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Hi guys. Was speaking to Revo on the phone last week and they told me that Revo stage 2 is coming out for the Audi s3 8v in a couple of weeks. Was speaking to a couple of people and they said Revo arnt a good make, but others say they are good. What's everyone's thought In the Revo maps, needs help!
 
Who was it told you Revo aren't good?
 
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Do some searching on them and you'll find they're not bad at all.
 
:thumbs up:I've had a couple of Audi's Remapped by Revo in the past & they were awesome!!
 
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There is nothing wrong with REVO im on S2+ with my S3 8p and they have been fantastic, with the added bonus of you only pay 50 pounds per stage up-grade ! So going from Stage 1 to Stage 2 will only cost 50 quid !

They do a huge amount of R&D and although they are an off the shelf map boost, Timing and Fuel are all adjusted to your specific car ! you can even have an SPS switch and have several different setting/modes.
 
I've heard good things about them. So long as you understand the warranty risk?
 
I've had Revo on my last 2 S3's and never had an issue with them. Every remap has been well worth the money. Even had a PCV valve thing replaced under warranty whilst running Stage 1. Now been running Stage 2+ happily for the last 8 months.

Just realised this post was for the 8v. Yes warranty is still an issue regarding TD1. I have an 8v on order and would wanted it remapped but the warranty issue will hold me back.
 
I still feel that knocking on 300 bhp for a production mass production two litre is pretty high output. I think at that a stock engine is going to be highly stressed and personally worry about the extra load modifications make. I know the engine may be capable of much more but with suitable component changes perhaps?
 
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steeve said:
I still feel that knocking on 300 bhp for a production mass production two litre is pretty high output. I think at that a stock engine is going to be highly stressed and personally worry about the extra load modifications make. I know the engine may be capable of much more but with suitable component changes perhaps?
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I certainly don't disagree with you about 300bhp being high output. It's just that engine wise, my current S3 8P3 is running Revo Stage 2+ and putting out around 360bhp with no issues so I'd expect the new one to be able to cope. How long have you had your S3 and do you ever plan to remap it?
 
Think your Mate will change his mind once he gets a ride in your Revo'd S3 ;)
 

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Just wondering why APR is taking too much time for just stage 1?
I´ve heard 380hp is expected.
 
kikin said:
Just wondering why APR is taking too much time for just stage 1?
I´ve heard 380hp is expected.
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A local 'expert' tried to convince me into paying for the APR golf r map as its 'the same engine so works perfectly'.. Yeh right!! :jester:
 
alijnclarke said:
A local 'expert' tried to convince me into paying for the APR golf r map as its 'the same engine so works perfectly'.. Yeh right!! :jester:
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Was in touch with my local APR agent yesterday, they've just released the 280 Cupra map (still to hit the website though) and the S3 is 'imminent'. What I like about the APR stage 1 is that (I'm told) it'll also allow left foot braking etc.

Now finding myself in a bit of a quandary as to what map route to go down. Do I go Revo, custom or APR (assuming it'll be available within the next month:nyah:.......
 
I´m really pleased with the DTUK tuning box, but to move into stage 2 leagues i will prefer one of those alternatives.
And i believe APR stage 2 will be really soon also so just waiting to compare and save some money for mods.
 
check back here next Wednesday as 'someone' is about to be the first to get a S3 map from a certain 3 letter company ;-)
 
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check back here next Wednesday as 'someone' is about to be the first to get a S3 map from a certain 3 letter company ;-)
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If that 'someone' has / had a Revo map already then someone else would be hugely interested to hear how they compare.

Looking forward to the feedback :D
 
Forbzeeee said:
I certainly don't disagree with you about 300bhp being high output. It's just that engine wise, my current S3 8P3 is running Revo Stage 2+ and putting out around 360bhp with no issues so I'd expect the new one to be able to cope. How long have you had your S3 and do you ever plan to remap it?
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The chances of an engine failure as standard is very low, as the performance is increased the risk of a failure is increased. That's not to suggest they will all go bang. Thankfully with modern technology, materials and production techniques variability in modern engines is greatly reduced. The risk increase is small but much as I would love to increase power I cant take the risk of being left without warranty. If I desperately wanted more power I'd go the RS3 route.
 
Revo Steve-W said:
Or in that very unlikely event of an issue, simply flash the car back to stock prior to visiting the main dealer.
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apart from your car now having a TD1 flag ..... showing it has be remapped and Audi wont support you.

Wasn't there a thread on here about someone that mapped there car, broke there engine (cannot remember what) got it flashed back to stock, went to Audi and they refused to his warranty claim cause there was the TD1 flag ??
 
TD1 has been around a good while now & something we are very aware of. as I say, if a Stage 1 (no visible hardware) car is flashed to stock, as of yet I am to hear of a car having warranty work refused. But who knows what the future may bring...
 
I can't speak for other software, as know some just up values within the stock files etc. however with Revo being a complete file, a stock file can be flashed back onto the vehicles ECU removing all traces of Revo.
 
