B9 S5 034 TCU tune - stage 2 vs stage 1 worth it?

[97B518TQM]

Hi guys.
Just bought my S5 sportback and am thinking about getting the 034 ECU tune along with the TCU tune. Stage1 TCU is included for free but the stage 2 is $650. My understanding is stage 1 TCU tune pretty much makes the transmission safe to handle the extra torque. Stage 2 actually makes the shift faster some other things. My question is, for those who have it, did you notice a significant enough difference that justifies the $650?

[034Motorsport]

Stage 2 TCU is going to provide a quite significant difference in terms of the drivability and performance of your S5!

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-Sean@034

[sloppymax]

I had the same question when I switched over to 034 from Unitronics. I went forward with the stage 2 tcu and am very glad that I did. It allows for another level of driving dynamics that was not found in the stock or stage 1. I actually flashed stage 1 tcu when I did the stage 1 ecu just so I could get use to the power delivery difference. After a week I flashed the stage 2 tcu and I have not gone back. The shifts are direct and quick. There is a nice improvement even in D when driving on the highway. There have been no times where I questioned the tcu logic as it makes a perfect shift at any interval. I feel like it very similar in dynamics to the ZF programming from BMW in their sporty offerings. Just to note, I had no issues with Unitronic but the additional torque and features from 034 is ultimately what caused my move.

[KLX]

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