RedRobin Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 This has been discussed before and will definitely get discussed again, but undertaking at any speed does carry extra risks imo. I don't think the speed you do it guarantees a safer passage - A bike has more space to avoid contact. I might only do it after I have exhausted every other avenue and it's gone on for miles, but also ONLY if there is a third lane so I've got 2 lanes to potentially use. I did it once yesterday and when I came back into the overtaking lane the guy stuck two fingers up at me although I didn't cut him up. I calmly and gradually slowed to 60 and kept it there for a few minutes before leaving him and accelerating off into the far left lane. I doubt if he understood my message! Some people find saying "Hello" intimidating from someone they don't know! So I guess that flashing (your lights!) might be intimidating. Probably better to have dipped headlights on all the time while making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] (I don't like to tailgate, even with my good AP brakes) [/ QUOTE ] I'd be more worried about the gap behind you than the one in front ! With regards to flashing lights as i'm sure you found on the continent that they use their indicators over there ... oops sorry I was forgetting the GTi is the fastest thing on the planet so nothing ever needs to overtake ... silly me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 [ QUOTE ] This all makes me sound like a boy-racer myself [/ QUOTE ] A boy racer? Never lol (jk). Red GTI, 4 loudish huge exhaust pipes, uprated lowered suspension, uprated brakes, chipped, picking on other road users, what would give that impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 don't forget the bling pioneer pendant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 oh and also the baseball cap too lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 You must be the only boy racer that drives to Pow Wow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 ....I had a feeling when I posted that this might follow! No apologies for harrassing lane hoggers though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR250 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 It's one of the reasons I went for the Morego as they take over the waranty if any thing goes wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It's one of the reasons I went for the Morego as they take over the waranty if any thing goes wrong. [/ QUOTE ] that's fine on paper but wonder what would happen if you needed to make a claim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR250 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 that's fine on paper but wonder what would happen if you needed to make a claim... [/ QUOTE ] As in with Morego? Do you think after over 20 years in the business they would risk there reputation? If Adrian Newey trusts BBR to be let lose with 100K and his track day Elise they can't be bad. Any way still better than no waranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] that's fine on paper but wonder what would happen if you needed to make a claim... [/ QUOTE ] As in with Morego? Do you think after over 20 years in the business they would risk there reputation? If Adrian Newey trusts BBR to be let lose with 100K and his track day Elise they can't be bad. Any way still better than no waranty. [/ QUOTE ] I see where you're coming from but look at the big manufacturers who are sometimes very reluctant to action claims. You could easily be left somewhere in a dark place between VW and Morego in the event of a dispute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 I think you have to cross the bridge when/if you come to it. Best to think and act positive. I haven't heard of any remap versus VW warranty issues yet - Has anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRR250 Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Morego told me if anything went wrong with the engine or DSG to take it straight to them and not evan both with VW. Oh and over 30 years not 20 and I've never heard of any negative feed back. Has any one else? You mod your car it's a risk any way. At least I'm not in a dark place from word go. Hopefully I've found a company to trust. If I was in that position with out a warranty you lot would be the first to know then the press (EVO for a start). Wouldn't do there sales any good. Then I'd have to get saving for forged pistons ect. So not the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
encee Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Robin, long-time-no-see mate, and I`m glad you`re liking the new Revo re-map. I don`t know if you`ll remember, but when I had my GTI re-mapped (APR map, done by Awesome GTI), I was always raving on about it, and said that you`d be happy if you re-mapped. I see you`ve now totally lost the plot ( ), with CAIS, Millteks, Koni`s, Eibachs..........etc. Seems you`re becoming a modding "guru". No, seriously, I`m pleased for you mate, and yes, the bug does get to you. I`ve only had my Focus ST for a few months, and I`ve already re-mapped, got CAIS, a Milltek cat-back, and a Pro-alloy intercooler on. Cars............don`t you just love `em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Had my GTI on the rolling road today - Three and a half weeks after being Revo'd Stage1. JKM had advised rolling roading her again later after the map had had a chance to settle. The shape of the torque curve has improved in that there is a longer flatter plateau, though fortunately not exceeding the 300 ft lb limit for DSG. So torque comes in sooner and stays longer than the initial plot shows. The power curve is also improved and continues higher towards 244 bhp from about 4,500 to 6,300 revs. Whatever the numbers, she's a delight to drive. Acceleration from around 60 mph is quite outstanding - Very useful for overtaking and moving away from traffic etc. Even in the current very greasy conditions, although she'll flicker the ESP light, she's very manageable with a sensitive use of the right foot. It would only cost me £50 to upgrade to Stage2 and around 265-270 bhp but quite honestly I'm very happy with the Stage1 driveability. I can wholeheartedly recommend both Revo and JKM of Portsmouth, who are thinking about hosting a TSN rolling road day if we're up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Robin you and I and the turtle and the pink peril need to have a little drive!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 ....Feckin' Ell, Lottie!! You really are "Loc: ating Robin's GTI"!! You're suddenly in my rear view mirror climbing all over me with your lesbian passenger and a load of turnips for roasting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Blimey RR...I'm surprised you allowed Lottie & her Lesbian passenger climb all over you to roast your turnip with that remap........or did you just give in lie back and 'allow it to happen whilst considering a stage 2'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs32 Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Blimey RR...I'm surprised you allowed Lottie & her Lesbian passenger climb all over you to roast your turnip with that remap........or did you just give in lie back and 'allow it to happen whilst considering a stage 2'? [/ QUOTE ] lol, sounds like another exciting episode in the life of Dr Love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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