Tuning software

[Lonewolf1983]

submitted a query to my local Vipec dealer to see what my options are with regards to standalone.
Its pretty much the only decent ECU that can control VVT/variable intake/ DBW throttle etc.
Not going to be cheap, or get huge gains straight up (some would be nice!), but I see it as a building block to going forced induction...

[Lonewolf1983]

Got word back from local vipec rep, and its gonna be about $5-6k installed and tuned.
confirmed that haldex will function, with the ecu controlling the following

fuel/ignition/rev limit
both vvt cams
variable intake
DBW throttle
maybe turf the MAF

not 100% if im going to go ahead with it, but pretty keen at this stage...

[WhO]

Sounds interesting, i'm guessing you'll loose trac control, ebd and esp though? Potential risk of voiding insurance?

[Lonewolf1983]

traction control may go, but be replaced by the Vipecs 4 wheel system.
EBD shouldnt be affected

[WhO]

Ahh **** i meant EDL! too many acronyms lol! Is the ABS / ESP system a seperate computer or is it all through the me7.1? Let me know what you find, loosing esp would be my biggest concern otherwise it sounds like a pretty good option!

[Lonewolf1983]

Doesnt have EDL (electronic diff lock?)
ABS is completely seperate, ESP is likely tied into the ECU somewhere, not sure if it will stay, depends how it activates.

Normal traction control just closes the throttle, so that wouldnt work, but if may brake individual wheels which should remain active.
And then have the Vipec run its own independant traction control via fuel/ignition cut.

[parso_rex]

It looks like we will be doing a couple of modifed Audi's soon. I'm going to push for an Autronic SM4 ECU used in conjunction with the Factory ECU as these are DBC and pre 2001 so it should be fairly painless plus we can go nuts with water-meth, boost control options and other I/O. Oh and my favourite - real time tuning. Its only planning stage atm but I'll let you know what issues arise as it might have some relevance to your beast

Mark