MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: ThomWalker on October 10, 2013, 12:05:46 am
Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?

Currently looking at AmD suggesting +60 bhp and +78 lbs/ft with stage 1

Can anyone share recommendations/experience. 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 10, 2013, 12:18:59 am
Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?

Currently looking at AmD suggesting +60 bhp and +78 lbs/ft with stage 1

Can anyone share recommendations/experience. 

Where are you located mate??if yr near Leicester then I strongly recommend r-tech...if yr up north then go to Stattlers as they are GIAC & revo dealers...
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: ThomWalker on October 10, 2013, 12:19:57 am
Im right down on the South coast, close to Brighton
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 10, 2013, 12:38:07 am
Location should not really matter when it comes to mapping your car - People's urge to stay local for services can be really daft sometimes (just talking in general here!) Surely it's worth the trip for a higher quality of work.

Rtech are the best in the country for the 2.0 TFSIs in these engines. Their TIV mapping is a night and day difference on the road with huge midrange vs conventional maps from dyno charts posted by Niki on FB.

Even with the cost of fuel (it's only like 220 miles from Brighton to R-tech, less than that I think) it would be cheaper to drive to R-tech and pay £300, rather than pay £400+ for a Revo map which is not as good.
Before you take your car for mapping fit new high quality spark plugs and run through a tank of 99 (and keep running on the higher octane stuff from that point onwards).
Also check your boost pipes for any obvious leaks and buy a new revision G diverter valve and take it with you at the very least , if not fit it before going.

You will end up a very happy chappy and Niki is the kind of guy who will always offer help and advice.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 10, 2013, 06:45:19 am
^^^^ This

Rtech. I'm in Sussex and am off their next week for some TIV magic on the old girl.

As above, check/change your DV, PCV, Cam follower. They'll give your car a full health check beforehand anyway (all good tuners will do this). If you really want a more local tuner then contact the nice peeps at JKM Performance about a REVO map, they're in Potsmouth.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: ThomWalker on October 10, 2013, 08:08:03 pm
Cheers for the advice.

What sort of power gain could I expect with an R-tech map?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: ThomWalker on October 10, 2013, 08:23:08 pm
Also what hardware is recommended for stage 2, does anyone know what power gains come with this?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Frodo-anni on October 10, 2013, 08:54:59 pm
For a Stage 2 map, i think you'd be looking at a full TBE and intake.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: ThomWalker on October 10, 2013, 08:57:39 pm
For a Stage 2 map, i think you'd be looking at a full TBE and intake.

can i get better/cheaper exhausts systems than Milltek?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 10, 2013, 09:03:01 pm
Rtech recommend an intercooler for Stage 2.

Get a decent TBE and CAI, either Milltek or BCS for the TBE and look at REVO, ITG/APR/VWR or EVOMS for the CAI.

 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 10, 2013, 10:20:21 pm
For a Stage 2 map, i think you'd be looking at a full TBE and intake.

Why do people insist on stating a full TBE is required for stage 2!!!!

The only requirement is a downpipe c/w sports cat or decat!!! 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 11, 2013, 12:05:37 am
Might as well aye?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Twiggy on October 11, 2013, 03:37:57 pm
Figures i saw were 267bhp and 324ftlbs from a stage one done at R-tech. Modifications that saw them figures were Neuspeed intake, 5w40 CFS Millers Nanodrive Technology NT 5L Engine Oil , rev G diverter valve, Helix clutch and flywheel and some lovely VPOWER  :happy2: drives like a different car!  :driver:

btw my car ran 193bhp and 222ftlbs prior to the map (with the intake). 74bhp and 102ftlbs increase.

Check the ultimate dyno graph tread to see my 267bhp run graph.
 

Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: aarondsg on October 11, 2013, 07:03:50 pm
Rtec for the win I'm going there withing two weeks  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: nicky on October 11, 2013, 08:48:57 pm
Do Rtec do custom mapping?

What bhp/torque are people getting with stage2+ with Rtec.

Cheers
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 11, 2013, 09:19:25 pm
Please do some research

http://www.r-techpower.co.uk/
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Frodo-anni on October 11, 2013, 09:45:12 pm
For a Stage 2 map, i think you'd be looking at a full TBE and intake.

Why do people insist on stating a full TBE is required for stage 2!!!!

The only requirement is a downpipe c/w sports cat or decat!!! 

Apologise only replying to what i had read on the forum  :ashamed:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: nicky on October 11, 2013, 09:48:05 pm
Looks good, I'm nearly 200 miles away but might be worth a road trip.

He has stage2+ and stage3 what's the difference?

On my ed30 I've got

Full Milltek tbe (decat)
CAI
Hpfp internals
S3 / Golf R intercooler
New rev G Dv and new cam follower
Revo pcv delete.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 11, 2013, 10:27:00 pm
^^^^ You'll be Stage2+. IIRC Stage3 for the boys with bigger turbos than came with the car, oh and yes its a custom map.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: nicky on October 11, 2013, 10:51:16 pm
 :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 12, 2013, 01:16:15 am
Looks good, I'm nearly 200 miles away but might be worth a road trip.

He has stage2+ and stage3 what's the difference?

On my ed30 I've got

Full Milltek tbe (decat)
CAI
Hpfp internals
S3 / Golf R intercooler
New rev G Dv and new cam follower
Revo pcv delete.

I had the same spec as you on my ed30 (ths intercooler)& I remember after nick done his magic on it I got around 335bhp & 350lbft
Custom remap & Dsg map
Remember it not all bhp figures that count,it's how smooth and how it drives that count mate
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: beetie on October 12, 2013, 11:30:24 am
My stage2+ ed30 got 362bhp and 374tq mapped by Nick at rtech
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: nicky on October 12, 2013, 09:26:15 pm
Two ed30s with stage2+ with 30bhp difference from the same tuner, 30bhp is quite a big difference.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: nicky on October 12, 2013, 09:28:19 pm
I thought stage 2 was 330bhp? and stage2+ 350bhp+
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Saintsteve on October 12, 2013, 09:31:24 pm
I thought stage 2 was 330bhp? and stage2+ 350bhp+
Mine was set up at stage 2 TIV map, @331bhp
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 12, 2013, 09:44:39 pm
^^^^ I'll be getting my RTech Stage2 TIV map done on Friday. You still running stock intercooler and HPFP? Good figure that!!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: N8KOW on October 12, 2013, 09:56:01 pm
Shark Performance  :innocent:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: cuprajake on October 12, 2013, 10:03:02 pm
I've been looking at shark. But can't really find any info or reviews on them.

