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RSTuner - Is it worth the money for a standard car?
- Thread starter rumble291
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UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
I wonder if he'd be able to do a 97RON map because we don't have many 98RON grade fuel up here. I had to get both my Impreza's mapped to 97RON too.
May have to get one of these 
sounds like its all good ratings with them , so if I was to purchase one brand new, is it just simply plug into a laptop type of thing ? How don't get them maps on the device ? Sorry for sounding a dumbass but not read about this before ? Thanks Adam
sounds like its all good ratings with them , so if I was to purchase one brand new, is it just simply plug into a laptop type of thing ? How don't get them maps on the device ? Sorry for sounding a dumbass but not read about this before ? Thanks Adam
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Not sure. I'm not overly fussed on the power output, more so the drive - which I've heard nothing but positives from. The fact I'm getting a decat system can only benefit the map change. I know the increase won't be anything special, but as long as it irons out a few deficiencies already in the stock map I'll be more than happy.
GW 200 with Cup pack
A fat bloke would struggle in and out of my passeger seat! Recaro's... saving you from obesity since time began...
E36 328i
Any chance of a link Scutch?
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Yeah, the official site mate: http://www.fastchip.nl/index.php?op...&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=18&Itemid=26
Version: RSTuner Standard
VIN VF1: Clio 2 xBxx
Module: None
Accessories: None
That's the one I went for.
182
Good price that!!
Been a lurker on here but had to make this my first post.
Got mine Friday and mapped it yesterday and can already tell its better (Clio 182). Like others have said its not so much about the increase in power/torque (although I have noticed it does seem to pull away much better) its about the smother drive and better cold starting. It also seems to be getting better and better each day; almost like its learning the new config.
For me it was well worth the money and I will be keeping the rstuner as it is also a really good fault reader etc
Got mine Friday and mapped it yesterday and can already tell its better (Clio 182). Like others have said its not so much about the increase in power/torque (although I have noticed it does seem to pull away much better) its about the smother drive and better cold starting. It also seems to be getting better and better each day; almost like its learning the new config.
For me it was well worth the money and I will be keeping the rstuner as it is also a really good fault reader etc
Cheers for the welcome Scutch.
Honestly if you end up being disappointed with it then I will be surprised as for what it is its great.
Must admit I spent ages on the purchase page hovering over the buy button and looking on this forum and others to see what they said about it. Im really bad at buying anything, can be a tight git at times but in the end though bugger in and quickly hit buy and rushed through the paypal pay method in case I changed my mind. Yeah stupid I know but glad I did now
Good thing was that it found faults that a cheap reader I bought off ebay didn’t find so that was good as well.
Honestly if you end up being disappointed with it then I will be surprised as for what it is its great.
Must admit I spent ages on the purchase page hovering over the buy button and looking on this forum and others to see what they said about it. Im really bad at buying anything, can be a tight git at times but in the end though bugger in and quickly hit buy and rushed through the paypal pay method in case I changed my mind. Yeah stupid I know but glad I did now
Good thing was that it found faults that a cheap reader I bought off ebay didn’t find so that was good as well.
Clio 182
Nice Scutch! what mods have you got on the car and what map are you going for?
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Pretty much stock at moment aside from V6 air box and RS192 decat system.
Fletcher
ClioSport Club Member
No mate. Just make sure the laptop battery won't die on you, when plugged into the RS tuner/ ECU.
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Cheers buddy.
I'm just reading the quick guide that came with the device, and I got to Vehicle to-do's before reprogramming:
- Backup the ECU configuration by pressing the button 'config backup' on the main RSTuner screen when needed. After reprogramming don't forget to restore the backup that was made*
Now, I can understand backing up the existing ECU configuration (incase it goes wrong), but what's the crack with restoring the backup? I don't understand the logic in restoring something that's already there?
So you get the cables you need for free?
And does that come with the ron98 map free as well?
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
You get everything for £180, yes.
We changed it too:
Backup the ECU configuration by pressing the button 'config backup' on the main RSTuner screen when applicable. After reprogramming don't forget to restore the 'config backup' that was made. Some diesel engines require an injector codes backup & restore as well.
For 172/182/197/200 there is no such thing as a 'config backup' . Therefore the button is greyed out.
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Clio 172
What faults will it read? Engine? Airbag? Abs? Think im going to get one all spurs good =) are the 172&182 maps the same ? As thee isn't a option between them on the order page
It idles slightly higher to make it smoother, but it shouldn't be that high.
I think mine idles about 1.1k at startup compared to about 800 (i think?) as standard.
I think mine idles about 1.1k at startup compared to about 800 (i think?) as standard.
Does it do that just when it’s cold? As that’s what mine has been doing but I thought that was to burn off excuse fuel to stop it damaging the cat?
UR R26R.5, VW Golf R
Same as mine.
LY Megane R26
Rumble291 I have noticed the same thing with mine,
on start up it goes to about 1400 cold start then works its way down to about 1000 if left to warm.
But if I go to drive straight off from start up the revs climb whilst the clutch is dipped and while your moving the revs don't go down, untill I stop depending on how far I drive and let it go down and warm up, I notice it more where he missus lives as its loads of really small streets and your only ever between 1st n 2nd until you get to the main road.
Does no one else have this if they start up and drive straight off
Also if I go into 1st drive off a little and then coast in gear it's almost like its still trying to idle and let more air in cause it almost like it drives it's self a bit
on start up it goes to about 1400 cold start then works its way down to about 1000 if left to warm.
But if I go to drive straight off from start up the revs climb whilst the clutch is dipped and while your moving the revs don't go down, untill I stop depending on how far I drive and let it go down and warm up, I notice it more where he missus lives as its loads of really small streets and your only ever between 1st n 2nd until you get to the main road.
Does no one else have this if they start up and drive straight off
Also if I go into 1st drive off a little and then coast in gear it's almost like its still trying to idle and let more air in cause it almost like it drives it's self a bit
Yeah, sometimes mine will hunt the revs when its literally just started up and i dip the clutch, not often though!
182
Clio-launch control-why
Cos he obviously wants it :headno:
Maybe switching the T/C off and developing better throttle & clutch control would be a better approach?
You're right , but I guess some people wouldn't mind trying launch control.
I put it on my car a few days ago, I can honestly say that I won't be using or needing it but at the time I thought I'd try it. I don't feel it necessary for my driving style
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