Opinions on value for money e.c.u. Tuning

**Jay Gee** · 13-01-2012, 09:17 AM

Hi, I am seeking some opinions on the best value for money E.C.U. Tuning Upgrades on MarkVI GTI. It will not be used on the track and I am mainly looking for torque and smoothness. Mostly city driving and some country trips. Many thanks in advance. Jay.

**team_v** · 13-01-2012, 09:36 AM

Viezu or DNAtuning.

APR cost more but has more features.

**T Go** · 13-01-2012, 10:59 AM

I got my Bluefin unit for $700 and it gives a nice upgrade over the stock Mk6 GTI's power/torque.
I'm sure you will find many a different opinion if you search the forum.

**BSR Tuning** · 13-01-2012, 11:14 AM

We can send over a ppc unit with stage 1 tune for your Golf GTI for $1360
the ppc unit allows you to tune your car to stock mode or tune mode whenever you like within 10minutes

You will see an increase of 25hp and a torque increase of 54Nm

**brad** · 13-01-2012, 11:27 AM

my Bluefin was $660 as a self import a couple of years back. local prices are almost down to that now.
Viezu are good value. Revo are about $900 and give a bit more power than the handhelds.

There's a bit more to it than just price. Self-load or get a workshop to do it, do you want peak power gains or a general increase across the rev range, switchable maps, lifetime map updates, drivetrain warranty, etc

**DreamensioN** · 13-01-2012, 01:40 PM

I just got the Viezu tune done on the Golf R earlier this week. Even though I haven't tried any other tune, I have to say - I am very pleased with the $$ vs results. I've done 150km since the tune and have gone through 1/4 of a tank. I just filled up again this morning, and once I do a bit more driving, I'll write a report on what I (honestly) think of the tune. So far though - I am quite impressed.

I say this coming from a 200rwKW 200sx that had a lot of work done to it.

**Jay Gee** · 13-01-2012, 04:59 PM

Many thanks for the input. I'll do some research and get some quotes.

**TomC** · 13-01-2012, 11:59 PM

John from DNA is fantastic. I've been very happy with their tune and John's customer service is excellent. And price was extremely competitive too.

**DNA Tuning** · 14-01-2012, 03:19 PM

Thanks for the kind words Tom.

Jay Gee, we have chosen to extend our SRS-II bundled with 2 tunes for $880 into 2012 as this seems to be a popular option.

Brad, the amount of power a tune makes has nothing to do with whether or not is it from a handheld - it is down to the tuner and what their objectives are. As most people know, Bluefin's tunes for the GTI are quite conservative but they are also capable of a more potent tune upon request.

We rate our 2.0TSI Stage 1 tunes at 188kW/405Nm and our power delivery is the smoothest in the industry; we have higher spec'd tunes available just like the competition as well and also offer a full 14 days money back satisfaction guarantee on all upgrades.