What power do they put out
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 12, 2013, 10:20:26 pm
Shark Performance  :innocent:

As a former advocate and customer I say :sick:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 12, 2013, 10:25:10 pm
I had a slight problem with the boost connection from the bcs exhaust...so nick turned down the power a bit
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 12, 2013, 10:25:56 pm
Revo FTW

Stage 2+  367 BHP and 353lbft Torque
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 12, 2013, 11:17:05 pm
Revo FTW

Stage 2+  367 BHP and 353lbft Torque

What engine code do you have? My golf will find revo too harsh I'm told, and knowing the problems I've had it will be true. BWA engine is weaker than the ed30 engine which can take that bit more power....an dare I saw an aggressive revo map!
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 13, 2013, 08:33:40 am
Revo FTW

Stage 2+  367 BHP and 353lbft Torque

What engine code do you have? My golf will find revo too harsh I'm told, and knowing the problems I've had it will be true. BWA engine is weaker than the ed30 engine which can take that bit more power....an dare I saw an aggressive revo map!
I will have a look under the bonnet
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fc69%2FAlbinoferretluv2%2Ffrightened-monkey.jpg&hash=fcf18a78918837bc0e7a31371b11b3a7b6056ed4)

You were right that is aggressive




BYD code 230 bhp
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 13, 2013, 10:40:14 am
^^^^ I'll be getting my RTech Stage2 TIV map done on Friday. You still running stock intercooler and HPFP? Good figure that!!  :happy2:

Looking forward to your review MC  :happy2:

@OP - you won't find a bad word about R-Tech on here, nick tunes every car individually to the specific hardware you have and the condition of your engine. It's not a quick "flash and dash" like some tuners. Nick won't let you leave until your happy with it.

It's also half the price of the competitors as he is a small business so your not paying for an office full of managers .

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,18825.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65077.0.html

Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 13, 2013, 11:07:33 am
Revo FTW

Stage 2+  367 BHP and 353lbft Torque

What engine code do you have? My golf will find revo too harsh I'm told, and knowing the problems I've had it will be true. BWA engine is weaker than the ed30 engine which can take that bit more power....an dare I saw an aggressive revo map!
I will have a look under the bonnet
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fc69%2FAlbinoferretluv2%2Ffrightened-monkey.jpg&hash=fcf18a78918837bc0e7a31371b11b3a7b6056ed4)

You were right that is aggressive




BYD code 230 bhp

Oii cheeky boy! Dunno why I asked as ed30 have a stonger engine full stop so can take a bit more. The same spec ed30 and mine together will see the ed30 come out with more power. Hey ho. I know that although I'm at stage 2+ (actually stage 3 by revos terms) I be lucky to hit your 2+ figure. We'll see what Mr Nick does! Saturday is collection day!
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 13, 2013, 12:04:15 pm
Am sure with a few tweaks Nick will have it near that figure
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 13, 2013, 12:39:10 pm
Am sure with a few tweaks Nick will have it near that figure

Yay!  :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 13, 2013, 12:49:54 pm
Nick has achieved  400bhp from a K04 with WMI. That was a BWA engine  :happy2:

Not known any tuner to beat it  :laugh:

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

Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 13, 2013, 01:16:36 pm
Nick has achieved  400bhp from a K04 with WMI. That was a BWA engine  :happy2:

Not known any tuner to beat it  :laugh:

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



Yeh I saw that, and deffo gives me confidence, and I'm still optimistic! The old girls at the best place among friends so we await Saturday! :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Upperoilcan on October 13, 2013, 02:43:36 pm
Another R-Tech fanboy here,had my stage 1 put on nearly two and a half years ago,,

Like somebody already said,it's not all about the horse power,its how the power is applied...

Nick knows is stuff and you wont be disappointed,Your journey home will be a lot better than the journey up there i can assure you !! :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 13, 2013, 06:43:52 pm
Nick & co won't let you go home until he's happy with his map on yr car...
As I said before I would of gone to him to remap my golfR but he turned me away so
I went for GIAC instead..
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Saintsteve on October 13, 2013, 07:17:09 pm
^^^^ I'll be getting my RTech Stage2 TIV map done on Friday. You still running stock intercooler and HPFP? Good figure that!!  :happy2:

Yes  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 13, 2013, 07:27:10 pm
Nick & co won't let you go home until he's happy with his map on yr car...
As I said before I would of gone to him to remap my golfR but he turned me away so
I went for GIAC instead..

Rather turn you away then map a platform he is not fully happy with.
He did the same with my big turbo and injectors on my TDI. He was happy to recommend Darkside Developments.
Ultimately he can map all these cars but it's not in his best interests, rather focus on the 1.8ts and the 2.0 TFSIs than mess around with all sorts of hybrid or custom jobbies, or other cars he is not fully comfortable with.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 13, 2013, 08:21:01 pm
He can actually map a Golf R, he just didn't realise it was a TFSI  :grin:

I think he wants to have a go on one before he advertises it  :happy2:

He put a video on Facebook last night of an S3 DSG with his ECU and DSG map. Launched really well  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 13, 2013, 09:33:13 pm
Yeah saw the S3. Considering wet surface too
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Post by: aarondsg on October 13, 2013, 10:06:21 pm
What's the Facebook page called?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 14, 2013, 12:26:47 am
What's the Facebook page called?

+2
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 14, 2013, 09:31:49 am
If you had simply typed in Rtech into the search box it would come up.

 :confused:


https://www.facebook.com/niki.r.gower?fref=ts
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 14, 2013, 08:07:30 pm
If you had simply typed in Rtech into the search box it would come up.

 :confused:


https://www.facebook.com/niki.r.gower?fref=ts

 :grin:

Think you gotta add as a friend to see everything!

