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Mason

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I have a 2011 Gti with stage two apr intake and a 3inch eurojet turbo back exhaust. It is apr stage 1 tuned at the moment what are the benefits of going stage two? Is it worth the extra money? I know it blocks the check engine light but besides that is it worth it?
 
Squashdaddy

Squashdaddy

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Did you get the intake and exhaust after getting the Stage 1 tune? My stage 1 to stage 2 flash was free. Some shops might charge a minimal $40-60 shop charge but the actual update is free. The benefits of stage 2 are more power. You already have the hardware, so why not get the updated ECU flash?
 
zrickety

zrickety

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The new tune is supposed to be awesome. I was very happy stage 1 though. It's a coin flip for me.
 
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Mason

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I already had all the hardware car was original tuned stage 2 by a different company when I purchased it and I made it stage one apr to pass inspection. And now I can't decide if I want to pay the 150 more for stage 2.
 
lilonespaz

lilonespaz

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Mason said:
I already had all the hardware car was original tuned stage 2 by a different company when I purchased it and I made it stage one apr to pass inspection. And now I can't decide if I want to pay the 150 more for stage 2.
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Stage 2 has a stronger upper rpm power. look at the curves on APR website. Youd look at like 10-15 wheel torque more and 10-15 wheel horsepower more.
 
Squashdaddy

Squashdaddy

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Absolutely no question. Get stage 2. I mean, why get the required and supporting mods and NOT get it? Just doesn't make sense.
 
damagi123

damagi123

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do it do it do it. its so sick to have it keep pulling all the way up to 6500k. You have to do a lot less shifting to have fun. you dont have to keep riding that tiny powerband
 
Midknight1

Midknight1

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Check out their website? That answers all questions really haha. But yes, stage 2 (especially the new file) is worth it.

The only 'downside' is that you will speed up needing a new clutch


Sent from the future
 
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Midknight1

Midknight1

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Squashdaddy said:
Did you get the intake and exhaust after getting the Stage 1 tune? My stage 1 to stage 2 flash was free. Some shops might charge a minimal $40-60 shop charge but the actual update is free. The benefits of stage 2 are more power. You already have the hardware, so why not get the updated ECU flash?
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How did you swing that haha? Software upgrade from APR isn't free unless you buy their downpipe I thought?

If you are referring to the V2 update just released, then yes that's free, but I thought going from stage 1 to stage 2 isn't.
 
lilonespaz

lilonespaz

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Midknight said:
How did you swing that haha? Software upgrade from APR isn't free unless you buy their downpipe I thought?

If you are referring to the V2 update just released, then yes that's free, but I thought going from stage 1 to stage 2 isn't.
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There are 3 conditions that apply to upgrade fee for APR stage 1 to 2.


1) Bought stage one before February 2015(Free Up from stage 1 to stage 2)
2) Buy APR Downpipe (Free Upgrade to stage 2 from stage 1)
3) If neither apply $149.99 upgrade price
 
Midknight1

Midknight1

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lilonespaz said:
There are 3 conditions that apply to upgrade fee for APR stage 1 to 2.


1) Bought stage one before February 2015(Free Up from stage 1 to stage 2)
2) Buy APR Downpipe (Free Upgrade to stage 2 from stage 1)
3) If neither apply $149.99 upgrade price
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Hmmmm I got stage 1 about 2 years ago, but it still cost me to go to stage 2 (about 2 weeks ago)...or do you mean it was free if upgrading before February 2015?
 
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fastmk6

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Midknight said:
Hmmmm I got stage 1 about 2 years ago, but it still cost me to go to stage 2 (about 2 weeks ago)...or do you mean it was free if upgrading before February 2015?
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If you got your stage 1 tune done before February 15, 2015 your upgrade to stage 2 should have been free, other than labor. This isn't well known to the shops, I had to tell mine about it and they had to contact their rep at APR to get it approved.
 
Midknight1

Midknight1

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fastmk6 said:
If you got your stage 1 tune done before February 15, 2015 your upgrade to stage 2 should have been free, other than labor. This isn't well known to the shops, I had to tell mine about it and they had to contact their rep at APR to get it approved.
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Well then...missed opportunity I guess. I didn't know about this, and I guess neither did my local shop. Oh well, still worth it I suppose...maybe I could get a refund from APR or something...wonder how many other people didn't know about this
 
Squashdaddy

Squashdaddy

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I got my stage 1 tune in 2012, well before the new rules, which was why my stage 2 tune was free.
 
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Mason

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Has anyone got the no lift shifting from apr on their car? That looks awesome and I wanted to know if anyone has tried it out yet? And their opinion on it
 
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