Remapping-the positives and negatives

[Quinster]

Hi all, I was thinking about a remap as my car has a limiter on it ( 06 Roadster Import)

It's limited to 120mph.

What's the good and bad about remapping?

Will it improve my BHP and will it affect my fuel consumption?

Is it really worth it and who's the best in the Glasgow area?

I don't really have a clue as the last time i needed my old car tuned up (1.6 sport mk2 Escort) I took it to a mechanic and he done it without a laptop and dyno etc, good old fashioned spanners and screwdrivers lol.

I'm getting old by the way.

Anyhow, if anyone can help me out i'd appreciate it.

Oh and Brummiestormer and Dougtosh can you send me those links we spoke about (driving lights and loom for steering wheel controls)

 

Thanks lads.

[Jetpilot]

I am not sure there are any negatives tbh. I think the single biggest thing you will notice is removal of the throttle restrictions.

[TomBorehamUK]

I think the only negative is the one on your bank statement after getting it

 

[Dashurik]

Haven't noticed much difference at all.But I assume car runs in healthy mode after all mods installed.

[PPod]

Trader on here chris at dyna tune east kilbride is best recommend most of us from scotland have been too him with our 350z's

[veilside z]

I can only see Positives. I have a UK GT so has no restriction but I'm having a remap done now I have finished all the mods required for the maximum benefit.

[Zeezeebaba]

It totally changed the nature of the drive for me. Smoother throttle response being the biggest positive and no more jerky pull aways. Also the deletion of the rear O2 sensors after fitting HFCS was peace of mind.

[Quinster]

Right, so by the sounds of it I need to add some mods to get any benefit from it or is it worth it without the mods?

I'm not really into changing things.

My car's my daily as well, don't need it off the road for any length of time.

[Jetpilot]

I have a UK GT so has no restriction

 

You still have throttle restrictions in the first three gears.

[Quinster]

Also, forgot to add it's an automatic.

[Rock_Steady]

Nothing but positives for me after a re-map. As Zeebaba said, smoother linear power delivery, more responsive definitely has more vim and vigor about it that's for sure.

Edited May 31, 2016 by Rock_Steady

[Ekona]

The only negative I can think of is possible insurance issues, as some insurers can still be a bit funny about remaps and extra power. That said, they're normally the mainstream ones and since you've already got a bunch of mods on there it's unlikely to apply to you.

 

I say go for it!

[Quinster]

I don't have any mods.

[brillomaster]

if you don't have any mods, then personally I wouldn't bother. £400 is a lot for an extra 10-15hp which is what you can probably expect without mods, and 120mph limited top speed would never be a concern in this country. fuel consumption may fractionally improve, but would take many thousands of miles before the remap paid for itself in increased fuel economy. and as for the throttle responsiveness, if that's an issue id go for a D1spec throttle controller instead, for a third of the price.

 

if it was my money, i'd spend the £400 on 5 tanks of petrol and go on a 1500mile roadtrip round Scotland.

[HaydnH]

Ignoring insurance etc, there is one down side I'm aware of. The "throttle restrictions" in the first 3 gears isn't a limit on the amount of power, it's the responsive that's effected, it was explained to me that it's like having an elastic band for the throttle cable, so lets say you put the pedal down 50%, you'll get 50% power but not right away, the elasticity has to gradually get there. While for track use and most driving you want a nice responsive throttle, for being stuck in traffic it's actually nice to have the smoothness of OEM. You do get used to it quickly though and I wouldn't let that stop me doing the remap again.

[Randy_Baton]

Does the re-map remove the cruise control functionality? Thought I'd read that on here once.

 

An extra 15 HP for £400.... (Goes away does some maths).... Carry on like that and you can double the HP for ~£8k

[HaydnH]

Does the re-map remove the cruise control functionality? Thought I'd read that on here once.

 

Nope, cruise still works. You might be confusing it with the multi-map functionality where you can use the cruise buttons to switch between map settings, you might have a valet map for example that limits the car to 3k revs, the cruise still works with that functionality though.

[Far2lively]

I'd save the money unless your modding it, seems a little pointless ?

 

 

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[Quinster]

I think I'll leave it for now.

Too much modding to be done by the sounds of it.

I'm honestly not that bothered about it.

 

Saw some nice Konig wheels i want now.

SSM 18's with wider rear.

Can't stop looking at stuff.

lol

[Rock_Steady]

Just mod it step by step whenever you can, then when you're ready, RE-MAP!!!!

[Zeezeebaba]

That's what I did, a gradual process, I'm getting mine mapped again as I now have a nice shiny polished plenum to go on and the airbox mod is now sorted.

I did exhaust and HFCs before I had it mapped the first time and made 15bhp. My 90k mile DE surprised me pulling 281bhp pre map and 296 after. Hopefully with the plenum spacer and air box mod I should see just over 300bhp (Obviously an estimate on true power on the dyno)

I would have done it all sooner but some face lift bi xenon front lights came up at a good price

For an old car 05 I'm pretty impressed with it tbh.

This has been the first car I've modified in 15 years and it's quite addictive, I scoffed at the term Zeditus when first joining the forum but now I'm hooked.

Once the plenum has been done I'm going to concentrate on the overall stance with a decent fast road handling set up and bodywork enhancements to complement the face lift lighting all round.

[Quinster]

That's what I did, a gradual process, I'm getting mine mapped again as I now have a nice shiny polished plenum to go on and the airbox mod is now sorted.

I did exhaust and HFCs before I had it mapped the first time and made 15bhp. My 90k mile DE surprised me pulling 281bhp pre map and 296 after. Hopefully with the plenum spacer and air box mod I should see just over 300bhp (Obviously an estimate on true power on the dyno)

I would have done it all sooner but some face lift bi xenon front lights came up at a good price

For an old car 05 I'm pretty impressed with it tbh.

This has been the first car I've modified in 15 years and it's quite addictive, I scoffed at the term Zeditus when first joining the forum but now I'm hooked.

Once the plenum has been done I'm going to concentrate on the overall stance with a decent fast road handling set up and bodywork enhancements to complement the face lift lighting all round.

 

I'm the very same, it's been over 20 years since I've done any work on cars but it's becoming quite addictive.

There's always something you can add or enhance.

I like subtle so I'm kinda limited.

Getting my lights done on the 20th (Sequential indicators LEDS and a matt black paint job)

Looking forward to it.

p.s I'm not even kidding but i still don't know what a plenum is.

I've never got round to googling it because i never intended changing anything.

lol

Edited June 2, 2016 by Quinster

[Quinster]

Just mod it step by step whenever you can, then when you're ready, RE-MAP!!!!

 

This is always an option i suppose.

Sounds expensive all the same.

[Stan350Z]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but thoughts this would be a relevant place to ask...

 

I've recently remapped my roadster and throttle response and smooth power delivery have definitely been evident.

 

I read somewhere from a chap who TT'd and forged a Z for £25k who wrote if you simply remap and push more power you would eventually fry the rods in the DE.

 

Fact or fiction!? (either way... A little late now!)

Edited August 19, 2016 by Stan350Z

[evest]

Don't worry mate - there will be no issues with rods unless power/torque is increased massively - way, way more than a N/A remap could provide.