I'm hearing good things about mine, but literally just added so can't see it yet!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 14, 2013, 09:41:00 pm
Niki will accept friend requests if you just add him  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jonnym on October 14, 2013, 09:56:42 pm
Niki will accept friend requests if you just add him  :happy2:

lol I have! Think my phones playing up! I've out my results but want pictures! ahhhh
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on October 14, 2013, 09:58:49 pm
Nik doesnt really deal with enquiries on Facebook... best to ring them direct!
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 15, 2013, 07:19:29 am
Niki will accept friend requests if you just add him  :happy2:

lol I have! Think my phones playing up! I've out my results but want pictures! ahhhh

360bhp and 380lb/ft?  :wink:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: R-tech-Nick on October 18, 2013, 06:28:07 pm
Yup... Turned lots of Golf R customers away because I thought they had an med17 ecu which I am not looking into tuning yet, but then another tuner points out they are med9 which I am happy to work with and understand well.   I got a golf r due in for some R&D soon.   I have not failed to tune an med9 or me7 to the power needed with the mods, the let down is the hardware limitations.  Give me a tfsi setup good for 1000bhp and I am sure with time I could get the map to compliment 1000bhp,  same with the dubshack racing mk4 golf, every other tuner refused to tune it or wanted to fit standalone ecus, but after 100+ hours live mapping time I managed to take a stock me7.5 1.8t 150bhp map to 810bhp, and thats not the mapping limiting the power.    If I feel confident tuning I will do a good job, if I am not confident then I won't entertain the job, I will send to a tuner who I think has the skills.  All my big turbo / hybrid tdi stuff all gets pointed straight to Darkside because IMO they are confident with TDIs full stop. 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 18, 2013, 07:00:50 pm
OP, get this man ^^^^ to map your car! he sure knows his onions, takes his time, listens to what you want and achieves it, is a really nice chap (they all are) and to top it off Ben makes a cracking cup of tea (even for Bradford supporter  :evilgrin:)

Lovely to meet you today Nick, thanks for all you did.  :happy2:


I'm hearing good things about mine, but literally just added so can't see it yet!  :laugh:

Saw yours up there today, looks the nuts!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: tttfsi on October 18, 2013, 09:04:34 pm
Yup... Turned lots of Golf R customers away because I thought they had an med17 ecu which I am not looking into tuning yet, but then another tuner points out they are med9 which I am happy to work with and understand well.   I got a golf r due in for some R&D soon.   I have not failed to tune an med9 or me7 to the power needed with the mods, the let down is the hardware limitations.  Give me a tfsi setup good for 1000bhp and I am sure with time I could get the map to compliment 1000bhp,  same with the dubshack racing mk4 golf, every other tuner refused to tune it or wanted to fit standalone ecus, but after 100+ hours live mapping time I managed to take a stock me7.5 1.8t 150bhp map to 810bhp, and thats not the mapping limiting the power.    If I feel confident tuning I will do a good job, if I am not confident then I won't entertain the job, I will send to a tuner who I think has the skills.  All my big turbo / hybrid tdi stuff all gets pointed straight to Darkside because IMO they are confident with TDIs full stop. 

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 18, 2013, 09:14:06 pm
OP, get this man ^^^^ to map your car! he sure knows his onions, takes his time, listens to what you want and achieves it, is a really nice chap (they all are) and to top it off Ben makes a cracking cup of tea (even for Bradford supporter  :evilgrin:)

Lovely to meet you today Nick, thanks for all you did.  :happy2:


I'm hearing good things about mine, but literally just added so can't see it yet!  :laugh:

Saw yours up there today, looks the nuts!  :notworthy:

Sounds like another satisfied R-Tech customer  :happy2:

And people take the pi$s for me recommending R-Tech in that way  :grin:

Saw your result on Facebook! Are you going to write up a proper review MC?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 18, 2013, 09:19:34 pm
Nick, do me a favour and start mapping the new 2.0T Focus ST engine  :innocent:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: R-tech-Nick on October 18, 2013, 09:58:17 pm
Lol. I just stick with the 2.5T me9 Focus as its same as me9 tfsi.   If I went and become Jack of all trades(ecus) I would be bloody rich and have an Rs6 by now, but many sleepless night wondering if I tuned x car ecu correct.   
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 18, 2013, 10:35:02 pm
OP, get this man ^^^^ to map your car! he sure knows his onions, takes his time, listens to what you want and achieves it, is a really nice chap (they all are) and to top it off Ben makes a cracking cup of tea (even for Bradford supporter  :evilgrin:)

Lovely to meet you today Nick, thanks for all you did.  :happy2:


I'm hearing good things about mine, but literally just added so can't see it yet!  :laugh:

Saw yours up there today, looks the nuts!  :notworthy:

Sounds like another satisfied R-Tech customer  :happy2:

And people take the pi$s for me recommending R-Tech in that way  :grin:

Saw your result on Facebook! Are you going to write up a proper review MC?


Yeap, when I get some time, for what it's worth, I'll add my tuppence to the fray.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: AndyBohen on October 19, 2013, 04:29:08 pm
Anyone shed some light on how much an R-Tech stage 2 map is on a normal Mk5 Golf gti?

Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: xjay1337 on October 19, 2013, 05:32:06 pm
If only R-tech listed prices on their website.

http://www.r-techpower.co.uk/r-tech-producs.php
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 20, 2013, 06:20:17 pm
Lol. I just stick with the 2.5T me9 Focus as its same as me9 tfsi.   If I went and become Jack of all trades(ecus) I would be bloody rich and have an Rs6 by now, but many sleepless night wondering if I tuned x car ecu correct.   

I cant argue with that.  (As much as I want to  :fighting:   :evilgrin: )

OUt of interest, i dont suppose you know what ECU is in the 2.0T ST
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 20, 2013, 07:12:31 pm
If only R-tech listed prices on their website.

http://www.r-techpower.co.uk/r-tech-producs.php

I think it's £300-350....
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: R-tech-Nick on October 20, 2013, 07:29:05 pm
Lol. I just stick with the 2.5T me9 Focus as its same as me9 tfsi.   If I went and become Jack of all trades(ecus) I would be bloody rich and have an Rs6 by now, but many sleepless night wondering if I tuned x car ecu correct.   

