V-Power & REVO

Makefish · 04-09-2006, 15:33

Have used Optimax pretty consistently which I believe the Generic maps are written around (or not as the case may be?). What difference if any can we expect from the introduction of Shell's new V-Power fuel?. Will the maps need to be re-coded to compensate?.

**VRStu** · 04-09-2006, 15:40

I don't think they'll need compensation so much as tweaking to make full use.

Those that have had a map since the introduction of V-Power would have seen, if they were watching Jim do it

, that he made some alterations to the timing and boost to take advantage of the fuel.

Makefish · 04-09-2006, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

I don't think they'll need compensation so much as tweaking to make full use.

Those that have had a map since the introduction of V-Power would have seen, if they were watching Jim do it

, that he made some alterations to the timing and boost to take advantage of the fuel.

Who's Jim?

Shifty · 04-09-2006, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Who's Jim?

Buy one of these -

http://www.revotechnik.com/products/selectPlus.aspx.

Apparently you can make full use of higher octane fuel.

***Neo_VR*** · 04-09-2006, 18:05

Lets hope V-power is more consistant than optimax was...
but still over quid a litre

EddyH · 04-09-2006, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neo_VR

Lets hope V-power is more consistant than optimax was...
but still over quid a litre

Why would you hope that it's over a quid a litre?

I'm much happier paying the current sub quid a litre.

***Neo_VR*** · 04-09-2006, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyH

Why would you hope that it's over a quid a litre?

I'm much happier paying the current sub quid a litre.

sorry.. lack of punctuation

i mean yikes its expensive for it to be pi$$ed away so quickly

Fluffmeister · 04-09-2006, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Neo_VR

sorry.. lack of punctuation

i mean yikes its expensive for it to be pi$$ed away so quickly

t'was 97.9p yesterday in warrington

***Neo_VR*** · 04-09-2006, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

t'was 97.9p yesterday in warrington

ahh not bad then.. was paying that for derv last week

Makefish · 07-09-2006, 22:48

Any response from REVO on this?.

DanGB · 08-09-2006, 09:06

I beleive it would just be a case of chaging the fuel timings in the select plus software.

Take a look at the user guide:

http://www.revotechnik.com/products/...uide060406.pdf

RevoKev · 11-09-2006, 15:18

Revo albeit a generic map is switchable/adjustable, use the above guide and see what settings the car can run in the given conditions with the given fuel quality!

Shifty · 16-11-2006, 01:28

Interesting......today I filled up with Tesco 97 ron unleaded, and after a few miles the car felt strangely smoother than with the 99 ron V Power in. I was quite taken aback, expecting the car to run rougher and less responsively, when in fact the opposite has occured. Further to this, I've altered the select plus settings to allow more boost, and lo and behold, it now pulls like a train in every gear, right through the rev band, without so much as a hiccup.

I'm baffled. The up side, is Tesco fuel is alot cheaper than Shell.

EddyH · 16-11-2006, 02:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

Interesting......today I filled up with Tesco 97 ron unleaded, and after a few miles the car felt strangely smoother than with the 99 ron V Power in. I was quite taken aback, expecting the car to run rougher and less responsively, when in fact the opposite has occured. Further to this, I've altered the select plus settings to allow more boost, and lo and behold, it now pulls like a train in every gear, right through the rev band, without so much as a hiccup.

I'm baffled. The up side, is Tesco fuel is alot cheaper than Shell.

I thought most Tesco's had replaced 97 with 99 now, that's certainly the case with all the stores I've been to. I use V-Power far more often than Tesco 99 but when I have there's been no noticable difference. I've yet to do timing logs and adjustments on my current setup which I should really do and it would also be good to get some hard data comparing the 2 fuels.

Makefish · 16-11-2006, 09:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty

Further to this, I've altered the select plus settings to allow more boost, and lo and behold, it now pulls like a train in every gear.

