Upgrading 90Tsi

[boshala]

Hi there,

I have been looking into this shortly after picking up my 90TSI DSG also. after about 2 months of research, I have decided not to do anything for the following reasons:-

1. my dsg plays up on me a few times already in the 3,500kms driven so far, don't want VW to have any excuse if the dsg do fail to work completely during warranty;
2. you simply won't get the stock 118TSI performance as per reasons above re: turbo size and bear in mind that our 1.4 doesn't have the supercharger which eventually does help alot during low torque. a flashed 90TSI 0-100 is like 8.6s. don't ask me where I read it, it was a month or two ago;
3. for the amount of $$$ to get to the 118TSI (in number terms), seriously, you might as well sell it or trade it in for the 118TSI (which will offer a lot more potential to mod);
4. i think there is a reason why VW uses a 2.0 engine for golf GTI than a 1.4 (as per polo)... so I guess that's the limits for this engine was never designed for any crazy stuff...

afterall, I still need my car for a good 10 years to get me to and from places...

[khonfahm]

hey Alok.

I went and did the APR 6 free Hour trial.

Definately worth every cent. You should do the same, to see if you would prefer a tune or stock.

Only reason I didn't get the APR was there was no way for me to turn it on and off...(my mk6 does not have cruise control, so no program switching) so this was a bit disappointing. Also APR was $1300, while competitors are around $750.00

With the blue fin unit, switching between stock and normal is very easy.

I messaged John from DNA tuning so he can give me a run down on how their product works, since he is in Melbourne.

I guess go get a trial, see if you like it. If you do, do some research and see which one suits you most in regards to price and functionality.

[SMOK3Y]

so it does make a difference in the 90tsi khonfahm? alot more drivable im hoping?

[khonfahm]

so it does make a difference in the 90tsi khonfahm? alot more drivable im hoping?

Haha, yeah for sure man.

I have a 6 speed manual, very smooth, and VERY noticable Don't know how they go on the DSG gearbox.

I had a 1.8T Audi A3 before this car, and pretty much with just the ECU tune, it was as fast as my A3, and a lot more responsive.

[SMOK3Y]

cool thanks mate.. i have 6 speed manual too

[Alok]

Thanks khonfahm, I'm having DSG issues with my car at the moment, need to take it in to get fixed. I'll probably look at getting the upgrade when that is all sorted.

[khonfahm]

Okay,

So I have purchased the Bluefin superchips unit.

Had a lot of issues and hiccups with installing it...

Final product is GREAT. But if you are not computer savvy, rather GO APR!

[Buller_Scott]

guys, for those who are thinking of a tune for their car, can i just point out that there are more than 2 tuners in australia:

apr
giac (seem to kill everyone at melbourne dyno days)
custom code
superchips / bluefin
dna (ridiculously smooth dyno plots)
revo technik
evolve technik
viezu / chippeduk
etc etc.

take your time, do your research on here and other forums, and good luck!

[SMOK3Y]

hey Buller ya im going for DNA once i can. im presuming smooth dyno plots is a good thing?

[Buller_Scott]

hey Buller ya im going for DNA once i can. im presuming smooth dyno plots is a good thing?

you bet, mate.

smooth dyno plots = smooth delivery of power, which in turn = smooth driveability. im not too clued up on just how it all works, but one could presume that an inconsistent (flat, then spikey) dyno curve would mean flat spots, followed by unpredictable shoves in the back, in the real world.

a smooth curve means smooth driveability, which is much more of an asset for a car to have when you're actually driving it on the street, and not simply shooting for the stars in terms of kw bragging rights.

either way, if you're going for dna, you will not be disappointed - VERY very nice dyno curves (and no, they dont pay me to share what i've seen of their dyno graphs in the past)