All Things Mk5 > Members Rides
Jonnyc's MK5 ED30 Build Thread..
RedRobin:
^^^^
Also that they (VW) didn't do anything extra to the DSG gearbox but of course they know how robust it already is (we assume!). I don't expect that VW want to get on that slippery slope of modding! - It's endless!!
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: jonnyc on December 21, 2008, 11:27:55 am ---I think its more to do with the fact that they would be aware of the potential of the K04 turbo, and the fact that people are going to tune them up..
--- End quote ---
....Do you think that VW take into account the aftermarket tuning potential? - I don't know for sure but I would have thought that VW would only be concerned about their standard production car's reliability and possibly longevity, and that it's nothing to do with them what Mad Englishmen subsequently do to their fine German Craftsmenship.
tony_danza:
Oh I don't know, you can order Oettinger stuff including remaps direct from dealers in Germany with full VW warranty back up (unless it has changed very recently).
Also, it's not that limited a car. What was there, like 3000+ official VW cars and then the grey imports from the likes of Motorpoint on top??
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on December 21, 2008, 12:06:57 pm ---Oh I don't know, you can order Oettinger stuff including remaps direct from dealers in Germany with full VW warranty back up (unless it has changed very recently).
--- End quote ---
....That slightly misses my point: I'm suggesting/asking whether VW design and manufacture the GTI/Ed30 with aftermarket in mind, but you are pointing out that VW subsequently accept some aftermarket products under their warranty - But that's only if the product is TUV-rated and a matter for the German dealer, and not VW, to individually decide.
Some UK VW dealers offer tuning packages too, but is it designed for in VW's original manufacture? - I suggest not, but I don't know definitively.
I'm asking if anyone here knows for certain.
:happy2:
jonnyc:
All im saying is that VAG, like all car manufacturers are aware of OBD tuning..
If they put out a turbo charged car that can be tuned to say 320hp 330ft/lbs with only a re-map, and the rods will only take 300HP then they are in big trouble..
Re-map the car.. Blow it up.. Remove the map.. Take it back to VW and ask why the hell your standard car has grenaded itself??
Just a thought.. But anyways this thread is way off topic
Wouldn't mind someone cleaning it up really if thats possible..
Jonny
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version