allanon_1980 Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 thinking of getting my gti remapped before christmas but am a bit wary about corrupting the drive ! I already have a milltek catback so that gives me an extra 6 or 8bhp which brings me up to around 210bhp. Looking at the amd and revo remaps and both seem to increase power by about 50bhp, which would mean i would have 260bhp going thru the front wheels!!! As it is I find it hard to floor it in first without the TC coming into action, but having said that I would like a bit more grunt thru the gears. Any1 have any ideas on this ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Top Gear took an upgraded GTA 3.6 Alfa 147 around their track. That was pushing around 260hp through it's front wheels i think. I remember them saying it would do very badly, but it suprised them all and did well! Someone on here already has a GTI pushing 260bhp.... supposedly! When he's taken his nose out of Max Power, i'm sure he'll have something to say! It would be a beast, but a lotta fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 260 shouldnt be a problem for the gti, will scrabble in 1st gear a bit if you floor it, but the guys at milltek and awsome say they handle the power very well. youll just have to go gently in 1st gear and apply the right foot slowly and not just floor it. im looking at the amd remap to take mine up to 272 bhp when ive got her run in. also am going to test drive the awsome one when i get my quads fitted. wanna try out their koni fsd shocks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Jay, Have you asked your dealer what the score is with Launch Control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 no, am not really bothered about racing off the lights. its better to let them think they have beaten you but then the turbo kicks in and you sail past them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunner Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Try Revo for free, 5 hours should be enough to determine if the GTI is capable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 [ QUOTE ] 260 shouldnt be a problem for the gti, will scrabble in 1st gear a bit if you floor it, but the guys at milltek and awsome say they handle the power very well. youll just have to go gently in 1st gear and apply the right foot slowly and not just floor it. im looking at the amd remap to take mine up to 272 bhp when ive got her run in. also am going to test drive the awsome one when i get my quads fitted. wanna try out their koni fsd shocks too. [/ QUOTE ] Better invest in some uprated bushes / ARBs, etc as that kind of power will dramatically reduce the life of the stock ones (soft compund VW stuff designed for comfort as well as performance). Should be fun tho!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunner Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 "Better invest in some uprated bushes / ARBs, etc as that kind of power will dramatically reduce the life of the stock ones (soft compund VW stuff designed for comfort as well as performance)." The GTI has one hell of a hard, but compliant ride especially on 18's (GTI's on 17's look impotent in my view, comfort or performance?). The GTI is not designed for comfort, it is designed for DRIVING satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 I've been out in the AmD Mk5 GTI and, as long as you don't floor it from a standing start (which you've said you don't do anyway), then I really don't think you'll have any problems. As long as you're fine using throttle control when you go around corners, rather than using the accelerator as an on/off button you'll have great fun. Best thing to do is to go out in a Revo'd demonstrator and make your mind up. The problem is that once you have, you'll want to get it straight into the workshop... Try to get across to AmD if you can as well, so you can compare the two remaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 thanks mauve gecko, am booked in for the exhausts to be fitted next thursday. then am going to wait a while to get more of a feel for the car. then definatly AMD. went out in the rain last night her and you cant put your foot down too quickly in 1st or she squabbles like mad. throttle control is not much of a problem for me as im a bloke have got used to using control in 1st gear applying gently at first and increasing as speed does. was overtaking down some long b roads today and after flying past 2 cars looked at the taco 120 mph quickly backed off as im supposed to be runnign her in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mu71rd Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 oh my god you've got to stop! I can't BARE the wait any longer!!!! early november mine arrives (I'm praying) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 hows the DSG jay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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