What Have You Bought Today?

[roooms]

3d printer, guess I'm printing lots of useless things now.

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Which one did you buy? What research did you do? This has been something I’ve considered for a while but I don’t know enough about the options and there are so many to choose from.

 

[Nickdaw]

Which one did you buy? What research did you do? This has been something I’ve considered for a while but I don’t know enough about the options and there are so many to choose from.

I didn’t do to much research as there is too many to choose from and I wanted to stick to a budget, otherwise I would have spent more than I wanted to.
My son uses Creality at work. So I went for the Creality K1. So far I’m impressed.

 

[Nomad13]

Took the plunge. The 10% off put me over the edge.
I went for the V3 limited edition all black versions.
I also upgraded the bulbs to the HQ LED 7 dipped beam bulbs and the night breaker H1 main beam bulbs.
Will finally be able to see where I’m going at night.

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These have been one of the best upgrades on mine, absolutely love them on mine

 

[Cuffy]

Deliberating on whether to push the button and get the van remapped.

 

[Ayjay]

@Cuffy. Hopefully you will get some more authoritative comments on here but to my very non-mechanically inclined brain, that seems a bit too much of an increase to be true and yet remain safe for the engine and gearbox.

 

[T6ChrisO]

@Cuffy. Hopefully you will get some more authoritative comments on here but to my very non-mechanically inclined brain, that seems a bit too much of an increase to be true and yet remain safe for the engine and gearbox.

That is one hell of an increase.......... I'd only be using tuners that have a good rep. Never heard of 'Top Tuning'

 

[Bav]

@Cuffy. Hopefully you will get some more authoritative comments on here but to my very non-mechanically inclined brain, that seems a bit too much of an increase to be true and yet remain safe for the engine and gearbox.

That is one hell of an increase.......... I'd only be using tuners that have a good rep. Never heard of 'Top Tuning'

I thought the TSI was good for 300BHP?

 

[T6ChrisO]

I thought the TSI was good for 300BHP?

No idea, just seems excessive to get 100bhp of just a remap. My issue isnt with the claims, its more so that Id only really be using a reputable tuner (not saying the above arent, its just that I've never heard of them)

 

[roooms]

I thought the TSI was good for 300BHP?

I think both the TSI engines are similar or the same and it’s just the map. Mine was the 204 so the jump isn’t as big to what this map is proposing.

Mine was apparently running a ~300bhp custom map with just a Milltek exhaust upgrade. Not confirmed by me though.

I took it to BMVS and had the revo stage 1 map which suggests between 225-275bhp. I think the 150 engine is also fine for this.

Biggest change for me was also the TVS gearbox map as mine is a DSG. Love the way the box works now. No hesitation in changing to the perfect gear for whatever I ask of the van.

Revo stage 2 and similar custom maps get you comfortably over 300bhp with a few required hardware modifications. No changes to the engine itself so based on what I’ve seen and read they are fine for closer to 400bhp if you go stage 3 with a hybrid turbo. After that you’re into engine internals upgrade territory.

 

[roooms]

I’ve just bought the forge uprated intercooler and hoses (see post yesterday) and now also an ITG panel filter. Combined with the Milltek exhaust I’ve heard of someone running 350bhp. Will see how I get on.

According to revo, stage 2 requires:

• High Flow Intake
• Turbo Back Exhaust System with Highflow Cat
• Uprated front mount intercooler (required to make the most of the software especially in hot climatic conditions)

That then delivers from 276bhp to 316bhp.

 

[Bav]

I think both the TSI engines are similar or the same and it’s just the map. Mine was the 204 so the jump isn’t as big to what this map is proposing.

Mine was apparently running a ~300bhp custom map with just a Milltek exhaust upgrade. Not confirmed by me though.

I took it to BMVS and had the revo stage 1 map which suggests between 225-275bhp. I think the 150 engine is also fine for this.

Biggest change for me was also the TVS gearbox map as mine is a DSG. Love the way the box works now. No hesitation in changing to the perfect gear for whatever I ask of the van.

Revo stage 2 and similar custom maps get you comfortably over 300bhp with a few required hardware modifications. No changes to the engine itself so based on what I’ve seen and read they are fine for closer to 400bhp if you go stage 3 with a hybrid turbo. After that you’re into engine internals upgrade territory.

I'd love a DSG map, but mine's MY23 and I don't think they've cracked that box yet... unless anyone knows any different?

 

[roooms]

Deliberating on whether to push the button and get the van remapped.

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I’ve been chatting with Simply Surf Bus in Clevedon as that’s where I got my van. They recommended Home - Mobile Eco Tuning in Weston-super-Mare once I have my stage 2 hardware fitted. Closer to you than me. Maybe worth giving them a call before making a decision?