I cant argue with that.  (As much as I want to  :fighting:   :evilgrin: )

OUt of interest, i dont suppose you know what ECU is in the 2.0T ST

Bosch MED17 Same as TSI,
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 20, 2013, 07:38:54 pm
Hi nick how are you...remember me?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 20, 2013, 08:36:30 pm
Bosch MED17 Same as TSI,


Gutted.  I reckon you should ditch the 1.8T now and concentrate on VAG 2.0TSI and Ford 2.0T Eco units then  :innocent:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 20, 2013, 08:44:48 pm
Bosch MED17 Same as TSI,


Gutted.  I reckon you should ditch the 1.8T now and concentrate on VAG 2.0TSI and Ford 2.0T Eco units then  :innocent:

While he is at it, may as well do the CR TDI's too  :innocent:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 20, 2013, 08:49:23 pm
Nah. The aim of Nicks Job is to please petrol heads.  The key to achieving that is in the term "petrol"  :innocent:

No place for diesel  :wink:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 20, 2013, 09:09:51 pm
Nah. The aim of Nicks Job is to please petrol heads.  The key to achieving that is in the term "petrol"  :innocent:

No place for diesel  :wink:

Secretly though he loves the simplicity of tuning a TDI, no spark plug concerns, AFR worries, DV's splitting, PCV's leaking, cam follower failing, just turn up the boost, bit more fuel. . . WIN


Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Janner_Sy on October 20, 2013, 10:38:39 pm
Nah. The aim of Nicks Job is to please petrol heads.  The key to achieving that is in the term "petrol"  :innocent:

No place for diesel  :wink:

Secretly though he loves the simplicity of tuning a TDI, no spark plug concerns, AFR worries, DV's splitting, PCV's leaking, cam follower failing, just turn up the boost, bit more fuel. . . WIN


:innocent: :sick: :sick: :sick:  :innocent:


Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Duv on October 21, 2013, 07:51:46 am
Had my wife's leon fr 170 dpf delete and remap at rtech - really pleased with both service and results.

Highly recommend them

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fa189%2FDuV%2Fnull_zps113e7b5b.jpg&hash=0f5d12db0c00b788fb93a6038211eaf6bed2c1f8)
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Ma22789 on October 19, 2014, 01:10:34 pm
Do Rtec do custom mapping?

What bhp/torque are people getting with stage2+ with Rtec.

Cheers

I went rtec last week yes niki does custom mapping he spens a average of 3 hours on your car I have an ed30
Itg induction
Ths front mount intercooler
Bcs full system
Loba hpfp
Platinum plugs
On v power
My car ran 345 bhp and 348 tq but my clutch started to sleep other wise he would have got a little more out of it I highly recomend putting a uprated clutch for over 300 bhp to be on the safe side
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 19, 2014, 04:37:35 pm
Nice thread resuretion  :signLOL:

I'm having a new clutch ready for my map  :happy2: - also need a new exhaust as my cat is blocked  :sad1:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 19, 2014, 04:55:18 pm
Oh my days its turned into an R-Tech Fanboy Fest  :grin:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 19, 2014, 05:19:26 pm
Use to all about Revo 2 yrs ago, then APR came back to the UK so everyone raving about them   :P

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

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


Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 19, 2014, 07:07:11 pm
I believe if you only map your car once then no comparison so you'll know no better.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 19, 2014, 07:55:20 pm
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
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 19, 2014, 08:41:39 pm
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.
 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: jdm on October 19, 2014, 08:51:25 pm
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.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on October 19, 2014, 08:51:39 pm
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  :driver:

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).
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: bigeyd on October 19, 2014, 09:16:05 pm
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  :drinking:

Hurdy's goes like stink !! thought it was more like a rocket on speed lol
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Ma22789 on October 21, 2014, 05:23:02 pm
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  :happy2:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: akbarirfan on October 22, 2014, 12:02:47 pm
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!
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on October 29, 2014, 12:46:37 am
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  :drinking:

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

F1 teams will use an engine dyno most likely.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Hedge on October 29, 2014, 06:03:01 am
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  :drinking:

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...  :laugh:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on October 29, 2014, 10:01:58 am
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  :drinking:

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...  :laugh:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on October 29, 2014, 10:03:00 am
But of course I meant engine dyno as opposed to hub or normal roller dyno  :P
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: pudding on October 30, 2014, 04:07:06 pm
Nick has achieved  400bhp from a K04 with WMI. That was a BWA engine  :happy2:

Not known any tuner to beat it  :laugh:

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  :grin:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Scottymon on October 30, 2014, 04:26:43 pm
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.

Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on October 30, 2014, 04:39:34 pm
A newbie trying to win friends I see!  :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: pudding on October 30, 2014, 04:45:38 pm
pmsl.

I normally refrain from such outbursts, but seriously, I respect R-Tech as a tuner but this guy seriously needs to calm down a bit, and stop wagging his tail and humping the table leg every time they are mentioned. 

I know of 2, maybe 3 highly skilled tuners, but they are not widely publicised because they don't hang out with the kids on facebook or come onto forums.  It's not all about punching numbers into the mapping software.   The engine is just an air pump and there's no way a K04 can pump enough air in to make a genuine 400hp.   The VV Race cars see 400ish from a hybrid K04 sure, but not a straight 04 off the shelf that's thrown onto 8P S3s and ED30s.   Take the engine out of the car and put it on a proper engine dynamometer and it will be nowhere near 400. 

Mapping is just manipulating the rail pressure to see 0.8 lambda in the meat of the boost and lambda 1 every where else.    Nowhere do I see boost pressures quoted, air mass figures, ignition timing at WOT, intake air temps etc etc to support these hp numbers thrown around. 

Normally you see 340ish hp and torque from 1.4 bar spike, held at 1.2 to the red.   Now 1.4 is pretty close to the ragged edge for a K04.   Either 400 is coming from seriously over spinning it - turning the intercooler into a nice interheater in the process, so WMI just cools it back to where it would be normally running less boost - or there's some pixie dust sprinkled on that engine.    60hp cannot come from fuel and timing adjustments.
Oh and TiV is just sales speak for flat spot removal.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: pudding on October 30, 2014, 04:46:34 pm
A newbie trying to win friends I see!  :signLOL: :signLOL:

I don't need friends like you lot.  I think I've got the measure of this forum already.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on October 30, 2014, 05:42:55 pm
Not sure if the car was rr elsewhere but it wasnt something what r-tech would do to an average customers car as far as i can remember anyway

And it did go pop at some point i belive.. Wether it was at that point of tune i dunno
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 30, 2014, 09:23:20 pm
Not sure if the car was rr elsewhere but it wasnt something what r-tech would do to an average customers car as far as i can remember anyway

And it did go pop at some point i belive.. Wether it was at that point of tune i dunno

it did I went and ran on jkms dyno ... and got same numbers as r-tech.   
 The car was running a rich wmi setup... and as we all know the tfsi engines are high compression and knock limited under boost which non det aided will only see 10-13deg advance with 99ron, so the out right flow of the k04-064 is not limited at stage2+ infact the out right power is knock limited which decent tuners will agree with.    Now run race fuel 104+ or a rich wmi setup and the knock window moves and the combustion stroke becomes more effective, basically free power from timing advance.   

