Hi all,

have a 1.9 Elegance and am thinking about getting her remapped after my next service (40000 miles) the provider (Autotune Ballymena) has a very good reputation for the work. But im worried about damage to the car - i dont want to destroy a brilliant car and blow an engine or turbo etc. They are talking about bumping her up to about 135bhp. Is there anyone who has done this who would not recommend it - or had their map reset to the original.

Thanks

other place to have a look at in that area with a good reputation as far as i can gather is dave wishart at torquetronix just outside kells 02825898458 or 07734235815

I had my 2005 1.9tdi Elegance (34,000 miles) remapped just over a month ago and did have concerns which I expressed to the guy doing the remap (Ben @ MAS Performance.) He totally understood where I was coming from and after the work my concerns where totally unfounded. Indeed I now wish I had the remap done years ago. It's like driving a new car! My bhp is now 130 (I wanted a mix between ecomony and performance). The car is due a service next month so I'll be checking if the dealer mentions anything? Definately £200 well spent.

Has your fuel economy improved as they say it does?

I filled the tank last week and as well as usual commute to work (Huddersfield to Bingley - uphill and down dale) I've also been to Milton Keynes + Rochdale (both on motorway) and so far it's done 543 miles with approx 80 left according to the computer at an average of 59.1 mpg. Saying that I've been pretty light with my right foot and on the motorways had the cruise control set at 75. Really happy with ecomony but it is very tempting to plant it every now and then!!!!

You'll probably find you're nearer 120bhp than 105 stock anyway. The factory figures are very conservative.

You'll probably find you're nearer 120bhp than 105 stock anyway. The factory figures are very conservative.

very true

I'd say about 110-115bhp stock, should get a lil better as the engine loosens up. Its suprised a few people at times. Particulaly with high revving 1.6 16v petrols.