Mk7.5 GTI PP 2017-2020 - BSR tune

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As I understand it, this car first came out in Aus as the Performance Edition 1, with engine code DLBA and the 7 speed dq381. I purchased mine in 2017. I believe the major difference between 2017 and later years outside of Aus is the addition of the GPF starting in 2018. Don’t think GTI in Aus has gpf yet.

I have been doing a lot of reading on stage 1 ecu tunes for my car and three days ago I settled on the BSR stage 1 tune for the DLBA engine. Should hit 301 hp and 440nm. But because mine doesn’t have a GPF, I would expect back pressure to be lower, so it might make moa powah. Sure feels like it.

With the tune, when I’m driving normally, the car feels like stock. Including stock gas mileage. But at WOT, or any other decent acceleration, it feels like a different car!!!

So, three days in and I love it. Over time, I will record other impressions and experiences here!!!

Happy driving!

[gregozedobe]

I thought Oz market Golfs didn't have a GPF as our slack emission standards didn't require it, so VW didn't fit them. I'm pretty sure the Oz Golf Rs don't have GPFs (not yet, anyway).

[genebaby]

GPF or PPF?

We don't have PPF here as it's not required so we don't get those engines.

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Well I’m only really certain about my own car (2017, dlba engine code), so it is possible later Aus cars don’t have it yet.

As I understand the legal complexities, many markets will get gpf/opf/ppf regardless of whether it is mandated. Motivated by the Sins of Dieselgate.

[genebaby]

Not Australia, we get carry over engines and lose DSG in some cars so other countries can have the good stuff.

[Flash_G]

Like a dq250 in our TCR?

[gregozedobe]

GPF or PPF?

We don't have PPF here as it's not required so we don't get those engines.

GPF = PPF = OPF They are all different acronyms for the same thing - a particulate filter for petrol engines

[donweather]

As I understand it, this car first came out in Aus as the Performance Edition 1, with engine code DLBA and the 7 speed dq381. I purchased mine in 2017. I believe the major difference between 2017 and later years outside of Aus is the addition of the GPF starting in 2018. Don’t think GTI in Aus has gpf yet.

I have been doing a lot of reading on stage 1 ecu tunes for my car and three days ago I settled on the BSR stage 1 tune for the DLBA engine. Should hit 301 hp and 440nm. But because mine doesn’t have a GPF, I would expect back pressure to be lower, so it might make moa powah. Sure feels like it.

With the tune, when I’m driving normally, the car feels like stock. Including stock gas mileage. But at WOT, or any other decent acceleration, it feels like a different car!!!

So, three days in and I love it. Over time, I will record other impressions and experiences here!!!

Happy driving!

How are you finding the BSR tune? Did you do the tune yourself with the PPC or take into a BSR dealer? How did you find dealing with BSR? Have you dyno'ed your car? BSR figures look impressive. I'm looking at BSR for a skoda superb sportline.

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The BSR tune was great and the guys at BSR Aus were great. They pre-loaded the correct tune on my PPC before it was mailed to me and called me to let me know it was loaded and on its way. I updated my ecu with the PPC myself. Follow the directions and it takes about 15 minutes. No problems!!

The tune is great. Lots of early torque, but no huge surges. Drives like stock until you step on it!! It does get 0.5 l/km less than stock for mileage, but so far I am very happy!

[BSR_R]

The BSR tune was great and the guys at BSR Aus were great. They pre-loaded the correct tune on my PPC before it was mailed to me and called me to let me know it was loaded and on its way. I updated my ecu with the PPC myself. Follow the directions and it takes about 15 minutes. No problems!!

The tune is great. Lots of early torque, but no huge surges. Drives like stock until you step on it!! It does get 0.5 l/km less than stock for mileage, but so far I am very happy!

Have you had the DSG tuned as well?
Just got mine done from Cameron at BSR over the weekend, makes such a difference

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Golf GTI Mk 7.5 BSR Stage 1 ecu tune with 'pops and bangs'

As I understand it, this car first came out in Aus as the Performance Edition 1, with engine code DLBA and the 7 speed dq381. I purchased mine in 2017. I believe the major difference between 2017 and later years outside of Aus is the addition of the GPF starting in 2018. Don’t think GTI in Aus has gpf yet.

I have been doing a lot of reading on stage 1 ecu tunes for my car and three days ago I settled on the BSR stage 1 tune for the DLBA engine. Should hit 301 hp and 440nm. But because mine doesn’t have a GPF, I would expect back pressure to be lower, so it might make moa powah. Sure feels like it.

With the tune, when I’m driving normally, the car feels like stock. Including stock gas mileage. But at WOT, or any other decent acceleration, it feels like a different car!!!

So, three days in and I love it. Over time, I will record other impressions and experiences here!!!

Happy driving!

Its 2024 and this BSR Stage 1 tune has been fantastic. Recently I noticed they updated their tunes to come with a 'Pops and Bangs' add-on. I have a stock Cat and Res but have upgraded my muffler to the VAG Clubsport S OEM muffler. The sound from the Clubsport S muffler has always been perfect for me. Not 'loud', just good sounding. Anyway, I couldn't find much about the Pops and Bangs add-on and was a bit worried it would be VERY loud... BUT... its perfect!!

It should be called the 'burbles and crackles' tune, because with my exhaust system all I get are gentle burbles on down-throttle and deceleration. Almost nothing below 3,000 rpm but nice 'overrun' above 3,000rpm decel. I am 100% perfectly happy with this add-on to my Stage 1 tune!!!

BTW, if you have NO Cat or NO Res or a LOUD exhaust system I'm sure you will hear 'Pops and Bangs'... but for me its softer 'burbles' with some occasional 'crackles'...