I'm about to get my PD100 combi remapped, but I'm concerned about the power characteristics of the available remaps. I like the way the combi drives, but it could do with more grunt.

What I don't want is a huge 'headline grabbing' power spike at (say) 2k rpm and then nothing ... I would like to keep the standard characteristics, just have more of it.

Can a remap give these characteristics, or is it easier simply to get a tuning box which will give more poke by overfuelling the existing power curve?

Tuning box worked for me and also extended the available usable power up to the red line

Chris

I'm sure Rob could give some advice... he was running a dragon box on his PD100, and it gave about 140bhp ish...... no undue smoke either....

Talk to Jabbasport and their peers.

Ask for a "soft generic" remap, throw in the words smooth and progressive.

You should be able to get a tweaked generic map installed which allows a progressive right foot.

J.

The ONLY problem I have with tuning boxes is the effect the constant overfuelling has on the EGR valve, I believe a good remap will turn this setting down/off?

The ONLY problem I have with tuning boxes is the effect the constant overfuelling has on the EGR valve, I believe a good remap will turn this setting down/off?

You can just turn the EGR down with VAG-COM

Chris

Ah ... didn't know that.

This plus the obvious cost difference swings matters back towards a tuning box and a trip to the local VAG specialists.