Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 05, 2017, 07:51:36 pm
Don’t be fooled by the criticism on here, the guy who did mine knew what he was doing. You definitely need a stage 1 if you have lost BHP over the years and let’s face it MK5 is getting old. Quantum have now set that right and the boost is a loud roar :happy2:
It’s best to have your car checked first to see if everything is optimal order. The guy did a VCDS and nothing came up.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 05, 2017, 07:54:37 pm
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on December 05, 2017, 08:01:44 pm
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 05, 2017, 09:28:33 pm
If you have lost horsepower. . . Theres a problem, you dont just remap it, you fix it :scared
I was talking hypothetically mind, they say you lose 1 break horsepower every year 😬
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 05, 2017, 10:26:16 pm
Post by: Dan_FR on December 05, 2017, 10:40:46 pm
You'd probably be amazed at how much better it is with some proper software on there, not just a Quantum special of turning the boost up and letting the ECU step in to play catch-up with fuel correction & enrichment
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 12:23:17 am
If you're already wanting more that speaks volumes about the quality of the map
You'd probably be amazed at how much better it is with some proper software on there, not just a Quantum special of turning the boost up and letting the ECU step in to play catch-up with fuel correction & enrichment
Post by: rich83 on December 06, 2017, 12:52:58 am
Post by: Dan_FR on December 06, 2017, 07:37:34 am
Well I’m happy and the increase is much more rapid acceleration. It would seem not all comments posted online are actually true and just opinions! He told me he’s getting a dyno rolling road in the new year and has asked me to comeback where he may be able to improve with better maps for my car! He said he will have live maps rather than emailed through! I know this guy did a good job and treated me very well I must say, I’m happy.
If you're already wanting more that speaks volumes about the quality of the map
You'd probably be amazed at how much better it is with some proper software on there, not just a Quantum special of turning the boost up and letting the ECU step in to play catch-up with fuel correction & enrichment
You are exactly the kind of customer these types of setups prey on and make money from I'm sorry to say! He has flashed a file received via email to your car which has increased boost request and that's it. It has been proven time and time again with Quantum maps - they are are awful, and if anything their Stage 2+ file is worse!!
Tenner says he didn't even datalog (not read the fault code - actual data logging!) the car to determine if the supporting fuelling was there and everything was pukka...... Flash and go, £150 - thank you very much.
Post by: Hedge on December 06, 2017, 10:03:34 am
I wouldn’t put a quantum remap on my matchbox toys.
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Post by: pudding on December 06, 2017, 12:17:30 pm
I wouldn't use their map on my car personally. Too much self promoting nonsense on their site, and random pictures of Kess boxes (nobody bench flashes and MED9 if they know what's good for them), plus an apparent ability to remap every car on the planet, and tractors, and Caravans. Doesn't really inspire confidence as a VAG specialist, but rather access to a large database of maps and an MPPS clone tool.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 03:18:42 pm
Let’s remember this is a very basic Remap
Advice: There are many manufacturers out there for Remap and R-Tech and Revo will charge you double for a stage 1 basic. Ouch!
It doesn’t help all the anxiety created on the forum here! :thinking:
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 03:20:34 pm
I wouldn’t put a quantum remap on my matchbox toys.Hope you are willing to pay double £$ :sad1:
:signLOL:
Post by: rich83 on December 06, 2017, 04:17:19 pm
I wouldn’t put a quantum remap on my matchbox toys.Hope you are willing to pay double £$ :sad1:
:signLOL:
I’d happily pay triple.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 04:28:28 pm
I wouldn’t put a quantum remap on my matchbox toys.Hope you are willing to pay double £$ :sad1:
:signLOL:
I’d happily pay triple.
Oh dear me. I likes a bargain me :happy2:
Post by: pudding on December 06, 2017, 04:53:56 pm
Revo costs what it costs because of their provenance and expertise. R Tech are more recent but making a good name for themselves. People trust these vendors. Trust is worth paying for.
Yes there are many vendors that SELL maps, but only a handful that actually WRITE them. The internet is full of plagiarized maps.
I could remap my car myself for £20 if I really wanted to, but I prefer to support small businesses and help keep the tuning market afloat.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 04:56:28 pm
Stage 3 is a different story.. You end up changing parts when you are better off buying the R that has being created to handle that kind of rapid power.
MK5 GTI with stage 1 is enough for me and to be honest that’s what it can really handle.
Hence MK6 is just a bit more boost. You get this with a stage 1.