 

[Cuffy]

That is one hell of an increase.......... I'd only be using tuners that have a good rep. Never heard of 'Top Tuning'

I used him before on a previous vehicle, very knowledgeable and reputable. Done plenty of research previously.
I'm still doing some searching on here and other laces, as like you said, it seems quite a big increase. I did question him on whether or not it would put any extra stress on any of the drivetrain components.
They do 3 levels of remapping. Red, Blue, Green, his reply was "Stick to the blue and that will reduce the stress although even our red is well within manufacturers tolerances. Blue gains attached. Blue will give you more power as well as increased fuel economy if driven efficiently. Price is £270"

I’ve been chatting with Simply Surf Bus in Clevedon as that’s where I got my van. They recommended Home - Mobile Eco Tuning in Weston-super-Mare once I have my stage 2 hardware fitted. Closer to you than me. Maybe worth giving them a call before making a decision?

Cheers fella, this lad is local to me, literally 500 metres down the road.

 

[roooms]

I used him before on a previous vehicle, very knowledgeable and reputable. Done plenty of research previously.
I'm still doing some searching on here and other laces, as like you said, it seems quite a big increase. I did question him on whether or not it would put any extra stress on any of the drivetrain components.
They do 3 levels of remapping. Red, Blue, Green, his reply was "Stick to the blue and that will reduce the stress although even our red is well within manufacturers tolerances. Blue gains attached. Blue will give you more power as well as increased fuel economy if driven efficiently. Price is £270"

Cheers fella, this lad is local to me, literally 500 metres down the road.

Ah, great you have previous experience with them. That's worth a lot.

The "software only" or stage 1 map typically has three variants. Revo has A/B/C and they can guide you a bit based on the quality of fuel you'll use and how your engine is responding to the variants. BMVS guided me on not using the most aggressive without hardware modifications. Sounds like red/blue/green will be similar. The price looks good.

I think the only other thing I've heard but don't have experience of as I'm DSG, is the clutch can be a weaker point on the manual T6 TSI once mapped. I'm sure there is another manual TSI owner on here who can share some experience there though. Might be fine for stage 1 and only needs consideration if you start changing other parts and pushing the limit.

I was told for anything more than stage 1 you should also consider improving how you stop. I have the T32 bigger brake setup (as standard) on mine. The price of a big brake kit is actually what's putting me off going too far! That and the lack of traction I already have putting the power down in anything other than dry conditions. Can't beat the smile on a dry day though!

 

[Cuffy]

Ah, great you have previous experience with them. That's worth a lot.

The "software only" or stage 1 map typically has three variants. Revo has A/B/C and they can guide you a bit based on the quality of fuel you'll use and how your engine is responding to the variants. BMVS guided me on not using the most aggressive without hardware modifications. Sounds like red/blue/green will be similar. The price looks good.

I think the only other thing I've heard but don't have experience of as I'm DSG, is the clutch can be a weaker point on the manual T6 TSI once mapped. I'm sure there is another manual TSI owner on here who can share some experience there though. Might be fine for stage 1 and only needs consideration if you start changing other parts and pushing the limit.

I was told for anything more than stage 1 you should also consider improving how you stop. I have the T32 bigger brake setup (as standard) on mine. The price of a big brake kit is actually what's putting me off going too far! That and the lack of traction I already have putting the power down in anything other than dry conditions. Can't beat the smile on a dry day though!

Thanks again for the info, I'm not getting it to race the Corsa boys off the lights, my ragging days are over.
It would be nice with the extra torque so I can get up hills without having to come to a near crawl, and the fear of not being overtaken by a cyclist.

 

[ShooglyStu]

Given the sudden onset of winter, I've just ordered a set of Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons G3 215/65 R16 102H XL for my T28 T6
Halfords had them at a competitive price plus 15% discount for buying four. Getting fitted on Saturday.

 

[Bav]

...the fear of not being overtaken by a cyclist.

Regular occurrence in Wales.

 

[Webbsvan]

Regular occurrence in Wales.

I live in South Wales on a 20mph road and cars are still doing 60mph.

 

[Bav]

I live in South Wales on a 20mph road and cars are still doing 60mph.

That just demonstrates the flaw in Drakeford's logic - drivers that ignored a 30 limit were never going to comply with an even lower limit, so the 20 limit is, effectively, just a punishment for law-abiding motorists.

 

[drinfinity]

That just demonstrates the flaw in Drakeford's logic - drivers that ignored a 30 limit were never going to comply with an even lower limit, so the 20 limit is, effectively, just a punishment for law-abiding motorists.

Average speeds have come down though. Yes, those extremes might not have changed, but when I’ve driven through Wales (mainly to Antur Stiniog recently) and cycled (mainly Dyffryn Conwy) speeds are lower in the villages, and it was a better experience.