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APR Presents the 2.0 TSI ECU Update (Version 2.0!)
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Dr Dad
Drag Race Newbie
I would ask APR directly. I personally would not use a lower octane than the file I am using.
Just got my Stage 1 tune on Monday. I was torn between the Cobb AP and APR and decided to go with APR on a whim since I was getting my exhaust put on. I wish they came with the option to switch back to stock and the stage 1 as a default instead of paying extra. I'm at 68k miles and once I get on the gas, I feel slipping on my clutch. I thought I researched everything before I looked into tunes, but I never came upon clutch issues. I love the extra power but I just can't get on it with my clutch. Money restraint keeps me from just buying a clutch. It was a little disheartening to say the least.
xd-data-ii
Go Kart Champion
You didn't see clutch discussions in relation to tunes??? Thats a very common topic for manual cars with tunes.
The low output files are more suited to manual cars on stock (or significant mileage) clutches too.
You likely have a 30 day "trial" period with APR where you could get the tune removed and get your money back (minus the shops labor fees). Check with them on that and maybe consider other options.
The low output files are more suited to manual cars on stock (or significant mileage) clutches too.
You likely have a 30 day "trial" period with APR where you could get the tune removed and get your money back (minus the shops labor fees). Check with them on that and maybe consider other options.
SnailPower
Autocross Newbie
I've come to this conclusion.
It depends how well you drive your car, or who owned your car before you and how well they drove it.
I'm currently stage 2, high output since December of last year I want to say, whenever the 2.4 released. I was there immediately just about for the flash.
I'm not slipping yet...stock clutch. With that said, I haven't pushed it too too hard because I'm on winter tires at the moment so there is no sense in doing that. Once I get my Summer tires on, I'm sure the clutch is going to take a lot of abuse. However, I do feel, it's based on driving habits and how well the previous driver did when they owned the car if you bought used.
Mine is new, so I'm the only one that has touched this baby and with my experience with manual, I think I'm pretty solid still with this clutch.
DASVDUB
Drag Racing Champion
It pulls harder everywhere in every gear. Such a noticeable difference!
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FF_animal
Ready to race!
Dam when I went from stock to 2.1 I felt like the higher gears pulled harder so I'm guessing this 2.4 makes wakes them up even more. Getting flashed on wensday since I have it off [emoji1303]
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Gah every time I consider picking up the phone to schedule an appointment for the updated tune I peep here to see someone complaining about something! I'm dsg and on the old revised stage 2 tune (1.2 I think) and it has treated me very well so of course I'm hesitant.. but its APR, the update has been out for a year now, and we've had 4 revisions for the dsg. It has to be fine. It just has to or we'd be at 2.5 by now. I'm picking up the phone. Y'all just nagging. I got brand new pss and motul 8100xcess oil. I'm doing the update while its still turbo weather outside.
Just jinxed yourself
I'm also original owner and have a unicorn clutch that has survived 4 years of being Stage 2 life. Looking forward to 2.4 as the 2.x one I have now is pretty rough around the edges to say the least.