No matter who does the mapping on your car as long as they are in the know and your car does not have any issues prior to the map!
Hope this helps folks
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 05:02:49 pm
It's not fuss. It's a debate. Remapping is a controversial subject, so you will get a lot of opinions, which you can either ignore, take offense to, or add more of your own. It's how forums work.Fuss over a stage one? :grin:
Revo costs what it costs because of their provenance and expertise. R Tech are more recent but making a good name for themselves. People trust these vendors. Trust is worth paying for.
Yes there are many vendors that SELL maps, but only a handful that actually WRITE them. The internet is full of plagiarized maps.
I could remap my car myself for £20 if I really wanted to, but I prefer to support small businesses and help keep the tuning market afloat.
Forums create debate some opinions can be false imo and simply trolling to defend their “vendors”...
I do not know about you but here I. The south we don’t have luxuries of Revo. I don’t want to travel 200 miles to get a basic map. You get my point here. Thank you for forebarance.
Post by: RetroRaz on December 06, 2017, 06:13:07 pm
Not saying there's going to be problems with every car they touch but that was just what we experienced with them
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Post by: AJP on December 06, 2017, 06:13:43 pm
NB: Stage 1 Remap on MK5 GTI is an extra boost- Yes, it’s just a basic boost. What more do you want?To quote your "no issues before the map", you did resolve this issue before your map... didn't you?
Stage 3 is a different story.. You end up changing parts when you are better off buying the R that has being created to handle that kind of rapid power.
MK5 GTI with stage 1 is enough for me and to be honest that’s what it can really handle.
Hence MK6 is just a bit more boost. You get this with a stage 1.
No matter who does the mapping on your car as long as they are in the know and your car does not have any issues prior to the map!
Hope this helps folks
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=114722.0
Post by: v4rley on December 06, 2017, 06:24:32 pm
I think what ever stage of map you have involves risks so would always got reputable what ever stage of tune
Post by: AJP on December 06, 2017, 06:45:12 pm
Interesting.if anything the Remap has improved the whole idle on my car. I was misinformed on this so called “forum” that some like to put it that i had a misfire. Thereby if i’d Had a misfire the VCDS check that the Mapper done prior to map, then it would’ve flashed hmmm.. we are talking DSG here by the way and a lot of DSG haters on here and it’s no wonder there are bias non Quantum.NB: Stage 1 Remap on MK5 GTI is an extra boost- Yes, it’s just a basic boost. What more do you want?To quote your "no issues before the map", you did resolve this issue before your map... didn't you?
Stage 3 is a different story.. You end up changing parts when you are better off buying the R that has being created to handle that kind of rapid power.
MK5 GTI with stage 1 is enough for me and to be honest that’s what it can really handle.
Hence MK6 is just a bit more boost. You get this with a stage 1.
No matter who does the mapping on your car as long as they are in the know and your car does not have any issues prior to the map!
Hope this helps folks
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=114722.0
It’s irrelevant you had to refer to my previous post as this is the kind of response you receive when you give others some humble advice to not be “distracted” by bias on here.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 06:46:49 pm
if anything the Remap has improved the whole idle on my car. I was misinformed on this so called “forum” that some like to put it that i had a misfire. Thereby if i’d Had a misfire the VCDS check that the Mapper done prior to map, then it would’ve flashed hmmm.. we are talking DSG here by the way and a lot of DSG haters on here and it’s no wonder there are bias non Quantum. Not everyone understands DSG either it would seem and these cars hold their value very well as compared to Manual. Quicker too. Can’t beat computer technology. That’s the truth and not an opinion that is sent down a rabbit hole with a hundred conspiracies being created !NB: Stage 1 Remap on MK5 GTI is an extra boost- Yes, it’s just a basic boost. What more do you want?To quote your "no issues before the map", you did resolve this issue before your map... didn't you?
Stage 3 is a different story.. You end up changing parts when you are better off buying the R that has being created to handle that kind of rapid power.
MK5 GTI with stage 1 is enough for me and to be honest that’s what it can really handle.
Hence MK6 is just a bit more boost. You get this with a stage 1.
No matter who does the mapping on your car as long as they are in the know and your car does not have any issues prior to the map!
Hope this helps folks
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=114722.0
It’s irrelevant you had to refer to my previous post. I was also told on here not to go for air intake but I have and no issues. No misfire. Im only giving some humble advice to not be “distracted” by bias on here where we should take it as pinch of salt.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 06:50:45 pm
I have a friend of mine who has had issues with quantum on his tdi. He had a reconditioned turbo put on before the remap and now hes always going into limp mode. Taken remap off now and gone custom with someone else. Been ok since.TDI and GTI two different systems on ECU. And it all depends who is doing the Remap.
