Evolve Technik tune

[STI65]

I am evaluating all the tunes on the market for my 06 Polo GTI and I am impressed by the numbers put out by the stage II Evolve Technik tune. Its about 168 kw and 360 nm. Has anyone had this tune done and or what have they heard about it?
Pros and cons, give me the lot. (PM me if you have too). Many thanks for your help.

[Blitzen]

Hey mate. There have been heaps of threads on various tunes. You are better off using the search function, or having a look in the tunes and performance section of the forum.

[Tim]

Ive been in a car with an evolve tune. It goes pretty good. Almost as quick as a GIAC tune.

[FLYINGTI]

Ive been in a car with an evolve tune. It goes pretty good. Almost as quick as a GIAC tune.

Wheres the "like" button
=)

[Bflat]

Ive been in a car with an evolve tune. It goes pretty good. Almost as quick as a GIAC tune.

I blame the lunatic behind the wheel

[h100vw]

Ive been in a car with an evolve tune. It goes pretty good. Almost as quick as a GIAC tune.

Which would be nearly as quick as, nah, I'm not going to jump on that band wagon #movealongnochipwarshere

Gavin

[STI65]

Hey mate. There have been heaps of threads on various tunes. You are better off using the search function, or having a look in the tunes and performance section of the forum.

I had a look and could not find the info I was after. Thanks for the advice though.

[Ben_GTI]

I dunno what tune level I got in mine, but I'm pretty happy with the Evolve tune. Car goes hard and peak power is at ~3500rpm and sits flat until the cut out unlike other tunes which drop off in the higher revs.

I regularly spank other cars when they get cheeky, so its got plenty of poke.

[noone]

Its pretty hard to evaluate a tune based on anything but same-day dyno comparisons and having a go for yourself.

Go with the one you feel is the best bang for buck and you are comfortable with the company. If you are serious about getting the 'best' tune, find someone to show you their modded Polo.

In your original post you mentioned 168 kw and 360 nm. Where do these numbers come from? What supporting mods are required? I'd assume atleast a PD160 and dump pipe?

[flat6]

This car is awesome at 152kw, I find when giving it a fang I get wheel spin all the way until 3rd gear haha, maybe a decent set of tires and new suspension would help this as the stock continentals can't really get the power to the ground.

[STI65]

After speaking to some places the stage II tune does require an exhaust, dump pipe and upgraded fmic but it can make 145kw @ the wheels. So at this stage I will be looking at just a stage I tune from somewhere. I can not justify the 2k plus price for an exhaust system then the cooler etc... Thanks for the advice guys.

[Ben_GTI]

This car is awesome at 152kw, I find when giving it a fang I get wheel spin all the way until 3rd gear haha, maybe a decent set of tires and new suspension would help this as the stock continentals can't really get the power to the ground.

Yep definitely need better tyres or else you will just be spinning.

Also with the intercooler, it is a good idea if you don't want performance issues in hot weather. I haven't got an FMIC on mine, but I accept the fact that hot weather kills the performance and wish for cold weather again.... which in Melbourne is normally only 4 hours away. Hope you enjoy the tune.

[noone]

I don't think those numbers are anything special for a car with those mods. I'm not saying its not a good tune, just seems to line up with the other tunes.

IMO, if they can move you from a stage 1 - 2 cheaply / for free, it helps if you get the mod bug.

Any tune I recommend an uprated diverter valve and PD160 / other intake solution to get more air in. You can also do many other mods and supporting parts (oils, spark plugs, dump pipe, etc), but these are the ones that help the standard tune do its job best and without failing.

[STI65]

Cheers, noone. I am looking at both a pd160 and a diverter valve. Might get it all done at once. I have to find a pd160 first. Any help finding one in Brisbane is appreciated.

[VWindahouse]

I have one and a BMC panel filter for anyone who is interested!