£245 remap by 'car evolution'

Kev_vRS · 13-05-2008, 19:12

Hi guys just been looking for remaps, and came accross this one, Car evolution on ebay.

it costs 245 and is based in surry and essex. they recon they can get 60BHP and 70NM of torque is that possable?

also it says they connect their equipment via the OBD port, but i read that it is technically impossable to remap using this port? is that true?

Can some one put me straight here

If you type 'vrs remap' on ebay you can find this remap

Thanks

jasc1988 · 13-05-2008, 19:19

60 bhp is unreal, more like 30 / 35 bhp

Think torque goes to around 270-280 lb-ft.

I'd be very wary of a poor mapper as this can skrew your clutch and turbo. I'd recommend looking at some well known tuners, Jabbasport, Awesome, Allard (link's on here) Although they might be a bit more expensive they will work out a bit cheaper than a turbo or clutch

tdirob · 13-05-2008, 19:20

Personally I've never heard of them and as there are a few well known tuners out there (some site sponsors) who will do you a remap for only £50 more, I'd stick with someone better known.

If as your profile suggests you're in Hartlepool, I'm sure you can find someone nearer as well, then if you do have any problems, you haven't got as far to go.

I hate golf · 13-05-2008, 19:49

Give Chipboost a try; they did a great job of mine and no problems at all in 6 months.
£250. Just south of Scarborough.

An introduction to Chip tuning and remapping

fabtdi · 13-05-2008, 19:54

Angel remap all the way IMHO, must be more than 6 months now and full of grins and no problems.

Mossman · 13-05-2008, 20:24

Jabba every day for me - a brand and company you can trust

53FabiaVRS · 13-05-2008, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by I hate golf

Give Chipboost a try; they did a great job of mine and no problems at all in 6 months.
£250. Just south of Scarborough.

An introduction to Chip tuning and remapping

I concur. Had mine on a year and no clutch slip plus very smooth power delivery!

ap0gee · 13-05-2008, 21:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev_vRS

Hi guys just been looking for remaps, and came accross this one, Car evolution on ebay.

it costs 245 and is based in surry and essex. they recon they can get 60BHP and 70NM of torque is that possable?

also it says they connect their equipment via the OBD port, but i read that it is technically impossable to remap using this port? is that true?

Can some one put me straight here

If you type 'vrs remap' on ebay you can find this remap

Thanks

I thought the OBDII was exactly the interface used for a remap? But then I've not had one myself... A generic remap like they'll be offering will be less effective than a rolling road-fettled custom map. Considering they say they'll get more power out of their generic map than you'd expect from a custom, I'd be a bit wary. There are a number of stories on here discussing the consequences of a dodgy map. I'd definitely want to know more before I splashed the cash...

yellowcupra · 13-05-2008, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53FabiaVRS

I concur. Had mine on a year and no clutch slip plus very smooth power delivery!

Cheers guys, pleased to see all is still going well for you!

Decron · 13-05-2008, 21:37

You go for that remap and you will probably be on here in six months posting a thread called "Blown Turbo - Help!"

Do a search on here and you will find no end of information regarding remaps. One piece of advice is not to blow your hard earned on half a job. Spend the extra, you will get more out of it.

BTW 60bhp out of a remap?

x_boxer_x · 13-05-2008, 21:40

Im planning on going jabba! a long drive but im getting afew things doing while im there!

jasc1988 · 13-05-2008, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decron

You go for that remap and you will probably be on here in six months posting a thread called "Blown Turbo - Help!"

Do a search on here and you will find no end of information regarding remaps. One piece of advice is not to blow your hard earned on half a job. Spend the extra, you will get more out of it.

BTW 60bhp out of a remap?

I agree, i believed the figures when i first joined, i now see on pistonheads, 190 bhp and 185bhp etc and just laugh, in reality these are around 165bhp maps (if that) LOL

p-torque.co.uk · 14-05-2008, 09:13

I find it scary how many of these Ebay tuners are cropping up now.

