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What to do before a stage 1 remap?
smilespergallon:
So I got around to getting a stage 1 remap done at Badger5 the other day.
Before: 251hp
After: 312hp
The car is stock (aside from a 3" cat back exhaust), so I'm suprised it had 251hp considering the car is 16 years old and an Edition 30 is only supposed to be 230hp out of the factory. But I'm not going to complain.
The car is much more powerful than I expected it would be after the remap.
On the way home I thought I'd stretch its legs a little and started putting my foot down in 3rd and 4th gear to see what the car could now do. I actually thought there was a problem at first, because the car would momentarily lose acceleration when accelerating hard. But I'm pretty sure it's just losing traction if I go too hard, which is something I've never experienced with the car before. I could never lose traction in higher gears no matter how hard I accelerated before the remap.
This thread helped to put my mind at ease: https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,110715.msg1069495.html
I'm happy with the remap. It's nice to still be able to drive it "normally" when I want to, but then have the power there when I want it. It feels like a different car.
I didn't get many pictures, so here's a summary of the day:
--- Quote from: pudding on December 21, 2023, 03:54:44 pm ---
If I had my ED30 again, I would stage 1 tune it and that's it. Everything else left standard, but refreshed with new parts. All of it is plenty good enough unless you track the car.
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Thanks, that's what I'm going for.
Considering the car can struggle to put the power down after this stage 1 remap I don't think I'm going to need any more power than it has currently.
pudding:
Ah good old Badger, glad he's still around :happy2:
If the engine is holding back in boost and the traction light isn't barking at you, you need HPFP internals. Go with the VIS stage 1. The stock HPFP is borderline at Stage 1.
Glad you're enjoying it :happy2: Stage 1 is spot on. Just the right amount of power and within the Turbo's comfort zone. Stage 2 and above just turns the turbo into a big over sped hairdryer. Not worth the big jump in cost of the supporting hardware for the additional 30-40hp.
smilespergallon:
--- Quote from: pudding on January 27, 2024, 08:24:28 pm ---If the engine is holding back in boost and the traction light isn't barking at you, you need HPFP internals. Go with the VIS stage 1. The stock HPFP is borderline at Stage 1.
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Thank you so much. It does feel more like something is "cutting out", so not enough fuel makes sense. I just guessed at traction as I had no idea what else it could be.
Will look in to the VIS internals :happy2:
G-olf:
Nice result :happy2:
Is the clutch still holding up ok?
On another thread I see you recently replaced the A/C condenser, did the Denso fit nicely without any problems lining up bolts or mounting points? Do you need any replacement seals when doing the job? Planning on doing the same with mine.
Cheers
smilespergallon:
--- Quote from: G-olf on February 18, 2024, 06:04:35 pm ---Nice result :happy2:
Is the clutch still holding up ok?
On another thread I see you recently replaced the A/C condenser, did the Denso fit nicely without any problems lining up bolts or mounting points? Do you need any replacement seals when doing the job? Planning on doing the same with mine.
Cheers
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Yes the clutch is holding up fine so far. I don't want to get too overconfident, but I've been putting my foot down pretty hard and there's been no sign of slipping. Although I've avoided trying accelerate at low revs in a high gear, as I hear that's when the most torque is being sent through the clutch.
We'll see how it goes.
And yes the Denso was absolutely fine. The air con pipes were a bit tricky, but I think that's just down to them being generally stiff, and probably would have been just as difficult with an OEM. I'd recommend getting a small 1/2lb rubber hammer to help bash them in.
Oh, and make sure the air con pipes aren't touching the serpentine belt after you've finished plumbing them in.
I think new o-rings for the air con pipes would be a good idea.
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