Anyone chipped a GTD?

**uu11wa** · 12-02-2012, 12:11 AM

Just wondering if anyone has chipped their GTD Golf? What was the results and do you recommend?

**benough** · 13-02-2012, 07:03 AM

I've driven a stage 1 bluefin'd GT Sport TDI and they go like a cut snake!

For tuning, I'd always recommend the one with the best after sales support.

**SRoman** · 26-02-2012, 10:38 AM

I had my GT Sport 'chipped' by the guys at APR in Brisbane about 3 years ago. On paper, the power went from 125 to 143 kW and the torque from 350 to 420 Nm. On the road the difference was a bit more subtle than I hoped, but the extra grunt was certainly there. Before I bought a new GTD recently, I test drove a new GTI, and when I jumped back into my GT Sport I thought "No - I do really prefer the pull of the diesel over the GTI."

I'd like to upgrade the performance of the GTD too (not that it's a slouch by any means), and would also like to hear from anyone who's already dabbled in this department.

**DkN** · 29-02-2012, 09:56 AM

APR diesel tunes come from Oettinger, who has probably the most conservative diesel tune out there. On my GT Sport TDI I have custom code, there are others with Viezu and Bluefin, and IMO in the diesel department they are all superior to Oettinger. I have had both Viezu and custom code on my car - it's not just about peak power, it's about the power delivery and torque curve. Not sure if any of the three (CC, Viezu and Bluefin) have GTD tunes yet, but I wouldn't go with anyone else for a diesel tune, my personal recommendation of course being CC.

**Greg Roles** · 29-02-2012, 04:09 PM

I do believe the GTD is anti-tune, that is a bench tune, but I am checking with HQ. In that case you will need a local dealer.

My boss has an Oettinger tune on his TDI, and my Motorsport with a DPF still in place ( limitation ) just crucifies him. I still think Custom Code have beautiful diesel tunes....always have!

**h100vw** · 29-02-2012, 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Roles

I do believe the GTD is anti-tune, that is a bench tune, but I am checking with HQ. In that case you will need a local dealer.

My boss has an Oettinger tune on his TDI, and my Motorsport with a DPF still in place ( limitation ) just crucifies him. I still think Custom Code have beautiful diesel tunes....always have!

Thanks Greg.

Bench job I am sure.

**stormshark** · 01-03-2012, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Greg Roles

I do believe the GTD is anti-tune, that is a bench tune, but I am checking with HQ. In that case you will need a local dealer.

My boss has an Oettinger tune on his TDI, and my Motorsport with a DPF still in place ( limitation ) just crucifies him. I still think Custom Code have beautiful diesel tunes....always have!

For mine -Bluefin with DPF, Custom Code without!

**cru22z** · 01-03-2012, 11:13 AM

What about plug and play chip do they really work?

**h100vw** · 01-03-2012, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by cru22z

What about plug and play chip do they really work?

Are you talking about Bluefin style flash loaders or ebay intercepter boxes?

If it's anti-tune a Bluefin won't work. Ebay boxes are a poor way of messing about with the ECUs inputs.

Gavin