Stick to reputable tuners with customer feedback on various forums etc etc

cheezemonkhai · 14-05-2008, 11:16

I'll chip anyone's car for £250, just let me make up that ODB II interface cable and get some maps off bit torrent

Think you can see what I'm getting at.

ap0gee · 14-05-2008, 11:50

Why bother going to those lengths? A lucky bag of resistors will set you back less than three quid from Maplin - plenty for several 'custom' remaps - just twist a few together to suit!

13-05-2008, 19:12	#1
Kev_vRS Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 21 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	£245 remap by 'car evolution' Hi guys just been looking for remaps, and came accross this one, Car evolution on ebay. it costs 245 and is based in surry and essex. they recon they can get 60BHP and 70NM of torque is that possable? also it says they connect their equipment via the OBD port, but i read that it is technically impossable to remap using this port? is that true? Can some one put me straight here If you type 'vrs remap' on ebay you can find this remap Thanks

13-05-2008, 19:19	#2
jasc1988 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 84 Thanked 97 Times in 94 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' 60 bhp is unreal, more like 30 / 35 bhp Think torque goes to around 270-280 lb-ft. I'd be very wary of a poor mapper as this can skrew your clutch and turbo. I'd recommend looking at some well known tuners, Jabbasport, Awesome, Allard (link's on here) Although they might be a bit more expensive they will work out a bit cheaper than a turbo or clutch __________________

13-05-2008, 19:20	#3
tdirob Confused! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 21 Thanked 32 Times in 30 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' Personally I've never heard of them and as there are a few well known tuners out there (some site sponsors) who will do you a remap for only £50 more, I'd stick with someone better known. If as your profile suggests you're in Hartlepool, I'm sure you can find someone nearer as well, then if you do have any problems, you haven't got as far to go. __________________ Golf GT TDI - Standard (at the minute)

13-05-2008, 19:49	#4
I hate golf Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' Give Chipboost a try; they did a great job of mine and no problems at all in 6 months. £250. Just south of Scarborough. An introduction to Chip tuning and remapping __________________ I also hate Football, Formula 1, Cricket and of course Rugby.

13-05-2008, 19:54	#5
fabtdi Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 118 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' Angel remap all the way IMHO, must be more than 6 months now and full of grins and no problems.

13-05-2008, 20:24	#6
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13-05-2008, 21:37	#10
Decron Want a go? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,115 Thanks: 47 Thanked 165 Times in 136 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' You go for that remap and you will probably be on here in six months posting a thread called "Blown Turbo - Help!" Do a search on here and you will find no end of information regarding remaps. One piece of advice is not to blow your hard earned on half a job. Spend the extra, you will get more out of it. BTW 60bhp out of a remap?

13-05-2008, 21:40	#11
x_boxer_x Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B,Ham Posts: 90 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' Im planning on going jabba! a long drive but im getting afew things doing while im there!

14-05-2008, 09:13	#13
p-torque.co.uk Site Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' I find it scary how many of these Ebay tuners are cropping up now. Stick to reputable tuners with customer feedback on various forums etc etc __________________ VAG Tuning Specialists Performance ECU Software, Big Turbo Kits, Exhausts, Intercoolers, Valves, Uprated Clutches www.p-torque.co.uk

14-05-2008, 11:16	#14
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,778 Thanks: 77 Thanked 341 Times in 315 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' I'll chip anyone's car for £250, just let me make up that ODB II interface cable and get some maps off bit torrent Think you can see what I'm getting at. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

14-05-2008, 11:50	#15
ap0gee ASZ Eternal Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Leafy Chesh-shire Posts: 6,287 Thanks: 302 Thanked 303 Times in 262 Posts	Re: £245 remap by 'car evolution' Why bother going to those lengths? A lucky bag of resistors will set you back less than three quid from Maplin - plenty for several 'custom' remaps - just twist a few together to suit! __________________

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