I didn’t get the gpf delete for gains, just so my car breath properly again. Plus I cba with any issue regarding build up like dpf filters. No filter no issues
Cupra 290 stage 1
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Yeah, im considering changing to a milltek dp and gpf delete. Just abit worried about MOT and if revo software will work properly
Yeh I know what you’re saying about MOT tbh I did mention how would it affect my MOT. He said there isn’t anything out for gpf atm that would fail it’s MOT plus I’m sure he coded it so it still has the same emissions. As with the GPF filter in. Time will soon tell!
LOL @ the car will now "mince" down the road. Is that an Audi thing?
It breathes properly with the GPF filter though and I don't believe it will build up like a DPF filter sometimes do. Anyway, glad you're happy with your upgrades.
https://www.onlyrevo.com/blog/all-new-gpf-stage-1-software-for-2-0t-ea888-gen-3-is38/
Cheers my man.It breathes properly with the GPF filter though and I don't believe it will build up like a DPF filter sometimes do. Anyway, glad you're happy with your upgrades.
https://www.onlyrevo.com/blog/all-new-gpf-stage-1-software-for-2-0t-ea888-gen-3-is38/
Hi Guys, bit late to the party.....but looking at getting centre box delete at the minimum and then considering the stage 1 as well? Just worried that the front wheels will struggle for grip with the extra power/torque? What have your experiences of it been?
tbh it’s a lot more torque and you can deffo feel it more with the torque steer! The wheel hop is slightly more as exapected but was looking to follow up on someone’s advice about getting a dog bone mount to reduce wheel hop?
Finally took the plunge and got a Revo tune (mode 3 100 RON) in a car with less than 3000km, that's a new record for me for fastest tune after purchase. 
The car totally transformed, +90 plus hp just with stage 1. So far all I can say is that it's totally worth it.
So, yesterday took it for a couple of runs to see the power gains as the gauges have been re calibrated to show the increased power. The dealer also said that after re calibration the gauge now shows the actual power, so maybe a dyno isn't worth the trouble.
In this video max kw is 279 that's about 379 hp, in a previous run I saw 282kw ~383hp but unfortunately I couldn't get it on video (I base my calculations on the advertised stock power numbers 290hp=213kw).
The car totally transformed, +90 plus hp just with stage 1. So far all I can say is that it's totally worth it.
So, yesterday took it for a couple of runs to see the power gains as the gauges have been re calibrated to show the increased power. The dealer also said that after re calibration the gauge now shows the actual power, so maybe a dyno isn't worth the trouble.
In this video max kw is 279 that's about 379 hp, in a previous run I saw 282kw ~383hp but unfortunately I couldn't get it on video (I base my calculations on the advertised stock power numbers 290hp=213kw).
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Finally took the plunge and got a Revo tune (mode 3 100 RON) in a car with less than 3000km, that's a new record for me for fastest tune after purchase.
The car totally transformed, +90 plus hp just with stage 1. So far all I can say is that it's totally worth it.
So, yesterday took it for a couple of runs to see the power gains as the gauges have been re calibrated to show the increased power. The dealer also said that after re calibration the gauge now shows the actual power, so maybe a dyno isn't worth the trouble.
In this video max kw is 279 that's about 379 hp, in a previous run I saw 282kw ~383hp but unfortunately I couldn't get it on video (I base my calculations on the advertised stock power numbers 290hp=213kw).
How can I get the power meter recalibrated in the UK? I have a Revo stage 1 but the power guage still only goes to 209 kW (280 hp). I presume the gauge figure is a function of engine load (grams/sec)? Is it something that OBDeleven can do?
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Sorry guys no idea, as far as I know it came with the tune.
I didn't ask for it specifically. Tbh I can't understand why you don't have it. Maybe a call to Revo is it order?Here is a blogpost about (a lot and) the re-calibrated gauges, this may be a gpf only thing?
https://www.onlyrevo.com/blog/all-new-gpf-stage-1-software-for-2-0t-ea888-gen-3-is38/
My guess is that they have changed something in the ECU so that the car show the new numbers, however I think that all cars with this software will show the same new value which probably isn't a true representation of actual KW.
All stock cars show the same value for max power, but when you put different cars on the dyno there will be 10-15ish hp performance difference depending on if you are lucky or not.
I'm afraid that the only way to know how many KW's you have in your car is to visit a dyno.
That being said, congrats on the stage 1, it really makes a massive difference and KW is just a number, smiles/kilometers is what counts!
https://www.onlyrevo.com/blog/all-new-gpf-stage-1-software-for-2-0t-ea888-gen-3-is38/
My guess is that they have changed something in the ECU so that the car show the new numbers, however I think that all cars with this software will show the same new value which probably isn't a true representation of actual KW.
All stock cars show the same value for max power, but when you put different cars on the dyno there will be 10-15ish hp performance difference depending on if you are lucky or not.
I'm afraid that the only way to know how many KW's you have in your car is to visit a dyno.
That being said, congrats on the stage 1, it really makes a massive difference and KW is just a number, smiles/kilometers is what counts!
The max value do change from every pull, so its not a fixad value. But dont think thats accurate, if so I have 400+hp in mine 
lol
lolThe REVO webpage only mentions raising the default gauge values, not adjusting the calculation formula, so i'm not surprised that gauge figures could be optimistic.
I had good correlation of data logged engine loading (grams/sec) vs dyno vs Ecutek power measurement when tuning Subarus many years ago.
The same principle may be applicable with the Cupra but the gauge power calculation coding would need to be cracked to ensure that it is displaying a more representative figure.
Your car is a GPF model?Sorry guys no idea, as far as I know it came with the tune.
I sent an email asking revo to explain how they calculate the new numbers, they haven't answered yet. Meanwhile, I'm thinking since readings do change over different weather conditions then the formula has to be dynamic. To give you an example in one run at noon temp ~32°C it didn't read as much as in the video above that was recorded on a much cooler night.
Yes I think I'll visit a dyno at some point, probably after installing the intake and turbo elbow.
Yes, smiles is what really counts. Thank you!
What KW is yours showing? What mods?The max value do change from every pull, so its not a fixad value. But dont think thats accurate, if so I have 400+hp in mine
Yes.
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