The k04-064 on its out right compressor flow is maxed out around 360-365hp by 6500rpm, so to make 400hp mark you need to be aiming for peak hp closer to 5000rpm where the aggressive compressor of the k04 is in its sweet spot, but combustion pressure and emp is very high so the wmi is used to keep a decent timing window.

Correct you cannot make 60hp from fuel or timing if at the point the turbo is maxed out at 7000rpm.... its never going to happen, so you move the tuning to the left and work on the area where the turbo can give more but limiter by peak cylinder pressure ie knock on a 10.3:1 CR 20v lump..

TIV is removal of the med9 ARMD function which hinders the torque climb rate, with this function remove an unique timing setup can be used..


Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 30, 2014, 09:30:40 pm
It was an r&d setup to say fook it lets see what a k04 tfsi can do,  it was to compile data on all aspects of the tsfi tuning and develpomet methods to find the best methods and limits which has been passed down to the base of the stage1 tuning we offer..  we found all the limitations need on both the common cdl and bwa compression ratio setups.   

The findings got added to our retail base stage2+ maps which now hold the fastest k04-065 1/4 times in the uk at 12.1 at santa pod with an s3 and a 12.4s at shakey from a mk5 gti..

The finding have been added to all our tuned tfsi engine which as far are I know are all happy and 80% of the owners are on here...
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 30, 2014, 09:35:25 pm
Two ed30s with stage2+ with 30bhp difference from the same tuner, 30bhp is quite a big difference.

is custom mapping Nicky the biggest factor to the final hp is the the hardware and how well it works. The mapping and methods work with the hardware, the mapping could happy tune to 1000hp but is always limited by the hardware.     puts a 350hp map on stock car will limit to 300-307hp,    more you do to flow the setup and make it effective the more power you will gain post mapping.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 30, 2014, 10:53:08 pm
pmsl.

I normally refrain from such outbursts, but seriously, I respect R-Tech as a tuner but this guy seriously needs to calm down a bit, and stop wagging his tail and humping the table leg every time they are mentioned. 

I know of 2, maybe 3 highly skilled tuners, but they are not widely publicised because they don't hang out with the kids on facebook or come onto forums.  It's not all about punching numbers into the mapping software.   The engine is just an air pump and there's no way a K04 can pump enough air in to make a genuine 400hp.   The VV Race cars see 400ish from a hybrid K04 sure, but not a straight 04 off the shelf that's thrown onto 8P S3s and ED30s.   Take the engine out of the car and put it on a proper engine dynamometer and it will be nowhere near 400. 

Mapping is just manipulating the rail pressure to see 0.8 lambda in the meat of the boost and lambda 1 every where else.    Nowhere do I see boost pressures quoted, air mass figures, ignition timing at WOT, intake air temps etc etc to support these hp numbers thrown around. 

Normally you see 340ish hp and torque from 1.4 bar spike, held at 1.2 to the red.   Now 1.4 is pretty close to the ragged edge for a K04.   Either 400 is coming from seriously over spinning it - turning the intercooler into a nice interheater in the process, so WMI just cools it back to where it would be normally running less boost - or there's some pixie dust sprinkled on that engine.    60hp cannot come from fuel and timing adjustments.
Oh and TiV is just sales speak for flat spot removal.

I struggle with making a true linear 400hp from a hybrid, by linear I mean 400hp close to peak rpm,  they all struggle due to one huge factor common with the k04-064... the exhaust manifold which give high emps which contributes to knock and low post head effectiveness.   not many hybrids run a linear 400hp without the wmi in there,    Take the l04xx which I tuned on a 9.8:1 CR CDL s3, knock limited sub 400hp by 6500rpm, yes can pull out timing and run more boost which at 1.7bar is more heat and it dont work.   That ended at 412hp with wmi then went on to prove the point on the 1/4 mile by running a 11.9s..  L0400 I hit al knock wall at  385hp non wmi.     

TIV is the name I used to promote a unique method of tuning, on the tfsi med9 it was about removing the anti buck maps ARMD maps, which are also in play in the me7 1.8T maps which over the year all tuners missed out, we was the first to remove them and tune with a refined ignition output which opened all new methods to gain performance under all conditions, the main one was lower egts.    I started to use the term TIV mapping,  to say remove the timing based torque interventions,  I then shared this info with another tuner, you might know him?  Bill at badger5?  he then started to use the term TIV, which I had trademarked to stop him confusing people.

by the way 1.4bar peak is so 2008.....  its at 1.7bar @4400rpm now because its all about tuning the k04 like a small turbo and not trying to flow linear like a big turbo, tune it for the power band which is going to get used......  and by turning the inlet cam maps in to maps for performance and not to save the planet to meet strict emission laws there is a whole new avenue of power to unlock!!!

By reading your past posts on the forum it seems you dont understand the concepts of the tfsi gdi engine?  you question why is dont run stratified injection so what is the point??     the point is and the development was to build a high compression engine which can run hot lean clean and safe on the edge of the knock window.  With pre mixed combustion setups like the 20v 1.8T the engine would knock its tits off,   but they got around the knock at high cr by running homogeneous fuel injection which gives a perfect boundary layer, to aid cooling and emissions.    The tfsi can run happy lambd 1 with homogeneous lean injection.  Yes the mpg would be much better if  it was stratified lean burn setup.

I can see your point fully dude, but make your own mind up and not what others tell you. :happy2:    Any questions about tfsi or tfsi tuning please feel free to ask me I am more than willing to help everyone.   



 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on October 31, 2014, 12:50:31 am
Not sure if the car was rr elsewhere but it wasnt something what r-tech would do to an average customers car as far as i can remember anyway

And it did go pop at some point i belive.. Wether it was at that point of tune i dunno

it did I went and ran on jkms dyno ... and got same numbers as r-tech.   
 The car was running a rich wmi setup... and as we all know the tfsi engines are high compression and knock limited under boost which non det aided will only see 10-13deg advance with 99ron, so the out right flow of the k04-064 is not limited at stage2+ infact the out right power is knock limited which decent tuners will agree with.    Now run race fuel 104+ or a rich wmi setup and the knock window moves and the combustion stroke becomes more effective, basically free power from timing advance.   

The k04-064 on its out right compressor flow is maxed out around 360-365hp by 6500rpm, so to make 400hp mark you need to be aiming for peak hp closer to 5000rpm where the aggressive compressor of the k04 is in its sweet spot, but combustion pressure and emp is very high so the wmi is used to keep a decent timing window.

