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To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« on: November 30, 2009, 09:48:45 pm »
So I've had the car a couple of weeks now, and sorted a few minor gremlins out.... Monza II's are in for the diamond cut refurb next week (fantastic local bloke) So I guess it's time to think about some performance mods!!!  :grin:

Been to a company in Poole called Kar Technic for a quote:

Re-map (in house i guess)
Milltek Cat-Back
Forge Boost Valve
Pipercross Filter

All the above for just under £1k.

Then started to look round the web and BLUEFIN caught my attention, think I kinda like the idea of being in control of the mapping via the handset, and can reset if I ever had the need without going into the garage.

So my question is - what do you guys think, as a set of mods?

Kar Technic are local for me so any snags and I can go round there to sort it out (and they did seem a helpful bunch).
Or is it worth the travel for something better?
Bluefin?... Anygood or a gimmick?
Pipercross filter... should I? - or do I go straight for an Induction kit?

For info i'm into subtle mods (OEM with a kick) - so no big bore booming exhaust. and don't think i'm interested in stage 2 etc, even at a later date (famous last words) :wink: But I do want some bang for my buck!!! :grin:

All advice / opinions gratefully recieved as to what to spend my money on.

I know this kind of topic has been discussed loads on the forum so apologies for the repetition, and for the amount of questions I've posed with this post.... :notworthy:


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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 09:52:07 pm »
ed 30 or gti

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 09:52:44 pm »
Bluefin + Miltek TB Exhaust and a decent air filter saw me hit 300+ horses!

I'm now running a few more mods and have always been very impressed with my Bluefin!  :happy2:

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 09:53:45 pm »
Sorry GTI...

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2009, 09:54:27 pm »
Yes this is a Bluefin friendly site with a fair few users.  :wink:

I have no affiliation but JKM in Portsmouth are currently doing them for £390 with £30 worth of vouchers which will buy you a panel filter.
http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinshop.htm

They are also doing free postage on anything else you may desire.

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2009, 09:56:51 pm »
dont go bluefin with a GTI mate. its pants. the ed 30 has good results with bluefin. i now have seen 5 cars all with same issues(including my own using bluefin) issues were when going past stage 1 though. i  thought the stage 1 was ok.


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« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2009, 09:59:29 pm »
Thanks Hedge, thats a good bit of info!

On a slightly different line, what's your link with the Vulcan (on your banner) Not as I'm a spotter or anything!! :grin:

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« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2009, 10:02:04 pm »
Thanks Hedge, thats a good bit of info!

On a slightly different line, what's your link with the Vulcan (on your banner) Not as I'm a spotter or anything!! :grin:

Spotter or not its just I'm a member of the Vulcan to the Sky trust.

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« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2009, 10:02:23 pm »
Thanks vRSy, Any more info on the probs with bluefin for a GTi, and what map would you recommend - if any other?

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« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2009, 10:05:57 pm »
Nice one Hedge, I only asked as I worked around the airshow circuit for a few years... Great Cause (if you can call it that). Nuff said  :happy2:

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2009, 10:06:39 pm »
From personal experience I would actually recommend Revo on the K03 cars. However when you weigh up price versus gains the Bluefin will still make a strong case for itself.

I'm not sure of the problems Sy refers to but there are 1000's of Bluefin handsets out there.

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2009, 10:07:57 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9088.0
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5134.0
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4289.msg83398#msg83398

id 100% reccomend the map i have, massively suprised at the improvment over what i had before considering they should have been equivalent to each other performance wise. worth every penny.

my recomendation is to stay with a Vag specialist who wil have more experience and knowledge on the engine. that leaves REVO, APR and sharkperformance, feel free to add more guys
« Last Edit: November 30, 2009, 10:12:13 pm by vRSy »

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2009, 10:10:25 pm »
I'm not sure of the problems Sy refers to but there are 1000's of Bluefin handsets out there.

it only seems to be the k03 they have the issue with. i know of a few who had issues, and others who believe they'res is behaving similar.  and it seems to be only @stage 2 onwards it happens. 2 guys on here plus me and a few on briskoda....

stage 1 was very good though, no issues

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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2009, 10:11:16 pm »
Thanks vRSy, PM received and will check out the links. :happy2:

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Re: To bluefin?, or not to bluefin?, what was the question!?!
« Reply #14 on: November 30, 2009, 10:14:22 pm »
Ignoring costs, which is better between the basic bluefin and revo for the GTi?