Switchable Chip

[mattyfab]

Im fancying getting my FR TDi 130 chipped to get it upto a nice speed, but im worried about clutch slip.
Car has done 15000miles and is an 05 plate.
Is it possible to have a switch in the car that can switch between the maps whilst I am driving. This would be ideal for me

Cheers guys

 

[BeezerDiesel]

I don't think there's any that can be switched while on the move.

Only thing I can think of is Upsolute's old physical re-chip with a little antenna that can be switched by a remote fob, a bit crude looking and never caught on.

I had an AmD OneClick that needed the ignition off to change settings, and I would think REVOs dongle would need the engine off to change over. Custom Code goes via a cable to a laptop computer so I would think that also would need the engine off, and even if it didn't you'd need a passenger to operate it!

Some tuning boxes used to have a wire that you could hard wire a switch into though, so that quite possibly could be your only option, assuming you can still get them in that style......

 

[Saul]

i dont think its doable on the diesels at all, revo amd cc et al all have do be done with ign off

 

[Sisson]

Your clutch should be fine if you adapt your driving style and dont boot under 2k, feed power in blah blah blah...

 

[grq]

Star Performance also offer a switchable remap

 

[Ibiza Evo 2]

Almost every VAG can switch between programs if you have the possibility of multiple programs and a vag-com.
In my previous ibiza i had 3 programs and in my FR i have 2.

 

[muddyboots]

The other option is just get a decent map tailored to limit the torque peak and save the clutch, but retain the top end power.
Then you won't need to switch.

 

[Steve221]

The other option is just get a decent map tailored to limit the torque peak and save the clutch, but retain the top end power.
Then you won't need to switch.

From what I can remember Celtic Tuning can do this for you, limit the low down torque to just below the capacity of the clutch.

 

[mattyfab]

I suppose switching it with the ignition off would be OK. Then when im just pottering round, I can have it off, and when I feel like going for a blast, I can turn it on. Is it easy to switch the maps then. Its just I dont want to have the laptop out all the time etc. Would be nice to have a switch, a bit like the M button on the new M5,lol.
I suppose im just worried about shaggin the clutch more than owt if I have the high power all the time.

Cheers for all the replies guys

 

[muddyboots]

I'd have thought that constantly having to switch maps (either using a tool like Revo's SPS, or via a laptop) would become a right pain, why not just get a map that avoids the problem in the first place...

 

[adi e]

i think the switch you need is under your right foot! as sisson said if you drive with a careful right foot you will save the clutch (and fuel) surely the idea of having more power is to have it there when you need it?

 

[mattyfab]

Yeah I know its good to have it all the time, but I was thinking along the lines of the SPORT button in the new astras that give it that bit more performance with the button pressed.
I wanted the switch cos my GF drives the car sometimes and she will just put her foot down in 4th n 5th n burn the clutch. Just trying to avoid a possible melt down.
Cheers