Thinking about a tune

[1st Gen]

I was going to go with the COBB unit but a buddy at work says a dyno tune is the only way to go after mods.
I see IE has a tune as well.
After modding phones, computers, and a previous car build, I'm fully aware of the possibility of generic code not doing what it's intended to do.
Is there a path forward that doesn't include cashing in a savings bond?

 

[Saabingti]

What sort of modding have you done? Unless you've done extensive engine work, a custom dyno tune is unnecessary.

The OTS tunes from the big names are tried and true, no real need to worry about bad code.

 

[jay745]

Yeah, the tunes for these cars aren't super sensitive to mods like other platforms. Unless you're going for huge power dyno tuning is a waste of money

 

[supreme_gti]

I was going to go with the COBB unit but a buddy at work says a dyno tune is the only way to go after mods.
I see IE has a tune as well.
After modding phones, computers, and a previous car build, I'm fully aware of the possibility of generic code not doing what it's intended to do.
Is there a path forward that doesn't include cashing in a savings bond?

Unitronic ECU tune files are proper. Make sure you fix all the weak spots first prior to tuning.

 

[1st Gen]

This is good information. Thanks.