APR vs GIAC vs Revo - Need opinion

[VW Convert]

Hahaha since when did the quality or performance of a good/service have anything to do with how well it sells Its got more to do with maintaining and developing the perception of a worthwhile and valued product than actually producing one ...

Which is a pretty good definition of what marketing is!

Cheers

George

[VW GTI]

Hahaha since when did the quality or performance of a good/service have anything to do with how well it sells Its got more to do with maintaining and developing the perception of a worthwhile and valued product than actually producing one ...

You could have the best product in the world and if no-one knows about it, it won't sell.

You could have an average product (ie Coke Zero) and hammer advertisements... it will sell.

[GT3]

Even though it's been previously dismissed as marketing, ..an APR stage 2 (yes real stage 2) has been released in the UK for the Polo GTI - when will it be available here??

[VW GTI]

Even though it's been previously dismissed as marketing, ..an APR stage 2 (yes real stage 2) has been released in the UK for the Polo GTI - when will it be available here??

Where did you find that?

[taylor]

if i was in the market for an ecu flash i would choose one of the more local workshops who do it and that would make you feel comfortable dealing with them. its always great to have a good relatioship with your mechanic and than to stick with them

[Golf Houso]

Which is a pretty good definition of what marketing is!

Cheers

George

And my future career any one need a part time marketing assistant?

Yeah you beat me to it tosspot: www.coke.com
I don't think theres been a product which has enjoyed such levels of consumption without providing any benefit to the consumer whatsoever besides a "perceived" one

[DaveMack]

And my future career any one need a part time marketing assistant?

Yeah you beat me to it tosspot: www.coke.com
I don't think theres been a product which has enjoyed such levels of consumption without providing any benefit to the consumer whatsoever besides a "perceived" one

Yeah ... was much better when it actually contained Cocaine. Oh ... that's right ... you're all too young to remember that.

Dave

[Golf Houso]

Yeah ... was much better when it actually contained Cocaine. Oh ... that's right ... you're all too young to remember that.

Dave

I can actually say with some confidence you yourself were too young for that either! Wow, I just said that DaveMack isn't actually that old !

[hkogti]

Interested in the apr tuned too, but none of the dealer open on Sat...

I am working everyday and make me no chance to go get a trial or something..

[Whubbsie]

So your basing your decision on how well its marketed ? <shakes head>

http://www.audispares.com.au/

and
http://www.euroclass.com.au/

Not like I went "Oh APR site is much prettier I'll go with them"

As stated All three are pretty much on par for performance, the difference are undetectable for normal street use which is what I will be using my car for.

They all offer the same functionality
Going with APR as that what I could find the most info on making me feel secure that i knew what I would be getting and what to expect

If the GIAC site was more informative, didn't have in terms and conditions that you might have to pay for upgrades and had a localized site I'd probably still be debating it

Do you approve with that decision making better Bug?

Tell you the truth I think I could go with any of the three and still walk away with a smile on my face and great service

Was also thinking custom-code but figured that was more specialized than need.

Still weeks away from getting my car so if you want to convince me I should be going with something else go for it.

[Grant]

Even though it's been previously dismissed as marketing, ..an APR stage 2 (yes real stage 2) has been released in the UK for the Polo GTI - when will it be available here??

i too read about this on the uk polo forums. from memory it requires a high flow downpipe and cat plus some kind of intake

[RhysQ]

i'm surprised you haven't locked this thread dave. these type of threads never end well.

i think the verdict is....all the mentioned brands are going to give you many arousing moments behind the wheel and you will not be dissapointed . the proof is in the pudding - there are several different brands on several different cars on this forum, and i'm sure everyone is more than happy with their.....hence the superiority argument every time this topic comes up.

organise as many free trials as possible and decide what feels the best for your personal driving style. i would be confident in saying that you may not even feel a difference in the different brands. on paper is one thing, on the tarmac is another......remember that.

go with the brand/dealer that you truly believe will give you the on-going support you deserve and is friendly enough to offer you future mod tips and maybe even some good prices on other gear you intend to purchase.

stay away from people who are 'not interested' and are just chasing the cash as they are the ones who will cause your car more harm than good.

Cheers,
Rhys

[RhysQ]

i too read about this on the uk polo forums. from memory it requires a high flow downpipe and cat plus some kind of intake

any web links for this??

[DaveMack]

i'm surprised you haven't locked this thread dave. these type of threads never end well.

i think the verdict is....all the mentioned brands are going to give you many arousing moments behind the wheel and you will not be dissapointed . the proof is in the pudding - there are several different brands on several different cars on this forum, and i'm sure everyone is more than happy with their.....hence the superiority argument every time this topic comes up.

organise as many free trials as possible and decide what feels the best for your personal driving style. i would be confident in saying that you may not even feel a difference in the different brands. on paper is one thing, on the tarmac is another......remember that.

go with the brand/dealer that you truly believe will give you the on-going support you deserve and is friendly enough to offer you future mod tips and maybe even some good prices on other gear you intend to purchase.

stay away from people who are 'not interested' and are just chasing the cash as they are the ones who will cause your car more harm than good.

Cheers,
Rhys

How could I close it, Rhys ... you make perfect sense.

However ... the flaming hasn't really gone too OTT yet ...

If it does ... someone will close it (may not be me).

Dave

[Guy_H]

Even though it's been previously dismissed as marketing, ..an APR stage 2 (yes real stage 2) has been released in the UK for the Polo GTI - when will it be available here??

The UK contacted me about the file (and vice a versa) , to date it has no more proven power output over our stage 1 version & it may actually have some negatives (in power & driveability). I believe they are doing some more work on it, but until we see a positive from it, we won't release it or even schedule it for local testing.

If we need local test cars, we can get several & have testing done in a week!