ECU Tuning Software

**CBAspirated** · 03-06-2018 06:16 PM

Looking for advice on which tune I should go for, had APR Stage 2 on my GTI which was awesome. Only problem with it was keep rubber on my from 2 tires and wheel hop. Not APRs fault tho. Looking at tuning my A4 and while my gut tells me to go w APR again ( have APR CAI & DP ) I feel I should at least explore the option of other tunes. Which have you guys liked best? Most seem very comparable as far as results. I do like IE & Unitronics ability to Flash myself only because I like to DIY and it will make me feel like I did!

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**elscotto80** · 03-06-2018 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

Looking for advice on which tune I should go for, had APR Stage 2 on my GTI which was awesome. Only problem with it was keep rubber on my from 2 tires and wheel hop. Not APRs fault tho. Looking at tuning my A4 and while my gut tells me to go w APR again ( have APR CAI & DP ) I feel I should at least explore the option of other tunes. Which have you guys liked best? Most seem very comparable as far as results. I do like IE & Unitronics ability to Flash myself only because I like to DIY and it will make me feel like I did!

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**Blk rse** · 03-06-2018 07:29 PM

Eurodyne has a do it yourself flash as well HP gain is great I had it on a 2013 gti then 2016 gti and 2017 golf R

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**red4life5** · 03-07-2018 06:28 AM

I would go with IE. I have their products and love them. I haven’t seen better customer service, and they don’t give anything to the public unless it’s been tried & tested a million times, you won’t regret it

2010 A4 S-Line Prestige

**CBAspirated** · 03-07-2018 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by elscotto80

Please search.

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Are you saying I shouldn’t ask for reference? I can research on my own but prefer the advice of those who have used it.

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**CBAspirated** · 03-07-2018 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by red4life5

I would go with IE. I have their products and love them. I haven’t seen better customer service, and they don’t give anything to the public unless it’s been tried & tested a million times, you won’t regret it

2010 A4 S-Line Prestige

Thanks for the advice! I have heard great things about there service. Leaning this way! And on sale 10% off right now.

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**tominabox1** · 03-07-2018 05:28 PM

Allow me to plug the post I started... http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...ons-Megathread

**Audiosz** · 03-07-2018 06:11 PM

Apr

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**elscotto80** · 03-07-2018 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

Are you saying I shouldn’t ask for reference? I can research on my own but prefer the advice of those who have used it.

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No, this has been covered a million times. See the post below as well.

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**DetRebel** · 03-07-2018 06:51 PM

I’ve been planning on APR for a while but IE looks pretty good!! Being able to change back to stock is a pretty good feature.

Is their tune new?? I don’t recall them having a B8 tune a year or so ago.

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**Perry01** · 03-07-2018 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by DetRebel

I’ve been planning on APR for a while but IE looks pretty good!! Being able to change back to stock is a pretty good feature.

Is they’re tune new?? I don’t recall them having a B8 tune a year or so ago.

It’s been around for a while. I first went IE Stage 1 then paid $50 for the upgrade to their Stage 2 tune and now they are custom tuning my K04. Great customer service.

I think they have a 10% off sale going on now

**BrewDude** · 03-08-2018 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by elscotto80

Please search.

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Originally Posted by CBAspirated

Are you saying I shouldn’t ask for reference? I can research on my own but prefer the advice of those who have used it.

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Originally Posted by elscotto80

No, this has been covered a million times. See the post below as well.

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HA! I got booted out of several FB groups because I posted similar responses to find the information on your own before asking.

Sad thing is that spoon feeding seems to be the way of younger kids. They're gonna choke on that spoon.

**TJet1.8** · 03-08-2018 11:01 AM

Had APR Stg 2, loved it. No wheel hop with Quattro

Now APR K04...even better!!

Go straight to K04 if you can.

