Leon FR - mod or leave standard?
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I'd certainly recommend a remap, but leave it at that.
I have the 1.4 TSFI 140 CoD lump in my 2014 Audi A3. I was looking for a 2.0T or S3, but bought the 1.4 because it was just a well spec'd car with good history at a price where I could buy it from savings.
To be honest, I was really impressed with the engine as standard - and it's even better with a fairly conservative 170hp/220lb.ft map that I flashed onto it after a few weeks.
I guess it depends on your priorities. If you'll appreciate the extra torque but only occasionally need the power then I think a map is worth it on this kind of engine. If your needs extend further, then it'll be better to trade it in.
I have the 1.4 TSFI 140 CoD lump in my 2014 Audi A3. I was looking for a 2.0T or S3, but bought the 1.4 because it was just a well spec'd car with good history at a price where I could buy it from savings.
To be honest, I was really impressed with the engine as standard - and it's even better with a fairly conservative 170hp/220lb.ft map that I flashed onto it after a few weeks.
I guess it depends on your priorities. If you'll appreciate the extra torque but only occasionally need the power then I think a map is worth it on this kind of engine. If your needs extend further, then it'll be better to trade it in.
As somebody who has been involved in tuning SEAT's for the last 15 years (including working with SEAT Sport BTCC/WTCC and Cupra Racing) dont waste your money on the panel filter! offer 0 gains at all.
Also hope the remap was done by somebody decent and not either a man in a van or a company who simply flash a file they have got off the internet! A lot of those about now.
Also hope the remap was done by somebody decent and not either a man in a van or a company who simply flash a file they have got off the internet! A lot of those about now.
When I first started out I had one fitted to my original MK4 Ibiza 1.4TDI with remap, I then fitted one to my Leon 2.0 FR TDI which was running Stage 2 tune, did some back to back rolling road runs one with paper filter and one with panel filter... 0 benefits at all across multiple runs.
If anything panel filters seem to let more fine sand particles through which in turn make a mess of the turbo.
If anything panel filters seem to let more fine sand particles through which in turn make a mess of the turbo.
tedblog said:
Thats quite a big upgrade as the norm is around the 175 mark. Out of interest are you going to inform.your insurance company?
All done. Unfortunately had to go with another company as my insurance wouldn't cover a percentage increase that large. New insurance £90 more, but got a £40 refund from the existing company with no cancellation fees as apparently it's not my fault their Ts&Cs won't underwrite my car any more.Edited by Antony Moxey on Tuesday 16th February 10:44
AJB88 said:
As somebody who has been involved in tuning SEAT's for the last 15 years (including working with SEAT Sport BTCC/WTCC and Cupra Racing) dont waste your money on the panel filter! offer 0 gains at all.
Also hope the remap was done by somebody decent and not either a man in a van or a company who simply flash a file they have got off the internet! A lot of those about now.
The company has history in motorsport and VAG upgrades. I have a friend who does the same thing but unfortunately he was just too expensive but did recommend which remaps to go for.Also hope the remap was done by somebody decent and not either a man in a van or a company who simply flash a file they have got off the internet! A lot of those about now.
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