looking at purchasing new Superb Elegance Sedan

[brad]

never heard of them. What German tuning company are they using?

The 5yr warranty only covers their software performance. basically, they are saying if something goes wrong it's between you & the dealer. Also, they want to charge to reload the software if the dealer overwrites it.

i think you'll find the only tuning company that offers drivetrain warranty is Oettinger.

I've been happy with my Bluefin handheld loader - at least I can remove/re-install the remap at my leisure. Viezu also do a handheld & if you wish to import, BSR(?) have a handheld unit as well.

If you want a workshop installed solution then I'd be more inclined to use one of the better known suppliers that hang around VWwc (DNA or similar)

[dArK5HaD0w]

Has anyone had any experience with Kraftwerk and ECU upgrades? Have come across this one their website:

GERMAN Performance upgrades for European automobiles

26kw and 70nM torque increase, not sure on prices as they aren't open until tomorrow but it seems quite tempting if its around the $1k mark. They also have a 5 year warranty on the modification.

i just got a quote back from these guys - $1394 + 250 (installation)!!!! fark me.....that's exy!!!!
that's for a 37kW/92Nm increase (184kW/372Nm).

[brad]

i just got a quote back from these guys - $1394 + 250 (installation)!!!! fark me.....that's exy!!!!
that's for a 37kW/92Nm increase (184kW/372Nm).

Who are they trying to kid? There'd be a maximum of 1 hour to do the whole job.

i think silverfoxx paid around $1600 for his custom tune with dyno time on his Golf R.

[romaniac]

BSR also have a packaged for the Superb, at a cost of $1160 however it delivers lower gains of only 22hp increase. Which are the other suppliers you reccomend?

Skoda Superb 2.0TDI 170Hp 2010-2011 Stage 1 - Tuning parts, performance parts, ecu remap

[brad]

BSR are in Australia now? blimey, everyones getting in on the act.

When i imported the Bluefin for the Skoda (2009??), a mate got the BSR for his SAAB from a UK supplier for ~AUD550. Can't remember who.

I'd suggest you read through the tuning section of this forum as different folks have different requirements in a tune (switchable maps, valet settings, stealth, etc).

I already have Bluefin & am very happy with it. If I was doing another car, I'd try Viezu just to see what it's like. If I just wanted to have a workshop do it for me then I'd look at DNA, Custom Code, GIAC & maybe a few others. Price would have to be <$1k as the Bluefin only cost me $660 (but no local support at the time) and I'm a tight-arse.

edit: I wouldn't worry too much about the advertised kw/nm numbers. If possible, you need to see the dyno graph as the increase in total area under the curve is more important than peak figures.

[romaniac]

BSR are in Australia now? blimey, everyones getting in on the act.

When i imported the Bluefin for the Skoda (2009??), a mate got the BSR for his SAAB from a UK supplier for ~AUD550. Can't remember who.

I'd suggest you read through the tuning section of this forum as different folks have different requirements in a tune (switchable maps, valet settings, stealth, etc).

I already have Bluefin & am very happy with it. If I was doing another car, I'd try Viezu just to see what it's like. If I just wanted to have a workshop do it for me then I'd look at DNA, Custom Code, GIAC & maybe a few others. Price would have to be <$1k as the Bluefin only cost me $660 (but no local support at the time) and I'm a tight-arse.

edit: I wouldn't worry too much about the advertised kw/nm numbers. If possible, you need to see the dyno graph as the increase in total area under the curve is more important than peak figures.

Yeah BSR are in Aus, I like their kit as it's a know name brand and they offer free upgrades with new software and free resets if dealer overrides the settings. They also have a dyno graph for the 2.0TDI ECU upgrade with good gains. Whilst the total power is 10KW less than Kraftwerk's ECU, the Torque increase figure is slightly higher.

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Also came across REVO who offer the ECU upgrade through AudVolks in Melbourne. Some nice numbers with nearly 30kw increase for the 2.0TDI and only $900

http://www.admin247.org/resources/uploads/Revo_Technik/files/app_lists/VAG_App_List_ROAsia__Oceana__301111.pdf

I might give them a call to find out what their position is on upgrades/resets back to stock and dyno graphs

[brad]

Revo on mine says +45kw & +124nm. I doubt it very much. They must have done their figures on a corker of an engine.

[romaniac]

I've read up a bit more on the REVO and a few guys who had it done in the UK seem to be pleased with the results. It also comes with the hand controller so the tune can be switched back to standard by the user without needing to take it to a REVO dealer. I just need to clarify how many km's the engine should have done as a minimum before it is tuned.

On another note, I'm getting the H&R springs installed this Thursday, I'll post some pics of the car after that.

[romaniac]

I've got the REVO tune booked in for 2 weeks time. The car handles so much better now with the H&R springs, also got a H&R front and rear sway bar fitted. Here are some pics of the car

here are some pics of the car so far

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[romaniac]

Hi guys, was wondering if anyone is good with photoshop that could do me a favour. I'm looking at getting these wheels fitted:

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but want to see how they may look on the car. If anyone could photoshop those wheels to the image below it would be greatly appreciated!

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[Ozsko]

I will be very interested in the tune. Do REVO do via the OBD port? I tried a Bluefin and my port is blocked which I found a trifle annoying to say the least.

[romaniac]

I will be very interested in the tune. Do REVO do via the OBD port? I tried a Bluefin and my port is blocked which I found a trifle annoying to say the least.

Yes via the OBD port but the new ECU's have some sort of protection on them so the ECU needs to be taken out and the protection needs to be removed, once that is done it can be updated easily with the software via the OBD. I'll post the results in my build thread, I've got it booked in for this Friday.