So I spoke with Reeves Motorsports (a local VW/Audi/Etc dealer who does APR tuning) and got my quote for a tune. Sale price of $599 fully loaded, I guess that is the best way to go, an extra $50 for all the programs seems like a good deal. They do charge a $220 labor install fee. Apparently its a one time fee, after that any ECU upgrades or work done is covered. So if I go 1 now I can upgrade for free to 2 later on. Is this a good deal? About average?
Now my problems are A) They only have the eurojet downpipe track edition and I'm not sure I want to go catless. I know I can just swap out the middle section for the catted version. I have a feeling this is a non point because they'll charge extra labor for the DP install which I won't want to pay and I can install it myself.
On the topic of downpipes, eurojet vs billyboat vs APR. ECS lists the APR for $629, Billyboat for $549, and Eurojet w/ cat for $558. Of these three, what real differences are there? Every thread on here I've read shows that they are all very similar in quality and driving characteristics. From those of you that have used them, are there any complaints? Any annoying noises? Would you buy them again?
I guess my biggest concern is if I go Stage 1 and appreciate it, enjoy it for what it is, then go Stage 2, I'll appreciate the mods more and enjoy the journey to power. I'll have a greater appreciation for it. Then again, if I just go Stage 2 now I'll be content with my car and not worry about these mods ever again, moving on to other areas of the car.
What do you all recommend? I'm new to modding my car and the "tuning" area. I'm all for it but I'm not sure which route to go.
My options so far are: Stage 1 now, order DP later, flash to 2 and enjoy. Stage 2 now, buy DP first and install it myself, then go down and get flashed. Or Stage 2 tune + DP from Reeves, installed all by them, and I'm worry free.
Such a hard decision to make.
Now my problems are A) They only have the eurojet downpipe track edition and I'm not sure I want to go catless. I know I can just swap out the middle section for the catted version. I have a feeling this is a non point because they'll charge extra labor for the DP install which I won't want to pay and I can install it myself.
On the topic of downpipes, eurojet vs billyboat vs APR. ECS lists the APR for $629, Billyboat for $549, and Eurojet w/ cat for $558. Of these three, what real differences are there? Every thread on here I've read shows that they are all very similar in quality and driving characteristics. From those of you that have used them, are there any complaints? Any annoying noises? Would you buy them again?
I guess my biggest concern is if I go Stage 1 and appreciate it, enjoy it for what it is, then go Stage 2, I'll appreciate the mods more and enjoy the journey to power. I'll have a greater appreciation for it. Then again, if I just go Stage 2 now I'll be content with my car and not worry about these mods ever again, moving on to other areas of the car.
What do you all recommend? I'm new to modding my car and the "tuning" area. I'm all for it but I'm not sure which route to go.
My options so far are: Stage 1 now, order DP later, flash to 2 and enjoy. Stage 2 now, buy DP first and install it myself, then go down and get flashed. Or Stage 2 tune + DP from Reeves, installed all by them, and I'm worry free.
Such a hard decision to make.