Too new to tune? (Golf R)

[Candyman]

Don't worry about it mate - it isn't important.

Imagine the impact if factory backed ECU remaps were offered here.

Tuning companies would find it interesting

[zei20t]

you may have misunderstood. the dealer was offering a remap service when you purchase the car. just reselling someone elses services. it wasnt skoda themselves offering the remap.

probably similar to putting thule roof racks or a towbar on a car.

[Candyman]

well, he showed me the email from his sales manager saying it would be covered under factory warranty.

Confused

So it is or isn't under Skoda factory warranty

Most dealerships selling new cars get in a heap of trouble if they even hint at recommending aftermarket ECU remaps.

[Candyman]

Regarding the "too new to tune" subject

How do people advocating "too new to tune", view replacement of stock items such as brakes, suspension, intakes ....

[zei20t]

as in upgrades of such items?

im all for it, to a point......... 'bolt on' parts are generally overlooked by dealers. at least until there is a problem

[parso_rex]

I usually tell people to wait till they've clocked up say 5K kms or so just to see if there's anything that doesn't seem correct and the engine will be a teeny bit looser by then too.
Many dealers/staff will offer you something on the side, happens everywhere. Just do it - no bias of course

[entice]

i noticed a massive difference in engine flexibility and tractability from say 500km's to 2000km's on the clock.
i think that's also with the more km's on, the harsher my right foot became (and continues to become).

I also noted in my case that engine oil temps were not rising as high in the first few hundred km's (would struggle to get over 85 degrees) and now it gets to 90 plus quite easily. That said, the R doesnt see the temps my MK6 GTI did....
not sure if that's a function of teh engine bedding or the oil bedding....

[boltor]

I also noted in my case that engine oil temps were not rising as high in the first few hundred km's (would struggle to get over 85 degrees) and now it gets to 90 plus quite easily.

interesting you say that - I see a big difference between the analog dial (which gets to 90 deg relatively quickly) and the digital read out on the MFD (which takes a lot longer to get to 80-90 deg).

[Candyman]

interesting you say that - I see a big difference between the analog dial (which gets to 90 deg relatively quickly) and the digital read out on the MFD (which takes a lot longer to get to 80-90 deg).

Huh, what analog oil temp gauge ?

Re oil temps, mine have always been the same from new.

[zei20t]

Huh, what analog oil temp gauge ?

Re oil temps, mine have always been the same from new.

i think he means the analogue water temp gauge hitting 90. actually the water temp fluctuates a lot, but the gauges are padded so they wont move. im happy that there is an oil temp gauge that is accurate