Just out of interest, what are/were your Boost & Timing settings?.

Shifty · 16-11-2006, 14:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Just out of interest, what are/were your Boost & Timing settings?.

Currently running stage 2, with twintercooler and the select plus settings are:-
Boost 8
Timing 5
Air/Fuel 9

I've tried every possible combination on V Power, and every setting makes the car feel like it has a flat spot, which is probably the timing trying to adjust itself. Im halfway through a tank of 97 ron Tesco (99 not avaliable in Blackpool) and its so smooth, with no decrease in performance. Still cracks 60mph in 5.7 on my g tech.

DanGB · 16-11-2006, 23:42

Do you know what difference you would get from boost 6 vs. boost 8?

RevoKev · 25-01-2007, 16:26

It depends on the conditions and what settings are best suited to them... unlikely you'll see huge differences. If you can get away with running a little more then higher boost levels will give 'slightly' more aggressive requests throughout the rev range.

04-09-2006, 15:33	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	V-Power & REVO Have used Optimax pretty consistently which I believe the Generic maps are written around (or not as the case may be?). What difference if any can we expect from the introduction of Shell's new V-Power fuel?. Will the maps need to be re-coded to compensate?. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

04-09-2006, 15:40	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO I don't think they'll need compensation so much as tweaking to make full use. Those that have had a map since the introduction of V-Power would have seen, if they were watching Jim do it , that he made some alterations to the timing and boost to take advantage of the fuel. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

04-09-2006, 18:05	#5
*Neo_VR* Om nom nom nom Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 12,484 Members Car: A White Car Thanks: 79 Thanked 176 Times in 125 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO Lets hope V-power is more consistant than optimax was... but still over quid a litre __________________ ColGod the UberMod ,___, [O.o] /)__) -"--"- ORLY??

07-09-2006, 22:48	#10
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO Any response from REVO on this?. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

08-09-2006, 09:06	#11
DanGB Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: SE London Posts: 380 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 8v classic Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO I beleive it would just be a case of chaging the fuel timings in the select plus software. Take a look at the user guide: http://www.revotechnik.com/products/...uide060406.pdf Last edited by DanGB; 08-09-2006 at 09:07.

11-09-2006, 15:18	#12
RevoKev Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 214 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO Revo albeit a generic map is switchable/adjustable, use the above guide and see what settings the car can run in the given conditions with the given fuel quality!

16-11-2006, 01:28	#13
Shifty www.oscarli.com Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackpool. Posts: 6,487 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Images: 1 Thanks: 91 Thanked 159 Times in 96 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO Interesting......today I filled up with Tesco 97 ron unleaded, and after a few miles the car felt strangely smoother than with the 99 ron V Power in. I was quite taken aback, expecting the car to run rougher and less responsively, when in fact the opposite has occured. Further to this, I've altered the select plus settings to allow more boost, and lo and behold, it now pulls like a train in every gear, right through the rev band, without so much as a hiccup. I'm baffled. The up side, is Tesco fuel is alot cheaper than Shell. __________________ Official 0 to 60 mph - 5.85 seconds. Standing 1/4 mile - 14.3 seconds. 251.5 BHP and 400 lbs/ft of torque. Oh - and 55 mpg on a run My car is for SALE!! www.fyldeperformancecars.com

16-11-2006, 23:42	#17
DanGB Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: SE London Posts: 380 Members Car: Skoda Fabia 2001 1.4 8v classic Thanks: 8 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO Do you know what difference you would get from boost 6 vs. boost 8? __________________ Seat New Leon TFSI Sport. Tweaked OLD: Fabia 1.4 8v

25-01-2007, 16:26	#18
RevoKev Site Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 214 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Re: V-Power & REVO It depends on the conditions and what settings are best suited to them... unlikely you'll see huge differences. If you can get away with running a little more then higher boost levels will give 'slightly' more aggressive requests throughout the rev range.

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