In normal mode, the car’s still the same charming gentleman, but press that pedal with intent, and the car transforms into an angry cheetah
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Stage 2 Remap: 246 kW (~330 HP) & 480 Nm Torque
After playing around with several config options and getting comfortable with the VDASH software tool and it’s use, it was then time for the big one — the stage 2 remap.
Before the remap, I decided to get oil change done. This 3L S60 takes in approx. 7.3 – 7.5 Ltrs of oil and I found TOTAL QUARTZ 8000 5w-30 Synthetic to be the EXACT specification that this engine recommends (ACEA A5/B5). Also had a Liqui Moly oil flush used and then Liqui Moly Ceratec added during oil change.
Post the oil change it was all about software and clicks on the laptop. You select the remap you want. 
VDASH hits you with a friendly warning: “Mess this up and don’t even think about blaming us, buddy.” Message received. 
One you hit the “I Agree” & “OK” button, then the only thing you can do is pray and watch and hope that no wire / connection gets loose or any such thing! The software goes into its own song and dance routine with the car booting/rebooting several times. 
Erasing the ECM’s memory (goodbye, old personality), and uploading the new map (hello, Mr. Hyde).
Several minutes later the fresh map is getting “uploaded” into the car
throwing light shows like it was auditioning for a DJ residency. 
Minutes felt like hours as I watched the progress bar crawl. The car kept playing musical chairs with its systems, and I sat there like an anxious parent during a school play.
Finally, after what felt like a lifetime, VDASH hit me with the magical words: “ALL DONE.” Green ticks everywhere. It was like getting a perfect score in your favorite video game! The Stage 2 map was locked and loaded, and the car was officially reborn.
The stage 2 map is now shown as the default map on the car in VDASH. If I want to go back to stock, it will be a matter of 5 minutes, and it would be like the remap was never ever done! 
I checked for any DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) because, well, who doesn’t love surprises? Thankfully, it was just the usual suspects—Driver Aid and Active Bending Lights—nothing catastrophic.
Now, the million-dollar question: How’s the car?
Life’s been hectic, so I haven’t had nearly enough time to fully unleash the fun. After 300 km of driving (and a shamefully small number of “pedal-to-the-metal” moments), here’s the verdict so far:
- In normal mode, the car’s still the same charming gentleman who will politely hold the door open for you.
- But press that pedal with intent, and the car transforms into an angry cheetah, ready to lunge at the horizon.
- The real fun? It’s all in S mode. Suddenly, you’re not driving a car; you’re piloting a rocket that forgot to pack its chill pills.
Need to find more time to enjoy the car, find open roads and have fun!
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