Correct you cannot make 60hp from fuel or timing if at the point the turbo is maxed out at 7000rpm.... its never going to happen, so you move the tuning to the left and work on the area where the turbo can give more but limiter by peak cylinder pressure ie knock on a 10.3:1 CR 20v lump..

TIV is removal of the med9 ARMD function which hinders the torque climb rate, with this function remove an unique timing setup can be used..

cool i wasnt doubting the figures
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 31, 2014, 09:38:00 am
not you dude sorry.  Pudding above who clearly got confused on how a tfsi and ko4 works when they are tuned hard.  I think he will under stand now.   
Apr do race fuel setup which also sees 400hp... :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on October 31, 2014, 01:07:43 pm
Lets see if we can find a donor car for pudding to come down to your place and show you his mapping skills lol
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: fab5freddy on October 31, 2014, 01:11:21 pm
^^^ Good idea. Money where your mouth is Pudding  :wink:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on October 31, 2014, 04:44:33 pm
Pudding is the same guy who trolled me on the r32 oc when a few "happy" customers left me feedback...lol   Thinks he knows whats whats and is halfway there but missing a few vital factors about tuning oem ecus.
 
 I am sure there would be many unhappy customers here, on mk4 forum, on gti forum, on r32oc on facebook it we was bad, if your tuner mates were good then it would be there names would it not??.... 
 We don't pay to advertise we just work bloody hard to keep everyone happy, and if that fan base upsets you and your tuner mates Mr Pudding then I am sorry dude.   

Do u want me to drop my level of workmanship and support so I can squeeze in 6-8 remaps per day so I can buy glossy adverts at £20k per year to keep the customers coming?   It would be much better and easier for me and i may become a wealthy tuner?   no I will stay skint as I am making sure everyone is happy and going to bed at night with a grin knowing am getting good reviews..

 :driver:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: SiofChester on October 31, 2014, 04:49:42 pm
I had my 8L S3 mapped by R-Tech a few years back. The job was superb, after a stint in a Boxster S, I'm looking at something more economical and to a Mk5 GTi. I do know that the first place I'll be taking it is R-Tech for a remap. That is a true story right there folks
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dansmith180 on October 31, 2014, 09:44:20 pm
I've heard lots of great things about R-Tech and was planning on going there for my stage 2+ next year but now I've read Puddings comments my eyes have been opened.  :jumping:

As soon as you become successful people always want to try and talk sh*t, maybe there's lots of good reviews because Niki knows what he's doing? I've never heard anybody raving about Puddings customer service  :laugh:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dan930 on October 31, 2014, 10:28:34 pm
I've heard lots of great things about R-Tech and was planning on going there for my stage 2+ next year but now I've read Puddings comments my eyes have been opened.  :jumping:

As soon as you become successful people always want to try and talk sh*t, maybe there's lots of good reviews because Niki knows what he's doing? I've never heard anybody raving about Puddings customer service  :laugh:

+2 BIGTIME
Who the F@@k is pudding?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: pudding on November 04, 2014, 08:05:14 pm
pmsl.

I normally refrain from such outbursts, but seriously, I respect R-Tech as a tuner but this guy seriously needs to calm down a bit, and stop wagging his tail and humping the table leg every time they are mentioned. 

I know of 2, maybe 3 highly skilled tuners, but they are not widely publicised because they don't hang out with the kids on facebook or come onto forums.  It's not all about punching numbers into the mapping software.   The engine is just an air pump and there's no way a K04 can pump enough air in to make a genuine 400hp.   The VV Race cars see 400ish from a hybrid K04 sure, but not a straight 04 off the shelf that's thrown onto 8P S3s and ED30s.   Take the engine out of the car and put it on a proper engine dynamometer and it will be nowhere near 400. 

Mapping is just manipulating the rail pressure to see 0.8 lambda in the meat of the boost and lambda 1 every where else.    Nowhere do I see boost pressures quoted, air mass figures, ignition timing at WOT, intake air temps etc etc to support these hp numbers thrown around. 

Normally you see 340ish hp and torque from 1.4 bar spike, held at 1.2 to the red.   Now 1.4 is pretty close to the ragged edge for a K04.   Either 400 is coming from seriously over spinning it - turning the intercooler into a nice interheater in the process, so WMI just cools it back to where it would be normally running less boost - or there's some pixie dust sprinkled on that engine.    60hp cannot come from fuel and timing adjustments.
Oh and TiV is just sales speak for flat spot removal.

I struggle with making a true linear 400hp from a hybrid, by linear I mean 400hp close to peak rpm,  they all struggle due to one huge factor common with the k04-064... the exhaust manifold which give high emps which contributes to knock and low post head effectiveness.   not many hybrids run a linear 400hp without the wmi in there,    Take the l04xx which I tuned on a 9.8:1 CR CDL s3, knock limited sub 400hp by 6500rpm, yes can pull out timing and run more boost which at 1.7bar is more heat and it dont work.   That ended at 412hp with wmi then went on to prove the point on the 1/4 mile by running a 11.9s..  L0400 I hit al knock wall at  385hp non wmi.     

TIV is the name I used to promote a unique method of tuning, on the tfsi med9 it was about removing the anti buck maps ARMD maps, which are also in play in the me7 1.8T maps which over the year all tuners missed out, we was the first to remove them and tune with a refined ignition output which opened all new methods to gain performance under all conditions, the main one was lower egts.    I started to use the term TIV mapping,  to say remove the timing based torque interventions,  I then shared this info with another tuner, you might know him?  Bill at badger5?  he then started to use the term TIV, which I had trademarked to stop him confusing people.

by the way 1.4bar peak is so 2008.....  its at 1.7bar @4400rpm now because its all about tuning the k04 like a small turbo and not trying to flow linear like a big turbo, tune it for the power band which is going to get used......  and by turning the inlet cam maps in to maps for performance and not to save the planet to meet strict emission laws there is a whole new avenue of power to unlock!!!

By reading your past posts on the forum it seems you dont understand the concepts of the tfsi gdi engine?  you question why is dont run stratified injection so what is the point??     the point is and the development was to build a high compression engine which can run hot lean clean and safe on the edge of the knock window.  With pre mixed combustion setups like the 20v 1.8T the engine would knock its tits off,   but they got around the knock at high cr by running homogeneous fuel injection which gives a perfect boundary layer, to aid cooling and emissions.    The tfsi can run happy lambd 1 with homogeneous lean injection.  Yes the mpg would be much better if  it was stratified lean burn setup.

