Went for a remap today and what a disappointment

flying_pig · 8th September 2018, 18:35

Ok not many of you know since my ztt died im driving 10 plate astra 1.7 cdti that we had since 2011 and 1200 miles on the clock recently I've fitted coilovers to improve handling and thought it could do with some more more omph as standard is 110hp and 260nm so after quick conversation with my mate i went to see him and get it done supposed to be 150hp and 330nm after
About 15 mins in to the proces and we have found that dpf been removed and it already had a stage 1 remap to 160hp and 350nm no wonder it felt nippy but i thought it was standard 110

well after few more quids off my pocket it pulls 190hp and massive 385nm torque
Just wonder how long the clutch will last

Canonite · 8th September 2018, 20:51

I really hope you’ve upgraded the brakes too.

flying_pig · 8th September 2018, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Canonite

I really hope you’ve upgraded the brakes too.

Yes i did next upgrade is a clutch

flying_pig · 8th September 2018, 21:28

I hardly use brakes but sometimes they come useful

Outlaw 41 · 9th September 2018, 07:19

Keep an eye on your gearbox because they are prone to failure after a remap .

flying_pig · 9th September 2018, 09:13

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Originally Posted by Outlaw 41

Keep an eye on your gearbox because they are prone to failure after a remap .

Gearbox has noisy bearings apparently they all do theres a local garage that does them for £450
But its been like that for last 58 k miles so why should i
Also its been running on stage 1 map since we had it thats 8 years now so dont think that extra few pounds of torque will harm it

MSS · 9th September 2018, 09:42

What do your insurer's say about boosting from 110BHP to 190 BHP?

flying_pig · 9th September 2018, 10:42

They are not interested on a trade policy

SCP440 · 9th September 2018, 20:17

A friend had a similar upgrade on his Mondeo last year, I cant remember the exact numbers but the increase was very impressive. It can spin its tyres in 4th gear on dry roads

4 weeks in and the clutch gave out while he was overtaking. The clutch was replaced and a few weeks later the gearbox started making some nasty noises, that failed with a bang. This was replaced and after a year this is making bad noises again.

The brakes seem to cope after the pads were upgraded.

In my view if you want a more powerful car it is probably best to go and buy one rather than try to upgrade your existing one beyond what it is capable of. A sensible remap is OK but increasing the power by much above 20% is probably going to end up costing in repairs.

bazyerma · 10th September 2018, 09:50

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Originally Posted by SCP440

A friend had a similar upgrade on his Mondeo last year, I cant remember the exact numbers but the increase was very impressive. It can spin its tyres in 4th gear on dry roads

4 weeks in and the clutch gave out while he was overtaking. The clutch was replaced and a few weeks later the gearbox started making some nasty noises, that failed with a bang. This was replaced and after a year this is making bad noises again.

The brakes seem to cope after the pads were upgraded.

In my view if you want a more powerful car it is probably best to go and buy one rather than try to upgrade your existing one beyond what it is capable of. A sensible remap is OK but increasing the power by much above 20% is probably going to end up costing in repairs.

Blowing up gearbox's is part of the fun!

8th September 2018, 18:35	#1
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	Went for a remap today and what a disappointment Ok not many of you know since my ztt died im driving 10 plate astra 1.7 cdti that we had since 2011 and 1200 miles on the clock recently I've fitted coilovers to improve handling and thought it could do with some more more omph as standard is 110hp and 260nm so after quick conversation with my mate i went to see him and get it done supposed to be 150hp and 330nm after About 15 mins in to the proces and we have found that dpf been removed and it already had a stage 1 remap to 160hp and 350nm no wonder it felt nippy but i thought it was standard 110 well after few more quids off my pocket it pulls 190hp and massive 385nm torque Just wonder how long the clutch will last

8th September 2018, 20:51	#2
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,030 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	I really hope you’ve upgraded the brakes too.

8th September 2018, 21:28	#4
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	I hardly use brakes but sometimes they come useful

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Outlaw 41 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: May 2018 Location: Blackwood Posts: 315 Thanks: 244 Thanked 125 Times in 83 Posts	Keep an eye on your gearbox because they are prone to failure after a remap .

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MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, Astra Techline Estate and Corsa 1.2 SXI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,147 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	What do your insurer's say about boosting from 110BHP to 190 BHP?

9th September 2018, 10:42	#8
flying_pig I believe i can fly MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 2,004 Thanks: 66 Thanked 280 Times in 251 Posts	They are not interested on a trade policy

9th September 2018, 20:17	#9
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	A friend had a similar upgrade on his Mondeo last year, I cant remember the exact numbers but the increase was very impressive. It can spin its tyres in 4th gear on dry roads 4 weeks in and the clutch gave out while he was overtaking. The clutch was replaced and a few weeks later the gearbox started making some nasty noises, that failed with a bang. This was replaced and after a year this is making bad noises again. The brakes seem to cope after the pads were upgraded. In my view if you want a more powerful car it is probably best to go and buy one rather than try to upgrade your existing one beyond what it is capable of. A sensible remap is OK but increasing the power by much above 20% is probably going to end up costing in repairs.