Not saying there's going to be problems with every car they touch but that was just what we experienced with them
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Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on December 06, 2017, 07:16:13 pm
You love it and that's all that matters
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 08:25:01 pm
Just enjoy the remap mateCheers bud! :happy2:
You love it and that's all that matters
Post by: ballcrusher on December 06, 2017, 09:06:15 pm
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 09:29:53 pm
It your happy with your car then sod what people tell you mate cos most tuning companies in the uk buy there mapping files from another well named tuning company and pay a fee for that privilege.Well said mate.. nice car 👍🏽
I’m only trying to tell others on here that there is nothing wrong with a Quantum Remap! I posted on here months ago and no one suggested Quantum but the suggested R-Tech and Revo (too far for me). I then forgot about Remapping for a few months and then decided to do my own research as no one was willing to help me. I decided being brave and making my own choice was the only way forward. I have been told all sorts of wrong info on this forum i.e. misfire in one of my cylinders where those advice I had received on here meant nothing and I still took the risk with the Remap and it paid off for me in the end. No issues at ALL! There are those who live and swear by forums to get correct information when sometimes this can be very misleading misconstrued and toxic. Yes forums create a debate - but only if they are comprehensive, structural and based of factual evidence in order to determine the way of going forward. This only creates anxiety when you have incorrect or bias information on forums. If anything the Quantum remap it has resolved a lot of my previous problems My GTI has suffered (as explained in some of my old posts). Thank You God!
So I just want to help people to go for their own choice and it’s not wrong or bad at all to go out of the box. The guy who did my mapping was very straightforward honest and even discussed the market and how it worked ! He showed me a big spread sheet with numbers and figures that you and I cannot understand unless the people who create files use to match up with your car. This is why he had to email my scan first. Immediately after the Remap (one hour later) he let me go and test the car without requesting any money. I felt this surge of boost power when I put my foot down. That was a big smile for me. Please! It was as if my GTI needed a Remap. He also mapped an 14 plate Audi S3 just before mine. He is reputable and has had no complaint in his 3 years of remapping cars. He gave me more confidence than anyone has on here👌🏽
Hope this clears things :smiley: :wink:
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 09:39:56 pm
It your happy with your car then sod what people tell you mate cos most tuning companies in the uk buy there mapping files from another well named tuning company and pay a fee for that privilege.You are spot on here! I once owned a Vauxhall Vectra and I had to get the stereo unlocked as the password had been lost. I was recommended a guy who worked in an Oldskool car yard. His office was an absolute mess like a breakers! Now, he was the only guy who could unlock my stereo as he had the access to codes to 100s if not thousands of Vauxhall car stereos. He fixed it on the spot and he also told me the Vauxhall Maindealers they all come to him for codes because they cannot do this job for themselves but they’ve had to come to him to the job!! Moral of story - never judge a book!
Post by: rich83 on December 06, 2017, 10:43:43 pm
I wouldn't recommend Quantum to anyone... despite your glowing review based on nothing other than "it goes faster than it did before"
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 06, 2017, 11:55:38 pm
If you are happy then thats cool, but you won't convince the masses, sorry.haha :grin: please clarify more here.. are you aware of the masses in London? How do u think we out GTI and R’s remapped.. not to travel 100-200miles to get a basic Remap buddy? We have loads of performance VW Golfs now on the roads here in London in case you didn’t realise that..
I wouldn't recommend Quantum to anyone... despite your glowing review based on nothing other than "it goes faster than it did before"
How do you define the masses? I’m guessing not everyone here in the UK comes in a forum page to learn about how to get their VAG mapped? Again, we are unclear here.. more precisely to the point - bias view you may have there sir! :ashamed:
Post by: rich83 on December 07, 2017, 12:44:31 am
I still don't get any of your points.... Can you not leave London? Will your head explode if you go past Watford?
There are 4 APR dealers... 3 REVO dealers.... give or take within the M25.
If you are happy with your basic remap then cool....... You pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 07, 2017, 12:50:18 am
Can you please make sure you type correctly in quoted posts... thanksYou read what I wrote so you musta understood.. you’re forgetting my thread you’ve responded to.. Okay.. can I just correct you there.. you pay less you have nice change in the pocket.. nice 👍🏽 :laugh:
I still don't get any of your points.... Can you not leave London? Will your head explode if you go past Watford?
