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Got my Pirelli GIACed!
so after posting up the original thread of the GIAC bulk buy i finally got it done.
So far my 200kms impressions:
* improved off boost torque
* improved spool up time
* increased boost (spike to 20psi tapers to steady 16psi - up from 11-12psi stock)
* increased power (obviously)
* increased torque (once again obvious)
It's been around 200kms now since the flash and all i can say is that im totally and utterly chuft!
It is without doubt, the best bang for your buck mod you can do to your relli or GTI. It's been said, but I would have payed double the amount of money for this mod and still be as chuft.
the car's off boost torque has increased significantly and once past vacuum, the turbo spools much quicker (than pre-flash) to a peaky 20psi then tapering to 16psi. It all happens so quick and once you've thought to yourself, "i think i better shift up" you're doing well over 140 and feeling as though you were doing 100.
Ive driven about 198kms in manual mode so cant really comment on S or D. Overtaking is much easier and there is no real need to drop as many gears (if any) to get into the "zone". Torque steer is a bit more pronounced but nothing like it wanting to change lanes by itself.
Consequently with more power and more speed, the ability to hit the rev limiter and the DSG wanting to shift itself is more previlent. I can also say that fuel economy has taken a big dive, purely for the fact that i cant seem to stay out of boost for very long. I'm sure i'll get used to the power, but that will mean ill just be hankering for a HPFP, exhaust or intake (or all 3!)
Overall this mod is definetly worth doing and the perfect platform with which to start my other mods. The price is a steal and if you don't jump on it now, you'll kick yourself!
Special thanks go to Lucas for the flashing, and pre and post sales support. I can't tell you how valuable it is to have someone technical around just a call away to fire questions to. Spending so much money on a car to have it flashed and potentially causing it some damage, it's reassuring to know that someone's there to make sure all is well. On the flip side, he's a bitch of a friend to have, as he has some desirable parts around that he can bolt to your car in minutes, have you reflashed, and have you leave with many KW more than what you drove in with!
will update after the first 1000kms. which will be in about a week!
So far my 200kms impressions:
* improved off boost torque
* improved spool up time
* increased boost (spike to 20psi tapers to steady 16psi - up from 11-12psi stock)
* increased power (obviously)
* increased torque (once again obvious)
It's been around 200kms now since the flash and all i can say is that im totally and utterly chuft!
It is without doubt, the best bang for your buck mod you can do to your relli or GTI. It's been said, but I would have payed double the amount of money for this mod and still be as chuft.
the car's off boost torque has increased significantly and once past vacuum, the turbo spools much quicker (than pre-flash) to a peaky 20psi then tapering to 16psi. It all happens so quick and once you've thought to yourself, "i think i better shift up" you're doing well over 140 and feeling as though you were doing 100.
Ive driven about 198kms in manual mode so cant really comment on S or D. Overtaking is much easier and there is no real need to drop as many gears (if any) to get into the "zone". Torque steer is a bit more pronounced but nothing like it wanting to change lanes by itself.
Consequently with more power and more speed, the ability to hit the rev limiter and the DSG wanting to shift itself is more previlent. I can also say that fuel economy has taken a big dive, purely for the fact that i cant seem to stay out of boost for very long. I'm sure i'll get used to the power, but that will mean ill just be hankering for a HPFP, exhaust or intake (or all 3!)
Overall this mod is definetly worth doing and the perfect platform with which to start my other mods. The price is a steal and if you don't jump on it now, you'll kick yourself!
Special thanks go to Lucas for the flashing, and pre and post sales support. I can't tell you how valuable it is to have someone technical around just a call away to fire questions to. Spending so much money on a car to have it flashed and potentially causing it some damage, it's reassuring to know that someone's there to make sure all is well. On the flip side, he's a bitch of a friend to have, as he has some desirable parts around that he can bolt to your car in minutes, have you reflashed, and have you leave with many KW more than what you drove in with!
will update after the first 1000kms. which will be in about a week!
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