ervin_mk6
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I'm sure there's a thread somewhere about APR VS GIAC VS REVO. Is there really a difference at the end of the day?
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I'm sure there's a thread somewhere about APR VS GIAC VS REVO. Is there really a difference at the end of the day?
JhnR
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Negative, there is no screw on the rear. Im not sure how you rubbing, depends what offset are your wheels?
Whats the spec of your wheels?
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PRND[S]
The Lame & The Ludicrous
Too many.
With Stage I there is little -- if any -- difference in actual power. You may see slightly different numbers getting quoted, but you need to take those with a grain of salt, they are from different cars on different dynos under different conditions.
The differentiating factors are features, price, and to some extent customer service and support. You'll have to decide for yourself how you want to prioritize those.
ervin_mk6
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Good answer
I don't picture myself getting any further than stage 1 although it is known that many have said this before and have gone all out. My GTI is my daily driver and plan on making it look good, feel good, and a little more power never hurts. Either way I'd pay the extra $100 something in case I change my mind.
Thomas@GIAC
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No problems with the DSG. The 2012 model had the strongest clutch packs, but all are more than fine with stage 1 power and beyond.
Thomas@GIAC
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Search "APR Misfire" and get back to me.
Cloudlink041
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JhnR
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i think maybe your springs are not stiff enough, so the OEM shock travels more..therefore it hits when fully pressed...i have coils and set to full stiff rear.
PRND[S]
The Lame & The Ludicrous
That's on a limited number of cars that have incorrect, weak valve springs. APR has identified the problem and you can either install the correct valve springs, or get a modified version of the tune which also eliminates the problem.
Thomas@GIAC
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These problems were apparent well before the MED17.5.2 was even available.
Cloudlink041
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Avant
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No problems with mine. Got Stage 1 around 200 miles on the car lol. I'm Stage 2 with 22k miles now and still no signs of slippage. (I'm 6MT)
I really don't know how people get clutch problems after getting tuned.. I don't even think I'm the best manual driver as this is my first manual car but maybe I got lucky with a good clutch?
GIAC's also running some custom Stage 3 DSG software on their K04 car making 350whp/400wtq and from what I read there seems to be no problems.
1stEuroRide
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Got the stage 2 GIAC tune Tuesday at Auto Union in Huntington Beach. Great shop, and group of guys. Had a blast the whole way home with no F'ing traffic so I could really open it up, very impressed... I noticed some of you guys got a GIAC badge with your tune, Thomas?
