£600 to spare

[TallFella]

OK, scenario: You've got a standard Leon Cupra, untouched. You have Circa £600 burning a hole in your pocket for performance upgrades. What do you do?

You want good bang for buck, but don't want a problematic car after spending that money.

 

[m0rk]

remapped already?

next stop suspension

 

[Dodson]

Remap and CAI

Maybe a Forge DV

 

[TallFella]

remapped already?

next stop suspension

Completely untouched, as the day she left the factory (OK, apart from pedal covers and an armrest)

 

[m0rk]

wow, you have been patient then!

Remap, DV, short shift, dog bone mount

that'll be your budget blown

 

[TallFella]

Remap and CAI

Maybe a Forge DV

See to say the word "remap" is simple - to choose is somewhat more difficult.

 

[TallFella]

wow, you have been patient then!

Remap, DV, short shift, dog bone mount

that'll be your budget blown

That's easy for you to say. Dog bone mount? I haven't even got a dawg!?

 

[TINCAN]

custom code remap i would say....

 

[TallFella]

custom code remap i would say....

Isn't that for people that know what they're doing? Or at least know what they want....

 

[BlackCupraa]

Nope custom code stage 1 is similar to Revo etc, just a quick flash and way hay mucho big smile on your face. www.custom-code.co.uk - have a read there my good man.

Then i would get a Forge 007P DV.

 

[Icecavern]

I'd go with Revo or APR, both long establised and serial port programmed.

 

[Ruddmeister]

Isn't that for people that know what they're doing? Or at least know what they want....

There is no magic on a standard remap, all the products are fairly similar

Revo
Apr
Custom Code
Jabba

Forget all the buzz words (in particular Custom, Tailored and Generic which meant nowt at this stage.....)

You need to decide what is important to you Pro's and Con's e.g. some to switching back to a 'standard' setting handy for servicing, some have security features etc....then the other things Customer Service and If being local to you is important.

A remap will cost £395 I think

Highly recommend getting Dog bone engine mount and a shortshifter for the gear box.

 

[TallFella]

No change to the air filter?

 

[Spanky]

A remap will cost £395 I think

With the VAT, doesn't leave much money from £600 for much else...

 

[Ruddmeister]

No change to the air filter?

You can but it won't change much TBH, your best bet is to modify the existing airbox but putting a bigger airfeed into it.

 

[Ruddmeister]

With the VAT, doesn't leave much money from £600 for much else...

About £135.87

Powerflex Bushes won't be much and a Short shifter is about £85

 

[Dodson]

I have just got a 2nd hand but mint Forge DV and Carbonio CAI induction kit for £160 for both!

That is the price of a brand new Carbonio!

Itd all about patience,i was in no rush as im not fitting till warranty runs out in 1 month anyway!

Gonna get a recharge kit for the Filter,k&n or equivalant and it will be sorted!

Filter is only 2000 miles old anyway!

 

[Spanky]

About £135.87

Powerflex Bushes won't be much and a Short shifter is about £85

Do you know what, that is a damn good point, very well made.

I'm just jelous I dont have £600 to spend on my car

 

[Dodson]

So is a short shifter really worth it?

I had one on my old 106 GTI and it was annoying cos it made it difficult to get into second gear at a fast rate.

 

[TallFella]

Just posted an e-mail to a place called Vag-tec (local) for Revo stage 1, Forge DV, short shift and dog bone mounts.

Let's see...