Superchips Bluefin ECU remap for Golf VI

[Gtan06]

Hey guys, first post. After browsing the forums on ECU remaps I have finally gone ahead and purchased a bluefin superchips remap for my Golf VI. I just wanted to add my positive feedback for this tune. Totally transforms the car!!

I got mine from Peter James (peter@superchips.co.nz) the distributer from superchips - always emailed back straight away and keeps promises! Highly recommend :)

[mr gee]

Dealt with Peter before. Stand-up guy

[Reedy]

I agree, no dramas and I'm 4 years in.


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[Mad TT 08]

Bluefin tunes and Peter both graet to deal with!!!!
stg1..stg2.... and now all the hardware for stg 3 excited and sticking with Bluefin and superchips

[nat225]

also bluefin here since 2011.

no dramas, no hiccups.

the only complain is my stg 1 cant beat AMG A45s (that come 265kw fr the factory...) and WRX STIs (that also come with POWAAr and plus E85 fuelling) [emoji14]

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[zei20t]

had a Bluefin on my TSI Octavia RS and Peter is a legend.

[zillar32]

How many kws and torque you getting from a bluefin? Thinking about it for my mk5 gti, where and how much are they?

[donweather]

How many kws and torque you getting from a bluefin? Thinking about it for my mk5 gti, where and how much are they?
Superchips website has all the stats for you car. Then email Peter or your local superchips distributor for a price.

[slipshot]

They are $949 as I'm one of the resellers here in Melbourne but your local man will also be able to help too. And yes probably more expensive than you guys paid but that's the exchange rate for you...

[zillar32]

I know it's cheaper but the torque you get out of the APR is a lot higher

[nat225]

just gotta justify the $1k extra [emoji14]

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[mattaus]

Anyone with a Mk7 GTI using a Bluefin unit?

I also understand that the unit does a reflash of your ECU, so I guess the dealership will be able to tell that it's been tuned even if you remove the flash prior to a service?

[donweather]

I also understand that the unit does a reflash of your ECU, so I guess the dealership will be able to tell that it's been tuned even if you remove the flash prior to a service?Yep!!

Wow, just had a look and they're claiming 230kW and 460Nm for the Mk 7 GTI. That's damn impressive for the standard GTI. Might have to look at upgrading my Mk 2 Occy to the Mk 3!!!

Although they're claiming the stock GTI Mk 7 makes 198kW? Meh?

Their stock figures for the Mk 3 occy look more reasonable and compare to the VW stock figures.

[mattaus]

Although they're claiming the stock GTI Mk 7 makes 198kW? Meh?

Completely wrong lol. Where are you seeing this?

[donweather]

Completely wrong lol. Where are you seeing this?

http://www.mybluefin.com.au/curves/GolfGTIMk7220PSStage1.pdf

[mattaus]

http://www.mybluefin.com.au/curves/GolfGTIMk7220PSStage1.pdf

That's...interesting. In a "how the hell did they come up with that?" kind of way.

[wfdTamar]

Maybe correct figures here?

Superchips – petrol and diesel engine tuning, ECU remap software for maximum driving pleasure. (http://www.superchips.co.uk)

[mattaus]

Maybe correct figures here?

Superchips – petrol and diesel engine tuning, ECU remap software for maximum driving pleasure. (http://www.superchips.co.uk)

They look better. Still good gains compared to APR etc.

[StevieGTI7]

Apart from the lack of local support is there any reason not to purchase a bluefin for Mk7 GTI directly from a UK retailer? Are there any mapping differences to take into account local fuel quality or temperatures?

[nat225]

i have ran bluefin in my mk6 gti and mk6 r since 2011 and i would say the support is probably better and it suits my needs as they are open during brisbane evening times.

they respond to emails quick.

it is probably the most conservative and safest tune but at the cost of lack of grunt (less than local tunes).

[nat225]

there is an australian distributor, tigersoft performance in melbourne.

[nat225]

not all local tuners are available to my questions after 6pm weekdays.

[azzdat16]

I purchased my Bluefin stage 1 from Demon Tweeks in the UK fir about $650 shipped. The change in power and torque is great, but I'm coming from a 270rwkw S14a Silvia so the power is still not enough for me. I'm going stage 2 shortly. But all in all I'm pretty happy with the product, service so far.

[donweather]

there is an australian distributor, tigersoft performance in melbourne.

Alba European in Brisvegas is also a local distributor.

[StevieGTI7]

Alba European in Brisvegas is also a local distributor.

I have had a look at some Australian distributors but the cost is around $250-300 more than sourcing the unit directly. Not a massive amount of cash but a worthwhile saving. From my limited knowledge the software still has to come from the UK so whether the new unit is sourced from an Australian distributor or from a UK retailer shouldn't really matter?

[donweather]

I have had a look at some Australian distributors but the cost is around $250-300 more than sourcing the unit directly. Not a massive amount of cash but a worthwhile saving. From my limited knowledge the software still has to come from the UK so whether the new unit is sourced from an Australian distributor or from a UK retailer shouldn't really matter?

So you're saying bluefin/superchips in the UK will undercut their own distributors in Aus and allow retailrs in the UK to give the unit and tune to you for $300 cheaper than a local distributor can give it to you? This does not seem right to me, particularly noting the AUD is not great against other foreign currencies at the moment either. What price are UK quoting you?

[azzdat16]

I paid exactly $638 aud and that includes exchange rates and delivery. I didn't go directly through Superchips UK. I went through Demon Tweeks. The support and service has been awesome from Superchips UK so far.

[azzdat16]

As far as I'm concerned, the support I would get from any Aus distributor vs the UK business is no different. All communication is via email anyway so I'm not fussed whether it comes from Sudney or UK. Same same

[StevieGTI7]

So you're saying bluefin/superchips in the UK will undercut their own distributors in Aus and allow retailrs in the UK to give the unit and tune to you for $300 cheaper than a local distributor can give it to you? This does not seem right to me, particularly noting the AUD is not great against other foreign currencies at the moment either. What price are UK quoting you?
Looking at 740AUD for a mk7 GTI delivered with a 'free' K&N panel filter.

[donweather]

Looking at 740AUD for a mk7 GTI delivered with a 'free' K&N panel filter.

Contact Jmac on here or call him (Alba European) as I'm sure he'll do you a good deal.