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 Nottingham
Nottingham drivers spend a lot of time crawling the ring road and then opening up on the A52 or M1 — exactly the mix a well-written Stage 1 map improves. We see huge numbers of 2.0 TDI Golfs, 320ds and Transit Customs around NG postcodes, so the calibrations we write for them are refined over hundreds of local data-logs rather than pulled from a generic file database. Tradespeople in Bulwell and Clifton book us for van torque; commuters in Mapperley and Arnold want smoother mid-range for the hills; and enthusiasts in Wollaton and West Bridgford want Stage 2 files with proper before/after logging.