spwilki
New member
Hi all. Just recently joined the site and am after a bit of advice?
I've not long bought an Audi A4 (07) 2.0 tdi quattro 170. It's an ex company car and I've had it serviced and a bit of work to sort out the obvious problems (EGR pipe and valve had been damaged due to a fire under the car, which I had replaced). I've come from a 55 plate BMW 320d and I find the Audi a bit 'weak' in the lower rev range, especially in 1st and 2nd gear.
I've approached a Bosch tuning garage for an ECU remap and he says that they can't remap the car. Not a 100% sure why, but I think it was something to do with the DPF and that the engine doesn't take well to a remap. I've been looking at other tuning companies online and they claim to be able to conduct the remap. There are some companies that will remove the DPF, is this going to cause a drama and shorten the life of my engine or cause wear on components?
Does anyone know if I'm on a hiding to nothing with this or if the engine will take a particular remap without causing me any future problems?
Any input would be greatly appreciated as this is the first stage of my car overhaul (brakes, tyres, air mass meter, straight through exhaust) and any other tips as how to get the performance up (without caning the fuel) would be brilliant.
I've not long bought an Audi A4 (07) 2.0 tdi quattro 170. It's an ex company car and I've had it serviced and a bit of work to sort out the obvious problems (EGR pipe and valve had been damaged due to a fire under the car, which I had replaced). I've come from a 55 plate BMW 320d and I find the Audi a bit 'weak' in the lower rev range, especially in 1st and 2nd gear.
I've approached a Bosch tuning garage for an ECU remap and he says that they can't remap the car. Not a 100% sure why, but I think it was something to do with the DPF and that the engine doesn't take well to a remap. I've been looking at other tuning companies online and they claim to be able to conduct the remap. There are some companies that will remove the DPF, is this going to cause a drama and shorten the life of my engine or cause wear on components?
Does anyone know if I'm on a hiding to nothing with this or if the engine will take a particular remap without causing me any future problems?
Any input would be greatly appreciated as this is the first stage of my car overhaul (brakes, tyres, air mass meter, straight through exhaust) and any other tips as how to get the performance up (without caning the fuel) would be brilliant.