EOI for Custom-Code software

[h100vw]

Is there anyone else interested in Sydney or elsewhere in the country?

Gavin

[h100vw]

I'll leave this open until Sunday night, just on the off chance.



Gavin

[sukebe]

If anyone is looking at getting a remap, I would recommend trying Custom Code. Very competitive price at the moment with the discount.

I got my Bora 4motion remapped over the weekend, and after a little time letting the car adapt to the new map, it really opened up the lungs of my car. Previously, it pulled fairly well from about 2.5k to 4k but then kind of faded towards the redline. Now it pulls nicely all the way to redline. Not a massive difference given it is NA, but mid-gear acceleration is greater and far more 'useable'. On the way back to Melbourne today I was tagging along behind an early WRX on overtaking. I had to hold back in 3rd and 4th behind him, then when I overtook him I was pulling away. I even managed to stick with a 350Z for a while, until he got a bit too silly with too-tight overtaking.

Gavin is a top bloke too - just make sure he takes you for a spin in his A3 I didn't have time to go for a ride, but I reckon it would be a real white-knuckle time

[Soundofav6]

HEy gavin.. I am curious and don't exactly get the concept. So you have software/hardware to basically rewrite the ECU for power ?

how is this compared to aftermarket chipping ?

[sukebe]

SOAVR6, a remap is changing software in the ECU, 'chipping' is changing the ECU chip. They essentially do the same thing (ie change the software that controls the electronics in the car). All MKIV and MKV cars will get 'reflashed/remapped', older cars (like my old VR6 Golf) need a different chip soldered in. Reflashing via the VAGCOM port is far less invasive than changing a chip, and also has other benefits such as checking for error codes at the same time as the reflash.

[Soundofav6]

SOAVR6, a remap is changing software in the ECU, 'chipping' is changing the ECU chip. They essentially do the same thing (ie change the software that controls the electronics in the car). All MKIV and MKV cars will get 'reflashed/remapped', older cars (like my old VR6 Golf) need a different chip soldered in. Reflashing via the VAGCOM port is far less invasive than changing a chip, and also has other benefits such as checking for error codes at the same time as the reflash.

GOT YA !!! nice and clear. Exactly what I needed to know.. Thanks
BTW.. what happened to your mk3 dude..Always loved the BORA 4motion, you get the luxury of a mk4 and still running the VR6 and 4wd too!

[Manaz]

I'll know tomorrow if my old car is written off. If that's the case, I'm hoping to get a 2003 Bora 4Motion - and if I get it, I'd certainly be in for this.

I realise that's a lot of "if"s...

[h100vw]

If anyone is looking at getting a remap, I would recommend trying Custom Code. Very competitive price at the moment with the discount.

I got my Bora 4motion remapped over the weekend, and after a little time letting the car adapt to the new map, it really opened up the lungs of my car. Previously, it pulled fairly well from about 2.5k to 4k but then kind of faded towards the redline. Now it pulls nicely all the way to redline. Not a massive difference given it is NA, but mid-gear acceleration is greater and far more 'useable'. On the way back to Melbourne today I was tagging along behind an early WRX on overtaking. I had to hold back in 3rd and 4th behind him, then when I overtook him I was pulling away. I even managed to stick with a 350Z for a while, until he got a bit too silly with too-tight overtaking.

Gavin is a top bloke too - just make sure he takes you for a spin in his A3 I didn't have time to go for a ride, but I reckon it would be a real white-knuckle time

Thanks for adding your write up Nathan. I am glad it's adapting well. Did you use more juice going back home than on the way here?

To add to what Nathan said regards chipping/flashing. I have a cable which is pretty similar to a VAG-COM lead but has the ability to write as well as read information from the ECU. It depends on the particular ECU though, as not all can be written through the diagnostic/OBD port. Custom-Code provide me with the software for each application.

MK4 GTIs are one example. I can still flash them without actually breaking out the soldering iron like most tuners. I have adapter leads that allow me to flash them whilst hooked to a bench supply. obviously, this is less invasive than actually replacing the chip. I am aware that there are many, many cars running replacement soldered chips in the world but it is a potential for problems down the line.

Cheers

Gavin

[h100vw]

I'll know tomorrow if my old car is written off. If that's the case, I'm hoping to get a 2003 Bora 4Motion - and if I get it, I'd certainly be in for this.

I realise that's a lot of "if"s...

Manaz, if you do get a 4-Mo I'd be happy to help you out. Whereabouts are you? I have sort of got plans to make some trips out East in the near future.

Gavin

[Manaz]

Oh bugger, I thought I had my location in my profile. Sydney (near Parramatta).