upgrading LCR - what remap to go for?:

[Tagsy87]

hey i am wanting to get my car remapped for some extra power at the same time i am going to fit a Split-r and a forge TIp and cold side dump valve kit. my question is my friends have CTR'S and Astra VXR's and from this remap i want to be able to really pull away from them but dont know what to go for in a remap as some have high bhp but not as high torque like custom code and others have lower bhp but are different in how the power is delivered any help would be appreciated

 

[skahigh]

I suggest you ask the individual tuners for rolling road graphs plus, you've been around here long enough to know that a question like that will be answered with the search function.

 

[james walker]

if you stick to a forum sponsors map youll be fine, contact them to discuss what youll get from it

i.e p-torque, custom code, jabba etc

youll be fine with the ctr, other than in the twisties, upgrading handling mods rather than power will enable you to frap the ctr.

stage 1 map on lcr to 265bhp approx, with even torque curve.

stick to the forge 007p recirc valve mate, some have problems with the split r, due to being atmospheric, 1.8ts dont really like them.

id stick to stock power for now and concentrate the cash on handling mods and braking, these will benefit you more if t=you want to beat ya mates

 

[Tagsy87]

yes i have but there is no record on the search function saying if anyone hasa taken on a VXR with the mods i want and won. tuning graphs don't mean a lot to me as it doesnt tell me which will help beat those two cars. the handling mods are next on my list as i want coilovers but not to drop it far too low as i like my splitter in one piece. a friend has the Split-r on his Ibiza and the noise it makes is brillaint granted he has 330 bhp pushing it. need to fit my strut brace as well this weekend so that will give it the slightest feeling of being tighter

 

[james walker]

spend the cash on these handling mods, and you will be better off tho "beat" your mates

1... uprated front arb.... nuespeed

2. rear arb

3. uprated engine mounts ina, ths etc

4. dogbone mount ths

5. s3 upper strut brace

6. tt wishbone buses


after that then coilies, and finally map it.... they will be nowhere near you after that

oh, befor you map go for turbo back exhaust, t.i.p

job done, bank emptied

 

[Tagsy87]

i'm 21 with a LCR my bank got emptied a long time ago. thanks tho that the kind of idea i was looking for. petty as it sounds want something better than them as i test drove all three and knew the leon was by far the better car

 

[james walker]

you have the bhp to beat them anyway, unfortunatly getting that power down and through the corners isnt the lcr strong point, with the mods above youll be fine, they wont get near you

ad a diff and youll be in scooby slaying territory

 

[P-torque.co.uk]

hey i am wanting to get my car remapped for some extra power at the same time i am going to fit a Split-r and a forge TIp and cold side dump valve kit. my question is my friends have CTR'S and Astra VXR's and from this remap i want to be able to really pull away from them but dont know what to go for in a remap as some have high bhp but not as high torque like custom code and others have lower bhp but are different in how the power is delivered any help would be appreciated

Hi

To get the best from your Cupra R, I recommend:

P-Torque Stage 2 custom map
Forge FMIC
Turbo back exhaust system
TIP
007P/Splitter

If you would like a quote on this, please e-mail me at [email protected]

 

[james walker]

and induction kit/ modded airbox

but helps to have hadling to incorporate all that power

 

[Tagsy87]

i was going to get all the forge stuff and phase one map just now. handling end of summer and front mount winter. i am in scotland so P-torque isn't really on the cards geographically sorry

 

[DannyC87]

i was going to get all the forge stuff and phase one map just now. handling end of summer and front mount winter. i am in scotland so P-torque isn't really on the cards geographically sorry

it'd be worth the trip

 

[james walker]

yes, yes it would, could enjot the drive home then....

why not save for dp and cat, then go to stage 2 strait away?

if your adding these later itll save you some dosh.

 

[slim20vt]

a few things you need to know about a vxr.........
read the topgear review on it they think its rubbish,there is to much power for the chassis for a start torque steers like mad chassis cant handle the 240bhp standard so god help anybody that remaps one, followed by the fact the brakes dont live up to much...

and the LCR... handling is ace the best chassis that seat ever made touring cars ran 300bhp from the 225bhp engine and won..

the vxr comes of the track at most corners,so my point is your lcr is miles better than one befroe you start modding it..
standard you handle better put the power down correct,and it will stop on a ten pence peace if you need the brakes..
unlike a vxr

and as for the citroen as you pass that in your lcr u will be able to watch it fall apart as your mates thrash it to keep up with you..


SO remap stage 1 should do the job.......... REVO i think.

and its not just the car its the driver ,remember that...........

cheers

 

[Willie]

i was going to get all the forge stuff and phase one map just now. handling end of summer and front mount winter. i am in scotland so P-torque isn't really on the cards geographically sorry

Get yourself along to Star performance in Kirkaldy, Jim will sort you out with a CTR/VXR beating map.
The LCR as standard has enough power to mix it with your mates cars. As said above though with a little chassis stiffening you WILL walk away from them 100%, been there done it