N3WOB Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 Yes when you're stuck behind another 32 driver and can't overtake! Gives a bit more oomph Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted May 18, 2005 Report Share Posted May 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] This all depends on whether the dealer can tell that it's been remapped. The AMD remaps retain the original ECU, so your dealer cannot tell. [/ QUOTE ] That’s what I heard but apparently that is not true. When I took my car in to VW they knew the car had been mapped as a # sign came up on the diagnostics (or something). It should not be a problem anyway. Your warranty will only become invalid if something directly relating to it goes wrong with the car. Not a problem friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] So can you tell the difference when using it? [/ QUOTE ] Yes you can. I can't give you detail on how many more BHP, LBF, MPH or other acronyms, but the car is more responsive, especially above 3000 RPM. I don't use it all the time - only for trackdays and if I know I am going to be having a funny five minutes over the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMeanBob Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Just wondering what result you got on the dyno then lenny? b0b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langers555 Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 When they say octane is inreased by two points, they mean from say 98 to 98.2. If you do the maths, the additive would have to have a HUGE octane rating to bring 50L of petrol from say 98 to 100 octane. It's all in your head boys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fladams Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Sorry but how do i tell if i need the remap to #6463. Would any VW Garage be able to do this for me? Is this something they would automatically do at service time? Any idea if costs are involved and if so roughly what should i expect? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] does Remapping mess with your warrenty with vw? someone told me it does?? but i also know somebody who nose somebody how had it done at vw???? confused??????????? [/ QUOTE ] This all depends on whether the dealer can tell that it's been remapped. The AMD remaps retain the original ECU, so your dealer cannot tell. Replacing the exhaust with something like the Milltek or BlueFlame, even from the cats back shouldn't invalidate your warranty, but this all depends on your dealer. VW do a remap of sorts - they do an upgrade to the engine management software, also known as the #6463 upgrade. This should take your car to circa 250BHP from the standard 241BHP. IMO, start with this, then when you've got the beans to pay for it, go straight to the AMD stage 2.5 - this is the AMD stage 2 (which includes the Milltek exhaust from the cat back) plus the Milltek sports cats. On my R this dyno'd at 280BHP with BP Ultimate super unleaded. Not yet dyno'd with Optimax plus Millers Octane booster, both of which make a big difference. If you go to AMD stage 3 or stage 4, this includes new cams, which definitely invalidates your engine warranty. HTH [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Sorry but how do i tell if i need the remap to #6463. Would any VW Garage be able to do this for me? Is this something they would automatically do at service time? Any idea if costs are involved and if so roughly what should i expect? [/ QUOTE ] As long as you know where the car has been maintained (check your service history) they should be able to look on their maintenance system and find out. The 6463 should not be chargeable, but double check with your dealer before they do any work to confirm that it is no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 They can tell from VAG COM if the firmware is up to date. You don't need to go through the service history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fladams Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 So all i need to do is pop into my dealer and ask them to check and see if i have the latest firmware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Yup. Basically, make sure they know what they are doing, check with other R32 owners on here that the dealer is pretty up to date with things, or review this 18 page thread for clues. And just ask them that you have all the updates in the car etc etc. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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