There are 4 APR dealers... 3 REVO dealers.... give or take within the M25.
If you are happy with your basic remap then cool....... You pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Post by: rich83 on December 07, 2017, 01:13:01 am
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 07, 2017, 02:10:35 am
I bet you use Asda or Morrison’s 95ron petrol don’t you?No. Shell V-power. More cleaner, pure fuel, more throttle, better for your engine. No deposits 😄 Nonetheless, I’m sure there are other people in the UK who may use these supermarket fuel so I don’t think anyone should be criticising here. If I were to stranded and the nearest fuel station was a Morrison’s, yes I would use them. We are talking pence here, whereas Remap we are talking significant numbers in £’s not p’s. So the point you make is baseless.
What fuel do you use?
No offence taken.
Post by: Rossimac on December 07, 2017, 07:52:47 am
Post by: rich83 on December 07, 2017, 08:12:13 am
I bet you use Asda or Morrison’s 95ron petrol don’t you?No. Shell V-power. More cleaner, pure fuel, more throttle, better for your engine. No deposits 😄 Nonetheless, I’m sure there are other people in the UK who may use these supermarket fuel so I don’t think anyone should be criticising here. If I were to stranded and the nearest fuel station was a Morrison’s, yes I would use them. We are talking pence here, whereas Remap we are talking significant numbers in £’s not p’s. So the point you make is baseless.
What fuel do you use?
No offence taken.
But why not just use 95? It’s cheaper. More cheaper more better right?? Applying your cheap remap logic.
Save those pennies.....
Post by: Dan_FR on December 07, 2017, 08:14:41 am
Just for fun though, try running some data logging of your car, make sure you include block 001 lambda correction..... Then you'll see just how good your quantum map really is.....
Any moron with a laptop can add 20% the load request and let the ECU figure out the fuelling for itself... but hey, what do we know?
Post by: rich83 on December 07, 2017, 08:19:09 am
Would you recommend travelling from Belfast for this map? Sounds great!
:signLOL:
Post by: rich83 on December 07, 2017, 08:20:53 am
I'm out, can't cure stupid
Just for fun though, try running some data logging of your car, make sure you include block 001 lambda correction..... Then you'll see just how good your quantum map really is.....
Any moron with a laptop can add 20% the load request and let the ECU figure out the fuelling for itself... but hey, what do we know?
Yeah but he lives in London mate.... quantum are defo the best maps in London. #fact
Post by: Stig_gti on December 07, 2017, 09:12:01 am
And would do it all again, I’ve had a bad map in the past on a Mini Countryman sd
Almost cost me clutch and flywheel. And the vibration under hard acceleration was terrible and kept going in to limp mode. Never again.
Post by: RetroRaz on December 07, 2017, 09:16:14 am
My gti was done at Rtech. Only took 90 minutes to get there from London so wasn't too bad. I just didn't want another flash and go sort of map.
Anyways if you're happy mate that's all that matters. Everyone will have different experiences.
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Post by: pudding on December 07, 2017, 10:20:54 am
Quote from: GTi-Tecnix link
I’m only trying to tell others on here that there is nothing wrong with a Quantum Remap! I posted on here months ago and no one suggested Quantum but the suggested R-Tech and Revo (too far for me). I then forgot about Remapping for a few months and then decided to do my own research as no one was willing to help me. I decided being brave and making my own choice was the only way forward.
I've said that many times on here. It's not wise to take what is said on forums as gospel. Gather opinions by all means, but a purchase shouldn't be based purely on comments from strangers. You have your own intuition and intelligence - use it.
Quote from: GTi-Tecnix link
I have been told all sorts of wrong info on this forum i.e. misfire in one of my cylinders where those advice I had received on here meant nothing
Throwing advice back in our faces like that isn't very community spirited is it? You came on here asking for advice about popping noises in your exhaust. You didn't even know what engine idle meant. One of your spark plugs was black with carbon and 3 were clean, and you still dispute that wasn't a misfire?
I'm with Dan, I'm out. You've gone off and got a map you like, kudos to you, we're all chuffed for you.......but now you are wading around like a Peacock because you are right, we are all wrong. Good luck to you buddy on your next technical problem. You don't need our advice :happy2:
Post by: Hedge on December 07, 2017, 10:43:19 am
I'm out, can't cure stupid
Oh but you can just not legally. :sad1:
Post by: GTI DAZ on December 07, 2017, 11:24:48 am
Post by: Dan_FR on December 07, 2017, 11:44:46 am
"More pure and cleaner fuel" seems to solve persistent misfiring and plug fouling.... who knew?
