Volkswagens really are cars made for the masses to enjoy. From its early days of producing the basic yet adorable VW Beetle to the present day engineering marvel that is the Bugatti Chiron, Volkswagen has come a long way as a manufacturer.
Although the company made a name for itself with the VW Beetle — it remained in production for almost 65 years, selling more than 21.5 million units — it really hit a note with consumers with the introduction of VW Golf. Launched in 1974, the Golf became an instant hit with the masses. It was small yet roomy, had an adorable face, was frugal on fuel and was reliable unlike the cars of the era.
At the same time it launched Golf, Volkswagen also introduced the Polo, a smaller but similarly attractive and lovable city car. Together, the Golf and Polo allowed Volkswagen to truly become a brand of the people, moving away from its appeal to only niche audiences.
More than five decades later, the Polo and Golf line of cars are still going strong for VW and constitute a majority of the company’s sales.
Both the Golf and Polo provide decent amounts of fun for their owners as they are offered in various specifications. The trims include the basic one called Life, followed by the upgraded Active, then the Style and topped by the R-Line. They are also offered in GTI, GTE, GTD and Golf R versions. Each one is fun to drive and offers a range of benefits compared to cars produced by rival manufacturers. But did you know that like many other cars the VW Golf or VW Polo do not perform at the optimal level even if new?
Don’t be surprised because there is a good reason behind it. You see, car manufacturers often have to conform to various laws and regulations to make their cars roadworthy in certain countries. Often, these regulations involve limiting the engine’s output and power through the management of the car’s engine control unit. The ECU is like an electronic brain that controls everything that goes on inside the car. From how much oxygen a car’s engine is receiving to the amount of exhaust gases leaving the combustion chamber, the ECU knows and manages everything. The ECU can monitor hundreds of performance indicators every second and makes adjustments to keep the engine running smoothly. But the biggest drawback of an ECU is the curtailment of the engine’s potential.
Owners looking to gain maximum output from their car’s engine often resort to an engine remapping service. An engine remapping involves returning the car’s ECU to bypass factory settings. This makes the ECU free of all restrictions and lets the engine perform at its full potential. The obvious performance gains include availability of additional horsepower and a more efficient engine that returns more miles to the gallon.
The remapping is a highly technical job which is why you need to rely on an experienced team like the STX Tuning. For years without end, STX Tuning has provided satisfactory Golf R remapping, Golf GTD remapping, Golf GTI remaps and Polo GTI remaps to hundreds of satisfied customers.
We not only have the traditional know-how of improving cars and their performance but also the latest machines and equipment that allows us to perform these technical jobs with perfection to the T. Our ECU remapping service will allow your engine to breathe freely and perform at full potential.
No matter what model of Volkswagen you own, our remapping service will produce significant results that will be noticeable on the road and double the joy of driving your car.
STX Tuning offers a range of tuning services that include a stage 1 tune for increased power and torque and improvement in fuel efficiency as well as an advanced stage 2 tuning for bigger gains and greater efficiency.
In case you have a query or are looking to book an appointment, call us at 01753 439130 or send an email to info@stxtuning.co.uk. We will be glad to help you extract the most performance out of your car.