Sportback Mrc vs dtuk stage 1 PFL
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At a guess I’d say it’d be like comparing
a RS3 against a 2.0 tdi
a RS3 against a 2.0 tdi
Well..
I trialled some of the new files from DTUK on the Facelift RS3 before the box went on sale and in all honesty I can say that it was actually quite impressive and gave a big step in Performance and it enabled me to take a few scalps of some serious cars.
Now compared to the Revo Stage1 it is not in the same league in all aspects but you should expect that from an actual remap.
Not taking anything away from DTUK as it was and is a very good option for plug n play over full remap.
I trialled some of the new files from DTUK on the Facelift RS3 before the box went on sale and in all honesty I can say that it was actually quite impressive and gave a big step in Performance and it enabled me to take a few scalps of some serious cars.
Now compared to the Revo Stage1 it is not in the same league in all aspects but you should expect that from an actual remap.
Not taking anything away from DTUK as it was and is a very good option for plug n play over full remap.
0-60 did 3.2/3.3 all day, Dyno I’m sure was around 453bhp but can’t remember the torque.
It is quick TBF. You considering one?
Yeah, ive got a pfl, but all these online posts put me off it lol. Only bad thing is mrc is like 3/4 hours away from me and it would be a pain going back and forth.
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I tried a DTUK box on my old PFL after using one on my previous car to that (Golf R) where it worked really well.
Unfortunately it didn't work so well on the RS3. It was screwing around with the boost gauge and I honestly couldn't tell any difference in performance with it making the car more jerky to drive. I removed it after a week.
I then went to MRC and it was night and day, feeling like I had twice the power...Actual increase on the dyno in power and torque at 4000rpm was something like +100hp/180nm of torque!
If you're happy with risks to warranty then I would highly recommend getting it done.
All these mrc reviews are really tempting me lol.
Is there anyone near Leeds running mrc stage 1? Id be happy to pop over if you could take me for a drive in your car so i could make my mind up
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Trust me, the drive will make your mind up. It is that much of a difference.All these mrc reviews are really tempting me lol.
Is there anyone near Leeds running mrc stage 1? Id be happy to pop over if you could take me for a drive in your car so i could make my mind up
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Any remap will affect warranty.
You’d be a fool to believe any different even if the people doing it tell you it’s undetectable.
Sanni your car is a pfl so out of warranty soon enough.
The decision you need to make is remap and don’t extend the warranty or extend the warranty and run the risk of them detecting your dtuk box!
When I look at it like that I think it’s an easy decision
The decision you need to make is remap and don’t extend the warranty or extend the warranty and run the risk of them detecting your dtuk box!
When I look at it like that I think it’s an easy decision
Sanni your car is a pfl so out of warranty soon enough.
The decision you need to make is remap and don’t extend the warranty or extend the warranty and run the risk of them detecting your dtuk box!
When I look at it like that I think it’s an easy decision
I am going more towards a property remap (mrc or apr), but would still like to compare or see actual comparisons
I remember going from revo 2+ to apr 2+ in my s3, what a difference that was!
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When I had my R I had the jb1 box on it which is light years ahead of the dtuk box.
Then I had it mapped by Apr, the difference was very noticeable and so much smoother.
Then I had it mapped by Apr, the difference was very noticeable and so much smoother.
Would love to see the stage 1 fl but then id make myself want to go all the way up to 2+ in mine! Lol
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What were your thoughts Revo vs APR?I am going more towards a property remap (mrc or apr), but would still like to compare or see actual comparisons
I remember going from revo 2+ to apr 2+ in my s3, what a difference that was!
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There is a place in Leeds that you can get an mrc map put on
There is a place in Leeds that you can get an mrc map put on
Yes mate seen this, currently speaking to him
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No but I am in Leeds and running a unicorn stage 1All these mrc reviews are really tempting me lol.
Is there anyone near Leeds running mrc stage 1? Id be happy to pop over if you could take me for a drive in your car so i could make my mind up
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Fl is a completely different engine and turbo and will do around 480 my pf stage one with secondary decat did 411bhp 450 ft/lbs
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411bhp sounds a bit shy of what it should do. Of course, a FL is more powerful and should map higher power accordingly. However, having had both engines stock and mapped, I would say there is next to no difference on the **** dyno. If anything, my PFL RS3 felt more violent and exciting. I could easily see myself going back to a PFL at some point in the future.
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I suppose it all depends where it’s mapped mine was done at unicorn which as a rule is a low reading dyno/ accurate depending I will get it on another dyno to compare. He did say he’d had a few cars from mrc run on his dyno and they always run lower figures then what others say. Swings and roundabouts
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