Remapping cost

[Evs54]

Re the above post. I've had a look and found some pretty poor reviews of these guys. Admittedly they are from "petrol heads" - no offence, but a couple of them have had some pretty sorry experiences so I think I'll cancel my appointment.
If anyone can recommend from personal experience a remapping service within driving distance of Bradford I'd be grateful.
Pat

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[arbee]

Very interested in these as I have 2 diesel vehicles, the van (Fiat Ducato 2.3 150) and an ageing Volvo estate. If they really do what it says on the tin, it would be great - do you use the power or economy one, and what's the real noticeable effect?

I personally use the power one and even now get approx 8-10mpg more and the torque is amazing, the tiguan drives like a rocket ship Lol.
The T5 now drives like a car absolutely brilliant.

 

[maingate]

I have a Performance & Economy Diesel Tuning by Tunit - Work, Play & Save fitted on my 2.8JTD Fiat (4.5t max), and I have been 'playing' with the settings for a few months now.
The vehicle came (second hand) with the Tunit box already fitted and set at number 7 (0-9 settings), with this setting I have been getting about 25mpg.
The vehicle has pulled well on the hills and has a good turn of speed when overtaking, but I really wanted to know if this box worked, so I initially set the box to number 9 and set off on a 240 mile trip to south Wales a few months back, however there did not seem to be much difference that I could tell.
The box was set at number 1, and another similar journey recently made it quite clear that there was a distinct lack of torque, on the hills and when overtaking lorries on the motorway.
The box has been set back to number 7, where it shall stay now.
As for fuel consumption, I am not sure, but I did seem to get about an extra 20 miles per tankful, ( I usually get about 300 miles before the fuel light, but with the setting on 1, a further 20+ miles) not really enough to justify the lack of torque, without the box set to a higher setting.

Your Tunit box is probably fairly old and could do with flashing over with newer software.

I did this with mine. Total cost £20 (including postage). Give them a call, they are very helpful.

I did not detect a great deal of difference but that is to be expected on a 5 tonne van.

 

[Hughman]

I personally use the power one and even now get approx 8-10mpg more and the torque is amazing, the tiguan drives like a rocket ship Lol.
The T5 now drives like a car absolutely brilliant.

Well, I've just bought one and stuck it on my Volvo - will try it out tomorrow. The same box will also do the van apparently, so if it's ok on the Volvo, I can swop it over to the van, and then get a 2nd wiring loom so it's easy to switch the box from one vehicle to the other ( on the principle that I can't be driving 2 vehicles at once ).

 

[LongdogCymru]

I have a Fiat 3ltr Auto had mine remapped at Carafit not far from where you had yours done in Cross Hands , they came to my house and cost £250 he was with me for about an hour . I was asked a load of questions of what my driving style was even asked if I intented to tow no was the answer but if I needed to in the future then come back and he would re map again for no charge . The transformation in driving , torque etc is amazing also get around an extra 5mpg think I could get more if I eazed off a bit . Never intended to consider the re-couping costs . On a previous van I had re-mapped which was a 3ltr manual I did notice the clutch starting to slip , but nothing wrong with the clutch you just need to alter your driving style put the power down gradually or you will spin the wheels or the clutch will slip . Worth the extra money definately yes , use Carafit again Yes .

Just found this thread, I am thinking of going to Carafit too so it was good to find a couple of positive reports on here, thanks guys.

 

[Evs54]

Just found this thread, I am thinking of going to Carafit too so it was good to find a couple of positive reports on here, thanks guys.

My mate had his done for £200 with Cartafit show offer so mention Carmarthen show offer , and you may save £50 .

 

[GWAYGWAY]

tuning boxes

Hi
Just to say that there are a lot of scam boxes out there they look good but inside there is only a resistor on one of the wires, that makes the engine think??? that is is cold and puts in more fuel, not good for emissions or economy. There are some proper ones but beware. The maker could do more power etc but they are all for keeping the emission down for road tax and fuel economy. Hence the ELEPHANT RACING trucks all lined up doing 56 mph alongside each other on the road.

 

[Derby Donkey]

Speed limiters man, nothing to do with power. Please do a little research before typing such nonsense.