1.8 TSI FR remap advice

[mike000]

A little update a few days in.
i started the car up first time since wednesday when i had the map done yesterday. Drove for 20 mins and showed a friend of mine. All fine. Later that day started to drive home from work and notice the coolant temp hadnt moved after 10+ mins. Was waiting for it to warm up. Got on motorway and still sitting at the bottom on the gauge? Within seconds the dreaded engine management light! Was checking the computer on the way and was not even getting a reading on the coolant temp. Couldnt seem to get an oil temp either. Also noticed the fan come on when i was sitting in traffic. But the temp gauge is showing 1 segment on the gauge the whole time.
I am trying to get a vcds today and see what the error is.

 

[adam davies]

A little update a few days in.
i started the car up first time since wednesday when i had the map done yesterday. Drove for 20 mins and showed a friend of mine. All fine. Later that day started to drive home from work and notice the coolant temp hadnt moved after 10+ mins. Was waiting for it to warm up. Got on motorway and still sitting at the bottom on the gauge? Within seconds the dreaded engine management light! Was checking the computer on the way and was not even getting a reading on the coolant temp. Couldnt seem to get an oil temp either. Also noticed the fan come on when i was sitting in traffic. But the temp gauge is showing 1 segment on the gauge the whole time.
I am trying to get a vcds today and see what the error is.

Unfortunate my friends. I wouldnt blame the map, its just modern cars, hopefully just a sensor and not a waterpump failure.

 

[mike000]

Unfortunate my friends. I wouldnt blame the map, its just modern cars, hopefully just a sensor and not a waterpump failure.

unlucky i guess. hopefully just a sensor change. will have it looked at asap

 

[Zefa]

Hello, I’m looking into a stage 1 remap for my FR.
I’ve done some research online but not got any specific answers.
I’m not an expert on cars but I know remapping can lead to some issues! I got the 1.8 FR as I know it can take a bit more power when being tuned.
I’m on a tight budget so what would need to be changed/upgraded from stock for a stage 1 remap?
I don’t rag my car about and I barely put any miles on it, I just want that extra umf when I put my foot down now and then as I don’t feel like it’s very responsive or powerful at the moment.
Thank you in advance

How many miles do you get per tank mines been getting average 260 miles stock not sure if that’s normal

 

[Zefa]

Unfortunate my friends. I wouldnt blame the map, its just modern cars, hopefully just a sensor and not a waterpump failure.

How many miles do you get per tank mines been getting average 260 miles stock not sure if that’s normal

Im also running a 1.8tsi manual and am right on the fence about remapping. I had a mk2 leon cupra before which was 240bhp and felt it boosted hard when i put my foot on it. I never once felt i needed more power from it. Cant say the same for the 1.8 tsi tho. Feels really underwhelming to me. Dont get me wrong i can get it to move but it never puts me in my seat or scares the mrs like the cupra did. I keep finding posts saying the clutch wont hold up long on the 1.8tsi which is putting me off. If someone could clear this up for me it would be great. Roughly how much torque will the manual clutch take? Im after 250bhp, would the apr map guarantee them sort of figures and would my clutch just slip? I just cant find a definite answer from the forum as most posts are with dsg maps with limited torque settings.

How many miles do you get per tank mines been getting average 260 miles stock not sure if that’s normal

 

[toddclifton7]

Ive got 1.8tsi manual. Owned for a year and half.
I have had mine remapped by apr stock it run 190hp after tune 253hp and 376nm.
Car is amazing now, prior to the map it was pretty slugish.
Map has been on almost a year great fun. Any questions just ask

I’m looking to get my 1.8tsi Manual stage 1 and the figures are pretty much the same as yours. Have you done anything to the clutch or not as I’m being told different things and don’t know what to trust but want the remap badly as it will complete my car. Thanks.

 

[adam davies]

I’m looking to get my 1.8tsi Manual stage 1 and the figures are pretty much the same as yours. Have you done anything to the clutch or not as I’m being told different things and don’t know what to trust but want the remap badly as it will complete my car. Thanks.

Still on stock clutch no problems no slip at all, car just hit 40,000 so still low mileage. Maps been on since 28,000. Car runs great. Last 4 cars have been remapped also with no problems hope that gives you some reassurance.

 

[adam davies]

I’m looking to get my 1.8tsi Manual stage 1 and the figures are pretty much the same as yours. Have you done anything to the clutch or not as I’m being told different things and don’t know what to trust but want the remap badly as it will complete my car. Thanks.

Also car is on what they call low torque 99ron map so this helps preserve clutch.

 

[mike000]

Mines coming up to a year in december had no clutch issues. Defo completes the package.

 

[toddclifton7]

Still on stock clutch no problems no slip at all, car just hit 40,000 so still low mileage. Maps been on since 28,000. Car runs great. Last 4 cars have been remapped also with no problems hope that gives you some reassurance.

Thanks for that pal got rid of my worries mines on 30200 miles and im having it mapped on Friday to 251bhp and 358nm, now i know I can have fun without worrying

 

[adam davies]

Thanks for that pal got rid of my worries mines on 30200 miles and im having it mapped on Friday to 251bhp and 358nm, now i know I can have fun without worrying

Also i find the need to select esc sport or esc off( if you have it programed by obd) as the traction control cuts power after remap a lot.

 

[toddclifton7]

Also i find the need to select esc sport or esc off( if you have it programed by obd) as the traction control cuts power after remap a lot.

Thank you pal

 

[mike000]

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Thanks for that pal got rid of my worries mines on 30200 miles and im having it mapped on Friday to 251bhp and 358nm, now i know I can have fun without worrying

how did it go today? Did it meet your expectations?

 

[toddclifton7]

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how did it go today? Did it meet your expectations?

It’s a lot faster however weathers been terrible today and it’s been spinning a lot, will be good to test in the dry but yeah, it flys now