Finally got it installed, and its well worth the wait.
I chose bluefin mainly for the ability to switch it back to my standard vag map for servicing, compared to other switchable devices which only offer that particular tuning company's version of standard. Besides that, i also wanted to keep the drivability of the car as similar to how it came out of the factory as i could.
i was asked every time i posted a question about bluefin, why not go revo or custom code, theyre more specific to vag, they give more power etc, and im sure they are noticably more powerful maps. Basically i searched around lots and when i found bluefin i just sort of liked it and stuck with it, and kept coming back to the idea of it, despite it being less powerful etc.
anyway, im certainly not disapointed with the performance, it really does feel how i expected the car to feel when i got in it for a test drive at the dealership. jumping into the fr tsi from a diesel, i was expecting to be pushed back into my chair, and to really feel the turbo kicking in. of course, even after the remap its not as noticable as it is in a tdi, but its certainly much better. its basically just a lot more fun to drive. I'd imagine its pretty similar to a standard cupra now. it just feels effortless, and actually feels fast, whereas i never found the standard one to feel like that, it more a case of just looking at the speedo and realising what speed i was at + how easy it was to get there, now it definately feels quick.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the map sorted out. The bluefin device is really simple, just pop out the small panel below the lights switch and plug it in. it took about 10 mins to copy the old map. simple.
not so simple sending the map off and getting it back. couldnt connect to the server at superchips at all on the first day, then it took over an hour the next morning. finally got it sent off, but it wouldnt send back to my pc correctly. after hounding them on the phone for a while and tryin lots of different options, i eventually emailed them my original map and they just emailed me back the new one, within about 5 mins. then it was just a case of programming the new map to the bluefin, and another 10 mins to install it in the car again. The guys at superchips were great though, they didnt seem to mind me houndin them all mornin and got it sorted for me in no time.
I'd definately recommend it to anyone who wants that peace of mind for the dealership etc, and who just wants a good value sensible power increase, like myself, and if you want to be able to do it all from home. i have to say though, if your all about power and want a more aggressive map, from what ive read from other people on here maybe the likes of revo or cc are a better option.
Personally im well pleased, but i'm still planning on an decent intake and milltek a cat back
I chose bluefin mainly for the ability to switch it back to my standard vag map for servicing, compared to other switchable devices which only offer that particular tuning company's version of standard. Besides that, i also wanted to keep the drivability of the car as similar to how it came out of the factory as i could.
i was asked every time i posted a question about bluefin, why not go revo or custom code, theyre more specific to vag, they give more power etc, and im sure they are noticably more powerful maps. Basically i searched around lots and when i found bluefin i just sort of liked it and stuck with it, and kept coming back to the idea of it, despite it being less powerful etc.
anyway, im certainly not disapointed with the performance, it really does feel how i expected the car to feel when i got in it for a test drive at the dealership. jumping into the fr tsi from a diesel, i was expecting to be pushed back into my chair, and to really feel the turbo kicking in. of course, even after the remap its not as noticable as it is in a tdi, but its certainly much better. its basically just a lot more fun to drive. I'd imagine its pretty similar to a standard cupra now. it just feels effortless, and actually feels fast, whereas i never found the standard one to feel like that, it more a case of just looking at the speedo and realising what speed i was at + how easy it was to get there, now it definately feels quick.
I did have a bit of trouble getting the map sorted out. The bluefin device is really simple, just pop out the small panel below the lights switch and plug it in. it took about 10 mins to copy the old map. simple.
not so simple sending the map off and getting it back. couldnt connect to the server at superchips at all on the first day, then it took over an hour the next morning. finally got it sent off, but it wouldnt send back to my pc correctly. after hounding them on the phone for a while and tryin lots of different options, i eventually emailed them my original map and they just emailed me back the new one, within about 5 mins. then it was just a case of programming the new map to the bluefin, and another 10 mins to install it in the car again. The guys at superchips were great though, they didnt seem to mind me houndin them all mornin and got it sorted for me in no time.
I'd definately recommend it to anyone who wants that peace of mind for the dealership etc, and who just wants a good value sensible power increase, like myself, and if you want to be able to do it all from home. i have to say though, if your all about power and want a more aggressive map, from what ive read from other people on here maybe the likes of revo or cc are a better option.
Personally im well pleased, but i'm still planning on an decent intake and milltek a cat back
