Remap on 1.8 tsi manual

[Jack Riley]

Looking at getting a remap for my 55K mile manual 2017 seat Leon fr technology 1.8 tsi 180hp CJSA but heard that you need an uprated clutch fitted or else it will start slipping within a few weeks after a remap. Just wondering if anyone else has had a remap done on their car and if you had to have a new clutch fitted?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

If you are getting a "stage 1" remap, you dont need to change anything. Its based on a bone stock car. If you hear stories of clutch slipping after remap, then either:

1) the clutch was already on its way out
2) its might be a bad tune

My advice: get a remap from a reputable company. They have tried and tested maps, which are deemed safe.

 

[tracktoy]

Whilst I agree with @nd-photo.nl I would add that the clutches on these and 2 Litre motors are not designed for large increases in power.

So if you are looking at Stage 2/3 then you will need to upgrade the clutch, back in the day we used to say the clutches are made of chocolate.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@tracktoy true that. In my Leon Cupra MK1 time, it was common knowledge that the stock clutches could handle about 420Nm (Luk) - 430Nm (Sachs). With a stage 2 remap, they limited the torque to about 400Nm.

 

[FrostbytePolar]

I have a 2017 Leon FR 1.8TSI, manual, with a "Stage 1 tune". It's is the SC model and I had the map done earlier this year at 63k, now at 69k, and is making just under 250bhp and 350nm of torgue. Here's my experience:
Stage 1 can be done completely stock (as long as its well maintained and no major issues) however I bought a full racingline intake kit + turbo muffler delete for the noise, OEM+ look, and that little bit of extra power. I installed this before having it mapped for obvious reasons and its the only mod I have, so I;m on the stock clutch.
Took it to JFAutomotive in Kent, very friendly and informative guys and it took them a few hours. They had reduced the torgue at the lower end to avoid any clutch slipping as you mentioned, but these cars also make slightly more power/torgue that they are "advertised" as (I think mine was around 190bhp.
Honestly, as others have already said the clutch slipping is either due to a bad map or the clutch is on it's way out (maybe from people ripping the life out of them) but if you don;t notice any clutch issues then you should be good to go. Just go to a reputable company like JF or another, avoid these back-alley mobile tuners and flash ECUs, its worth the money for a map + dyno run for enjoyment and longevity. Have fun!