Malone 0.5 tune?
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h4vok
Veteran Member
The dsg tune would probably improve the driveability more than the engine tune. Ideally you would get both, but that can get pricey.
Yes, I emailed Malone and they recommend the DSG tune over the 0.5 tune for increased driveability, which is really what I want to improve on this car.
If I was keeping this for more than a year or so I would also consider Stage 2.
If I was keeping this for more than a year or so I would also consider Stage 2.
I went yesterday to Trentec Automotive in Newark, DE and had the Malone DSG tune installed. Then I had the Malone Stage 2 tune installed as well. 
Now the car drives like a TDI should.
It was a pleasure doing business with Trent.
Now the car drives like a TDI should.
It was a pleasure doing business with Trent.
JFettig
Vendor
You did the right thing
The 0.5 tune does improve driveability slightly, but for most not noticeably as far as the DSG glitchyness goes. Proper DSG tune and Stage 2 make it a whole new car.
The 0.5 tune does improve driveability slightly, but for most not noticeably as far as the DSG glitchyness goes. Proper DSG tune and Stage 2 make it a whole new car.
respond2us
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- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- TDI
- Jetta, 99.5, Custom - Funky Green. 99 NB TDI, 06 Jetta TDI
My wife has a DSG JSW. What does the DSG tune do to make it feel like a new car? Smooths out the jerky shifts? Also, I'm thinking about the Malone 2.0 tune... how does that affect fuel economy?
Yes, the DSG tune smooths out the jerky shifts very nicely.
I have not yet noticed a change in fuel economy, although this car has always been on the relatively low side of TDI fuel economy (maybe it's just the way I drive?)
gibbswrecker
Member
Is a DSG from a certain year as in after the tiptronic trans?
Blue_Hen_TDI
Top Post Dawg
Depends on the model, but DSG came on the scene in mid 20xx decade. 2006 Jetta TDI was available with DSG. If you have a DSG, there should be a DSG logo on the gear selector (I think).
And BEW Beetles ('04-05).