People,

I'm interesting in getting my STi V MY99 remapped.

I know about Bob Rawle @ BR and Andy F, but I've heard there's a 3 month waiting list for Bob and Andy F is in Edinburgh, and I assume with a long waiting list.

What other remappers can do a very competent job without the long wait? TSL maybe?

I'm thinking along the lines of APEXI or EcuTEK.

Cheers

 

TSL have Richard Bulmer, ex WRC, and very highly regarded. Where is Steve Simpson based? Heard lots of good things about him, not sure if he does ECUTEK, IIRC correctly, he's the MOTEC specialist. API, Xtreme, and Scoobyclinic all use Pat. It's hard to believe that your car won't be very well looked after in these hands, given the invariably positive reviews.

 

Thanks mate. I've crawled through SN and have a feel for who people like. I like the combo of having someone who can do it very soon and very well, IYKWIM , so recommendations are well received.

 

TSL are superb, and would get my recommendation any time

 

I had my MY03 WRX mapped by Richard at TSL, very good imho.

 

Thanks all.

Quick question. What extras do I *need*, if any, to ensure a very safe remap? I have a fuel decat system (inc downpipe, but not up-pipe). The only thing I can think of would be an uprated fuel pump (and reg?).

I'm assuming a Knocklink is redundant if the map is done correctly, but many have it for peace of mind?

I'm running standard boost etc as I'm not interested in major hikes in power.

Cheers again

 

A fuel pump would be a good idea, as would a better (than standard) panel filter.

 

you dont need an uprated fuel pump unles your fitting a bigger turbo just get it remapped and you might see an extra 30bhp i would put a 57i on it the cost or remap is 650 and 125 after that

 

TSL uprated my fuel pump, but purely from a "safety" point of view they told me. They wanted to make sure it had enough fuel. And personally, i would sooner go down the "well safe" route than the "that should be ok" route.

 

if hes only looking for a small increase whats the point

 

Matt,
I would go with ECUTEK
Bob, Andy and Pat are all well respected mappers.

Pat is an independant mapper and does work for loads of tuners (ie. API, Xtreme, and Scoobyclinic, etc)
Pat mapped the top 3 cars at the Surrey rolling road day


Who ever you choose will have their own opinion of what extras to fit, but a pump and reg can be fitted after the re-map if you need to.
I would just fit an better panel filter. Stear clear of cone fiters on the MY99/00's!
A three port boost solonoid might be a good investment (not sure what the new age cars come with??) 3 ports are std fit on the MY93-96 classics, so you should be able to pick one up from a breakers

 

Cheers Dyney!

As per chance I'm just confirming times with Pat H via one of the above you mention!

Interesting that some centres say yes to the pump and some say not necessarily required....

 

I would still have a knocklink.

You never know when you may get a bad batch of fuel.

Martin

 

This may seem like an uber-stupid question, but what do you do when Knocklink registers a 'bad batch of fuel' ? Do you add booster? Or do you drive conservatively?

Cheers

 

i would imagine both mate. iv recently bought an imported wrx, fitted a knocklink and am getting a bit of det under full throttle in 4th mainly, iv been driving steady and using octane booster and its fine.

sti5 intercooler, sti panel filter (instead of crap K&N IK) is going on next week, and a possible remap which should sort it. untill then steady driving!

 

Pat did mine on monday, can't compare him to anyone else as i've not used anyone else, but he's respected on here, he seems to have done a good job and new what he was doing, he is available within a few weeks, he will travel to you, he came when he said he would and most importantly I'm pleased with the results. If you have decided on pat, i don't think you will be disappointed.

 

oh yeah, i had a full decat (up, down and centre decat), back box and STI filter fitted for when he arrived, i was told there was no need for a new pump

 

Cheers.

 

The pump is only required on the new age STI's unless your intending to push it further

Knock and Lambda Links are always a good idea
If you see Det then it gives you the chance to moderate your driving style (meaning Lift off!) If you then add booster you should be fine to revert back to "normal" driving
It's not only "bad fuel" that can cause Det. Engine/inlet temps etc can cause problems too.

 

A Knocklink will also give you a warning should the Maf be on the way out!

Regards NS04