I'm still confused by the rest of the final reply, but maybe that's just me
It would seem that this has nothing to do with a misfire at all. The pops in exhaust carry on after witching engine off! It’s a heat and exhaust fuel issue it would seem. Best to use vPower fuel which more pure and cleaner.
Post by: Molesy on December 07, 2017, 11:50:11 am
Of course its up to you if you follow the advice but don't then throw it back in peoples faces, that's just rude and uncalled for. I myself am very thankful for the help and time people have put in with my own car and I think you should be too.
Enjoy your re-map and move on.
Molesy :happy2:
Post by: GTi-Tecnix on December 07, 2017, 12:40:49 pm
You was the one who said I have a misfire fire because of the pops in my exhaust! You keep trollling people’s post with incorrect advice. I’m sorry but you should never take internet advice seriously. People assume a lot of the time.Quote from: GTi-Tecnix linkI’m only trying to tell others on here that there is nothing wrong with a Quantum Remap! I posted on here months ago and no one suggested Quantum but the suggested R-Tech and Revo (too far for me). I then forgot about Remapping for a few months and then decided to do my own research as no one was willing to help me. I decided being brave and making my own choice was the only way forward.
I've said that many times on here. It's not wise to take what is said on forums as gospel. Gather opinions by all means, but a purchase shouldn't be based purely on comments from strangers. You have your own intuition and intelligence - use it.Quote from: GTi-Tecnix linkI have been told all sorts of wrong info on this forum i.e. misfire in one of my cylinders where those advice I had received on here meant nothing
Throwing advice back in our faces like that isn't very community spirited is it? You came on here asking for advice about popping noises in your exhaust. You didn't even know what engine idle meant. One of your spark plugs was black with carbon and 3 were clean, and you still dispute that wasn't a misfire?
I'm with Dan, I'm out. You've gone off and got a map you like, kudos to you, we're all chuffed for you.......but now you are wading around like a Peacock because you are right, we are all wrong. Good luck to you buddy on your next technical problem. You don't need our advice :happy2:
Post by: AJP on December 07, 2017, 02:07:50 pm
Right. Listen up.You was the one who said I have a misfire fire because of the pops in my exhaust! You keep trollling people’s post with incorrect advice. I’m sorry but you should never take internet advice seriously. People assume a lot of the time.Quote from: GTi-Tecnix linkI’m only trying to tell others on here that there is nothing wrong with a Quantum Remap! I posted on here months ago and no one suggested Quantum but the suggested R-Tech and Revo (too far for me). I then forgot about Remapping for a few months and then decided to do my own research as no one was willing to help me. I decided being brave and making my own choice was the only way forward.
I've said that many times on here. It's not wise to take what is said on forums as gospel. Gather opinions by all means, but a purchase shouldn't be based purely on comments from strangers. You have your own intuition and intelligence - use it.Quote from: GTi-Tecnix linkI have been told all sorts of wrong info on this forum i.e. misfire in one of my cylinders where those advice I had received on here meant nothing
Throwing advice back in our faces like that isn't very community spirited is it? You came on here asking for advice about popping noises in your exhaust. You didn't even know what engine idle meant. One of your spark plugs was black with carbon and 3 were clean, and you still dispute that wasn't a misfire?
I'm with Dan, I'm out. You've gone off and got a map you like, kudos to you, we're all chuffed for you.......but now you are wading around like a Peacock because you are right, we are all wrong. Good luck to you buddy on your next technical problem. You don't need our advice :happy2:
You've recently joined our forum. Our forum is packed full of knowledgeable people and genuine specialists. They are all nice guys. They are all helpful guys.
You asked for advice, then promptly received that advice from those very guys. The advice you received was detailed, helpful and accurate. You chose not to take the advice you came on here to ask for.
Fast forward a bit, and this thread happens. You've dug yourself into a big unintelligible hole. It seems your priority is not to seek advice, nor is it to offer advice, but to argue - quite childishly - against any opinion or advice that doesn't fit your own questionable level of knowledge and experience.
So, as this thread is now only serving to irritate the people who went out of their way to give you advice, I'm going to ask you to rethink your approach when you post on this forum. May I suggest you read up on the site's rules and guidelines. It might help you.
If you still don't feel this is the right place for you, then by all means find some advice elsewhere.
Thanks. Locked.