rob3000 Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I know that the subject of re-mapping has been covered many times but I was wondering if anyone out there knows of any horror stories regarding re-maps. I am thinking about getting my A3 2.0TDI DSG done, I have read plenty of good reports about it but not knowing anything about engines etc I wanted to know if anybody has anything go wrong or anything to look out for before I take the plunge. Any advice would be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Having read many reports on the subject I would say that Audi are very, very conservative on the performance of their engines. They probably design them for over 200K. So if you go to a reputable tuner and tune an extra 30bhp it isn't going to make much difference over the lifetime you have the car. That is my opinion no more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 I don't think remapping the 2.0tdi is a problem - heard some really positive reports, however the DSG box maybe due to its maximum torque rating. I spoke to AMD a while back and they were looking into what could be done. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 try jabbasport, I know they are running a slightly lower torque re-map for cars with DSG. might be a lot safer for you to do that, than go to a tuner who is mapping it for a standard manual gearbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harddrive Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 See this post by Arex Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicblue Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I don't think remapping the 2.0tdi is a problem - heard some really positive reports, however the DSG box maybe due to its maximum torque rating. I spoke to AMD a while back and they were looking into what could be done.John [/ QUOTE ] I'm running a Revo Stage 1 remap with a dyno chart to prove 187bhp/293ft/lb torque and it is fine - better fuel economy (will return 55mpg @ a steady 80 on the motorway). Instantaneous punch and seriously quick. I also have Revo's Stage 2 remap for 202.6bhp/287ft/lb which is even quicker the downside being that the fuel economy isn't brilliant. I seem to recall reading that the torque limit of the DSG box is 330ft/lb so well inside the upper limit. Whatever remap you choose make sure of the following: 1) It is invisible to the dealer diagnostic equipment 2) That the remap is driver switchable - so you can revert to the stock map before it goes into the dealer or a colleague (if company car) or wife/girlfriend/brother drives it. Revo use their SPS switch for this. It would be a real pain if you had to go back to the place that installed the remap for a reset to std each time you put the car in for service wouldn't it? 3) You drive your remapped car respectfully, if you drive like an idiot and without mechanical sympathy you WILL break something expensive. 4) Enjoy (lots) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Doesn't the 2.0 diesel engine get reworked to 170 ps for 2007MY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicblue Posted February 3, 2006 Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 Yes, more than just a remap though, revised fuel injection system as well - will have enormous potential once the tuner boys get hold of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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