Harding Performance DSG Software & Hardware program

[Guy_H]

Harding Performance DSG Software & Hardware program.

DQ 200 (7 speed dry clutch – Golf TSI, Polo, Skoda 118 etc)

Performance Software:

Standard recommended upgrade pack: Recommended retail $995-00

- Custom D and S programs
- 1st gear Re-activation
- Less unwanted downshift on light acceleration

All new 7-speed DSG’s with dry clutch have software “compromises”. They shift overly early, and do not make great use of 1st gear. This causes annoying vibrations when the DSG shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, slow reaction on the throttle from low rpm and low speeds, possible damage to transmission & excessive wear on the dual mass flywheel & clutch packs.

Surveyed customers tend not to use “S” mode as it holds the gear far too long for regular city driving, and find “D” mode too lazy.

Our new software solves this problem.

In D Mode we give you much better drivability, and the S mode becomes much more useful. When driving in D, most 1.4TSI’s shift over to 7th gear at 58km/h, we set this to 78km/h. This means the car will not drive at the super low 1150rpm anymore. The engine will stay above 1400rpm. No noticeable change in fuel consumption.

1st gear reactivation, the 7 speed DSG’s do not use 1st gear any longer, only when taking off from a complete standstill. This causes abnormal wear & shuddering in the clutch packs (particularly the 1st to 2nd gear change). When driving below 17km/h the throttle response is poor as the gear is too high & RPM too low. Our software uses first gear for speeds up to 17kmph.

Other options: (add more than one option and the price becomes $199 per option)

- Torque limiter delete $299-00
- Torque capacity threshold upgrade up to 350Nm $299-00
- Max. shifting RPM $299-00
- Raised downshift rpm $299-00

Our standard package is recommended for most "enthusiasts", the other "options" are really for someone who is pushing the limits or who have a custom request.

If you have a race specific application or big turbo application, then tied with in with different engine remapping, we should have a transmission solution for you.

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DQ 250 (6 speed wet clutch – Golf GTI, TDI, R, Audi S3, Skoda VRS etc)

Performance Software:

Standard recommended upgrade pack: Recommended retail $1295

- Custom D and S programs
- Torque capacity upgrade to 450-500Nm
- Upgraded clutch clamping
- Less unwanted downshift on light acceleration
- Shifting time (only applicable for early models)
- Manual Mode upshift control
- Modified launch control rpm


The DQ250 transmission in standard form suffers from much unwanted downshift. When we increase the torque output & improve the torque curve with chip tuning, then the unwanted downshift can be a bigger annoyance. With light acceleration, the DSG tends to downshift 1 to 3 gears; this causes delays (lag). After carrying out our software upgrade, the throttle response is greatly improved and the car will accelerate using low rpm torque in a higher gear, instead of shifting down and using high rpm horsepower in a lower gear. No lag because of an unwanted shift, but immediate response on the throttle.

The DSG Torque limiter is increased, depending on the transmission model, we increase the torque limiter between 50 and 150NM depending on application. We also have custom applications for big turbo conversions.

Clutch life will be extended with less slip due to the upgraded clutch clamping option.


Other options: (add more than one option and the price becomes $199 per option)

- Torque limiter full delete $299-00
- Max. shifting RPM increased $299-00
- Raised downshift rpm $299-00
- Custom new generation files for old models $299-00

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DQ 500 (7 speed wet clutch – TTRS, VW Transporter T5.5, Tiguan 2012 etc)

Performance Software:

Standard recommended upgrade pack: Recommended retail $1195

- Custom D and S program
- Re-activation of 1st gear
- Raised downshift rpm
- Less unwanted downshift on light acceleration

Most of new 7-speed DSG’s the factory software is far less than optimal. They shift very early and do not use first gear unless moving off from a complete stop. This causes poor reaction on the throttle from low rpm and low speeds, also shudder and possible damage to gearbox and flywheel.

Our new software resolves these issues. The D program will give a much better drivability to the car, and the S program will become much more useful. When driving in D normally the car drives in 7th gear at 80km/h, this will become 6th gear. Therefore the rpm at 80km/h will become +/- 1450rpm instead of the original 1200rpm. No noticeable change in fuel consumption.

Other options: (add more than one option and the price becomes $199 per option)

- Torque limiter full delete $299-00
- Torque capacity threshold upgrade to ~ 700Nm $299-00
- Modified launch control rpm $299-00
- Max. shifting RPM increased $299-00

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PERFORMANCE HARDWARE

DQ 250 (6 speed wet clutch – Golf GTI, TDI, R, Audi S3, Skoda VRS etc)

SSP 600whp clutch pack set $2295-00
SSP Hi Temp Viton clutch basket seal set $795-00
SSP 10 litre Performance DSG Oil (5.5 litres required for a change) $695-00

STANDARD HARDWARE

Dual Mass Flywheels -
Mechatronics unit – New (12 months warranty)
Mechatronics unit – Reconditioned (3 months warranty)
New DSG transmissions (12 months warranty)
Reconditioned DSG transmissions (3 months warranty)


SPECIAL SERVICES

Custom single mass DSG flywheels for race use (DQ250)

Mechatronics reprogramming service

• Installation of used mechatronics that needs to be flashed with correct software
• Custom software for long gears, off road modes etc
• Allows use of similar transmissions already in stock

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This program will be available through our nationwide dealer network, please email any inquiries to info@hp.net.au or call us on 1300 730 949

[RandomX]

are you able to offer further discounts for a 'fully loaded' dq200 tune?

cheers,

josh

[Guy_H]

Josh, we would look after a package for you, you probably wouldn't us a couple of the options, bu twe can discuss next week. We have a few 7 speeds to do, so will get a better feeling on if there is a benefit for street use.

[LocoPolo]

Guy, is this going to be an Aus only option or will it be made available worldwide at a later date?

cheers,

Rui

[Guy_H]

Hi Rui,

Australia / NZ only at this stage

[Guy_H]

Our web pages are now live:

Harding Performance

New website coming shortly!

[LunchboxVRS]

Being that your stage one tune for 6r Polo GTI brings torque to just over 300nm is it a requirment to pay the $299 to have the threshold raised to 350nm? also if you couple a tune with intercooler and exhaust would you not push past 350nm?

[cktsi]

Being that your stage one tune for 6r Polo GTI brings torque to just over 300nm is it a requirment to pay the $299 to have the threshold raised to 350nm? also if you couple a tune with intercooler and exhaust would you not push past 350nm?

An add on question I have to that is, what's happening to Stage 1 APR tuned cars today with the 1.4 twincharger & DQ200 box? Does this mean the full benefits of the tune is not being used due to the higher torque of the Stage 1 tune (which is around 304nm)?

[Guy_H]

The engine can produce the torque, no problem, but the job of the transmission applying the torque usefully to the road is what is being tweaked. By changing the clutch actions we can apply the torque earlier (and in the right gear) instead of the DSG trying to upshift & induce clutch slip (and reduce torque when this happens of course!).

[LunchboxVRS]

Makes sense. nicely explained, so this should lessen the wear on the clutch pack?
Also what is the difference between the torque limit delete and the threshold raise to 350nm