Stage 1 Booked 25/11/14

[akbarirfan]

Booked in with R-tech - bring on the 230 mile round trip!! (Basingstoke - Hinckley)

[GrayMK5GTI]

 

That's a fair trip. Think Dean Sutherland holds the record coming from Glasgow 

If you are on Facebook, Niki has started a group called "TFSI tuning" - add yourself too it!

[akbarirfan]

Have just joined mate nice one!

Wow Glasgow!!!

I didn't even look at local tuners, just new about a year back that R-tech was the one for me, health check and custom map for less than a generic map. Plus the fact that the team are still exploiting the 2.0 TFSI engine even though it is now somewhat dated gives me peace of mind that they know these engines inside out and their methods are thoroughly tried and tested.

Not sure who I spoke to on the phone but he was very friendly and helpful.

Booked in at 12pm so don't have to get up mad early plus I can miss the traffic 

Cam follower is getting replaced this weekend, DV is Rev G (replaced a few months ago) and I think the PCV is all good.

Can't wait!!!

[GrayMK5GTI]

Remove your pre-cat too 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=41083.0

[akbarirfan]

I would do mate but it will invalidate my insurance!

Currently covered by Prestige on here for a remap up to 270 bhp.

[GrayMK5GTI]

I would do mate but it will invalidate my insurance!

Currently covered by Prestige on here for a remap up to 270 bhp.

Is yours an ed30?

If it's just a normal GTI, even with pre-cat removed you wouldn't get anywhere near 270bhp.

With pre-cat removed & panel filter you will get around 250bhp (I got 248).

An edition 30 will map to around 295-300bhp without any mods

[akbarirfan]

Just a GTI, originally I was going for stage 2 but my plans changed!

[akbarirfan]

Should I go for a DSG map too? Not sure what the benefits are...

[GrayMK5GTI]

Should I go for a DSG map too? Not sure what the benefits are...

Yes!

Means it can Rev to the limiter, gives you more control in manual mode (doesn't auto shift).

Niki will do you a deal if you have a DSG & engine map 

[akbarirfan]

Yeah I am considering it, just want to have a chat with NG in terms of benefits.

Ideally what I am after is:
- D = eco mode, so remap stock map to increase efficiencies, i.e. increase MPG
- S = sport/race mode, give it some Gower Power for when I'm feeling the need for speed

Not yet used the paddles in my car 

Is this sort of thing possible?

I think by bringing the DSG into play it will make the above more achievable, but need to speak with the main man to see what's possible.

[GrayMK5GTI]

I dont think you can have the box remapped to control the engine ECU map 

DSG remap typcially increases clamp load on the clutch packs (vital for big power setups), it makes the shifts faster and smoother, lets engine rev to limiter (easier for NG to tune) and allows you to set the Launch control RPM.

I think it removes hesitation when pulling away too (no doubt along with some other benefits)

Get plenty of pics and a review of your day 

[akbarirfan]

Thanks for that!

Will do mate.

Is Launch Control included in the DSG map? I have no idea what revs I should be looking at, 3,000?

[GrayMK5GTI]

Yes it is - launch control is there as standard with DSG anyway (you can use it right now), the launch RPM can be set with the DSG remap

Niki will tell you what works best anyway 

[xjay1337]

I was going from Newbury to Rtech...or would have been if I wasn't late!!!! So ended up going to bedford :(

You'll love the results.

Just got back from Darkside which was a 450 mile round trip :( 2 days there though so wasn't all that bad
A few years ago I had to drive up there for a 20 minute map tweak.. haha    never again.. 

[akbarirfan]

OK thanks never tried to use it, guess I'll wait for the summer!

Xjay I remember reading your story, was a shame!

I aim to leave at 9 so hopefully will get there with time to spare.