Polo GTI APR ECU Upgrade

[Hooti3]

Any idea yet on how much the intercoolers are going to set us back?

[Guy_H]

Aiming to keep it under the $1695 incl GSt mark

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http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...tml#post745158

Some pics!

[Finance_Analyst]

so how would a APR stage 1 Polo GTI stack up against the APR Stage 1 Golf GTI?

Given that stock, they are pretty much identical, does the extra HP and Torque of the Golf win, or the less weight of the Polo?

I am comtemplating getting a red Polo GTI 3DR as a second car.

[Guy_H]

I dont think there would be much in it - The Polo is so swift through the gears its awesome & the weight factor! - that 7 speed DSG has the ability to keep the little 1.4 in the powerband really well.

[AdamD]

I dont think there would be much in it - The Polo is so swift through the gears its awesome & the weight factor! - that 7 speed DSG has the ability to keep the little 1.4 in the powerband really well.

What's the powerdown like in the POG with Stage 1? Is there enough weight over the front wheels to provide sufficient traction?

[Guy_H]

It's pretty good, set the tyres ~ 34PSI & its great, stage 2 + is a bit tougher

[vRSy]

Guy, talk to me about APR stage 3, im thinking of a change of software.

I want to go hybrid however im not crazy about blowing too much money on a full off the shelf option, I plan on using a highly regarded turbo company to modify my std turbo with an uprated compressor wheel, bearings etc

Would the APR software be adaptable to work with different variations of hybrid turbo?

Do you guys need to epeatedly open the ECU to make changes to the map(my ecu is encrypted) or is it only required the initial time, then any further changes carried out via OBDII

Would the stage 3 map be able to run as a 102 RON map if I were to install weather methonal injection. The ability to swap is very appealing

[Guy_H]

We have been doing a lot of work on the DSG & The clutch packs (with our new Differential) so we still don't have the bigger turbo on board - hopefully in the next couple of weeks - we are juggling the Stage 4 Golf R, our new DSG GTI & The Polo all at once so its a busy schedule!

Anyway, as far as calibration goes with the larger turbo - APR just opened their UK headquarters so I can put you in touch & they can work with you if we are all on the same path with a bigger turbo!

To reflash the ECU, yes, needs to be opened at this stage - might have to confirm, but certainly ours does (no port flashing). - But then of course, once the map is sorted you will have the ability to switch between 4 maps!

You need to be careful with water / meth injection, APR has and can make maps for it, but certainly don't endorse it as there have been many, many world wide engine failures running that stuff!

[vRSy]

Who is running Apr UK now? I know it used to be awesome-gti but they swapped from apr to revo

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Guy

Do you have any dyno graphs with stock, stage 1, stage 2 and stage 2 with intercooler that I could look at. Did you make adjustments to the stage 2 map when the intercooler was fitted and what gains did you see.

Apologies for the questions. Just want to bbe sure before I make the change

[Guy_H]

Hi vRS,

Get you the details on the UK shortly!

Have the dyno's on our car, but due to the development nature, they are all a bit mixed up.

Looking for a Polo GTI for final fitment, fitment instruction pictures & dyno testing. Anyone have a Polo GTI available in Brisbane? - a killer deal will happen

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APR Motorsport, Ltd.

4 Quatro Park

Tanners Drive

Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire MK14 5BP

Just opened a couple of weeks ago - I'll get a phone number for you shortly.

[vRSy]

Top man, cheers pal

[weedub]

Not in Brisbane but got one in Perth ready and waiting

[Guy_H]

weedub, yours is first in line - I'll keep you posted!

[ATYPIC]

Looking for a Polo GTI for final fitment, fitment instruction pictures & dyno testing. Anyone have a Polo GTI available in Brisbane? - a killer deal will happen

I will be in Gold Coast early next week...driving up from Melbourne. Happy to head to Brisvegas.

[Guy_H]

I will be in Gold Coast early next week...driving up from Melbourne. Happy to head to Brisvegas.

You have PM!