APR ECU Upgrade MK6 Golf - Customer perspective

[h100vw]

Do custom code offer a tune for the 1.4 yet? I'm interested to see what other companies out there...

It's coming soon, I don't know exactly when. I am on their case weekly to get a positive answer!!

Gavin

[GTom]

Steady, don't get them going on the whole why so expensive deal again.

There's places that may be considered better value for money. Just got to look.

Gavin

Do custom code offer a tune for the 1.4 yet? I'm interested to see what other companies out there...

I only know of Revo and APR atm who do offer a tune for 1.4.... Be good to get some more companies tuning for the 1.4 that's for sure, more variety. What's good for one person might not be good for another!

[logger]

I'm also interested to know that if they update the official mapping for a newer mapping, would it flash out the APR settings?

YES. My installer told me that a future VW upgrade would overwrite the APR reMap. But he also said that if this happens, to simply call back and he would re-install it. Once you have had APR software on you car, the APU computer servers in the US will recognise your cars unique ECU serial number and know that you are entitled to the Free reload after an overwrite by VW. They actually connect your cars ECU via a laptop and the internet to APR in the states to do the install.

[thamwk]

Haven't had mine serviced yet, the trip to the dealer didn't involve them hooking up the computer...

Had the car serviced in April, and got the tune in June

I'm also interested to know that if they update the official mapping for a newer mapping, would it flash out the APR settings?

[h100vw]

How much is the basic APR ecu upgrade? $1600? this seems alot?

Steady, don't get them going on the whole why so expensive deal again.

There's places that may be considered better value for money. Just got to look.

Gavin

[glennbot]

How much is the basic APR ecu upgrade? $1600? this seems alot?

[logger]

That is the engine labouring, it's basically the engine crying for help because you're putting too much strain on it. It's bad for the engine in the long term.

Cough Cough BullS&^%. I disagree. So as to keep this thread on topic I have started a new thread to discuss it here

[sillygogo]

That is the engine labouring, it's basically the engine crying for help because you're putting too much strain on it. It's bad for the engine in the long term.

Thats what I think too, it reminds me of my early days of driving a manual, where putting into 5th instead of 3rd or 4th instead of 2rd.
edit: agree with the engine is working more than it should...

Not sure if other 7DSG drivers experiencing the same issue of having a higher gear than what it should be. At the moment I either drive it in S or if i see a hill coming, i would accelerate more, forcing the DSG to downgear(s)

[GTom]

And no issues when you go in for servicing?

Haven't had mine serviced yet, the trip to the dealer didn't involve them hooking up the computer...

Had the car serviced in April, and got the tune in June

[Golf Mark 6]

And no issues when you go in for servicing?

[GTom]

Also another happy camper here (albeit for a GT TSI).... I've had the tune since it first came out... Very happy can def. feel the extra torque...

Have never changed the programs apart from one trip to the dealer where I did just in case....

Will hopefully have mine on a dyno in the coming months

[logger]

It would be a nice touch if there was a way to tell what program was active on my car without having to go through the process of switching programs and waiting for the response message.

That's easy done. leave it on the apr program all the time. I have never changed mine back to stock since the day i had it done.

Yep That'd Work. Good to see some more happy APR campers out there.

While I do not envisage changing mine much either, I am really just pointing out how their switching interface could be improved with minimal effort. Two obvious scenarios for switching programs are when servicing or selling the car. Whether it be to hide the ECU upgrade or to highlight it as the case may be. APR market it as a key feature, which I must admit works very well and is eloquently integrated with the OEM controls. All APR need do, is add a single EPC light numeric cycle to the beginning of the process to indicate the current program in the exact same manner as currently happens at the end. That way the user could interrogate the ECU to see what prog is loaded and then quit back out without changing anything.

[blutopless2]

It would be a nice touch if there was a way to tell what program was active on my car without having to go through the process of switching programs and waiting for the response message. It is Easy enough to tell by driving it, but it would be nice none the less.

That's easy done. leave it on the apr program all the time. I have never changed mine back to stock since the day i had it done.

[dopey]

"Upgear too early" like car driving 55km/h in D7 around 1200rpm, I can hear the engine clonking, not sure if that the right term. Sound like if you starting a manual in second instead of first.

That is the engine labouring, it's basically the engine crying for help because you're putting too much strain on it. It's bad for the engine in the long term.

[logger]

Some very rough measurements.

Set the speed warning to 40kmh. From standstill, in "S", stomp Accelerator while starting clock. Hang on and stop watch at first chime from speed WRNG. Consistently 0.3 sec quicker with Stage 1 tune as compare to stock. ~ 2.2 vs 2.5 seconds . Noticeably more tyre squeal and my ears fold back more in Stage 1 as well. Because I am in town I cannot test through to any higher speeds yet, but will when I get the chance.

Oh and the program switch takes ~ 20 sec from turning eng off to being up and running again, if I do it promptly. The actual bit on the CRZ control can be done in about 7 to 10 sec.

It would be a nice touch if there was a way to tell what program was active on my car without having to go through the process of switching programs and waiting for the response message. It is Easy enough to tell by driving it, but it would be nice none the less.