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daniel408
10-02-2008, 05:11 PM
Hey, i'm looking at doing my 1.9 tdi golf up and was wondering what everyone thought too this -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chip-Tuning-Chip-Box-for-VW-Fox-Golf-IV-4-5-V-Lupo-Polo_W0QQitemZ350022759940QQihZ022QQcategoryZ32094 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I know it's not the best way to do it but i'm looking at cheaper options and then in the long run maybe look at the £250 option of a full remap. i'm new to all this so just wanna see what i can do on my own.
Keep up all you good work.
Dan
:beerchug:
richwig83
10-02-2008, 05:49 PM
Thats just a resistor in a box.... save you money and go for a proper remap!!!
daniel408
10-02-2008, 05:53 PM
how much am i looking at for one of them and will it be something i will have to tell the bad insurance people first?
ini
10-02-2008, 07:50 PM
If you have a PD engine, do not even consider a tuning box.

Get a remap.
daniel408
10-02-2008, 07:51 PM
If you have a PD engine, do not even consider a tuning box.

Get a remap.

How do i find out if it's a PD engine. sorry for sounding completely stupid.:1zhelp::biglaugh:
ini
10-02-2008, 11:26 PM
If it is either 100bhp, 115bhp or 130bhp, it is a PD engine (generally 2001 onwards)

If it is a 90 or 110bhp it is the earlier engine.

The tuning box link is for a PD engine.

PD tuning boxes are not a good idea, as fueling can not be increased in the same manner as the earlier vp engines.

A 'remap' gives the most economical power gains for a PD engine.
elPaulio
11-02-2008, 09:23 AM
Hey, i'm looking at doing my 1.9 tdi golf up and was wondering what everyone thought too this -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Chip-Tuning-Chip-Box-for-VW-Fox-Golf-IV-4-5-V-Lupo-Polo_W0QQitemZ350022759940QQihZ022QQcategoryZ32094 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I know it's not the best way to do it but i'm looking at cheaper options and then in the long run maybe look at the £250 option of a full remap. i'm new to all this so just wanna see what i can do on my own.
Keep up all you good work.
Dan
:beerchug:
Hey Dan,

I fell into that trap and bought one of those off of eBay.
I wouldn't waste your money mate, they are just a resistor in a box and eventually your engine management notices the box and throws up a fault code!!
Go for a proper re-map or tuning box but for the love of god, not one of those!!:biglaugh:

Cheers

Paul :)