Sounds a bit more complicated then what I'm willing to mess with in a car, but do lest us know how the other programs feel to you. From the looks of it, the tune is meeting your needs for more pull at higher revs, though 3000-3500rpm is more midrange is it not?
DTUKTuning Box
OK As per previous post I have now had the above fitted to my 190ps TSI R-Line. This box of tricks claim to up the power to 240+ ps and improve torque to 400nM from 350nM.
On fitting there is one slightly awkward connection which you need to access from underneath the front of the engine for the turbo boost, otherwise it's a simple few minute fit. I opted for the bluetooth controlled unit which you can change settings on the fly via an Android or Apple OS Smartphone. However to use the app you need android version 7 upwards for an Andriod smartphone/tablet, which unfortunately I do not have at present.
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The box comprise of three preset programs and each program has from -3 to +3 (7) settings to suit your driving. I have to as yet experiment with the programs/settings but will update my personal findings for the forum in the near future.
Initially, the box has been set to program 1 +1. I am told that most files are optimised on the zero setting but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can affect things. This program/setting seems to mainly improve performance at the higher rev range and the engine pulls strongly at around 3000-3500rpm. Program 2/3 apparently is more aggressive for power at lower revs.....Watch this space :devil:
On fitting there is one slightly awkward connection which you need to access from underneath the front of the engine for the turbo boost, otherwise it's a simple few minute fit. I opted for the bluetooth controlled unit which you can change settings on the fly via an Android or Apple OS Smartphone. However to use the app you need android version 7 upwards for an Andriod smartphone/tablet, which unfortunately I do not have at present.
lain:The box comprise of three preset programs and each program has from -3 to +3 (7) settings to suit your driving. I have to as yet experiment with the programs/settings but will update my personal findings for the forum in the near future.
Initially, the box has been set to program 1 +1. I am told that most files are optimised on the zero setting but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can affect things. This program/setting seems to mainly improve performance at the higher rev range and the engine pulls strongly at around 3000-3500rpm. Program 2/3 apparently is more aggressive for power at lower revs.....Watch this space :devil:
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Are you not concerned about warranty implications? The latest VW ECU systems can detect these addon systems apparently. Even if you remove them for servicing.
Are you sure about your statement? The tuning box is not reflashing the ECU so how can VW detect it once removed? DTUK claim that it is totally undetectable when removed.
I hope you also tell your insurance company. Remember you may not be in a position to remove after an accident.
I had a DTUK tuning box and pedal box on my Diesel Octavia VRS and there was a noticeable improvement in response and and small improvement in fuel economy. I think the pedal box did more for improving the 'feel' of the car.
I've yet to check on the Arteon but the Skoda Superb has a soft throttle response set in the ECU. Using VCDS/OBDEleven its possible to set it to 'Audi' which makes the superb much more responsive.
That is interesting! I have used Vagcom (VCDS) with great success a number of years ago. Even changed my ex Singapore Ford Galaxy's speedometer reading from km to miles and reset the autobox when all gears would not upchange. However unless you confidently know what you are doing it can however be a risky subject...it only takes one change of a value in a novices hands!
To date I have also tried program 2 with setting +2 and no management light:smile: This is a great improvement. Much better performance all round and when driving conservatively I'm sure mpg has improved. It will be interesting to see if +3 setting will induce a magagement light :surprise::grin: I have just borrowed my younger son's ipad and have installed the bluetooth app so I should b able to carry out some further testing shortly and will update.:wink:
I await with interest and will ask DTUK of any reprecussions? As you said it's unlikely for Ross Tech to get hold of an Arteon, I just can't believe how rare the Arteon is on UK roads. To date I have never seen another Arteon on the road since placing an order in October of last year. (Then again my wife tells me that I should get out more often to wine and dine her :grin
I've had the odd rep. in the new fronted Passat, thrashing the balls out of it, in my rear view mirror which can be misleading, but as I said never an Arteon? I personally prefer my Arteon to my brothers A5 Sportback, which he has now just sold, but his was a four year old model so I can't fairly compare both new marques.
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