[Happysmiles]

Originally Posted by KAUBMW7

I was planning on a similar upgrade cause I feel the power of my 20d is low.....



Could you pls let me know how the car feels now (post a months usage)..

I suggest, go for the Steinbauer box. Plug and play. Top notch quality.
Simply outstanding performance. No lag in the comfort and sports modes.

Surprisingly, negligible drop in FE. The engine feels more peppy and throttle response is instantaneous.

[KAUBMW7]

Thanks mate.. could you also message me the phone no. of the India dealer and the approx. cost of this, will try & get this done over the weekend.

[Happysmiles]

Originally Posted by KAUBMW7

Thanks mate.. could you also message me the phone no. of the India dealer and the approx. cost of this, will try & get this done over the weekend.

Unable to send you a PM or email.
Indian dealer for Steinbauer is Autocircus, Mumbai- 9833558101

[MuthuSB]

Hey Guys,

I have searched a lot in the internet to find the answer to the question asked above, but I am not a 100% sure that its doable. Can we add a race chip or ECU tune a Nissan Micra with power of 68PS to say 85PS tune of Duster?

I am not a knowledgeable person when it comes to engine tuning, and since there were talks about the car not having an intercooler, I am not sure if the ECU can be re-mapped, or if a race chip can be added to bump the power to the desired level or not.

I would request the gurus in this forum to guide me in this quest, which may also be helpful to the brothers who own a Renault Pulse.

Also, if it is possible, I request you to give some advice on whom to get in touch with regarding the same.

Thanks in advance.
Muthu

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by MuthuSB

I have searched a lot in the internet to find the answer to the question asked above, but I am not a 100% sure that its doable. Can we add a race chip or ECU tune a Nissan Micra with power of 68PS to say 85PS tune of Duster?

ECU remap is possible for Nissan Micra. I am sure all the tuners would be able to do it.

[deehunk]

My BIL has been using RD tuning box on his Duster AMT from 1.5 years, there has been no issues so far and it certainly improves the performance and FE as and when required. The connector is same for Micra too. I will not suggest ECU remap for Duster as it can lead to excess smoke, this is my experience.

[vineet1712]

I own VW Vento 2013 TDI and its out of warranty. I have always felt the need of more power on lower RPM, would love to hear your thoughts about going for tuning box or tested remaps. My requirement are very basic:
1) More power on lower RPM
2) Faster 0-60-100
3) Similar or better FE
4) No Risk

Please suggest best possible solution for me and who will be the go to person in Delhi NCR and approximately how much will it hurt my pocket.

[graaja]

Originally Posted by vineet1712

I own VW Vento 2013 TDI and its out of warranty. I have always felt the need of more power on lower RPM, would love to hear your thoughts about going for tuning box or tested remaps. My requirement are very basic:
1) More power on lower RPM
2) Faster 0-60-100
3) Similar or better FE
4) No Risk

Please suggest best possible solution for me and who will be the go to person in Delhi NCR and approximately how much will it hurt my pocket.

A remap is better than a tuning box, as a tuning box just cheats the ECU by feeding it different fuel injection and boost values and the ECU responds by adding more till it sees expected figures. This way, the actual parameters are different than what the ECU sees, and hence may beat some protection mechanisms.

Having said that tuning box or remap, both do not undergo the regression tests that a manufacturer would do. So, if point #4 - no risk - is important to you, you should avoid either of these and upgrade to a car that is powerful from factory.

I don't mean to discourage you (my Polo GT TSi runs on a remap and has very good power and FE improvements). If you get the car remapped by someone who has lots of experience, everything should be perfectly fine. Just be aware that a remapped car will always have that little bit of extra risk than a stock map - the exception being VW's own dieselgate fix map update

[vineet1712]

Originally Posted by graaja

So, if point #4 - no risk - is important to you, you should avoid either of these and upgrade to a car that is powerful from factory.
D

I have to drive this car for 2 more year and I want to make it fun but yes anything going wrong with engine and you know what VW parts and service cost. I have installed projector on my vento and I was thinking that it might be a risk to electric system .http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...-vento-13.html
So some level of Risk is ok

[graaja]

Originally Posted by vineet1712

So some level of Risk is ok

Then it should be perfectly fine going with a tuning box or remap. My personal preference would be a remap.

[deepfusion]

Originally Posted by vineet1712

I own VW Vento 2013 TDI and its out of warranty. I have always felt the need of more power on lower RPM, would love to hear your thoughts about going for tuning box or tested remaps. My requirement are very basic:
1) More power on lower RPM
2) Faster 0-60-100
3) Similar or better FE
4) No Risk

Please suggest best possible solution for me and who will be the go to person in Delhi NCR and approximately how much will it hurt my pocket.

I have been using a dieseltronic for the past 13000 kms on my rapid. The P1 mode is wonderful and I reckon the driving dynamics have improved. I tried switching to stock once, but immediately switched back to P1. Its addictive.

P2 is even better, but an overkill for daily driving in NCR traffic. On the highway, it just transforms the car into some sort of a maniac.

You can go for it, eyes closed.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by vineet1712

I own VW Vento 2013 TDI and its out of warranty.

Since the car is out of warranty, one advantage of tuning box is not applicable here.

I have always felt the need of more power on lower RPM, would love to hear your thoughts about going for tuning box or tested remaps.

Good remap should be better than tuning box at low end.

[vineet1712]

Even I have remap in my head. What kind of remap and from where in Delhi NCR?
I just want be sure that somebody doesn't make me fool with just increasing the acceleration, I mean that actually the pedal is pressed more then what I am actually pressing.

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by vineet1712

I just want be sure that somebody doesn't make me fool with just increasing the acceleration, I mean that actually the pedal is pressed more then what I am actually pressing.

Hahaha!! I am happy that many guys are getting aware of this trick by tuners. Easiest way to appreciate gains is comparing 40-120 kmph timing in 3rd gear. You can time it using stop watch or any GPS acceleration apps. This is enough for comparison.

Even I have remap in my head. What kind of remap and from where in Delhi NCR?

I would suggest GT Tunerz in Delhi. They get remaps from Quantum UK. Akshay is very helpful and has got highest number of tuning tools in India .

https://www.facebook.com/gttunerz/

[invictus]

Hi Guys,

Finally after getting out of Renualt standard waranty, I have decided to go for Remap. I have a Duster 85 PS model and have zerod down on Code6 Remap. My requiremetns are bit clean, since i drive a lot in Mumbai traffic mainly in Marol and once a week on highways, just to make myself feel that " i drive too"..all i want is as below:

1. better response throttle without down grading the gear in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
2. Good fuel economy
3. Good gains or dirvability in 3/4 gear
4. More power on hills, without minimal gear shifting.

Appricate if all veterans can guide me what look for while going for Remap. Also any other better option that Code6 ( Tuning Box is not a choice at present).


Thanks....