Remap Science

[daveyb662]

Anybody ever used these people for a remap?

Came across their site. Seems very cheap. And a nationwide service. Do remaps differ a lot between companies? And what exactly is the procedure? Is it possible to return a re-mapped car to standard?

Lot of questions - have never done a remap on any car I have owned. But having a 996tt I feel the urge!

[daveyb662]

What do you mean by turning up the turbo?

I agree - seems far too cheap.but not aware of how much it should be costing me. Anybody with recommendations of someone reputable?

[daveyb662]

I am in London. Perpared to travel for the right people.

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aceparts said:

Nineexcellence have done a few on here recently. You'll go away with hard copy facts, not bullst numbers.

Thanks...have had a work with them earlier...seem good people charging approx £2grand for stage 1....seem reasonable? Certainly very different to £150 from remap science!

Anybody heard of Paramount Performance in West London?

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davek_964 said:

I'm very happy with the remap I got from 9E, and I know I'm not the only one.

I would be a little careful when you're making comparisons that you are comparing the same things. There are two things I think you need to check :

1) That the company you use makes sure your car is running correctly - i.e. that they are datalogging after the map and making sure your car is running with the correct AFR. As I understand it, making a turbo faster is quite easy - but, you do need to make sure you are faster AND that the car is running correctly. Otherwise, your very fast car could have serious issues down the line.

2) From a cost perspective, make sure you're comparing like with like. When I had my remap with 9E, that included the map, replacement air filter and new DVs. I am quite sure that a £150 remap won't get you the DVs and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't get you the air filter either.

Yep...I didn't speak to remap science as they seem a little too cheap and hence as you say cannot be like for like...
Spoke to paramount Performance, and they say their map adds about 45-50bhp...so I agree not same as 9E who claim to add about 70ish. But they say they do not fiddle with the rev limiter, and their map gives you more mid range power around the 2.5-3k rev mark. They claim this is more usable and that you should not fiddle with how Porsche made their cars out of factory and hence leave the rev limiter as it is (they also claim due to the mild-ish remap - no parts need changing)...at the moment, just trying to research a little more as the people I call are all offering different advice that often contradicts!

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Good idea...may do that.

I have indeed managed to sort the overboosting problem. There was an issue with one of the control valves - so thankfuly an easy fix!

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ZeroH said:

daveyb662 said:

Anybody heard of Paramount Performance in West London?

I wouldnt let these jokers tune my lawnmower let alone a porsche.

Seriously.

Edited by ZeroH on Monday 1st August 23:11

Haha fair enough. Enough said I guess...speaking from experience?

I will use one of the three recommended companies I guess: 9E, Regal or Fearn.

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Thanking everybody for their advice...and thanks ZeroH for the PM - certainly narrows things down.

Baby Blue said:

Fearnsport are very much the bigger picture and with their own ECU sources [ FWIW I ASKED THEM TO USE WAYNE AND THEY DID]

Baby Blue...not quite sure what you mean here? Are you saying I should go for Wayne over Fearnsport, as they also use Wayne? Most have pointed me towards Fearnsport or 9E...

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Just a little update. Have narrowed it down to the three most recommended on this thread, have spoke to all and there are various pros/cons. They all have a different 'philosophy' it seems when it comes to remaps. They all sounded like they knew exactly what they are talking about, which I am sure they do coming so highly recommended on here:

9E:
Pros: Real-world performance figures given on the road,not too far away
Cons: No rolling road data, price is the highest of the three at over 2grand, seems they raise the rev limiter (which I don't like the idea of)

Fearn:
Pros: Good value, over 1200 cheaper than 9E, not too far away
Cons: No road data and no rolling road (tell me they will make sure car is right before release)

Chip Master (Wayne):
Pros: Rolling road used - hence before and after data given, Good value at 600quid
Cons: No road testing (although assured not required), Furthest away from London approx 500mile round trip (and need car for about 7 hours!)


Will continue to think about it...if anyone has any further advice please let me know!
Thanks

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Vixpy1 said:

You should always road test, don't like the sound of that at all.

I was thinking the same thing...but think this is perhaps the official line as in reality they don't want to admit they are going to take the car out on the road and rip it to 100mph plus...the impression I got is that they may take it for a drive - in the case of Fearn...but no-one is offering the real-world data that 9E provide (or at least not openly)...but is this really worth over a grand more?