Astra VXR remap......yes or no?

[coatsy]

After a bit advise. Im off to the Ring soon in my astra and cant decide if i should remap it or not. Is it goin to have too much power through the front wheels? Anyone on here done it? if so, what is it like.

[Defcon5]

I would, remember its not just about the power increase, it can totally transform the car.

[coatsy]

will it end up being lost power though when the traction control is turned off?

Edited by coatsy on Tuesday 14th April 13:22

[parapaul]

Who are you thinking of going to for the remap? I know many people who have had it done, and it makes the car an absolute animal

It may not improve your 'ring time but you'll appreciate it every singe time you drive the car

[stevenandalex]

I had my astra vxr mapped at courtenay sport and i also had a front pipe. I saw 271bhp and 310lb/f torque. Check it out here www.courtenaysport.co.uk. The other bonus is I also saw 2mpg better fuel consumption on the cruise.

[GnasherVXR]

I had a dreamscience map on mine 18 months ago. All I can say is (apart from the extra power, which is always welcome) it's transformed the car. The map is so much better than the jerky standard one.

The dreamscience map works on standard cars (mine just has a cat back)

If your car is standard and you just want to make it smoother, another alternative is to go for something like the Courtenay sport Phase 1 remap - gives a bit more power than standard and improves the drive loads.

[Dizeee]

Go somewhere like VXRPC who know exactly what their doing to the car, they had mine for a Stage 2 which is full exhuast system and a map. They are run by Vauxhall to prepare and maintain the BTCC and Sportmaxx cars so they know the car's inside out. There are some tuners out there who quote alot but simply fail to deliver the goods in real terms.

If you want to see more about my car click on it in my profile

[HellDiver]

I'd put a LSD in and forget the remap. A Quaife will be a far better job than adding more power to already struggling tyres.

[stevenandalex]

You will find as I did after a remap the power is smoother and will help with acceleration, as the throttle map is better on sport. Now I would do both if you can afford it, but the map first.

[Dizeee]

HellDiver said:

I'd put a LSD in and forget the remap. A Quaife will be a far better job than adding more power to already struggling tyres.

Have you ever owned / driven one?

The standard map and induction system is restrictive and very vauxhallesque. It is designed to feel fast but is in fact rubbish.

A LSD would be a great mod, but not ona standard car, the standard car is more than manageable and I wouldn't say the tyres struggle at all.

[Dizeee]

stevenandalex said:

You will find as I did after a remap the power is smoother and will help with acceleration, as the throttle map is better on sport. Now I would do both if you can afford it, but the map first.

Wasn't yours a Thorney job? Different tuners have differing maps, my map is the opposite to yours then as it is very aggressive and not smooth in the slightest. But thats how I want it, so the choice is ultmiatley down to the customer.

[stevenandalex]

James my astra (sold now) had a courtenay map on it.

[Dizeee]

Ah ok. From what I read on vxronline the Courtenay is quite an aggressive map aswell.

[R i c h a r d]

Most the maps will be agressive lol you really need to have good tyres on or be very careful about planting it as if your a bit heavy footed it will make your cornering far worse then it is. In a straight line if your not careful you'll just light up the tyres.

Mines constantly being mapped and unmapped cause I can't decide which I prefer. Need to get a custom jobbie halfway inbetween.

In regrads to a diff people will stand by it as the best possible mod you can do. Standard or not.

[Havoc856]

My 'burg is mapped by Thorney Motorsport and the map is switchable between 240bhp and 280bhp via the sports button.

I don't like driving with 240bhp anymore lol. The map itself is progressive on the 240 setting and aggressive on the 280 setting. Admittedly, i'm only running Toyo T1-R which are rated middle of the high end class of tyres, and occasionally i light them up, especially when it's cold. But then i have Heavy foot syndrome as well.

I would say do it for the following reasons:

1. Elimates flat spots and lumpy power delivery of the standard map
2. Increased power
3. Better MPG (Mine went from 26 to 33 on motorway drives)

[SR06]

I bought a Thorney S1 remap but also bought a Whiteline fully adjustable rear anti-roll bar. If you are heading to the ring this is a must if you want to enjoy the experience. Put it on the hardest setting. You WILL ne amazed!

[greglad]

Hi, I was thinking of getting my 'out of warrenty' Astra VXR Re-mapped and maybe new exhaust system ect...my question is, how easy is it to trade in modified cars? will the major garages accept modified cars with no problems or would I have to sell it privately when it comes to the time?

Cheers
Greg

[Havoc856]

Put it this way. My Astra VXR Nurburgring tuned by Courtenay Sport to 280bhp and with various handling improvements went in for £100 more than i paid for it when i traded it in for my RS!

[ast20t]

courtenay sport have been doing just vauxhalls for over 25 years,my own astra vxr is 300bhp and i have never had a single problem with the engine as they make it safe useable power,traction is no issue atall

[Dardani]

Hi is there any diff out there that can make my VXR handle better?
Power is great but any sort of differential out there that can prevent me from going into a tree?