APR ECU Upgrade MK6 Golf - Customer perspective

[Ryan_R]

For the Golf R this is normal.

[Guy_H]

Hi guys

Got my 2012 Golf R booked in for APR stage 1 this week. When I spoke to the lady on the phone she said "you are aware that we can only put a single tune on the car and you won't be able to switch tunes - you only have enough memory to hold a single tune"

I didn't know otherwise so said, yep, that's fine. But does this sound right? Only reason I ask is because I've read about switching tunes via the cruise control stalk.

Not overly concerned about it but I guess it would be handy to be able to switch tunes when taking care for servicing.

Cheers in advance.

Gent's, we are testing the program switching for the Golf R's TODAY, so far, so good

It will be an upgrade available for anyone with the existing APR Golf R Tune. 4 programs, Security, Anti-Theft, Lockout etc etc.

If all goes well, release will be January!

[1199s]

Gent's, we are testing the program switching for the Golf R's TODAY, so far, so good

It will be an upgrade available for anyone with the existing APR Golf R Tune. 4 programs, Security, Anti-Theft, Lockout etc etc.

If all goes well, release will be January!

This is a beautiful thing!

[Ryan_R]

ugh I'm still annoyed I can't upgrade to get the other programs on my car now that APR are giving them away for free.

[1199s]

ugh I'm still annoyed I can't upgrade to get the other programs on my car now that APR are giving them away for free.

But didn't Guy say that it's available to anyone with Golf R tune? Or do you have a different model?

[Ryan_R]

118TSI, which has always supported extra programs, except when I got my APR you had to pick and pay for the extras; I paid $250 for security lockout. Now anyone can buy APR and get all of them for free, but I can't walk in and get them (I had the software reloaded once after a dealer wiped it and I asked Dean then). Not the worlds biggest problem but one of those head scratchers.

[JustCruisn]

It does not matter what you buy, there will always be a better deal sooner or later.

[Guy_H]

The switching on the Golf R will cost more - for those that require it.

So far the program switching is working a treat, but it appears there is not enough room for the Anti theft / security features though.

It will be great for those who want to play around with the race gas file at the drag strip

[Fab_R]

The switching on the Golf R will cost more - for those that require it.

So far the program switching is working a treat, but it appears there is not enough room for the Anti theft / security features though.

It will be great for those who want to play around with the race gas file at the drag strip

Great initiative Guy.

Will it have a WMI file also?

[Guy_H]

Great initiative Guy.

Will it have a WMI file also?

Hey Fab,

Due to WMI being illegal for street use in every state (unless engineered) we won't support it. We can do it for offroad use only or race cars though