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    Golf R manual - reflash only - expected real world increase

    Hi

    Just wondering the real-world difference after a manual Golf R re-flash (with no other mods). One VW dealer told me its all top end, yet another has suggested it simply smooths out the lower/mid range power and makes the car a lot more responsive for everyday driving, and will not make the car any quicker in top end than a standard MY11 STI or Evo?? whatever that means...
    Confused now...
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    From the graphs I've seen, it's an increase across the entire rev range.

    You certainly don't lose power anywhere after a retune.

    As for quicker than a standard MY11 STI/EVO... a reflashed car is about on par with one in terms of straight line performance. Handling is still worlds apart, however.
    Previous Rides: Polo GTI, Mx5 10AE, MY05 WRX WRP10, Renault Sport Clio 172
    Current Ride: Evo 8 MR, Fabia MK3

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      Here is a chart of Liam's S3 at the Sydney Dyno Day a few weeks ago. He did a standard run in the morning then had an APR Stg1 tune loaded.

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      http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f21/sydney-dyno-day-saturday-16th-april-55567-9.html#post651192
      Golf R 5 door, DSG, EVOMS CAI, TXS DP, Recode Tune.

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