Superchips on the scene with the mk7 GTI...

[hastd2]

Guys i have just fitted a DTUK FSR tuning box and am more than happy with it....the power seems to kick in just before 4000rpm and that gives you plenty of grunt when you are looking for it...below is the figures from DTUK web site

Make / Model GOLF VII 2.0 TSI 230PS GTI (Performance Pack)
Standard KW (PS) 169 (230 PS)
Tuned KW (PS) 205  (280 PS)
Standard Torque  350 Nm  Tuned Torque 410 Nm

So happy bunny with these figures..

[Exonian]

I meant to exonians reply, if apr half inch some tech or knowledge from VW for their racing how are revo working on it too, why can't superchips whose main income is off the bluefin not be able to go through the obd? Seems odd to me

We can only guess! No doubt there will be a few 'in the know' people out there sworn to secrecy but looking at history and REVO and APR being the first VAG tuners (when they were pretty much tied in together all those years ago) to do OBD tuning, and both having seen their businesses grow massively over the last 12 or so years - I'd guess it was all down to who they employ to crack ECUs and within that the money they throw at it which is basically their core business.
The personnel have changed in both companies a fair bit over the years and no doubt there are loads of young software writers who have appeared within their ranks (whatever happened to Richard Washbrook?) but these companies have to stay at the forefront. Even the German tuners are lagging behind there and I think unless the OBD tuning really is more or less invisible to dealer investigation a lot of people will still err towards the plug-in's especially if you're on PCP or Leasing where a voided warranty would be a big violation of your terms and conditions!!!!

Still, it's early days and all interesting stuff - keeps us entertained!

[mikeok]

Hi
I also have the dtuk box on my GTI PP and its a very good unit pulls like a bull now..
Mike

[wigit]

APR and Revo are all over FB with reference to figures and Beta testing so obvious the OBD element has been sorted just a question of when they are happy for them to go to market

APR and Revo both have Rs on their fleet which are also plastered over FB so its obvious they are working on it

[mikeok]

Yeah they have been working on them forever..iv been in touch with Revo who keep saying almost there every month..
1 day it will come good tho.

[GrahamFR]

An apr comment response on their fb (I know I'm sad but I check as its best place to get updates) say within 30 days, that was 3 days ago so we shall see in 27 days...

[gazmondo35]

Sat 12 July, I'll be ticking the days off the calendar.

[herbie911]

I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.

I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!

[Andrew@DTUK]

I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.

I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!

as the systems require us to adjust boost, then youre always going to have to remove the boost plug from the underside of the car unless VW decided to move the position of this sensor.

[kevinm]

I rung Superchip and it does't sounds like this is a straight forward DIY job! They also only offer a 7 day money back guarantee only. They don't offer the usual 12 month warranty with this product which concerns me.

I rather wait tip someone develop a product which I can easily install and remove myself just in case the engine fails!

as the systems require us to adjust boost, then youre always going to have to remove the boost plug from the underside of the car unless VW decided to move the position of this sensor.

Have you looked at doing a loom that plugs in between the ECU itself and the car loom?