petrol :)

[GTI-Ross]

How many miles you going to do?

There's no substitute for a fun petrol :)

Yeah i have always had the same feeling...love the petrol, but after reading the post that wa linked above, 210bhp and 50mpg....really tempting me..

With petrol prices rising and hitting £1.55 for V-Power....Think it the right thing to do....

[tony_danza]

Get a DSG one. It'll save massive clutch headaches and the 'box really suits the engine.

[GTI-Ross]

Get a DSG one. It'll save massive clutch headaches and the 'box really suits the engine.

No more DSG, thats why im selling my MK5 GTI, sh*tty DSG and the Mechatronic issue....Going back to basics....straight 6 manual 

[tony_danza]

But they have headaches too. DMFs and clutches ruined by huge torque and a narrow powerband. You can't really win.

[rich83]

To be honest i think the days of mechatronics units failing are over.

[GTI-Ross]

To be honest i think the days of mechatronics units failing are over.

I wish they were, i mean mine was a 05 plate when i bought it with 65k on the clock, so thought i would be safe...turns out im not...its in at VW next week for testing...

Strange as hell, cam on really quick and no fault codes on my VAG-COM...sono idea...but still getting sold and buy a newer MK6 GTI or GTD....looking like the GTD now though....plus i have got really board of DSG...i just get board even in manual mode

[rich83]

yeah.. sorry i meant the newer cars that have DSG wont fail. I presume the GTD would be 2009 onwards.?

[GTI-Ross]

Has anyone heard of any DPF issues with the MK6 GTD?

[Deako]

Has anyone heard of any DPF issues with the MK6 GTD?

Not had any DPF issues with my A3 Black Edition. If you are covering substantial mileage with a decent amount of motorway driving, it shouldnt be an issue.