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Specialists in automatic gearbox remapping in Belgium
In Perwez, in Walloon Brabant, your Shiftech Belgium centre specialises in the remapping of automatic gearboxes. Led by Hadrien, our team draws on over 10 years’ experience within the Shiftech network in vehicle tuning, and works on all automatic gearboxes compatible with our remapping tools . Our expertise is particularly well-regarded when it comes to ZF, DSG, S tronic and PDK gearboxes ,where we offer services that few local specialists are willing to undertake.
Why reprogram your automatic gearbox?
There are three main reasons why customers in Belgium come to us to have their automatic gearbox remapped:
1. To complement a Stage 1, 2 or 3 engine remap
This is by far the most common reason. When you remap your engine (for example, a Golf R from 320 ch to 380 ch), the torque capacity of your gearbox increases by 20 to 40 per cent. The original mapping is not optimised for this new torque level, which can lead to wheel spin, premature wear of the clutches, or even the transmission entering a limited-performance mode. Reprogramming the gearbox at the same time allows it to handle this increase in torque without any issues.
2. To make the gearbox more responsive during sporty driving
On models such as the Mégane RS, the Audi RS3, the Cupra Formentor or the BMW M2, the factory automatic gearbox is deliberately restricted by the manufacturer to maintain comfort. Remapping unlocks the true responsiveness: gear changes in a matter of milliseconds, instant kickdown, and paddle-shift downshifts with no delay.
3. To correct unsatisfactory factory behaviour
Certain gearboxes (notably the Stellantis EAT8, Ford PowerShift or dry 7-speed DSGs in urban traffic) exhibit sluggish gear changes, hesitation or a lack of smoothness as standard. Reprogramming smooths out these flaws without compromising reliability.
What reprogramming does NOT do: it does not fix a mechanically faulty gearbox. If your automatic gearbox has proven slippage issues, leaks or abnormal noises, start with a diagnosis and a MotulEvo oil change before considering reprogramming.
What is covered by the automatic gearbox remapping service at Shiftech Belgium
Torque limiters
Gear-change mapping
Clutch pressure
Clutch cooling
Overhead passage system
Removal of the kickdown
Engine remapping only vs engine remapping + automatic gearbox: what the difference is
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Criterion |
Engine remapping only |
Engine remapping + automatic gearbox at Shiftech |
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Permissible torque |
Unchanged (risk of wheel spin) |
Increased depending on the map |
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Gear changes |
Delayed or abrupt |
Optimised, faster and smoother |
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Gearbox safety features |
Incompatible with the new torque |
Recalibrated |
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Gearbox lifespan |
Reduced |
Maintained |
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Driving experience |
Inconsistent |
Consistent |
This is the most popular configuration at Shiftech Belgium: simultaneously remapping the engine and the automatic gearbox.
- The remapped engine delivers higher torque than the original gearbox can utilise to the full
- The reprogrammed gearbox shifts more quickly and handles the additional torque better
- The two mapping profiles are synchronised to ensure seamless performance
Reprogrammable automatic gearboxes in central Belgium
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The entire procedure takes between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours. You can wait in our reception area (coffee, drinks, TV, Wi-Fi), work on site using your laptop, or drop off your vehicle in the morning and collect it at the end of the day.
Yes. Automatic gearbox remapping is not limited to tuned vehicles. On a standard vehicle, it enables faster gear changes, better-timed shifts within the rev range, and more responsive gear changes. This is a separate modification in its own right, distinct from engine tuning.
The vast majority of dual-clutch gearboxes (DSG, S tronic, PDK, DKG, EDC) and torque converter gearboxes (EAT, ZF 8HP, Tiptronic) are compatible. CVTs are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the centre with your vehicle’s details (make, model, version) to confirm compatibility.
When carried out correctly, automatic gearbox remapping does not compromise the transmission. By calibrating the safety mechanisms and clutch pressure in line with the engine’s actual torque, it actually reduces the risk of slippage and overheating, which damageunmodified gearboxes.
Yes, this is in fact the recommended procedure. Both remappings are carried out during the same appointment, with validation on a dynamometer. The consistency between the engine mapping and the gearbox mapping is checked before the vehicle is returned.
Your Shiftech centre in Belgium (Perwez)
Address: 26 Avenue des Moissons, 1360 Perwez, Belgium
Telephone: 010 45 46 51
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday · 9.00 am–12.00 pm and 1.00 pm–6.00 pm · Closed on Mondays and Sundays
We welcome motorists from Brussels, Namur, Liège, Wavre, Louvain-la-Neuve, Gembloux, Ottignies, Charleroi and, more broadly, from all over Belgium.
Our additional services in Perwez
Gearbox remapping often provides an opportunity to optimise your vehicle more broadly.
→ Automatic gearbox oil change: A high-performance automatic gearbox is, above all, a well-maintained one. We carry out the oil change using the MotulEvo machine in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure the reliability, smooth gear changes and longevity of your transmission. → Automatic gearbox oil change using MotulEvo
→ Stage 1, 2 and 3 engine remapping: Combine your gearbox remapping with engine optimisation to fully exploit your vehicle’s potential: increased power and torque, improved driving pleasure and E85 Flex-Fuel conversion. → Shiftech Perwez Centre – engine remapping
→ Car diagnostics and servicing: Before any work is carried out, we perform a full electronic diagnostic check to assess the vehicle’s condition, detect any faults and ensure the remapping is tailored to your vehicle’s specifications. → Car diagnostics and servicing
