FAQ
IS ECU TUNING SAFE?
Our ECU re-mapping optimises the power and torque of the engine within the manufacturer’s safety limits, not pushing them to extreme levels. All engines have inbuilt tolerances for all its parts in order to manage the usage over many years and many kilometres. These tolerances are normally very big as the manufacturers need to keep any warranty claims to a minimum as result of a faulty engine. All of our ECU tuning software files are developed on Dynamometer in the company headquarters in the UK with the help of two state of the art 4 wheel drive linked dynamometer with full engine analysis capabilities to ensure our developments are providing you with the best power increases on the market whilst maintaining optimum reliability for your engine. Our investment in dyno facilities means that our development programmes can work side by side allowing us constantly adjust the parameters while the car is on the Dyno making sure all tuning files have been engineered specifically to your specific car and exact model and within the safety margins of the car’s engine. Each of our tuning kits is Dyno and road-tested by our experienced test drivers before it’s available for installation. A professionally installed ECU tune will not cause any technical faults with a well serviced and maintained engine.
IS ECU TUNING LEGAL?
Yes as long they are registered, tuning a vehicle is considered a modification even though it isn't a visual alteration. We strongly recommend informing your insurance company and DMV of the changes. Failing to do so could invalidate your policy and put you at risk.Removal of pullution systems is ilegal and only for the race track
WILL IT AFFECT THE MANAFACTURERS WARRANTY?
In short, yes Modern vehicles diagnostics tools may be able to detect tuning remaps and boxes...if they specifically look for them. Even though the modifications are done to the engine management file and there are no visual or mechanical changes. If the manufacturers are not specifically looking for them, they can remain undetected. All remaps and modifications are at the descretion of the owner of the vehicle. If you desire, we can reset your vehicle back to stock before you take it to your dealer, or for a service. Thereafter, we can reinstall the tuned file back into your vehicle.
WILL MY VEHICLE PASS THE ITV/MOT AFTER THE REMAP (Stage1) ?
Yes, it will. The standard emissions tests performed at the ITV/MOT will not be able to detect any changes or increases to the NOx, HC, CO, CO2 in comparison with the vehicles original levels.
SHOULD I INFORM MY INSURANCE COMPANY THAT MY CAR HAS BEEN TUNED?
We always advise that you inform your insurance company of any changes or modifications made to the vehicle. It is however the responsibility of the owner to do so.
DO UOU OFFER MONEY BACK GAURANTEE?
We are confident that our ECU tune will provide an increase in gains, performance, and efficiency to your vehicle, however if for any reason you are not satisfied, please contact us within 14 days. We will put your vehicle back to stock, and refund you. * Provided that the vehicle has not been raced, or visually or mechanically modified in any way that could affect the remap, within the 7day refund window.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
It all depends on the vehicle, the spec, the type of flash required, any many other components. Drop us an email or a whatsapp and we wil be more than happy to provide you with a quote. Please be sure to include all details such as the make, model, year, engine type and output so we can provide you with the most accurate quote.
HOW LONG DOES A FLASH TAKE?
Anywhere from 1-4 hours as a start. This greatly depends on the method we will use to perform the tune. A flash through the diagnostic port can usually be performed within an hour whereas a more complicated 'anti tune' flash can take 3 hours just for the file adquisition. We also need to factor in the time to inspect your car upon arrival, run a diagnostic scan, save the original ECU file, send off the file to be modified, reinstall the tuned file, and perform a second diagnostic scan. Finally, we will always test drive the vehicle to ensure it is running and handling as expected. If time is not on your side, speak to us about our home/workplace visits.
DO YOU KEEP A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL FILE?
Yes. We ALWAYS save the file and make a back-up before making any modifications. This way, if you ever wish to put your vehicle back to stock, we can easily upload it again.