I recently bought an STS from a well know internet auction site and duly contacted Shark to purchase the map for my 112k mile '04 140PD Octy. I've got to say, they were absolutely brilliant - David bent over backwards to send all the info I needed, and even managed to get the software driver issues sorted out on my reluctant Windows 8, all within a couple of hours.

 

After sending the standard map, I then recieved the performance and immobiliser maps from Ben the same evening! I can't remember the last time I witnessed such rapid and friendly customer service. The car was re-mapped by 8pm and my first phonecall had been at 3:30!

 

As reviews on Briskoda influenced me to choose Shark I was not surprised to see that the map is fantastic. Aside from the obvious performance increase, the car idles more smoothly, no longer suffers with driveline shunt and is silky smooth. It certainly doesn't feel like the clutch or turbo are about to land in my lap in component form, so my only regret is not doing it earlier!

 

A granny mode 100 mile trip this morning across the South East's fantastic motorway network saw 70.6 mpg on the averager. Obviously we all know the trip computer lies like a politician but it's the biggest number I've seen on the dash.

 

I'm too old / lazy for the traffic light GP scene, so my driving is mostly 70mph in cruise on the motorway with the occasional B road trip, so my goals were economy, smoother power delivery and extra overtaking grunt when required.

 

So to anyone thinking about a remap, get it done! Fairly obviously I'd highly recommend Shark!

 

The car remains looking stock, VRS brakes are next, then H&R ARBs followed by alloy wishbones.

Yes, Ben is a top guy

 

Glad your happy fella

 

Enjoy