mposey519
Active member
So what's the difference/Benefit between buying/renting the tune flashing hardware and doing it yourself and having a tuning dealer do it for you?
Dealer vs self tune
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GoFaster
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For one thing ... the direction that the finger points if something goes wrong!
Some folks have more than one tune. I have heard unconfirmed rumors why that is needed. An economy tune for road trips switchable to the power tune later. If you plan on upgrading in three or four steps I could see your own flashing hardware as useful. Does Kentucky check your emissions?
I got a tune after bigger injectors. Before I get another tune I will do some air flow mods, then a different turbo, and then another tune. That should be all I need.
Some folks resell their flashing hardware on here for cheaper but then the vendor who sells em will charge you a transfer fee! And different hardware only fits certain years.
I got a tune after bigger injectors. Before I get another tune I will do some air flow mods, then a different turbo, and then another tune. That should be all I need.
Some folks resell their flashing hardware on here for cheaper but then the vendor who sells em will charge you a transfer fee! And different hardware only fits certain years.
mposey519
Active member
Kentucky hasn't checked emissions since 2005.
I've been considering the ecotune for road trips, but would like to be able to tune for performance for normal driving(once I get the cash and upgrade injectors.)
Didn't know if I was missing out on something by doing it myself.
I've been considering the ecotune for road trips, but would like to be able to tune for performance for normal driving(once I get the cash and upgrade injectors.)
Didn't know if I was missing out on something by doing it myself.
LNXGUY
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You shouldn't need two separate tunes for 'mileage' and 'power'.. A good tune that makes great power should also be perfect for driving down the highway at normal speeds.
oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
It also can depend on what other, if any, mods you may have. If the car is otherwise totally stock (and healthy), a standard map of the 'off-the-menu' variety is perfectly adequate.
But if you've done a bunch of other things, then maybe something a bit more tailored to your car is needed to make best use of the whole package. In this case, someone who knows what they are doing with the software changes can be advantageous.
I also myself like to be certain the car is in good order otherwise, first. Lots of people come in our shop wanting more power and think a software change (or "chips" to use the outdated term) is what is needed, when in fact the last clown that did the M&P timing belt job has the pump timing so far off the graph the car runs like crap. And it'll run like crap tuned, too.
But if you've done a bunch of other things, then maybe something a bit more tailored to your car is needed to make best use of the whole package. In this case, someone who knows what they are doing with the software changes can be advantageous.
I also myself like to be certain the car is in good order otherwise, first. Lots of people come in our shop wanting more power and think a software change (or "chips" to use the outdated term) is what is needed, when in fact the last clown that did the M&P timing belt job has the pump timing so far off the graph the car runs like crap. And it'll run like crap tuned, too.
mposey519
Active member
As best I have been able to tell, everything is stock on the Golf. I'll not be tinkering much(so I say now...a week into ownership,,,we'll see).
I'd still prefer to be able to swap tunes based on usage, but will probably have Skunkwerx check it over first.
oilhammer
Certified Volkswagen Nut & Vendor
That is a very good plan of attack. Once they pronounce it healthy, and making all its stock 90 horses, THEN the fun can begin!