I can see your point fully dude, but make your own mind up and not what others tell you. :happy2:    Any questions about tfsi or tfsi tuning please feel free to ask me I am more than willing to help everyone.

Thanks for that, I appreciate your time to explain.  I was sceptical about 400hp, probably because I am old school and my Edition 30 is by far the newest VW I've owned, so you are correct, my TFSI knowledge is not there yet.  I thought all the TFSI engines were stratified (isn't that what the S in TFSI stands for?) but obviously not!  I did wonder why I only saw 28mpg average from my ED30 when it was standard.  Only 2mpg more than my old R32! 

400hp also seemed improbable because I was running into low rail pressure problems at just 307hp.  I've since fitted the Loba pump, fresh injectors and fresh lift pump and I'll be heading back to the dyno for another shot.

Now that you've explained you can push the K04 to 1.7 bar and it's not held all the way to the redline, the numbers make more sense to me.   From a personal perspective, I'd not be happy pushing past 1.5 bar, just for reliability and to avoid fitting a clutch!   Mega EGTs from the stock cats and the turbo being so close to the exhaust valves also concerns me.  I take it binning the front cat and using a 3" DP alleviates this problem quite a lot?

Thanks for the TiV info.  I've not delved too deeply into Bosch tuning, I mainly do standalones and have done VR6 Turbos and R32s.  I'm a bit old school.....like Bill Brockbank, who I do know, sort of, from his DTA 1.8T tuning days.

So the BYD engine has variable intake cam phasing?  I read the VW self study PDF and they quote 42 deg of advance on the inlet, but how can that be when the cam phaser is on the exhaust cam?   On the EA888 engine, the phaser is on the intake cam where you'd expect it to be.  I therefore assumed the phaser on the BYD motor was just for internal EGR, along with -15 deg timing when cold.  Anyway, if it does have inlet phasing, happy days!

Yes knock is the killer.  I think the TFSI has a decent combustion chamber like the R32, so high timing isn't necessary.  I remember running 24 deg advance on my VR6 Turbo @ a bar of boost and 5500rpm because it has sh*t combustion chambers, so the fuel burns a lot slower.  How much more advance can you run with WMI in the TFSI engine?  I bet the TFSI runs mid to high teens timing at say, 90mph and 30% throttle?  That and lambda 1 is what gets the EGTs rocketing as well.  I'll do some data logging as I'm curious.  I'm sure more timing can be added in those load sites.




Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: pudding on November 04, 2014, 08:14:27 pm
I've heard lots of great things about R-Tech and was planning on going there for my stage 2+ next year but now I've read Puddings comments my eyes have been opened.  :jumping:

As soon as you become successful people always want to try and talk sh*t, maybe there's lots of good reviews because Niki knows what he's doing? I've never heard anybody raving about Puddings customer service  :laugh:

+2 BIGTIME
Who the F@@k is pudding?

I'm nobody.  Just an enthusiast with a big gob.

I've already apologised to GrayMK5GTI for my outburst, so you can put your pitchforks down now chaps.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on November 04, 2014, 08:23:37 pm
 :stupid:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 04, 2014, 08:39:54 pm
:stupid:
More like u are :stupid:
The bloke is entitled to his own opinion
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: dansmith180 on November 04, 2014, 08:56:59 pm
:stupid:
More like u are :stupid:
The bloke is entitled to his own opinion
I think the  :stupid: is because it went from slating to thanking and is a bit confusing. Yes everyone has their own opinion but there's a way of putting yours across without offending people.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 04, 2014, 09:04:01 pm
:stupid:
More like u are :stupid:
The bloke is entitled to his own opinion
I think the  :stupid: is because it went from slating to thanking and is a bit confusing.

I back his corner,  he's Entitled to his opinion and if he has apologised so be it !
He is not stupid 
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rtechniki on November 04, 2014, 09:23:57 pm
The inlet cam maps on the tfsi are basically to gain bets effective power without compromise to emissions or mpg across the whole rpm range, oem k04 byd cdl bwj inlet maps for cold start is linked with manifold flap and injection angle to super heat the cat without nasty emission to upset tree huggers. Thats the reason your ed30 will sound like its dragging lots of air on cold start then driving at part load for the first 60 seconds or so.

The cam map is preemptive demands when requesting load and not linked to actual load conditions.   (remember all the oem calibration is just around emission control not out right performance, its like runing 2200mb stock at .98 lambda is not same as when we are tuning them for power, so full demand at 2200mb a tuner would opt for .89-.88 to give preemptive heat management.  Tuning for performance gives more scope unlike oem calibration where the car is allowed to run into high egts then into a fuel dump, a method which a few tuners follow for some reason?)     Why not managed egt to stop them getting to hot to have to run in to protection all the time? but leave the protection there as a safe window.

cam retard aids the spooling under full load but not best power, the cam advance 28deg on oem maps is then used for best power but leads into higher egts the reason the oem map pulls back to 18deg top end rpm and load.    Taking the oem intake and cat out the situation changes how these maps act, the reason a stage2 mapped car running stock cam maps at part light load sound like the are sucking really strong and getting lots of air but that air flow you can hear can not be felt in your arse as power, it seems you have to wait for the boost to build up before you feel the power ( this makes sense??)  The reason for this is because the cam is retarded around -12deg.  Now move that -12deg into  a sweet spot which works better with the sports or decat then as soon as you hear the engine suck the air in you can also feel the power instantly..  Same with WOT demands low rpm 8deg power range 28deg and top end rpm back to 18deg, 1 issue across the whole rpm range at wot the dynamic compression ratio is change so timing maps are on a multi axis plain,  2 higher egts from the advance.    So again with the cam map at wot request and full load you want to keep this in the sweet spot for power, egt and dynamic cr (the dyn_cr moves the kr knock window)    Rewrite the cam maps for performance and away from the oem setup to meet the emission control.  Look at your ed30 cam map below. 

Most tuners just optimize the oem calibration and not rewrite like I do. Most tuners tune every car going and spend a few weeks on r&d to make it work so they can sell on, then they move on to the next ecu next car and so on.  How many tuners do you know who have spent the last 10 years dedicated to just me7 med9 ecu?  not many as they are now wanting to make there next big hit from the simos18 ecu and attack the mk7 r market for a few months until the next big thing/new ecu. For the last 10 years my working day and evenings have revolved around just me7 med9 study nothing more, I share my findings with many tuners for free and always help where I can.

