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Remarcabull

01-01-2015, 10:58 AM

AdamD

01-01-2015, 12:46 PM

I couldn't find a tuning thread for the Golf R / Audi S3 8V so I thought I would start one to get the ball rolling.

There's been quite a bit of discussion on the APR stage 1 tune towards the end of the Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/mk7-golf-r-discussion-thread-77017.html) thread, although that currently runs to 278 pages and is a bit of a monster. ;)

Also check out the Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades) (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/) forum, and specifically:
2014 Golf R - REVO Stage 1 0-100kms in 3.7sec! Should I? (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/2014-golf-r-revo-stage-1-0-100kms-3-7sec-should-i-98660.html)
Audi S3 8V ECU upgrades (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/audi-s3-8v-ecu-upgrades-101705.html)

And welcome from over on ozAudi; love your S3. :cool:

Remarcabull

01-01-2015, 01:01 PM

Thanks very much for that will take a look :)

There's been quite a bit of discussion on the APR stage 1 tune towards the end of the Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/mk7-golf-r-discussion-thread-77017.html) thread, although that currently runs to 278 pages and is a bit of a monster. ;)

Also check out the Tuning and Performance (inc ECU upgrades) (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/) forum, and specifically:
2014 Golf R - REVO Stage 1 0-100kms in 3.7sec! Should I? (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/2014-golf-r-revo-stage-1-0-100kms-3-7sec-should-i-98660.html)
Audi S3 8V ECU upgrades (http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f20/audi-s3-8v-ecu-upgrades-101705.html)

And welcome from over on ozAudi; love your S3. :cool:

jonoz

01-01-2015, 04:00 PM

Thanks very much for that will take a look :)

Really keen to get out to get some 1/4 mile times, have you done an 0-100 or any 1/4s yet?

Guy_H

07-01-2015, 06:43 PM

There are some Dyno Dynamics results in this thread (including before & after) - post yours up as a comparison!

New A3 / S3 3rd gen EA888 Engine tuning, Tuning boxes & Reflash tech discussion. (http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/a3-s3-rs3/45128-new-a3-s3-3rd-gen-ea888-engine-tuning-tuning-boxes-reflash-tech-discussion.html)

RMBB

09-12-2015, 07:04 AM

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20294&stc=1

The day has finally arrived!

APR also coincidently have they APR Xmas sale on! How convenient :banana:

rosslm

14-12-2015, 08:37 PM

Golf R wins Motor Hot Tuner 2015 Hot Tuner 2015 | Harding Volkswagen Golf R (http://www.motormag.com.au/events/hot-tuner/1511/hot-tuner-2015-harding-volkswagen-golf-r/)

SHOW

17-12-2015, 01:58 PM

Tried tuning my Wolfsburg Hatch. F type box not tune-able yet.

PirelliAC

18-01-2016, 07:35 PM

Hi all,

I couldn't find a tuning thread for the Golf R / Audi S3 8V so I thought I would start one to get the ball rolling.

Was wondering if anyone in Canberra had a R mk7 APR tuned / Revo as I would like to have a look, hear thoughts / impressions / drive. I currently have the ABT 400hp tune on my Audi S3 (also for Golf R). my review for those interested My ABT Audi S3 400 hp+ tune review (http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/a3-s3-rs3/46335-my-abt-audi-s3-400-hp-tune-review.html)

and if anyone has had them dyno'ed on the notorious heart break dyno - dyno dynamics / roller rather than 2WD hub dynos

Cheers

I would like to meet up with you to discuss, I am curious to see the performance and how it drives. The is similar to APR or REVO ECU reaps but torque is a fair bit lower. I like the idea of balance with tuning, more conservative tune, warranty is good piece of mind, I had a pirelli GTI tuned that had its warranty voided due to ECU remap, it was the most stressful experience ever! I sent a PM also

PirelliAC

21-01-2016, 09:49 PM

Got this information today from ABT.

No mention of the European 400hp numbers in Australia? Performance here would be pushing around 270kw and 460nm for around $6500. It
does however have come with Warranty, and its 2 years 100,000km. That is the only warranted non factory tune in Australia that I know of. But APR stage 1 will blow this away with its performance for $2000. I could then keep the $4500 for future issues?

Thoughts

"www.abtsportsline.com.au"
"/Performance Products on Offer for the"

"VW Golf VII R 2.0 TSI"
"ABT Power - New Generation"
"VW Golf VII R 2.0 TSI / Engine Code CJXB"
"STD 206 kW (280 hp), 380 Nm to"
"ABT 260 kW (350 hp), 440 Nm"
"Australian Retail Price $3,390 incl. GST"

"ABT Down Pipe with Sports Catalyst"
"ABT performance catalyser incl. down pipe"
"with ECE-approval, 200 cpsi metal carrier,"
"Ø 76 mm"
"- increase of the serial power by up to 10 kW and 22 Nm"
"- replacement part (plug and play)"
"- suitable in connection with serial or with tuning exhaust system"
"- connecting dimension = Ø 76 mm"
"- incl. adapter for use with serial exhaust system"
"- considerable enhanced sound characteristics"
"- revised engine performance"
"Australian Retail Price $2,990 incl. GST"

charro

21-01-2016, 10:13 PM

I have apr stage 1 and apr dsg tune on my R. Can't fault it. Awesome in every way.

ANUV

22-01-2016, 08:51 AM

Interesting in a GIAC stage 1 and was wondering if anyone has one in their R?

tuzii

22-01-2016, 09:36 AM

JB1 is probably the way to go knowing how "great" VW warranty is

DKC

22-01-2016, 04:04 PM

JB1 is probably the way to go knowing how "great" VW warranty is

I'm getting the JB1 as well but wondered what Exoticars did for you?

Primordial

24-01-2016, 04:35 PM

I'm getting the JB1 as well but wondered what Exoticars did for you?

Hills Eurohaus is about to get a shipment of JB1's. They are great guys too. They did the Stage 2+ work on my car, and I can definitely say it was an excellent experience.

DKC

24-01-2016, 08:52 PM

Hills Eurohaus is about to get a shipment of JB1's. They are great guys too. They did the Stage 2+ work on my car, and I can definitely say it was an excellent experience.

Do you know how much they are selling them for? Other than installing the JB1, what else can they do? The installation for the 4 plugs seem simple enough, and tweaking the boost on map 1 with a laptop doesn't sound like it's hard either. Unless they're doing dyno for differenet boost settings then I'd understand what value they can add.

Primordial

24-01-2016, 10:15 PM

Do you know how much they are selling them for? Other than installing the JB1, what else can they do? The installation for the 4 plugs seem simple enough, and tweaking the boost on map 1 with a laptop doesn't sound like it's hard either. Unless they're doing dyno for differenet boost settings then I'd understand what value they can add.

I fitted the JB1 myself, but got them to do the more involved stuff (Downpipe/Intercooler). You can tune JB1 Map 6 very well yourself if you have VCDS and can do some logging.

Hills do all sorts of work though. They're installing a new dyno I think in Feb, so they'll be able to assist with Map 6 tuning once that's in. I was just suggesting them to you as a local supplier (cheaper shipping), plus if you had any other work you needed done - I couldn't fault their service.

DKC

24-01-2016, 10:43 PM

I fitted the JB1 myself, but got them to do the more involved stuff (Downpipe/Intercooler). You can tune JB1 Map 6 very well yourself if you have VCDS and can do some logging.

Hills do all sorts of work though. They're installing a new dyno I think in Feb, so they'll be able to assist with Map 6 tuning once that's in. I was just suggesting them to you as a local supplier (cheaper shipping), plus if you had any other work you needed done - I couldn't fault their service.

Thanks. I think I'll install the JB1 myself and play with it. Will need to find someone who produces a downpipe for the wagon to get some performance and get rid of the ringing sound.