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.

 

[Alpinee30]

Nothing wrong with Cobb and you can also adda tune from Stratified. Can be purchased as a kit from them Aswell. Stratified tunes are way better than the OTS COBB .

 

[aspro_gti]

Nothing wrong with Cobb and you can also adda tune from Stratified. Can be purchased as a kit from them Aswell. Stratified tunes are way better than the OTS COBB .

Based^ I second this
Especially if you have a K04

 

[GolNat]

If you just want to tune and move on APR or Unitronic. If you want the ability to tweak and modify COBB with a none COBB tune.

 

[1st Gen]

Nothing wrong with Cobb and you can also adda tune from Stratified. Can be purchased as a kit from them Aswell. Stratified tunes are way better than the OTS COBB .

It feels weird still getting help from Lex. Glad to send him my business though.

 

[APRMK6GTi]

Cobb with Stratified Pro Tune

 

[Alpinee30]

It feels weird still getting help from Lex. Glad to send him my business though.

It’s a quality tune. Will be my 4th tune with him, time for a 4-bar map sensor.

You can always try someone else. I have no experience with sneaky, but them having a Gmail account I'm cool. I can't help but judge a business when they use free email.

No one else new is tuning this platform remotely. Too bad EQT doesn't

 

[JOHNDERS2586]

I have been using COBB on multiple vehicles since 2006.. Everything has its pros and cons. I feel like it's the best bang for your buck. You can use it to monitor engine parameters. You can use it as a performance gauge, you can take data logs, change tunes, get custom tunes, lots of nice features. It's not just a set and forget, but it can be if that's all you want it to be. Or it can grow with you/ the car as you continue to add more powwa... So far I have been happy with it for this platform. I went from a Stage 1 OTS, to a Stratified stage 1 tune and then to a custom KO4 tune through Freektune which is a local Cobb pro tuner in my home state.. Car runs like a dream, no issues and it's a daily commuter with 140+k miles on it now... So needless to say it's not going blow up your car by tuning it either..

 

[Alpinee30]

I have been using COBB on multiple vehicles since 2006.. Everything has its pros and cons. I feel like it's the best bang for your buck. You can use it to monitor engine parameters. You can use it as a performance gauge, you can take data logs, change tunes, get custom tunes, lots of nice features. It's not just a set and forget, but it can be if that's all you want it to be. Or it can grow with you/ the car as you continue to add more powwa... So far I have been happy with it for this platform. I went from a Stage 1 OTS, to a Stratified stage 1 tune and then to a custom KO4 tune through Freektune which is a local Cobb pro tuner in my home state.. Car runs like a dream, no issues and it's a daily commuter with 140+k miles on it now... So needless to say it's not going blow up your car by tuning it either..

Absolutely perfectly worded.