GOLF R DSG - Which ECU tune should I pursue???

[cihan_d]

Hi All,

New to the forums, I pick up my new R in approx 3-4 weeks and confused with which ECU tune and cold air intake to pursue. I've read many forums but still can not decide. Really looking for help here.

Which ECU Tune?
Which cold air intake?
Is a DSG tune needed?

[DNA Tuning]

You can try them out and decide for yourself. I would suggest trying APR first, which is the priciest option, and then trying a cheaper alternative to see if you get the same, similar, or better results. Just make sure they return your ECU to its original software before trying another tuner because it makes life easier for us to deal with an ECU in its original state (ie. self-cancelling 6 hour trial leaves APR code behind in the ECU).

We are doing our $880 SRS-II Bundle still (SRS-II Handheld Flashloader + 2 x Tunes) which comes with a 14 day evaluation/money-back period so I think that's a pretty good deal but I'm biased. Feel free to shoot me an email and I can provide more details.

As for CAI, it won't make dramatic differences to the performance, so I would be wary of spending >$500 on one - of course they do sound nice though, and really it just comes down to personal preference. My advice would be to save up for a high flow cat/downpipe combo instead.

As for the DSG, I personally think it's pretty well sorted in the R, and you'll find most don't bother with a DSG remap. I'll let others chime in on this one though.

[PTW]

[QUOTE=DNA Tuning;728307] My advice would be to save up for a high flow cat/downpipe combo instead.
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Seen this come up quite a bit, interesting. The rest of the exhaust is that good then? Interested to see if anyone has some comparison data of tune & dump v's tune & TBE.

[isaw]

You need to look at the most restrictive parts of the whole system, and where you can get the most power vs money gain.

A tune is by far the best, followed by a dumppipe/cat.

The Cat-back will provide minimal change and it flows very well stock, you will just get a different noise/note. Personally the sound of the dump screaming while on boost, and the stock quietness when cursing along is perfect for me.

As said, there are alot of tune options.
Customcode
APR
GIAC
REVO
Bluefin
DNA
etc.

Find someone local, talk to them and see if you like their followup.
Guy from Apr is extremely helpful! but the product packs a premium price. As said, try it first.
APR make an excellent dump for the R as well.

[cihan_d]

I'm not a fan of loud exhaust notes, will the dumppipe/cat increase the standard note? What would one set me back?

[h100vw]

APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

A downpipe wouldn't make a massive difference to the exhaust noise.

Gavin

[Candyman]

Anyone talked to Paul at Pulse Racing ?

Paul did a custom tune on my 06 XT (the first he did) not long after I got it

I know he has done a few GTIs

With his extensive background at MRT and in the international racing scene, he certainly has the skills

I am not interested in tuning my R but he may be a useful contact

A really nice guy as well

[Candyman]

For Sydney people, another fellow to look out for if he started tuning VW's would be Michael South who's located on the central coast. He's just moved into a new workshop after some years working out of his backyard shed

The Subie exhaust guru !

[PTW]

The Subie guru !

Fixed

Don't see why he wouldn't, has his own Mainline now.

[Large Fruit]

A stock manual R will never go to the drags ever again? I'd like to see a stock R manual trap 91mph as you claim. It's the first time I've heard that before and it doesn't add up as I've botched shifts at the strip many times but mph was either the same or maybe 1-2 less at most.