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All Things Mk5 => Performance Modifications => Modifications & Technical Area => Superchips Zone => Topic started by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 07:16:43 pm

Title: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 07:16:43 pm: As above. A friend is selling a bluefin box for 200 quid, whats the damage for a stage one for en ED30?

Ta.. Rich
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Hedge on May 21, 2011, 07:20:05 pm: Is it reset?
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 07:22:24 pm: Quote from: Hedge on May 21, 2011, 07:20:05 pm
Is it reset?

I presume so. Ill find out. :happy2:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Hedge on May 21, 2011, 07:28:16 pm: If it's been reset it's ready to go. Follow the instructions on the Bluefin website but they go something like this.

Plug it in the car.

Download the latest Bluefin SW from Superchips plug the handset into your PC.

Connect the handset and upload your standard map.

Wait for an email or text from Superchips.

Reconnect your handset and then install your new map.

Plug it in the car and follow all the instructions taking great care not to turn it off at the wrong point.

It is a VAG Bluefin handset isn't it Rich?
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 07:29:41 pm: Ta Hedge... yes its a VAG Bluefin used previously on a Leon Cupra 2.0TFSI.
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 07:55:37 pm: My friend seems to think its still got the Leon FR map on it. It registered to him at the moment.

Rich
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:00:51 pm: I think Superchips charge £199 for a reset. A new handset (Bluefin) from jkm last week with forum discount is £405 INC VAT for your info Rich.

Depends on how much your mate will let you have it for to make it worthwhile.
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 08:04:53 pm: He is selling it for 200... :confused:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:05:35 pm: Then buy a new handset mate
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Hedge on May 21, 2011, 08:06:03 pm: If it's not reset then he's having a laff.
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: damoegan on May 21, 2011, 08:08:03 pm: P-Torque will do you a stage 1 map for £295, Rich :happy2:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:09:32 pm: If hes had it for less then 6 months, i think he can get it reset for free by S.C..... going by what Wigit did for me what i bought his old Bluefin handset.

Buying it for £200 as a reset handset is worth it, but not if hes not prepaired to pay the cost to reset it, if its older then 6 months.(not sure on timescale tbh, might be 1 year )
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: liver on May 21, 2011, 08:11:34 pm: just to give u an insight i paid £175 for a reset bluefin
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 08:14:13 pm: OK. cool!

Steve i think its older than a year.
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:16:10 pm: Then buy new mate if he's not resetting...

Bluefin are doing a roaring trade recently :innocent:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 21, 2011, 08:17:49 pm: ^^^ I know! :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:20:23 pm: :laugh:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Hedge on May 21, 2011, 08:45:12 pm: :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 26, 2011, 06:04:59 pm: £204.69 in total IF the map was removed from his car. If not, £325.70.
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 26, 2011, 07:28:46 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on May 26, 2011, 06:04:59 pm
£204.69 in total IF the map was removed from his car. If not, £325.70.

saves you 100 dollar......
:happy2:

Remap is calling you aswell :wink:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 26, 2011, 07:38:19 pm: Well... the guy wants 200 for the box :scared:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 26, 2011, 07:40:27 pm: Quote from: richwig83 on May 26, 2011, 07:38:19 pm
Well... the guy wants 200 for the box :scared:
Or pay £404 from jkm...

How old is the handset? Does it had cd rom and box Inc?
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 26, 2011, 07:42:05 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on May 26, 2011, 07:40:27 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on May 26, 2011, 07:38:19 pm
Well... the guy wants 200 for the box :scared:
Or pay £404 from jkm...

How old is the handset? Does it had cd rom and box Inc?

not sure.. 1-2 years. S/C said I would have to send the unit back to them for it to be flashed with new firmware!
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on May 26, 2011, 07:48:58 pm: Well, it's ultimately some software rich, so personally, I'd take what is the cheapest option for your back pocket..

Or also factor in if your in a rush for it... Sending unit off may take longer then a few days for a new handset and map

Just ask.......... And he'll tell you how long his turned up :signLOL:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: rich83 on May 26, 2011, 07:52:20 pm: Im in no rush... I've waited since September so i can wait a bit more to find the best solution. :signLOL:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Hedge on May 26, 2011, 08:31:49 pm: I would buy new in that case Rich as you're not saving anything. :confused:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: alexperkins on May 28, 2011, 11:27:51 pm: Quote from: Saint Steve on May 21, 2011, 08:16:10 pm
Bluefin are doing a roaring trade recently :innocent:
we are certainly fuelling it for them steve :signLOL:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: E30Dom on May 29, 2011, 07:19:25 pm: :signLOL:
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: gigolo456 on May 31, 2011, 10:49:43 pm: Jus to fuel it even more, i made the leap to Bluefin last week after coaxing from unnamed individuals, i purchased direct from JKM and only have praise for how efficient they were. I was actually kindly offered a 2nd Bluefin also, but it wasn't reset and i would have to pay for carriage to and from Superchips, not to mention then purchase a new air-filter, so would only have been saving 50-60 to be honest, that difference made me go for peace of mind !! Thats not say i would still not be smiling had i taken this kind offer up of a used one, comes down to personal choice in the end i believe. All i can say is the device, the service, the simplicity (nowt is simple in my life) AND the difference is IMMENSE. Sure, i am using up plenty of fuel, but the thrill it gives will have you smiling endlessly!! I was told id be kicking myself if i didnt take the plunge, and after the last 5 days i quite agree!!!!!!!!! :jumping:

Andrew

PS. As others have said, from this point on it's a slippery slope............(not literally i hope)
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: alexperkins on May 31, 2011, 11:21:03 pm: Certain individuals are quite persuasive arent they :signLOL:

I actually got 30MPG to and from work today. I was very impressed!

Though it has taken a few weeks to get back to a decent MPG :P
Title: Re: How much is a map for a 2nd hand Bluefin?
Post by: Saint Steve on June 01, 2011, 06:02:25 am: :innocent: