flnutt Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thinking of chipping my GTI, a couple of things i was thinking about was, does the extra power affect the balance of the car. Does it make the brakes feel weak, and can the suspension cope? Also how much difference did this make to your insurance? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Mine was (now isnt, as VW flashed it!). APR - up to 240bhp - but much better torque and pick up - and mpg was no worse - if not better. Slightly wayward in the wet if heavy with the right foot. Brakes/handling more than up to the job. My insurance was 500 standard, 700 chipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flnutt Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 ok, thanks, will be revo if i go for it, insurance needs renewing in september so will ring around then. What do you mean by flashed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I had a warning light, and VW reloaded the engine management software with the lastest version - which they often do as a matter of course on a service. Most chip co's should put it back afterwards - but worth checking if they do/charge.. Note also that if the dealer works out it is remaped they will use it as an excuse to riggle out of anything they can imagine could be related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flnutt Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 ok thanks again may i ask which insurace company you used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathansargent Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi Like you - I am thinking of chipping mine. Have you seen the Morego site? Very good article in recent EVO on chipping a GTi to 250bhp and adding s/steel milteks for £1000. Check this: link I have a mate who chipped his WRX and the insurance is only £40 a year extra!. My GTi has a two year warranty (bought through Holland) so think i will do it in about a year when there is just 6 months of the VW warranty left. Would appreciate thoughts from others who have chipped and who they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Insurance costs after a re-map are usually +10% of annual premium for every extra 10bhp over standard. ALWAYS keep your insurer fully informed of all mods or you risk invalidating your whole insurance and getting blacklisted. Do you know you can buy your third year of warranty from VW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Thinking of chipping my GTI, a couple of things i was thinking about was, does the extra power affect the balance of the car. Does it make the brakes feel weak, and can the suspension cope? Also how much difference did this make to your insurance? Cheers [/ QUOTE ] I have had my REVO'd, up to approx 255bhp and 300 or so ftlb torque. The car is a lot quicker now, mid range punch is amazing. No torque steer to report of, in the wet though have to be light footed!!! The suspension if fine, I just find the brakes are a bit 'wooden', but I fel this before the re-map though. Might think about a brake upgrade at sometime. Very pleased with no problems to report of. As mentioned above, the fuel economey seems slightly better!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathansargent Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Hi Red Thnaks for the info - yes I wopuld be utterly straight with my insurers. Just not worth the risk of doing the opther thing! I had heard that I can buy an extra year of warranty - will look into it when I get her serviced first time. On which note I am at 9000 miles - i am expecting the car to tell me at about 13-15000 would you think??? Cheers - Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I use a broker called Adrian Flux, as I have a Westfield too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I use a broker called Adrian Flux, as I have a Westfield too. [/ QUOTE ] some folk on here would not recommend Adrian Flux as a first choice although I don't use that company myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edo Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Never had a problem with them myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The suspension if fine, I just find the brakes are a bit 'wooden', but I fel this before the re-map though. Might think about a brake upgrade at sometime. [/ QUOTE ] Hi Oli You may like to consider improving the brakes by just changing the pads, hoses to braided stainless steel, with a good racing fluid - A cheaper first stage. Re suspension - Although the OEM suspension is fine, it's even finer if you mod to KoniFSD+Eibach ARBs. Absolutely no nose-dive from any speed and very well planted when driving hard. It only lowers about 5-10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The suspension if fine, I just find the brakes are a bit 'wooden', but I fel this before the re-map though. Might think about a brake upgrade at sometime. [/ QUOTE ] Hi Oli You may like to consider improving the brakes by just changing the pads, hoses to braided stainless steel, with a good racing fluid - A cheaper first stage. Re suspension - Although the OEM suspension is fine, it's even finer if you mod to KoniFSD+Eibach ARBs. Absolutely no nose-dive from any speed and very well planted when driving hard. It only lowers about 5-10mm. [/ QUOTE ] Hey Red, Im sure you are on a commission from Koni/Miltek!!!!! HA HA I think I will try differnt pads initially and see how I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Hey Red, I'm sure you are on a commission from Koni/Miltek!!!!! HA HA [/ QUOTE ] ....Just genuine enthusiasm . No commissions. But - After what I expect to be posting on Sunday, I don't think you'll believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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