The new result figures have left me somewhat bittersweet feelings. On one hand it scores 216.40whp/326.97nm and no indication of any lag after shoving AH’s custom FMIC as the boost comes in earlier at 2.4k rpm instead of 3k rpm. But yeah a very critical but….the AF is running lean and because of this fuel starvation, the delivery is not smoothly clean as before. Obviously I’m worried!
There’s no other workaround except to go for stage 2 maps. So I straightaway send a request for customized stage 2 mapping from Mike Z of Unitronic CA. Hopefully, he can come out with some mojo to fix this issue which the Pocong can download it through the net rather than having the man to come here and do it manually. Here’s hoping …. Very!
Still difficult to spot the FMIC
Pretty stealthy against human naked eyes :)
Some say it's not worth changing the muffler for gains because there's isn't any....
After the remap, I'm seriously thinking of H&R monotube coilovers to harness all the increased of horsies
If you remember, I did wrote something about Uni-Setting software back in June last year where it allows you to adjust and fine tune Bosch Motronic ME7 ECU after getting it reflashed to suit different mod path and setup. Now, they’ve come out even better!
Say hello to Uni-Tune Suite. Unlike Uni-Setting, this Uni-Tune allows you to fully control the ECU by means of calibrating again and again fueling maps, timing maps, boost maps, various limiters, and multiple correction factors. It also features a check list of applicable or non-applicable functions that can be removed, such as CAT delete, n249 delete, secondary O2, and various other options. Talk about almost standalone standard tuning point capability here!
Of course, Unitronic themselves encourage this suite buyers to go for certified course prior meddling into it. No surprise to see and read about VW 1.8T monsters running big turbos pushing out 500hp till 700+hp yet still keeping ME7. Coincidentally, it’s the same ECU running underneath 996 3.6ltr turbo.
Whenever I read and see newly launched software suites, I wouldn’t take a second look, thinking might just be a little bit of improvement from original ones at slaughtery prices but not this suite. It’s way out of ordinary. Unitronic, you ROCKS!!
Unitronic now releases UNI-Settings v1.4 for the Bosch Motronic Me7 system. This useful application will allow the user to manipulate and adjust the built-in ECM adaptation channels to enhance the enthusiast's particular setup - from stock to modified, octane specific tweaks and adjusting for larger Injectors to better suit performance and drivability. The application is a USB based interface, the 1st of its kind to work with any Generic FTDI USB Communication interface. This newer revision has full support for the latest VAG-COM cable releases, and offers the option to reset the programming counter. Unitronic, now give you more options!
Since it's downloadable from Unitronic's website (FREE!), I need VAG COM cable & software which cost USD229. And log data from VAG COM can be used and manipulated into these :-
Having bought the Pocong, I do not intend to get it souped up like previous ride after going through countless of patiencey (is there such a word? haha) and misery. But the urged to have a taste of extra juice is just too great to resist. I really hope I don’t fall to the Lord Sidious …
Plenty of brands that can reflash VAG ECU:-
ABT - Provided by VW Cartrade. Warranty won’t be voided. Projected increase 193bhp/270nm. RM5K
GIAC - Flash loader comes as additional accessory. So you can adjust the mapping and boost on the fly. Projected increase depends on program you choose from the loader. RM3.8K (excluding flash loader)
Unitronic - Provide the most linear power delivery among them all, sacrificing peak torque. Projected increase 211bhp/300nm. RM3K
Having done some research on it, it's hard to detect whether a car has been chipped unless drive it hard, check ecu reflash log. Digging somemore found out that, most reflash brands do wipe out log reading as if ECU hasn't been tampered. Unlike those days where you need to physically install new chip in the ECU.
I almost went for APR because of the defined upgrade path but was told by Auto Reign owner’s Clement, he can provide me Unitronic Stg1+ for bang for buck RM2.5K. In the spirit of “slow, cheap and special” tagline, I went for Unitronic!
Reflash involves uploading new A/F and boost mapping to the ECU via the same ‘USB’ port used by VAGCOM. It all takes mere 30 minutes to download from Unitronic website in Canada and flash it into the ECU.
Brief test drive with Clement and fellow Polo GTI owner-KS, shows the amount spend really worth the investment. It pulls harder but somehow tame, very very smooth. On NPE, to reach 200 is much much easier. If you nailed the throttle on 1st and 2nd, tyres will screech even with ESP on.
Later went to GT Auto for dyno. It registers 178.57hp/253.67nm on wheel or 210hp/298nm on engine. Peak figure doesn’t amaze me as much as the curve, example, I can have 253.67nm torque as early as 3k rpm until 5k rpm - FLAT!
I only have some reservation on the boost i.e. 1.42 at 3k rpm. Was told by Clement and guys from Unitronic themselves, not too worry because 1.8T block and K03S turbo are strong enough to work at that level. Just need to save some money for Forge Dump Valve and Forge Turbo Inlet Pipe to get the delivery stronger.
Self confessed rempitster which isn't really fast, just pretending to be fast. Norm for him to have a very shallow pocket at the end of the day after doing some mods perceived to be slow, 'cheap' but definitely special on the Pocong GTI
Still difficult to spot the FMIC
Pretty stealthy against human naked eyes :)
Some say it's not worth changing the muffler for gains because there's isn't any....
After the remap, I'm seriously thinking of H&R monotube coilovers to harness all the increased of horsies
Lean....lean....lean.....lean..... :(
