has anyone on here used one of these units if so what was the outcome, I have a Golf 1.8 turbo 150 bhp and looking to squeeze a bit more power for locost. Alternative price is £250 for a remap

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/041-UK-KWP2000-ECU-Remap-Tuning-Tool-Flasher-Tune-Map-/320537594621?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=i tem4aa1878afd

as i understand it that kit will just reflash the ecu with a new map
if you don't have the map file to flash then its completley useless
don't know if you can save original map so you can re flash back to standard but if you can then i would guess it may just work bit risky though these things have a way of going wrong or tits up as its known

it states that it can upload and download also allow the user to adjust individual settings

You'd be better off getting a custom re-map on a rolling road once you'd adapted it to suit your kit application.

the engines not going in a kit Its my daily driver

Without a rolling road session or fitting a wideband sensor, how will you know the fueling is safe?

apparently it comes with loads of pre made maps for a wide range of cars. It appears that no one has used one as far as I can see. I dont fancy being the first to try then have to cry

I found this when I had my HDi.....didn't try it though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo6WmQ0aPUM&feature=related

I'd say it is rather risky to upload someone else's map and expect a power increase - so much depends on your individual engine's setup and you could seriously damage your engine. If however you first install a wideband lambda sensor and gauge, it looks quite useful if you are able to tweak the right settings.

[Edited on 16-6-10 by RazMan]