HRC-E.B.
Well-known member
Hey guys,
Is there a consensus on the value of the Neuspeed Powerflash bench flash for newer CR TDis vs Malone's Stage 1 tune?
Based on all the rave comments on the Malone tune, it seems pretty clear that it is very very good and provides the most gains available. On the other hand, the Neuspeed tune appears to push things slightly less, in that the torque gains are not as huge, but start a bit lower down the rev range.
Since either would likely void my warranty, I would be interested in getting the one that provides the most safety and reliability. Neuspeed specifically advertise that they maintain stock safety protocols relating to exhaust and intake temperatures, among other things. What about Malone?
I would like to enjoy a peppier car, but not at the price of taking risks with regard to durability and reliability. So is one tune effectively "more conservative" or "safer" than the other?
Lastly, can either of these be had with a switch allowing to shift between stock tune and chipped tune, for instance when taking the car back to the dealer for any reason?
Is it possible to replace the anti-tamper screws to avoid leaving tell-tale signs of ECU tampering?
Thanks for the info!
Is there a consensus on the value of the Neuspeed Powerflash bench flash for newer CR TDis vs Malone's Stage 1 tune?
Based on all the rave comments on the Malone tune, it seems pretty clear that it is very very good and provides the most gains available. On the other hand, the Neuspeed tune appears to push things slightly less, in that the torque gains are not as huge, but start a bit lower down the rev range.
Since either would likely void my warranty, I would be interested in getting the one that provides the most safety and reliability. Neuspeed specifically advertise that they maintain stock safety protocols relating to exhaust and intake temperatures, among other things. What about Malone?
I would like to enjoy a peppier car, but not at the price of taking risks with regard to durability and reliability. So is one tune effectively "more conservative" or "safer" than the other?
Lastly, can either of these be had with a switch allowing to shift between stock tune and chipped tune, for instance when taking the car back to the dealer for any reason?
Is it possible to replace the anti-tamper screws to avoid leaving tell-tale signs of ECU tampering?
Thanks for the info!