2.0 TSI Superb To Remap Or Not To Remap?

[JAB]

Track my Skoda reports that the 2.0 TSI DSG Superb Elegance Estate Ihave ordered has just been built. When I ordered the car the dealer suggestedthe possibility of them doing a REVO remap which they said would improve fueleconomy, torque and power.

I know that the 2.0 TSI engine will be more than adequate formy needs and am not concerned about warranty issues (which I know have beendiscussed at length in other posts) but I am interested in what real worlddifference the remap would make especially compared to my current 170 TDI DSG Superm (not remapped).

Am looking for some information from members who haveremapped this engine to answer the following questions to help me decide whetheror not to do the remap:

1) I tow a large trailer tent around Europe for around 5 weeks each year and am pleasedwith how easily my current car maintained 80 mph whilst towing up steep stretchesof motorway. Will the standard torque of the TSI engine be able to achieve thesame result or would the extra torque from the remap be needed?

2) Although I am aware that mpg figures are dependenton driving what sort of gains in mpg have members had following a TSI remap? (thedealer quoted up to 9 mpg improvement)

3) Again I know insurance premiums are based on thedriver and their driving history but what sort of increases in insurance are likely?

4) What differences do you notice in day to daydriving following a remap?

Many thanks in advance for your assistance.

John

[john_y]

Hi,

I hope you enjoy your new car (he says with envy) :

1) I tow a large trailer tent around Europe for around 5 weeks each year and am pleased with how easily my current car maintained 80 mph whilst towing up steep stretchesof motorway. Will the standard torque of the TSI engine be able to achieve thesame result or would the extra torque from the remap be needed?

I would think the remap would be useful as the extra torque would pull the caravan more easily, especially up hills.

2) Although I am aware that mpg figures are dependenton driving what sort of gains in mpg have members had following a TSI remap? (thedealer quoted up to 9 mpg improvement)

As you get more torque it is easier to change up gear earlier in the rpm range so you get improved economy (if you drive in this style)

3) Again I know insurance premiums are based on thedriver and their driving history but what sort of increases in insurance are likely?

20%+ on your standard premium - try specialist companies such as brentacre to reduce premium and enhance cover

4) What differences do you notice in day to daydriving following a remap?

Smoother map enhances driving

I was surprised that the dealer is encouraging you to get the car remapped, in terms of warranty, but I remember bryand saying when he bought his a fabia vrs the skoda dealer (albar) encouraged him!

Best wishes

John

[JAB]

Hi,

I hope you enjoy your new car (he says with envy) :

1) I tow a large trailer tent around Europe for around 5 weeks each year and am pleased with how easily my current car maintained 80 mph whilst towing up steep stretchesof motorway. Will the standard torque of the TSI engine be able to achieve thesame result or would the extra torque from the remap be needed?

I would think the remap would be useful as the extra torque would pull the caravan more easily, especially up hills.

2) Although I am aware that mpg figures are dependenton driving what sort of gains in mpg have members had following a TSI remap? (thedealer quoted up to 9 mpg improvement)

As you get more torque it is easier to change up gear earlier in the rpm range so you get improved economy (if you drive in this style)

3) Again I know insurance premiums are based on thedriver and their driving history but what sort of increases in insurance are likely?

20%+ on your standard premium - try specialist companies such as brentacre to reduce premium and enhance cover

4) What differences do you notice in day to daydriving following a remap?

Smoother map enhances driving

I was surprised that the dealer is encouraging you to get the car remapped, in terms of warranty, but I remember bryand saying when he bought his a fabia vrs the skoda dealer (albar) encouraged him!

Best wishes

John

Thanks for the detailed response. The dealer i am buying the car from is also a Revo agent, i believe that some of their employees cars are remapped as well so that is why i have no concerns over warranty issues. Now i am just trying to justify spending the extra money on the remap.

John

[sharkrider]

if you mapped it you would notice a huge difference, it would make the 170 diesel seem slow