Tuning / performance update

[Pullstarter]

APR does not do any TDI maps, however their "sister" company Oettinger does. Same company to deal with in Australia, so give APR a call and tell them you want the TDI chip ...

Sorry, brain fart I knew someone did one.

[clip]

sorry for the noobness but what exactly is a torque arm insert or even a torque arm for that matter?

sharkies spot on, only difference with the Tig is that the rubber mount itself is not solid, it has holes in it to further increase it's ability to absorb vibrations etc. what the insert does is fill up those holes, so in effect you now have a solid rubber mount. It takes 2 minutes to install, just one bolt, insert the "insert" bolt back in, away you go.

I've only noticed a slight increase in vibration at idle only (mainly felt through the steering wheel), and the improved driveability far outweighs that (and no one else notices it!).

[Sharkie]

So the prototype I saw at APR went into your Tig then clip?

[Paragon]

lol so then really a torque arm in VW speak is what everyone else refers to as a gearbox mount and the insert is just a firmer version of the rubber VW standard one.

Yes it would be easier to install but really I would imagine if you wanted the shifts to be smoother then firmer engine mounts would be the way to go as they would allow for less engine movement esp at higher revs so that your gearbox can engage more precisely. Having said that, I have an auto box so meh

[dogbowl]

These chips sound awesome. I have two questions:

1. Can the chassis handle such power?
2. What happens to your VW warranty?

Thanks for your assistance.

[Pullstarter]

These chips sound awesome. I have two questions:

1. Can the chassis handle such power?
2. What happens to your VW warranty?

Thanks for your assistance.

Chassis and drivetrain easily handles the power, remember our gearbox is the same as a GTI box and the drivetrain is the same as an R32 so they can cope with a LOT more than we can throw at it.

With your warranty it will basically void the warranty on your ECU ONLY (so I'm led to believe from the dealer), that's if the VW techs actually discover it which is unlikely, not impossible but unlikely. If you get your car serviced at a specialist rather than a dealer, such as I do, and only take your Tig to the dealer for warranty issues it would be even more unlikely that they would discover it. It is a risk yes, but for me the benefit far outweighs that. It is obviously your choice to weigh up the pros and cons though.

[dogbowl]

Interesting, thank you.

[Azzamataz]

I didnt think its the same gearbox as the gti. the gti has the dsg gearbox.

Also, i believe if VW found it, they would void warranty not only on the ECU, but everything that is affected by the power increase, gear box, entire engine, suspension etc.

All in all, ive chipped up my old xr6t to over 300rwkw and dealer never knew. Until my gearbox blew up

[Pullstarter]

I didnt think its the same gearbox as the gti. the gti has the dsg gearbox.

Also, i believe if VW found it, they would void warranty not only on the ECU, but everything that is affected by the power increase, gear box, entire engine, suspension etc.

All in all, ive chipped up my old xr6t to over 300rwkw and dealer never knew. Until my gearbox blew up

DSG is an option on the GTI, it comes with a manual box standard.

[NZTiguan]

I didnt think its the same gearbox as the gti. the gti has the dsg gearbox.

Also, i believe if VW found it, they would void warranty not only on the ECU, but everything that is affected by the power increase, gear box, entire engine, suspension etc.

All in all, ive chipped up my old xr6t to over 300rwkw and dealer never knew. Until my gearbox blew up

In NZ the new Mk6 Golf has the DSG standard (as the auto) EXCEPT for the diesel which has the same box as the Tiguan, supposedly something to do with the Torque issue, though that seems strange based on some of the vehicles that have the DSG now !!

Cheers