2011 GTD Chips/Tune

[Junior_GTD]

I have been searching through the forums and can't find much in the way of tunes for GTD's. I know Bluefin & Oettinger (Not sure if APR does) do chips/tunes for them, but I came across these while googling away, VW Golf MK6 2.0 TDI 170 PS 350 Nm | Diesel Tuning with CHIP Express™ & Chiptuning RaceChip - Volkswagen Golf VI GTD 2.0 TDI CR, 1968ccm, 125kW (ca.170PS). Now I'm only new to the whole VW thing, but has anyone used these and are they any good? Or is my gut feeling right and they're just rubbish?

Cheers,
Chris

[PeDiES]

piggyback units can only ever manipulate input/outputs of the ecu to make more power, its not the proper way. You will never go wrong with a flash. Look into companys like giac, custom code, oettinger, revo, dna tuning (not sure if they do tdi)

[BSR Tuning]

Volkswagen Golf VI 2.0TDI 170Hp 2010-2011 Serial programming Stage 1 - Tuning parts, performance parts, ecu remap

[GoLfMan]

I'd look into Custom Code mate, Ive heard some good reviews overseas from diesel customers, also they offer more than just a 'stage 1' tune for diesels unlike other companies

CC also did a DPF delete for the mk5 GT TDI which netted quite healthy HP gains. It will only be a matter of time before CC release something like that for the GTD aswell (hopefully)

[Junior_GTD]

I'd look into Custom Code mate, Ive heard some good reviews overseas from diesel customers, also they offer more than just a 'stage 1' tune for diesels unlike other companies

CC also did a DPF delete for the mk5 GT TDI which netted quite healthy HP gains. It will only be a matter of time before CC release something like that for the GTD aswell (hopefully)

I didn't know they had more than stage 1, I'm intrigued now
I was leaning towards CC as there stage 1 seems to give you a lot more torque & better hp gains than most other tunes. I was thinking about a DPF delete, but was worried about the diesel smoke :s

[Junior_GTD]

170PD Unit just not powerful enough? How about an increase to 220-230bhp and 330-350lb/ft

If that is the gains they saw on the MkV, I'd be very interested if they did this for the GTD

[CarbonVW]

Just a tip mate. All Australian delivered GTD's have a newly encrypted ECU. Companies are unable to flash it through the cars serial port, the ECU need to be physically removed instead. This factor will limit your choice of companies.

Either way keep us updated with which way you go.

[Junior_GTD]

Just a tip mate. All Australian delivered GTD's have a newly encrypted ECU. Companies are unable to flash it through the cars serial port, the ECU need to be physically removed instead. This factor will limit your choice of companies.

Either way keep us updated with which way you go.

I didn't know that, cheers for the heads up
I will be heading down to Brisbane to see the family in December, so I might see if I can get it done while I'm down there, that is unless someone in Townsville is able to? But I haven't heard of anyone up here.

Also, I see you have coilovers, does this void the warranty? I know I work at VW, but no one at my dealership has been able to give me a answer... :/

[Blitzen]

Having just moved from Townsville I can tell you there is no one there that tunes VW's, so Brissy is the go.Coilovers will not void a warranty unless they directly contribute to a fault, ie, your suspension bushes failing due to the coilovers. Coilovers are also legal in Qld if they use stock mounting points and you don't go lower than the 100mm ground clearance.If you are looking for other VDubbers in Townsville, look up Steve (forum name Kadena). He is very automotivly knowledgeable, and a top bloke too...

[Junior_GTD]

Having just moved from Townsville I can tell you there is no one there that tunes VW's, so Brissy is the go.Coilovers will not void a warranty unless they directly contribute to a fault, ie, your suspension bushes failing due to the coilovers. Coilovers are also legal in Qld if they use stock mounting points and you don't go lower than the 100mm ground clearance.If you are looking for other VDubbers in Townsville, look up Steve (forum name Kadena). He is very automotivly knowledgeable, and a top bloke too...

Thanks for the info mate. I'm guessing it would be the same for brake upgrades then too?
I will have a look for him on here and shoot him a PM, I only know who I work with, so it will be good to know another VW fan up here

[Blitzen]

Thanks for the info mate. I'm guessing it would be the same for brake upgrades then too?I will have a look for him on here and shoot him a PM, I only know who I work with, so it will be good to know another VW fan up here

If you get aftermarket brakes, they need to be engineered, but if you find a set that was OEM to that model, they wouldn't need to be, for example, if you got a set of Golf R brakes... Of course, I would still consult an engineer about it, but this is my understanding... The info I have about coilovers is directly off the Qld Transport website...

[Junior_GTD]

If you get aftermarket brakes, they need to be engineered, but if you find a set that was OEM to that model, they wouldn't need to be, for example, if you got a set of Golf R brakes... Of course, I would still consult an engineer about it, but this is my understanding... The info I have about coilovers is directly off the Qld Transport website...

Do you know of anyone up here who would be able to engineer them? Worse case I'll get some Gold R brakes..

[Guy_H]

Here is the Oettinger GTD upgrade details, we have done quite a few around the country. You can ship your ECU to Brisbane.

Oh, Oettinger warranty applies to this upgrade.

OETTINGER Performance GmbH - Products

Warranty - Oettinger: Index

[Blitzen]

Not sure of engineering in Townsville... I'm sure there are people up there that will do it... You will just have to do some ringing around...

You could try by starting here...

http://www.local.com.au/QLD/Townsville/Auto_Mechanics_and_Service/Ian_Paynes_Automotive_Engineering-614886.html

[Junior_GTD]

Here is the Oettinger GTD upgrade details, we have done quite a few around the country. You can ship your ECU to Brisbane.

Oh, Oettinger warranty applies to this upgrade.

OETTINGER Performance GmbH -*Products

Warranty - Oettinger: Index

Do they do any Stage 2+ tunes? Or anyone you deal with?
Aim/want to get around 250hp+ with 450-500Nm. Taking the DPF would be the easy option, but don't want to unless I have too..

Not sure of engineering in Townsville... I'm sure there are people up there that will do it... You will just have to do some ringing around...

You could try by starting here...

Ian Payne's Automotive Engineering - Auto Mechanics and Service - Townsville - Local.com.au

Thanks mate, you've been a real help! I shall call them in the morning.