Stage 1, Stage 1+ and Stage 2 are labels for how much the car already has, not a ladder you have to climb. Most standard cars start at Stage 1. Stage 1+ is still a standard car. Stage 2 is a car that already has the hardware.
Stage 1
Stage 1 is a calibration for a healthy standard car, van or motorhome. No hardware changes are required. The aim is a balance of torque and drivability, with the emissions equipment left in place. The published starting price is £250, and the usual price is £400. Some ECUs and vehicle combinations cost more.
Stage 1+
Stage 1+ is a higher-output calibration for a suitable standard car. It does not require an exhaust, an air filter, or any change to the DPF, the EGR or the catalytic converter. We look at the car’s health, the fuel and the logged data before we offer it. It is the same published starting price as Stage 1, £250, normally £400. It is not a Stage 2, and it is not sold as a motorsport map.
Stage 2, and what Stage 3 means
Stage 2 is for a car that already has supporting hardware, such as improved airflow, cooling or exhaust. The calibration is written for the parts fitted to that car, and we confirm the requirements before the work is agreed. The published starting price is £350, normally £500. It is not a package we sell for a standard car.
Stage 3 is a quoted build, not one of the published packages. It usually means major hardware, such as a different turbo, injectors, fuel system or internal engine parts, with the calibration written for that specification.
If the calibration itself causes a running problem on a Stage 1 or Stage 1+ car, bring it back and we will assess it. We do not cover parts that were already worn. Stage 2 and hardware builds put more load on the turbo, the clutch and the cooling, and there is no blanket warranty on those parts. The full wording is on the remapping page. To see which stage the car is actually suitable for, check the registration.
