MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: fozz1e on November 19, 2015, 04:29:29 pm
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I'm looking for at Stage 1 remap options and possibly an air intake on my Edition 30 - I may look at a new exhaust in the future but don't have the cash for that as well now. The car is completely standard at the moment and I'm based in Portsmouth.
Reading back through all the posts on other remaps it seems that R-Tech come out as everyone's favourite although it's a long way (300 mile round trip) for me from the coast especially if I have to return at a later point for any issues. JKM are a few miles from and they do Revo maps although they are quite a bit more expensive than R-Tech. I've also read a bit about APR...
Does anyone down south have any recommendations of where they've been and what map they got?
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I went with revo, been really pleased with it.
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just bite the bullet and drive to R-tech
when you say ever have any problems it will be easier to sort at a local place
you will not get any problems with the map it will always be something else that any compitant mechanic can sort
you will only know its mapped by driving it
revo are good maps but they dont make R-tech power and what about if you disconect your battery and it wipes the map you will need to buy an sps switch or return to the revo dealer
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I'm just down the coast from you at Arundel and would recommend traveling up to 'R-Tech'. I know it's a bit of a drive but you won't be disappointed with the results.
I went earlier this month with my GTI , 283 bhp and 355ftlbs the result. The level of professionalism and knowledge Nikki and the guys showed up there and the recommendations from the forum made my decision to travel a bit farther fully justified.
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I feel sorry for you boys when you've gotta travel from so far. Life's great when you only live 5-10 mins from R tech lol :P
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R-Tech. :wink:
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JKM. 1st class service and close by for support. Jim is particularly talented, but it must be said that all of their staff are exceptional. I'm sure R Tech mean as much to others but I couldn't entertain the journey I've had in getting my car to where it is today without their input. Jim is an acknowledged and accomplished track driver whose advice is worth listening to. I certainly couldn't have worked the way I have with them with a specialist who is so far away. Just not close enough to be practical.
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I've been away for a week and a bit but got back today and left a voicemail for R-Tech today so will wait to hear back from them and when they could fit me in. I might be able to tie in a trip up there with seeing some family which would make the mileage less painful. Haven't completely ruled out Revo at JKM but it is a lot more expensive.
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Been thinking of a map for my GTI and i think I'm going to bite the bullet and head down all the way to R-Tech :smiley:. Will be a long drive though!!
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I've been away for a week and a bit but got back today and left a voicemail for R-Tech today so will wait to hear back from them and when they could fit me in. I might be able to tie in a trip up there with seeing some family which would make the mileage less painful. Haven't completely ruled out Revo at JKM but it is a lot more expensive.
Wait for a voucher offer, they're very frequent. Weigh in the saving in fuel for your journey as well and I bet it's not too much more, if any.
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Ah I did see an offer on ages ago for £100 off Revo or something, thought it was a one time only thing. If they have one in the next few weeks that could convince me to go to JKM. Can't wait too long to get it mapped though :)
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There was a Black Friday deal of 25% off. Best get on the phone and find out.
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Damn... Just called and you had to register by Monday just gone to get a code for the Black Friday deal. I asked if they had anything coming up for Christmas or end of year sales and they said not that they know of but the Black Friday deal was only announced the day before.
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Not sure how much a Stage 1 map is but I paid £600 for my Stage 2 map and DSG map, and that was discounted.
Stage 1 Rtech map is like 300?
It's no more than 60 quid in fuel....3 hours tops.
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:partywave: R Tech - Game over!! :partywave:
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I wish I had gone r-tech, as I had nothing but bother with my revo map, and revo hq were really unhelpful in resolving the problem
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I wish I had gone r-tech, as I had nothing but bother with my revo map, and revo hq were really unhelpful in resolving the problem
If you don't mind me asking, what went wrong and who did the mapping?
I spoke to Revo once regarding an issue I thought I had and they referred me back to the supplier, which in my case was fine as they're more than competent and understand what they're doing.
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I wish I had gone r-tech, as I had nothing but bother with my revo map, and revo hq were really unhelpful in resolving the problem
If you don't mind me asking, what went wrong and who did the mapping?
I spoke to Revo once regarding an issue I thought I had and they referred me back to the supplier, which in my case was fine as they're more than competent and understand what they're doing.
Their file was telling the throttle to close on gear shifts which was causing a power delay (dsg).
Same with you, they referred me back to the dealer, but after replacing mechatronics, coil packs etc, then telling me that I needed a dsg map to cure it proved that the dealer was and is not competent enough in what he was looking for when logging.
This went on for 9 months and revo hq offered a refund, albeit through the dealer, the dealer agreed at first, and then refused claiming that I have made them out to be a liar and the fact the car had been mapped 9 months previous, even though the fault was picked out right at the start
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That's bad luck, a case of the Revo agent not knowing his backside from his elbow.
I realise that for Revo it's more practical for them to let their agents field these kind of problems, but it would be useful if they could vet their intended agents to determine competence. They are after all representatives for the brand, and in your case poor ones and thus damaging for them, or at least that's how they should see it. I personally think that they should have stepped in and solved your problem directly and then dealt with the agent once you were looked after, possibly even threatening to withdraw his status as supplier. I see your disappointment in the brand entirely.
I'm lucky in that JKM know their onions and they're local.
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That's bad luck, a case of the Revo agent not knowing his backside from his elbow.
I realise that for Revo it's more practical for them to let their agents field these kind of problems, but it would be useful if they could vet their intended agents to determine competence. They are after all representatives for the brand, and in your case poor ones and thus damaging for them, or at least that's how they should see it. I personally think that they should have stepped in and solved your problem directly and then dealt with the agent once you were looked after, possibly even threatening to withdraw his status as supplier. I see your disappointment in the brand entirely.
I'm lucky in that JKM know their onions and they're local.
A lot of Revo dealers like that unfortunately.
I've heard nothing but good reviews from JKM, they seem to be decent Revo installers.
Personally I'd make the drive to R-Tech for the extra features you get from R-Tech and the price difference. Revo stage 1 k04 with an intake does that annoying flutter when it comes on boost. R-tech map around the K04's surge point so it doesn't flutter.
I have driven from Cheshire to JKM for a dyno day 3 times - the mileage doesn't bother me :grin: - although Revo is great for people who don't enjoy a long drive