MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Rustybear on February 07, 2012, 08:24:08 pm

Title: Remap- what to look for
Post by: Rustybear on February 07, 2012, 08:24:08 pm

Driving the car I am really thinking it has had a remap. Having had a 225tt and remapped it the golf feels as quick if not quicker. Now, no paper work came with the car saying that it has and the last owner says no, however, he was a VW mechanic so could it have been done in house as it were? Any signs I should look out for or notice to see if it has been remapped? Not complaining just wondering!!!!

Title: Re: Remap- what to look for
Post by: PSItuning on February 08, 2012, 08:47:18 am

Remaps are meant to be undetectible.... perhaps try running your car infront of a known standard car and see how you pull away...

Title: Re: Remap- what to look for
Post by: PDT on February 08, 2012, 09:42:28 am

Find a local tuner and ask them, a quick read of the ECU and comparison of the checksum will tell you if its stock or not.

Title: Re: Remap- what to look for
Post by: Rustybear on February 08, 2012, 08:31:00 pm

Ok thanks. I know these cars are quick but are they meant to spin in 3rd?
Not complaining mind!!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Remap- what to look for
Post by: dan930 on February 08, 2012, 11:05:21 pm

Depend what are the conditions of the Tarmac eg wet