dr_keith Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 If you're interested in having an ECU remap I thought I'd let you know how my GTI is now it has the REVO stage 1 remap. I opted for the most simple set up- an exta programme on the cars ECU (doesn't replace the stock, the car is told to use the new programme and therefore in the future it can be simply swopped back to stock - free of charge). There are other set ups that allow you to select various options - fuel grade/stock/security mode that require a bit extra money and a little box to do this with. The work took 15 mins at Stealth Racing in Southam - nice guys, seemed to know their stuff. OK boring bit out of the way, the car responds noticibly in two different ways. 1. response - much quicker and lively, get cuddly with the right foot and immediately she wants to go and 2. more power - a bit obvious I guess. Ok thats it. I posted this as having read the forums there seems to be a fair bit of uncertainty about how reliable these units are etc and for me it seemed difficult to quantify just how good/reliable these things are. So far I am very impressed with the car, I spent a few hours with it yesterday and it has really made a difference. It might sound a bit fairy but it seems to have had an impact on the chassis too - the whole car is more lively and fun to drive. Point it where you want and play with the throttle - you now have an extra dimension to use as well as braking/handling - you can really use the acceleration to enjoy coming out of bends or overtaking. It does understeer, but then as stock it does too and obviously in the wet it will be more of a handful.... Hope that helps. If I get any problems I will let you know, if not assume I'm still grinning and enjoying the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSheds Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Thanks for that KR GTi... The more information and real life experience the better for us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Ive had mine done and agree with every thing you say, not sure what you mean about the chassis, but I find it handles the extra power no problem. Do you find the exhaust sounds' throatier' as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 sounds nice but, for clarity, you've neglected to state what model GTI you own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRattler Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Had mine done late last year when 3000km was on the clock. Done about 10000km since then with no problems whatsoever. In fact, if someone, who had never driven a stock GTI before, got in my car they wouldn't even realize anything was different as the remap is just as smooth as the original. And, in my opinion, the best bang-for-buck of any type of performance modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 [ QUOTE ] And, in my opinion, the best bang-for-buck of any type of performance modification. [/ QUOTE ] ....If you are saying that a re-map is the best bang-for-buck mod, I don't agree. Best one is to re-map the driver's brain imo by doing a course. Good to hear good reports about Revo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_keith Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Its a UK supplied MkV, manual. The chassis thing is difficult to explain but I think you have it summed up, the car is so much more responsive and the chassis keeps up with this with no trouble and the whole ride just feels more lively? Can't explain it any better, it just makes me smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Has anyone had their car dyno'd after having it REVO'd? And if so what were the results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Problem with dynos is they are so variable from place to place. I do not think anywhere gives a 100% accurate dyno run. Some are close but others manipulate figures. I have seen this in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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