View Full Version : rsd'ing my 16v
cordobabrendy
18-10-2001, 14:37
thinking of getting the rsd chip for 235 quid
it upgrades my engine by 15 brake, at moment i htink im siting around 155-157brake with my steel induction hose and pipercross induction kit..
whatcha all think , would it be noticeable enough to make it worth my while? also what about economy and 0-60's any diff??
Petrolhead Paul
18-10-2001, 15:40
Had this chip on my 16V Cupra, its worthwhile IMO, helps take out the flat spots and perk up response where it needs it most (felt most gains lower down the rev range) , and no detrimental effect on fuel economy. As long as you don't expect a huge difference you'll be impressed.
The only downside is your insurance will increase, and you might have to change companies to one that covers chipped cars.
P.S. 16V seems to like Super Unleaded, you'll get about 4 extra mpg and it will feel more "urgent"
cordobabrendy
18-10-2001, 16:51
not so sure whether insurance cp. needs telling as i dont think they would check for a changed ecu over here as there is only one bloke who does that sort of work..
Get it done.
It doesn't sound like a lot, but you should definitely notice the difference.
its not an RSD chip its an AmD chip .
Yeah - you would probably be better going to AmD direct - you'd come out better as the chip would be based on your car, not a general one.
Originally posted by MikeS
Yeah - you would probably be better going to AmD direct - you'd come out better as the chip would be based on your car, not a general one.
I think you'll find, if you take it into RSD they will take it to AmD to have the chip done.
It may be cheaper to go to AmD direct, then again it might not.
Then again again, perhaps RSD don't take it to AmD.
Give them a call and find out.
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 13:53
do you have to book a date or can you just bring the car and leave it for a day and itll be done?? was thinking of getting it done when i come over on the 1st nov!
ring john burton on 07976 620772 and get him to sort it for ya
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 15:24
cheers for the number, tried to phone him, answering machine on!!
Firstly i need to know whether there is going to be any event as i must book my tickets with in the next couple of days to get the discounted rates!!
What did you mean he would sort it , gtevo, do you mean he will get in contact with rsd and get a time or he can do the job himself etc??
cheers:cheers:
John can book you into Amd and we will be announcing dates for the track day on monday.
Ring him now he is waiting for you....
07976620772
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 16:02
yea, he phone me back!!!
Cheers mate for passing it on!!:fart:
did you ever have the chip treatment on your old cordy??
oh yes and you can definately notice it
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 16:07
hehehe,
is it enough to make a cupra 20vt blush or even sweat???:p
Originally posted by cordobabrendy
hehehe,
is it enough to make a cupra 20vt blush or even sweat???:p
Probably not, you want my Ibiza for that. Did I mention it is for sale? ;)
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 16:53
arse,
are you lot trying to tell me that a standard 1.8t ibiza would be quicker or more powerful than a 16v engine chipped and with stainless steel induction hose, and pipercross induction kit?? i know the latter two dont produce much extra but the 16v is only 6 brake shy of the turbo o start with?????:confused:
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 18:16
also, would i be better leaving my ecotek valve off or put it back on for the chip upgrade????
think my braking is better without it and dont really seem to be any worse off for mpg or flatspots:confused:
Petrolhead Paul
19-10-2001, 18:22
As I had my 16V chipped by RSD I feel I can comment here. Yes they use AmD chips for 2.0 8V and 2.0 16V cars which are pre-programmed by AmD, they are fitted at RSD by RSD and they work fine.
You don't get the rolling road session or minor final "tweaks" that you would if you went to direct to AmD, although I very much doubt it makes more than 1 or 2bhp difference at best over the preset program that is pretty much spot on anyway. They spent time developing a good chip to start with so they don't have to program it from scratch everytime.
The biggest bonus I see is you get a rolling road print out to "prove" the power level.
Anyway we all have our preferred tuners to work on our cars (as you may have gathered), and I was having other work done as well at the same time.
Personally I really don't care who you go to get it fitted, one thing you might bear in mind is if you had someone competant to fit the chip locally you could plump for the preset chip from whatever source and get it posted to you in Belfast to save you the trouble and cost of coming over.
"are you lot trying to tell me that a standard 1.8t ibiza would be quicker or more powerful than a 16v engine chipped and with stainless steel induction hose, and pipercross induction kit?? i know the latter two dont produce much extra but the 16v is only 6 brake shy of the turbo o start "
With all those mods the 16V might have more peak power than a 156bhp 1.8T, but its still well shy on torque. My old Ibiza 2.0 16V had approx. 170bhp and recorded a 0-60 of 7.6 seconds, but a stock 1.8T (Alex's) could consistently run low 7 second times. Not MILES apart, but on the road the 1.8T does feel quicker as it pulls strong from MUCH lower than the 16V which only starts motoring over 4000rpm (1.8Ts pull strong from 2000rpm!!)
What the turbo does lack is the top end revviness and noise of a sorted 16V. The mental howling of the induction kit and exhaust at high rpm is what I miss most ;)
Petrolhead Paul
19-10-2001, 18:25
Originally posted by cordobabrendy
also, would i be better leaving my ecotek valve off or put it back on for the chip upgrade????
think my braking is better without it and dont really seem to be any worse off for mpg or flatspots:confused:
If you think braking is better without it and it doesn't help mpg or flatspots then chuck it in the bin.
cordobabrendy
19-10-2001, 18:33
FOR SALE
One Ecotek Valve,
Does very little except make a funny SCREEECH noise and makes your brakes go a bit weak!!
Offers of around 235 quid should suffice!!!!:cheers: