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Can remapping go wrong ?

  • 23-06-2013 09:19PM
    #1
    sonyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Have a 2010 megane coupe 1.5 diesel 5 speed,

    Great car and fairly quick for what it is however I was wondering there is a few places that will remap a car got prices around 280-400 euro,

    However what I am asking is can this go wrong and destroy your car in any way ? and also is it legal to have done ? I do around 40k a year its alot I know but 650k a week would be normal with work,

    Can my insurance or ntc crowd find out ?

    Reason i want it remapped is to increase fuel efficiency mainly not to break speed limits or go racing in any way shape or form.

    Some help with advice on who to go to would be great too.


Comments

  • #2
    corkgsxr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,404 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    If hes not a decent tuner he can blow your engine. Make it worse than the original map.
    Loads to go wrong.

    Get recommendations. A good tuner is safe out. And well worth it


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,546 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    With all manufacturers taking emissions very seriously, I don't know how much better mpg you can expect than you're getting already.

    Main worry I'd have would be your warranty


  • #4
    sonyvision
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭sonyvision


    Warrenty is up all ready rang for a service price today they want 149 plus 75 euro a fuel filter oh and if i need a car for a day thats 35 euro charge aswell :)

    and renault great for value


  • #5
    Caliden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,982 ✭✭✭Caliden


    Joe Power seems to have a great rep and is recommended whenever any of these threads come up so....Joe Power!


  • #6
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    35e for a courtesy car? Shop around for servicing and deals. Although i'd rather pay 35e for a courtesy car from a good garage than get a free one from a bad garage.


    As for remapping of course it can go wrong,in the same way an oil change or a routine service can if you let the wrong person carry out the work. Do your home work and bring your car to a good tuner - they will talk it over with you.

    I would recommend Joe Power at TRD performance/Chipped Ire.


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  • #7
    Gary ITR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,801 ✭✭✭✭Gary ITR


    tossy wrote: »
    35e for a courtesy car? Shop around for servicing and deals. Although i'd rather pay 35e for a courtesy car from a good garage than get a free one from a bad garage.


    As for remapping of course it can go wrong,in the same way an oil change or a routine service can if you let the wrong person carry out the work. Do your home work and bring your car to a good tuner - they will talk it over with you.

    I would recommend Joe Power at TDR performance/Chipped Ire.
    Fixed that for ya :)


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