Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Use to all about Revo 2 yrs ago, then APR came back to the UK so everyone raving about them   

Everyone that goes to R-Tech comes back raving about them these days, ain't nothing no one can do about it   

And it's not the coffee or the banter giving great results

[bigeyd]

I believe if you only map your car once then no comparison so you'll know no better.

[GrayMK5GTI]

I believe if you only map your car once then no comparison so you'll know no better.

Most people who buy a GTI to modify it have modified cars before (I did the generic map thing  on a Focus ST).

Loads of people on here get mapped by other tuners and say nothing about it, guy plugged in a laptop, fiddled about and I drive home with more power. Great. Can't fault it.

Whenever someone comes back from R-Tech it typically goes like this: took a long drive to Niki, had a chat with the lads, did some stock Dyno runs, Niki came over and explained what he is doing, and what was holding it back / flowing really well . He took me out for a spin and explained the characteristics.

For me, I'm yet to see any other tuners better R-Tech for any of this lot:

- customer service (pre & post map)
- power (James 378bhp & 450lb/ft from K04 2+ with WMI on JKMs rollers -blown everyone away) 
- add ons (traction control mapping, switchable mapping from pedal)
- anti-flutter for K04 setups with intake, TIV mapping (patented by R-Tech)
- value for money (hundreds of pounds cheaper in some cases)

I've said many times, there's nothing wrong with the likes of Revo, APR etc. .  But when you consider that little lot above it's hard not to choose R-Tech. Which I imagine is why they are so popular

[bigeyd]

Like I said if you only map your car once then no comparison to a so called generic map,which mine was done on the road.
I prefer a car to be mapped on the road as that is where it'll be driven.
 

[jdm]

For me I was having the car mapped and was interested in how much R&D had been done with a map on the car and I had heard that Revo would run a car for at least 40000 miles in the US before releasing a map to market. I know they have different set ups and climate over there but had my engine and DSG box done on the car and the difference was night and day on the road. I would advise anyone with a DSG to have the box done, the change there was unbelievable.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Like I said if you only map your car once then no comparison to a so called generic map,which mine was done on the road.
I prefer a car to be mapped on the road as that is where it'll be driven.

I'm sure if most of the top engine tuners use a dyno, it can't be worse than mapping a car on the road.

I don't know enough about the way a Dyno works to compare Dyno & road mapping, but I know you can simulate different engine loads (like going up hill) on a Dyno.

As an example, Hurdy's R was setup on Statllers Dyno and it goes like stink on road & track 

You are totally correct in saying that if you only map your car once you can't compare how your car would behave with a different map, but if you were choosing your first map and looking at reviews and what each tuner could offer (and price comparison) then you can see why R-Tech stand out (hence why so popular).

[bigeyd]

I only see a dyno as being good for figures and a road better for setting a car up but I am no mapper,how do F1 do theirs ?

I guess we differ,I only know I am happy with mine and also you are happy with your one,oh and if you want to talk about reviews and popularity then who is a global company 

Hurdy's goes like stink !! thought it was more like a rocket on speed lol

[Ma22789]

Anyone shed some light on how much an R-Tech stage 2 map is on a normal Mk5 Golf gti?

I paid £350 for my stage 2+ on my edition 30 

[akbarirfan]

Fair comment in terms of having nothing else to compare to.

For me this will be the first car I have remapped, I am going with R-tech based on what they offer as it seems logical to me:

- health check
- confirmation of current position
- custom map built to car and hardware specification all within defined limits
- knowledge of 2.0 TFSI's
- have stock of common faulty parts
- genuine interest rather than a flash and go service

I haven't even been yet so there is probably more to add to this list!

[rich83]

I only see a dyno as being good for figures and a road better for setting a car up but I am no mapper,how do F1 do theirs ?

I guess we differ,I only know I am happy with mine and also you are happy with your one,oh and if you want to talk about reviews and popularity then who is a global company 

Hurdy's goes like stink !! thought it was more like a rocket on speed lol

F1 teams will use an engine dyno most likely.

[Hedge]

I only see a dyno as being good for figures and a road better for setting a car up but I am no mapper,how do F1 do theirs ?

I guess we differ,I only know I am happy with mine and also you are happy with your one,oh and if you want to talk about reviews and popularity then who is a global company 

Hurdy's goes like stink !! thought it was more like a rocket on speed lol

F1 teams will use an engine dyno most likely.

Well I don't see many out on the road being mapped... 

[rich83]

I only see a dyno as being good for figures and a road better for setting a car up but I am no mapper,how do F1 do theirs ?

I guess we differ,I only know I am happy with mine and also you are happy with your one,oh and if you want to talk about reviews and popularity then who is a global company 

Hurdy's goes like stink !! thought it was more like a rocket on speed lol

F1 teams will use an engine dyno most likely.

Well I don't see many out on the road being mapped... 

 

[rich83]

But of course I meant engine dyno as opposed to hub or normal roller dyno 

[pudding]

Nick has achieved  400bhp from a K04 with WMI. That was a BWA engine 

Not known any tuner to beat it 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,72496.msg779517.html#msg779517

You don't know any other tuners because your head is so far up R-Tech's arse.

400 (actual) hp from a K04 

[Scottymon]

pmsl.

EDIT: I honestly thought Pudding was a mate of GrayMK5GTI, just having a bit of a laugh... I didn't think he was genuinely having a crack.