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Stage 2 Remap Derby

For cars that can breathe. · £350 – £550 · 60–120 minutes

The moment your car can move more air, a Stage 1 map is leaving power on the table. Stage 2 is a fresh calibration written specifically for cars fitted with a decat downpipe, high-flow intake, upgraded intercooler or similar bolt-on hardware. Real-world gains are meaningful — often another 10–15% over Stage 1.

In Derby we come to you — Chaddesden, Alvaston, Mickleover, Allestree, Littleover, Spondon and every DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE72, DE73, DE74, DE75 postcode along the A38, A50, A52, A6 and M1 junction 25. Same fixed price wherever you are in Derbyshire.

Book in Derby → 07523 386312 5.0 on Google · Fully insured
Power
+40–45% BHP
Torque
+50% Nm
Throttle response
Aggressive, track-ready
Boost onset
Earlier, harder

Do I need a Stage 2 map, or will Stage 1 do?

If your car is completely standard, Stage 1 is the right choice. Only move to Stage 2 once you have — or plan to fit — a decat downpipe, high-flow filter, upgraded intercooler or similar. Running a Stage 2 file on stock hardware is inefficient and risks compromising longevity.

What hardware do I need for Stage 2?

Requirements vary by make and model. Common Stage 2 hardware includes: decat downpipe (petrol), high-flow air filter or full induction kit, upgraded front-mount intercooler, and on some cars an uprated fuel pump. We advise honestly on your specific platform before booking.

How much does a Stage 2 remap cost?

£350 – £550 for the calibration itself. Hardware is separate. If you're supplying an unfamiliar combination we may charge for extra dyno-methodology road testing, always agreed up-front.

Is Stage 2 legal for road use?

Yes on the calibration itself — provided the vehicle still passes MOT and emissions. A decat downpipe changes emissions hardware and use of that hardware on a road-going vehicle is entirely at the owner's discretion and risk. We always advise the road-legal alternative first.

Stage 2 Remap across Derby

Derby is an engineering city, and Derby drivers ask better questions than most — about torque curves, EGT limits and what the data-log actually shows. We like that. Daily commuters on the A38 and A50 want a Stage 1 that fills in the mid-range and settles the DSG or 8-speed auto; tradespeople in Sinfin, Alvaston and Spondon want their Transporter or Vivaro to pull properly when loaded; and performance owners in Allestree, Mickleover and Darley Abbey want Stage 2 calibrations with hardware-matched boost and logged proof of the result.

◉ The process

How mobile remapping works in Derby

01

Fixed quote from your reg

Send your registration by WhatsApp, phone or the booking form. You get a fixed, vehicle-specific price for Derby — not a 'from' figure that climbs on the day.

02

We come to you

We arrive at your home, workplace or yard anywhere in Derby with genuine, licensed tuning tools (not clone hardware) and a professional data-logger.

03

Pre-map health check

Full OBD diagnostic scan and live-data baseline log. If the DPF, EGR, turbo or sensors show a problem, we tell you before writing anything.

04

Read & archive your original file

Your factory ECU file is read and archived securely so the car can be returned to stock at any time — before a dealer visit or when you sell.

05

VIN-specific calibration written

The remap is written for your exact ECU, engine and hardware — fuelling, boost, torque limiters and timing adjusted within safe factory tolerances.

06

Logged verification drive

A post-map road test on local Derby roads with live data-logging. You see the before/after figures and we check knock, EGTs, boost and fuel trims are all where they should be.

Stage 1 results

Before & after: what we see on Derby cars

Manufacturer stock output vs our typical Stage 1 calibration for each platform. Indicative figures — every car is health-checked and verified with a live road data-log, and your before/after numbers are shown to you on the day.

Diesel · 2015–2019 (F30 / F31 LCI)

BMW 320d

2.0 B47 twin-power turbo diesel
Power190 → 230 bhp
+40 bhp · +21%
Torque400 → 460 Nm
+60 Nm · +15%
320d remap details →
Diesel · 2015–2019 (B9)

Audi A4 2.0 TDI

2.0 TDI EA288 (150 / 190 PS)
Power190 → 230 bhp
+40 bhp · +21%
Torque400 → 460 Nm
+60 Nm · +15%
A4 2.0 TDI remap details →
Diesel · 2016–2019 (T6) · 2019+ (T6.1)

VW Transporter T6

2.0 TDI EA288 (102 / 150 / 204 PS)
Power150 → 190 bhp
+40 bhp · +27%
Torque340 → 410 Nm
+70 Nm · +21%
Transporter T6 remap details →
Petrol · 2013–2020 (Mk7 / Mk7.5)

VW Golf GTI

2.0 TSI EA888 Gen3 (230 / 245 PS)
Power245 → 300 bhp
+55 bhp · +22%
Torque370 → 430 Nm
+60 Nm · +16%
Golf GTI remap details →
All vehicle remaps →

◉ FAQ

Stage 2 Remap Derby — FAQ

Can I upgrade from Stage 1 to Stage 2 later?

Yes. Once your hardware is fitted, book us back in — the Stage 1 credit is deducted from the Stage 2 price.

Will Stage 2 stress my engine?

No — Stage 2 is designed to work in harmony with the added airflow. Well within factory limits on the vast majority of platforms.

How much power will I make?

Use our vehicle calculator on the homepage. Enter make, model, year and fuel — we'll show you stock and every stage.

Do I need an uprated clutch for Stage 2?

On most manual hot hatches a healthy stock clutch copes at Stage 2; if it already slips at Stage 1 it won't survive Stage 2. We assess clutch behaviour on the baseline drive and tell you honestly.

Does Stage 2 need a decat or will a sports cat do?

A high-flow sports cat gives most of the gain with far fewer emissions and MOT implications. We calibrate for either; we recommend the sports cat for road-driven cars.

Will Stage 2 affect my MOT or insurance?

Insurance must be told about any remap and hardware. MOT depends on the hardware you've fitted — a decat on a petrol will fail emissions; a sports cat generally passes. That's the owner's responsibility to manage.

How much is stage 2 remap in Derby?

Stage 2 Remap in Derby is £350 – £550. That's a fixed, vehicle-specific price agreed from your registration before we book — no call-out or travel charge anywhere in Derby or Derbyshire.

Where in Derby do you cover for stage 2 remap?

All of Derby — Chaddesden, Alvaston, Mickleover, Allestree, Littleover, Spondon, Oakwood, Sinfin and every DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE72, DE73, DE74, DE75 postcode — plus the villages along the A38, A50, A52, A6 and M1 junction 25. We come to your home, workplace or yard.

How quickly can you book stage 2 remap in Derby?

Usually within the week, often sooner — Derby is on our daily route. Saturday mornings are available. WhatsApp 07523 386312 with your reg and postcode for the next slot.

Do you need me to bring the car anywhere in Derby?

No — we're fully mobile. We bring dealer-grade tools to your driveway, workplace or yard anywhere in Derby. We just need a safe, private place to park with the bonnet accessible for the duration of the job.

What if you find a fault on my car in Derby?

Every visit starts with a full diagnostic scan and live-data check. If we find a fault that would compromise the job, we explain it in plain English, quote the fix separately and never write software over a problem. You only pay for work that's right for the car.

Are you insured and is there a warranty on stage 2 remap?

Yes — fully insured with public liability cover, and every job carries a 30-day peace-of-mind warranty. Fixed pricing is agreed before we book, and your original ECU file is archived where software is written.