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    MY15 66TSI APR ECU Remapping/Tuning

    Okay, so this may be silly, but I've searched the forum and didn't see anything that specifically answers my question:

    1) Does an ECU Re-map void the new car warranty in Oz?
    2) Has anyone re-mapped the ECU in a MY15 66TSI, manual?

    Details: I have a long commute every day and am a little concerned about the power/driveability of the 66TSI that I purchased (delivery some time in May/June). It seemed okay during my 20 min test drive, but since I have 2 months time on my hands to think about my new car, I've discovered the dark art of remapping ECUs. Yes, I saved about $4K over the 81TSI, but an APR re-map an easily make up that power differential and "only" costs $1,250. A Custom Code remap from the UK is about 500 pounds and they claim you can re-map (or would that be a re-remap?) to original at home via the OBD-II port. I am not interested in any "Stage II" style hardware changes.

    All opinions welcome (regarding remapping the ECU in a 66TSI, of course
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    q1: has been answered many times on this forum.

    q2: Suggest you drive the car before worrying about the power. You'll be pleasantly surprised if my mates 77tsi is any indication.
    Remaps are really good but I wouldn't pay >$1k.
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    The APR product is for a completely different engine than that fitted to your new Polo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by planet884 View Post
    Okay, so this may be silly, but I've searched the forum and didn't see anything that specifically answers my question:

    1) Does an ECU Re-map void the new car warranty in Oz?
    2) Has anyone re-mapped the ECU in a MY15 66TSI, manual?

    Details: I have a long commute every day and am a little concerned about the power/driveability of the 66TSI that I purchased (delivery some time in May/June). It seemed okay during my 20 min test drive, but since I have 2 months time on my hands to think about my new car, I've discovered the dark art of remapping ECUs. Yes, I saved about $4K over the 81TSI, but an APR re-map an easily make up that power differential and "only" costs $1,250. A Custom Code remap from the UK is about 500 pounds and they claim you can re-map (or would that be a re-remap?) to original at home via the OBD-II port. I am not interested in any "Stage II" style hardware changes.

    All opinions welcome (regarding remapping the ECU in a 66TSI, of course
    1) yes it does void your drive train warranty.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brad View Post
    q1: has been answered many times on this forum.

    q2: Suggest you drive the car before worrying about the power. You'll be pleasantly surprised if my mates 77tsi is any indication.
    Remaps are really good but I wouldn't pay >$1k.
    q1: You're absolutely right. I thought I was searching the entire forum but was only searching the Polo (6R & 6C 2010+). Newbie mistake

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    "The APR product is for a completely different engine than that fitted to your new Polo."

    This is what I was looking at from APR: APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.
    Without actually receiving the car yet, I can't give them an engine number or ECU number; but this looks like the same engine. Additionally, I noticed on this forum that APR offered to remap a new Polo for free in November in order for their technicians to train local APR dealers on the process.

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    The application guide lists the old engine fitted previously the the Polo/Fabia/Yeti etc.

    Pop the bonnet on any recent Polo and you'll see they now use the later EA211 motor.

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    Got it! Thanks.

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