Skoda Modifications

**joel0407** · 02-11-2015, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by kamold

Yes it's a bench tune in those ecus as they are encrypted. Revo and Ottinger as well as a few others do a tune for them.

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Well this is a little confusing. I had also been told our ECUs are encrypted but after the recent VW diesel pollution scandal, I have found the ECUs are the same across the VW group diesel vehicles. Now I know the Tiguan with the same motor as my Yeti can have an engine map uploaded via the OBD2 port but last time I checked, I was told it's an ECU out and opened up for a tune on my Skoda Yeti with the same motor. I just don't understand, same engine, same ECU.

I'm pretty sure APR so list a tune for the TDI.

Happy Days

**joel0407** · 02-11-2015, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by brad

You are correct APR doesn't do diesels.

In Melbourne try DNA

You might also look at a DTUK tuning box - they get some great revues.

They list them on their page: https://www.goapr.com/products/ecu_upgrade_20tdi.html

**kamold** · 02-11-2015, 03:49 PM

I'm not an expert with these however I think a lot of the time the installer won't know for sure if it's a bench or port tune until they connect to your vehicle.

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**Andres** · 04-11-2015, 10:11 AM

Has anyone had any experience with Recode Tuning Systems on their Skoda? I like that they actually run the car on the dyno as part of the process rather than seeming to just flash a 'canned' tune and drive it around the block like it seems many others do.

I'm getting prices for a few of the 'usual suspects' in Sydney at the moment for a Stage 1 tune on my '12 VRS TSi.

**brad** · 04-11-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Andres

Has anyone had any experience with Recode Tuning Systems on their Skoda? I like that they actually run the car on the dyno as part of the process rather than seeming to just flash a 'canned' tune and drive it around the block like it seems many others do..

It's just a VW and he's done plenty of them in all stages of tune.

A mate of mine who lives at Castle Hill had his "R" done there many moons back and is/was very happy. There were plenty of options much closer to home.

The day I was there getting some O2 outputs looked at there was a vRS (on the Port Hacking Auto side) & another Golf R (exhaust bracket issues) there.

My Dad recently moved near there and gets his Honda serviced by them - he said they were all very nice to him. He's 87 years old and friendly so everyone is nice to him.

I doubt you'll be disappointing if you give them a try.

**dArK5HaD0w** · 04-11-2015, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Andres

I'm getting prices for a few of the 'usual suspects' in Sydney at the moment for a Stage 1 tune on my '12 VRS TSi.

which ever brand u end up with, u won't be able to wipe the smile of ur face after u get the stage 1 tune

**Andres** · 04-11-2015, 02:40 PM

So far I've got:

Bluefin from Superchips - $949 (controller in the mail, so no 'feedback' - but can return to stock easily)
Revo from VW Village - $1099 (well renowned brand, but an on-road 'test drive' only to check for faults)
RTS from RTS- $1249 (local operator, with before/after dyno runs and logging of AFRs etc)

The price differences are negligible, so leaning towards the RTS for the greater level of service and I've never put a car on a dyno before. Still waiting to hear back on a GIAC tune from Exoticars.