**richberry01** · 03-08-2018 11:17 AM

BSR

http://en.bsr.se/tuning-kits

Ability to tune yourself through the OBDII and it's something different.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...?highlight=bsr

**tominabox1** · 03-08-2018 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by richberry01

BSR

http://en.bsr.se/tuning-kits

Ability to tune yourself through the OBDII and it's something different.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...?highlight=bsr

It's basically 3x the cost of most one shot ecu tunes though. For that price a custom dyno tune is possible

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**richberry01** · 03-08-2018 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by tominabox1

It's basically 3x the cost of most one shot ecu tunes though. For that price a custom dyno tune is possible

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Sure...minus the ability to flash myself at my convenience...which is what I like about the handheld units. I tried a dynotune with a local shop here in Germany where Audi is domestic and it was nowhere near as good as my BSR Stage I. I've never tried APR or any other mainstream tune...but I'm REALLY happy with BSR. Just my 2cents

**CBAspirated** · 03-08-2018 05:52 PM

Thanks for the input. While I like the ability to flash back to stock, I am going to go back to APR. The performance results are better and having the APR DP gets me the free Stage 2 upgrade so additional cost is minimal. Also, didn’t see anything on a 93 octane file with IE. I could assume if I ran it performance would increase but you know what they say about assuming... you end up bitter and lonely like elscotto80 and BrewDude. Thanks to all who helped with my decision making, your the reason I keep coming to this forum for help. Hope one day I can return the favor.

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**tominabox1** · 03-08-2018 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

Thanks for the input. While I like the ability to flash back to stock, I am going to go back to APR. The performance results are better and having the APR DP gets me the free Stage 2 upgrade so additional cost is minimal. Also, didn’t see anything on a 93 octane file with IE. I could assume if I ran it performance would increase but you know what they say about assuming... you end up bitter and lonely like elscotto80 and BrewDude. Thanks to all who helped with my decision making, your the reason I keep coming to this forum for help. Hope one day I can return the favor.

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From everything I've seen, IE probably offers a custom 93 octane tune if you request it.

**CBAspirated** · 03-08-2018 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by tominabox1

From everything I've seen, IE probably offers a custom 93 octane tune if you request it.

I’ll contact them to see. Thanks

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**tominabox1** · 03-08-2018 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

I’ll contact them to see. Thanks

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I just sent them a question too. We will see

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**Perry01** · 03-08-2018 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by tominabox1

From everything I've seen, IE probably offers a custom 93 octane tune if you request it.

They do, I asked, and I got one.

**CBAspirated** · 03-08-2018 07:05 PM

I asked but looks like they do have 93 file, also it looks like I would need to get an aftermarket Intercooler also w IE. Stacking up for APR.

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**Perry01** · 03-08-2018 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

I asked but looks like they do have 93 file, also it looks like I would need to get an aftermarket Intercooler also w IE. Stacking up for APR.

Stage 2 boost levels are where you’re probably going to want an intercooler anyway. You don’t need to buy IE’s FMIC. APR recommends one too.

**elscotto80** · 03-08-2018 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by CBAspirated

Thanks for the input. While I like the ability to flash back to stock, I am going to go back to APR. The performance results are better and having the APR DP gets me the free Stage 2 upgrade so additional cost is minimal. Also, didn’t see anything on a 93 octane file with IE. I could assume if I ran it performance would increase but you know what they say about assuming... you end up bitter and lonely like elscotto80 and BrewDude. Thanks to all who helped with my decision making, your the reason I keep coming to this forum for help. Hope one day I can return the favor.

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Bitter and lonely, hardly buddy!

Enjoy your tune.

**byront8** · 03-14-2018 09:43 PM

Have just purchased the IE 91 octane tune. They did inform me that it only works on US ecu’s and that as I am shipping this to NZ they hope I have a US ecu.

Can anyone shed some light onto how I know what I have? Tuning here is nearly impossible, so having a system that allows for bone ECU remapping is very much preferable.

**Perry01** · 03-15-2018 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by byront8

Have just purchased the IE 91 octane tune. They did inform me that it only works on US ecu’s and that as I am shipping this to NZ they hope I have a US ecu.

Can anyone shed some light onto how I know what I have? Tuning here is nearly impossible, so having a system that allows for bone ECU remapping is very much preferable.

Do you have VCDS?

There are differences between NA (North America) and ROW (Rest of World) vehicles.