Don't know about others, and these topics always turn into this type of conversation; but is it worth the risk ... ???

If REVO or the other companies would stand behind there work; so if you engine goes bang and Audi wont cover it, then they would, might add weight to there remapping.

You just don't want to worry more than anything ... plus I for sure do not understand the technicalities of the mapping process, what can and cannot be achieved.
 
rrav3n said:
Don't know about others, and these topics always turn into this type of conversation; but is it worth the risk ... ???

If REVO or the other companies would stand behind there work; so if you engine goes bang and Audi wont cover it, then they would, might add weight to there remapping.

You just don't want to worry more than anything ... plus I for sure do not understand the technicalities of the mapping process, what can and cannot be achieved.
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This is why I went for the MTM M-Cantronic. If Audi wont cover the warranty then MTM will. It was worth the extra cost to me! Have to say 10,000 miles in and no problems so far....Runs to touch wood
 
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It would be suicidal to stand by a warranty and open up such a massive can of worms. I'm from a main dealer background (Audi) and have seen so many cars that have been abused and not maintained correctly which has subsequently caused issues, even down to lack of oil, never mind servicing etc... or how the car is driven, the best car ever could break if properly abused/mistreated and you would be opening that up to be done. it would be a major head ache.

As I say at this current time, if a car is flashed back to stock, then I am yet to come across a warranty rejection. but as I also said, who knows what may change in the future.

I'm aware of customers from my past position who have had modifications on their vehicles that have argued with the manufacturer that a failure can't be directly related to the modification, failures such as an EGR valve etc and have had the rejection overturned. Yes it's a grey area warranty but at the same time it's almost a given fact that 'premium' tuning software will not cause any negative issues on a healthy vehicle, hence the reputation held by companies such as Revo.
 
doesn't it have something to do with flash counters in the ecu?
 
There is a flash counter correct, however as I say again I am unaware of any car that has been flashed back to stock by Revo having had an issue with a warranty claim.
 
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As much as I want to go to Stage 1 when my new S3 finally gets here, this flashing back to stock to avoid a TD1 is inconvenient and unworkable.

I use my current car everyday for work, clocking up 20k miles per year and even going in for a service at Audi is a pain, let alone having to get my ECU flashed to stock each time and then taking the car in for a service. It is not as if there is a Revo dealer on every street corner either.

Whilst I cannot fault Revo or any of my Revo'd cars that I've been running for the last 5 or 6 years this sounds too risky and cumbersome for me at the moment. I have to say that I am even disappointed with the S3 Stage 1 figures that I've heard so far.
 
I've just ordered a new S3 to replace my Revo Stage 2+ S3 8P, picking it up on the 1st April and it's already booked in for a Revo Stage 1 mid April. I think if you use a reputable tuner you won't have any issues, I've had mapped cars for years and never had a problem with any of them (touch wood).

A minimum 50 bhp & 50 lbft increase from a simple map is good and noticable imo.
 
Flashing to stock would only be in the very rare cause of a warranty issue.

As for figures, please don't get side tracked and tied up with the whole peak number thing, that can be saved for pub talk. the important part is the mid-range power and drive-ability, which is blowing people away as completely transforms the stock S3 8V. we're so convinced on this fact that we offer a 30 day money back & return to stock guarantee if you do not 100% agree.

We have plenty of dealers throughout the UK, there should be one nearby - http://www.revotechnik.com/dealer-locator
 
Revo Steve-W said:
Flashing to stock would only be in the very rare cause of a warranty issue.
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So my car will not be flagged as TD1 once connected for a service?? I am confused.
Revo Steve-W said:
As for figures, please don't get side tracked and tied up with the whole peak number thing, that can be saved for pub talk. the important part is the mid-range power and drive-ability, which is blowing people away as completely transforms the stock S3 8V.
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I was referring to S3s only making 340-350bhp vs another well-known VAG car with the same engine making 370bhp (10% more) and the wide variation on the Revo website for the 8v of 346-371bhp hence my question.
 
Of course there's going to be warranty issues if your turbo blows and you want Audi to do something about it.

Audi isn't going to care if you remap and bring your car in for a normal service.
 
I am so tempted to pop along to Falkland Performance and have it done....there is just something holding me back, apart from very very slight concerns on the warranty.............................my wife :no::asskicking:

:(
 
I am still waiting for a self remap to come along from superchips, possibly then I can recycle my bluefin that I used on my focus. They have a remap out that takes it up to 172bhp and 313Nm but only they can perform this at present but a good price at £365 including vat and installation.
 
Revo Steve-W said:
From my experience, TD1 was only important at the point of the vehicle coming into the dealership for warranty work.
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The issue here is that when ever your car goes into Audi now (service or warranty work) they are going to plug it into the computer to give it a health check and part of this is now and automatic dial home to check all is well. This is then flagging any changes in the ECU files and flagging TD1 codes.. so that 6 months later when you go in with something broken your warranty is then refused as you are flagged as a TD1 from 6 months ago.

That's my understanding from reading around on the issue, but feel free to correct me.

Paul
 
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