Mk6 Golf Acceleration & Performance Data

[Beena]

i wanted to ask you what you think of the APR Stage 1 tune (seat of your pants feel), but this message suggests you haven't taken delivery of your r yet?

Sorry, vie had the car nearly two weeks now, its the Gtech that is due wed/thurs.

Seat of the pants it is definately quicker with the Stage 1 tune - how that translates into kW and seconds who knows!
I noticed more urge in the mid-range which continued right through. Jumping back into a stock car was much like jumping into mine on a really hot day and taking a few passengers on board. (both cars with ~1000km), just felt more sluggish.

I'm more than happy with the improvement the $1400-odd gave me, I've spent a lot more to gain a lot less on other cars in the past! I would like to see just how much improvement I got though, hence the GTech.

I chose APR due to their reputation and local dealers. There might be ways to get another kW or two out of a specific engine, but I'm ok with a tune i know is safe and well researched/tested. After all, your factory tune is not 'individual' but is safe for all the slight manufacturing variances in the engines out there, I figure the APR tune is similar.

Had GIAC, Bluefin or any of the other tuners been as accessible and their information easy to come buy - i may have gone with one of them!

[weewilly]

After all, your factory tune is not 'individual' but is safe for all the slight manufacturing variances in the engines out there, I figure the APR tune is similar.
Had GIAC, Bluefin or any of the other tuners been as accessible and their information easy to come buy - i may have gone with one of them!

there is some chatter regarding the APR Stage 1 tune not living up to specs, which may or may not be proved in time tests. Like yourself the seat of pants feel and the improvement in mid range acceleration is pronounced. you must have bought the tune before xmas, great price. are you thinking Stage II? Maybe Corey's Fuel, Cat-back and intercooler?

[zbeasty]

So Sydney Boys. Are we on at WSID tonight or is it going to be another night? I'd have to go home and get my helmet if we are.

[Corey_R]

I'll try and head down tonight if I can borrow my friends helmet and if the weather looks like it'll hold up...

[dave_r]

No excuses Corey! Show us what Stg1 can do

[Fab_R]

Vbox now in hand fella's...

Watch this space.......

Just by the way, Deans (Volkespower) car ran 4.8ish 0-100 with stage one only, and hot day.
Using Vbox....

[Beena]

there is some chatter regarding the APR Stage 1 tune not living up to specs, which may or may not be proved in time tests. Like yourself the seat of pants feel and the improvement in mid range acceleration is pronounced. you must have bought the tune before xmas, great price. are you thinking Stage II? Maybe Corey's Fuel, Cat-back and intercooler?

Got the tune on the 5th Feb, picked up the car the 4th Feb!
Sadly i think stage 2 is calling... Maybe CAI first, then pump and maybe down pipe. I'm happy with the rest of the exhaust. Intercooler is a possibility... I've only had the car 12 days!

[Beena]

Vbox now in hand fella's...

Watch this space.......

Just by the way, Deans (Volkespower) car ran 4.8ish 0-100 with stage one only, and hot day.
Using Vbox....

My Gtech didn't arrive today, so that should be tomorrow... More numbers coming soon!

[VW Central]

Vbox now in hand fella's...

Watch this space.......

Just by the way, Deans (Volkespower) car ran 4.8ish 0-100 with stage one only, and hot day.
Using Vbox....

Was that his Golf R? Or the GTI Race car?

[Fab_R]

Was that his Golf R? Or the GTI Race car?

His R Deano.