If you know Bill b5 then you will know why I came up with TIV? He was having issues with a black TT Gt30, I went to Bill to live map it with my emulator but could not resolve the issue he was seeing on his base map which was from Vince.  I then spent around 4-5weeks trying to replicate the tiv issues... which "is" an issues in every 1.8T and 3.2 me7 ecu, I found the routine which the interventions come from and removed it which gave bags more performance across the the full rpm and load range and also opened up new avenues for tuning methods.  This info was passed on to Bill and other tuners for free.  TIV is the name I gave my full method of tuning with the ARMD switched off.   Other tuners tried to use the name TIV inc bill but they where just switching the ARMD off  and not the change of methods added, the reason TIV was added as intellectual property to R-tech

As for running out of fuel at 300hp?? Who was tuning your car?  plenty of fuel at 120bar on stock pump for 320+ yes you run out of fuel at 110bar.... if you forget to lift the pump maps.
As for 1.7bar being high and high egts...... what egts have you seen at 1.7bar??  because peak egt is not at peak boost on a k04 its peak rpm at all stages of tune?  a stock un-tuned tuned BYD will run greater egts at full load/rpm vs a stage2+ cars egt at its 1.7bar peak @ .80 lambda....   This issues is every following everyone else lol  One big name tuner maps to 1.4bar and makes it public then every other smaller non specialist tuner follows so they don't have debated on the forums..



600rpm                                                                                                             6500rpm
 28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0   10% load_rq
 28.0    28.0    28.0    23.0    18.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 24.0    13.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0    23.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0   -2.0   -7.0   -9.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0   -2.0   -7.0   -9.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    3.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -7.0   -2.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    3.0    3.0    8.0    13.0    18.0    23.0    28.0    28.0    23.0    23.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    13.0    18.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0  170% load_rq


Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 04, 2014, 09:33:55 pm
 :signLOL:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on November 04, 2014, 10:01:54 pm
:stupid:
More like u are :stupid:
The bloke is entitled to his own opinion
I think the  :stupid: is because it went from slating to thanking and is a bit confusing.

I back his corner,  he's Entitled to his opinion and if he has apologised so be it !
He is not stupid

as above it went from slating to thanking

tazgti5 ive also seen you slating r-tech and for some reason getting pissed off and as you said getting sick to death of people blabbing on about r-tech when people recommend them  :stupid:, at the end of the day you or pudding dont really know nothing about tuning a 2.0 tfsi.. theres my opinion
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on November 04, 2014, 10:31:09 pm
Niki?

The info and the way you've explained your methods in this thread is a great insight (and of great interest) into the way you tune and why you do certain things a certain way. You really should add all this info into the R-Tech Zone section as a sticky IMO..........you'll never need to answer another question again!

 :wink:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on November 04, 2014, 10:55:12 pm
Niki?

The info and the way you've explained your methods in this thread is a great insight (and of great interest) into the way you tune and why you do certain things a certain way. You really should add all this info into the R-Tech Zone section as a sticky IMO..........******you'll never need to answer another question again!*******

 :wink:


Ahahahahahahahahaha...... yeah right.  :grin:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on November 04, 2014, 10:56:32 pm
:stupid:
More like u are :stupid:
The bloke is entitled to his own opinion
I think the  :stupid: is because it went from slating to thanking and is a bit confusing.

I back his corner,  he's Entitled to his opinion and if he has apologised so be it !
He is not stupid

as above it went from slating to thanking

tazgti5 ive also seen you slating r-tech and for some reason getting pissed off and as you said getting sick to death of people blabbing on about r-tech when people recommend them  :stupid:, at the end of the day you or pudding dont really know nothing about tuning a 2.0 tfsi.. theres my opinion


Guys... can we keep this thread on track and lets not let it turn into a slanging match please.


Thanks

[admin]
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: MC71 on November 04, 2014, 10:59:34 pm
Niki?

The info and the way you've explained your methods in this thread is a great insight (and of great interest) into the way you tune and why you do certain things a certain way. You really should add all this info into the R-Tech Zone section as a sticky IMO..........******you'll never need to answer another question again!*******

 :wink:


Ahahahahahahahahaha...... yeah right.  :grin:

Fair point!  :signLOL:  :innocent:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: akbarirfan on November 05, 2014, 09:16:57 am
600rpm                                                                                                             6500rpm
 28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0   10% load_rq
 28.0    28.0    28.0    23.0    18.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    13.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 24.0    13.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0   -7.0    23.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0   -2.0   -7.0   -9.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0   -2.0   -7.0   -9.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    3.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -12.0   -12.0   -12.0   -7.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    3.0   -2.0   -7.0   -7.0   -2.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0    28.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    3.0    3.0    8.0    13.0    18.0    23.0    28.0    28.0    23.0    23.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    13.0    18.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0
 18.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    8.0    18.0    28.0    28.0    18.0    18.0  170% load_rq

Trying to decode the matrix here  :signLOL:

Hopefully will get a better understanding when I come up in 20 days  :laugh:
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Dan_FR on November 05, 2014, 09:42:00 am
Makes perfect sense to me :p

Always fascinates me reading a post from Niki when it delves in to the detail and the deep understanding he has for these engines and ECUs. Things that others would overlook and not tap in to in order to take full advantage of the car's ability, as they have since written maps for half a dozen ECUs and dozens of engine variants.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2014, 03:44:02 pm
@Tazgti5 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10398)

Nearing a ban... you have been warned.

[admin]
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 05, 2014, 04:29:34 pm
@Tazgti5 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10398)

Nearing a ban... you have been warned.

[admin]
Why am I having a ban?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 05, 2014, 04:34:36 pm
@Tazgti5 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10398)

Nearing a ban... you have been warned.

[admin]
Why am I having a ban?
If it's because I've stood up to some1 I think is a bully
Than be it !
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2014, 04:42:25 pm
No, its because we don't tolerate abusive language being directed at other members.
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Tazgti5 on November 05, 2014, 04:49:02 pm
No, its because we don't tolerate abusive language being directed at other members.
Fair enuff!
Didn't think it was abusive language ,just said he was acting like 1
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on November 05, 2014, 05:20:44 pm
his post been deleted?
Title: Re: Who shall I choose to remap my GTI?
Post by: rich83 on November 05, 2014, 05:24:51 pm
Yes