remap

[wayne lcr]

saved enough money for a remap now but after reading theads and post about possible clutch problems after a remap. i carnt afford the clutch going wrong and with nearly 70 k on the oem one am i likely to get problems with it any info would be great or advice on whats the best thing to do

 

[james.l]

it's all readlly down to how much abuse the clutch has already had. If it had been given lots of wheelspins, riding, & other abuse then it will probably need some attention. What map are you thinking of going for as the more agressive maps tend to put more stress on the clutch due to the increased torque.

 

[JamJay]

Wayne, I am reading your mods in your signature and I might make a suggestion. You have a custom exhaust, but is that cat-back or turbo back? If cat-back, it may be worth waiting until you can stick a downpipe and decat/sport-cat on and go right to stage 2. In the long run, this will save you £100 - £200.

Secondly I would look at removing your BMC CDA filter for an open cone, the BMC restricts the LCR quite alot.

 

[james.l]

if he thinks he's going to have problems with a stage 1 with his clutch then stage 2 will definatly have problems surely?

 

[JamJay]

But as you say james, it's all down to how much abuse it's taken in the past. I'd say that my map was aggressive but I don't drive the car hard or ride the clutch and so far all seems well (touch wood). For reference, I have 299lb/ft from the front wheels.

 

[james.l]

well i suppose it's all done to the person that has been driving it then, only they will know if the clutch has had abuse and if it will take a remap,

Mine already came with PH1 CC, no probs with the clutch whatsoever, but it's quite a smooth and linear map..... Currently saving a few pennies and going to go straight to hybrid turbo will soon know if the clutch needs doing then

Agreed about the BMC CDA, they are mean't to be quite restrictive in comparrison to an open cone filter with ducting or something similar. Might be worth doing some logging....

 

[wayne lcr]

jamjay its cat back and was going to do the rest 1st and then do the remap in the summer ive tried all filters k&n,jetex,and many more i dont think theres any dif its all about what you want at the end of the day.i maybe wrong with the cda but i like it at the min.also my cars looked after better than me lol and i ant a wheel spin fan them days have gone now iam over 30(cough) and never ride the clutch or abuse it cost these cars cost a fortune to fix so i say if you look after your car it will look after you

 

[JamJay]

In which case bud, I don't see you having a problem . Besides, if it does go eventually, clutch slip is gradual so you will be able to drive it tamely for a while, don't over do it though or you might need a flywheel too.

 

[wayne lcr]

so what map you runing jay

 

[JamJay]

AMD for me. I don't have any complaints but I am thinking about changing to REVO for the freedom of the SPS switch.

 

[wayne lcr]

theres note up this way really for maps you got all the best place down south but i been reading you post on your dp and decat but your taken your time over it iam waiting for you to fit it and have no knuckles left trying to get the bolts of

 

[JamJay]

It's going to AMD next Friday for the work, I couldn't do it, I don't really know what i'm doing up there so i'll leave it to the professionals.

 

[wayne lcr]

lol best way mate cos if they bust any thing its there problem and what are they carging you jay if you dont mind me asking?

 

[JamJay]

Roughly £100 which i'd rather pay then screwing things up myself. Cat-Back will be a doddle to fit on my own.

 

[Joeb]

think of it this way


u get a map cos u want the luxury of putting your foot down to feel the extra power


yes u can calm down on the driving and chill out
but whats the point?

im not saying you should always put your foot, but why spend 400+ quid when u simply cant do what you WANT it to do.


get an upgraded clutch and use ur map to the full potential





ive recently got a revo map, and yes the clutch is slipping more than its used to

But gonna have to save up quickly and just get the clutch changed

 

[jake]

ah were custom code lol

 

[wayne lcr]

ive made me mind up not doing it going to spend the money at jakes and get sum stuff painted on me car cheaper than a remap and a clutch.

 

[wayne lcr]

o and jake that dont mean you can bump the price up now when you quoted me the price