Scirocco r mods

[SteNZnet]

Probably the only thing I will do is tweak the handling.. Anti Roll bars to assist cornering and (maybe) down the track, I'll take a look at suspension mods.. I don't really want to try and get more HP with exhaust mods.. In fact.. If I'm getting 300HP, then that suits me just fine..

So 300bhp is going to run to around 225kw. Provided its usable and, it sounds like it is from your initial drive, then its going to be pretty potent. Are you adding other mods to accompany the Revo?

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Oh and I think a short shift adapter would be $$ well spent.. The travel is a bit on the long side

[Mac135]

I would generally agree with you. 300 is about the same as i have in the 135i. Don't need anymore for driving around town ie the car won't be tracked.

As long as there is a strong pick up and mid range then i'd be v happy. Did you look at other than Revo eg APR?

As you can see my car is still some time away so it is good to learn from the guys with cars on the road. At this stage i think my mods would be limited to

Stage 1 remap
Suspension upgrade k & w DCC kit perhaps
Also fitting storage unit and covered cup holders for fitting by the dealer prior to delivery

Anyway still have lot's of time to think, read and consider

[preeman]

I have been thinking about the Stage 1 Remap but what has happens to the warranty?

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[why_999]

I have been thinking about the Stage 1 Remap but what has happens to the warranty?

APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

You'll void the warranty on the entire drive train.

Hence why I'm going for Viezu. At least with V switch I can revert to stock program before each service or warranty claim if need arises.

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[Andych]

You'll void the warranty on the entire drive train.

It will only void the warranty if a failure can be attributed to the tune... The same as if you fit a CAI or Dump Pipe.... but don't rely on what any of we weekend warriors say in here... talk to your preferred tuner.. Guy Harding for APR for instance as these guys will be able to give you the more definitive answer.

[SilvrFoxX]

Andy,

you are on the money.. this conversation has been had over and over.. a Stage 1 ( if thats how you want to refer to it ) is a remapping exercise and bang for buck the best spend on your Turbo vehicle and the safest. Warranty is a tricky area to navigate, but I was with the crew out at the drags yesterday and there is a fellow there who has had a HADEX failure on the rear wheels( which prevented him entering, however he has what some might call a stage 3 and when he went back to VW they asked him what mods he had, he told them and they said fine and the HALDEX is being fixed under warranty.

The tuners themselves are going to skirt around answering directly as it is not a cut and dried answer and even those offering some warranty/insurance of their own create an interesting situation as to who actually will agree which caused the issue if it comes to that.

There are some big names out there and I recommend you do a bit of research on tuning first, my tips are make sure whoever you decide can offer after sales service, preferably local and actually understands technically what is going on with the tune. For me the most important aspect was getting a Dyno readout of the promised figures, I know I got what I paid for

[preeman]

SilvrFoxX

I see you are around the hills area (I am guessing Castle/Baulkham hills?), any chance of a meetup? Would love to feel the diff in the car. I am usually at the Virgin Active gym 5 nights.

MJ

[SilvrFoxX]

Yeah thats around the corner from me.. I don't get home till late.. weekends are better.. also if you want to see what it can do there needs to be less traffic around

[preeman]

We can work something out, I am usually at the gym from 8 till 9.30 PM

[Andych]

Andy,

you are on the money.. this conversation has been had over and over.. a Stage 1 ( if thats how you want to refer to it ) is a remapping exercise and bang for buck the best spend on your Turbo vehicle and the safest. Warranty is a tricky area to navigate, but I was with the crew out at the drags yesterday and there is a fellow there who has had a HADEX failure on the rear wheels( which prevented him entering, however he has what some might call a stage 3 and when he went back to VW they asked him what mods he had, he told them and they said fine and the HALDEX is being fixed under warranty.

The tuners themselves are going to skirt around answering directly as it is not a cut and dried answer and even those offering some warranty/insurance of their own create an interesting situation as to who actually will agree which caused the issue if it comes to that.

There are some big names out there and I recommend you do a bit of research on tuning first, my tips are make sure whoever you decide can offer after sales service, preferably local and actually understands technically what is going on with the tune. For me the most important aspect was getting a Dyno readout of the promised figures, I know I got what I paid for

There was also plenty of discussion in the Ford XR5 forums as well on the same issue.. a couple fo guys had what can only be considered catastrophic failures yet the engines were replaced under warranty... and they had swapped back to "standard" mapping using a handheld device but Ford still knew there had been a tune installed... the manufacturer can go pretty deep into the firmware when they need to.

It is also important to have a Tuner who is willing and able to sort issues out and get your tune back when VW load a new version with some minor bug fixes etc... it does happen and there have been plnety of people who are left without their $1000 plus tune because it was done in Qld and they are in NSW etc...

Do your homework well people..