My MK8 Golf R Get TUNED! | 034 Stage 1 Low Torque

[@kimmiller272]

Congrats man, I can wait to see you out there crushing the competition. When I tuned my ‘22R with Unitronic, a message pops up telling you that some cars 2019 and later require the hood to be open…I just popped it and it was fine. Also Im the guy with the Stage 2 Uni who ran an 11.64@ 119mph. I had a check engine when I had the downpipe installed and we assumed it was because of the cat or cat relocation under the car. Turns out we forgot to plug in the upstream O2 sensor. It was laggy but I thought it was the tune. Funny I ran that 11.64 in “limp mode.” It’s plugged back in and way smoother now…we will see what I can do next weekend.

[@JVette01]

Nice!

[@TopShevy]

How did it do?

[@amiller2121]

How did it perform?

[@johnwjeromejr]

APR PLUS is still available, providing power train warranty protection (no other tuning software does this to the best of my knowledge). It provides at least as much HP as your current tune but may cost more. There are two tuning shops that are authorized APR dealers right there in Las Vegas. It may be worth the extra cost for the peace of mind.

[@JVette01]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@darinevans7011]

What's name of those shops? Want to get some work done on my R

[@williebrown1974]

What shops do this?

[@marccyberwiz]

You need to have battery charger on the car during flash. Opening the hood is the physical unlock method for new VWs to prevent over the air attacks.

[@dragbug100]

FYI, I think it takes several miles for the tune to calibrate itself before you get the full power delivery.

[@CiscoG-B00st3r]

Awesome to see you finally tuned it, I went with 034 also and couldn't be happier with the smooth power delivery and reliability so far

[@rubberskilla2991]

When i first tuned my car, it wpuld not start either. After about 30 minutes of freaking out, i found out i had to hold down the Start button😅😂. I thought i fried my ECU somehow first try😂

[@PatrickTiu-h8h]

Any issues til you sold it? I just learned 034 is based near me so I’m really tempted to get mine done. Got a 2024 so no tcu unfortunately

[@JVette01]

No issues!

[@crispyone2564]

You must not have had a tune b4 if your thinking it won’t be much different LMAO

[@JVette01]

I figured since I cannot tune the trans, it would be limited, which it is, but I was surprised it was still a pretty noticeable difference. I'd say maybe 20-30hp.

[@latte1648]

There are about 30 or 40 gas stations in my town. Only one station sells 93 octane and the guy who sells it, knows that. It costs $5.19 as opposed to 91 which can be found for about $3.60. 93 is only about 4 bucks in San Antonio so whenever I get out there I make sure to fill up.

[@alvaroperez7879]

What do you drive?

[@latte1648]

@@alvaroperez7879 Golf R 20 AE same as in the video. However mine is still stock, no plans to tune yet

[@STR_F8R]

Hi, good videos, Are you able to share the software number and software version at the time of tune. I needed to check if my vehicle can be tuned.

[@fungaming4k]

even with the tcu tuned , the 1st to 2nd is alittle weird/ hard , with tcu tuned . u will have a wheel hop issue - so just letting u know before hand- also - this car is a wet clutch setup - so highly recommend - getting the temps right - first thing- also welcome to the tuned group-aka -My MK8 golf r - is a APR setup

[@gregoryneal2852]

What’s your APR setup? I’m thinking of going full stage 2 (intercooler, intake, tcu, ecu (93). Not seeing a lot from people with APR, but I liked their tune on my mark 7.

[@fungaming4k]

@@gregoryneal2852 daily I use apr 93 octane ecu tune / tcu I have a early build car ,so it's tuneable 😁 also I run there intercooler, with charge pipes/ hoses, intake , coil packs , spark plugs. And highly recommend there BILLET STAINLESS-STEEL DOGBONE / SUBFRAME MOUNT INSERT MQB (V2) This is all for now from Apr I think lol * I might have missed one thing or two* its hard to remember. Lol .Also I run there e85 tune here and there . . Oh many going with others . Because at the moment. Apr u have to go to the s A apr tuner . To tune . U can't do it at home like a few others . Anywho also from apr . U can go with there apr + tune . If u like to have a warranty still . They give u that option. For extra $$ . Anywho . If u have anymore?'s feel free. Hit me up .

[@gregoryneal2852]

@@fungaming4k I have a 20AE. Hope I can get the TCU tune. Thanks for mentioning the charge pipes and hoses. Did you do air intake too? I’m thinking of going all in on this one (still cheaper than an RS3).

[@fungaming4k]

@@gregoryneal2852 yea i went with there open version intake .

[@aminkahla8746]

If i do this i lose my warranty?

[@JVette01]

Up to the discretion of the dealer and if they can say the tune caused the failure. If you’re concerned with warranty, the safe bet is to not tune it at all

[@mqbr22]

Damn you did it. Didn’t expect it but that should add to the fun. My guess is a 12.0 at 114-115 mph as that tune is mild without that TCU tune putting a damper on power and torque

[@JVette01]

Yes I did! You’re estimating a little high on the trap but you’re not too far off ;) stay tuned

[@mqbr22]

@@JVette01 Interesting. Idk if it’s because of the 91 octane file or just how 034 has it set up. I have seen a good amount of Unitronic R with locked TCU do like 11.7-11.8 at 116 mph give or take. Oh well. Gotta wait it out

[@JVette01]

Can you provide links to vids showing those times with locked tcu? I’m curious

[@mqbr22]

@@JVette01 You know what after more drilling into the comment section on the Dragy leader board I saw all the 11.6-11.8 runs do have a TCU tune accept one 2022 S3 who has a down pipe and intercooler and he claims a 11.8 with locked TCU

[@JVette01]

Yeah I figured. Once I can get a tcu tune, then I believe it

[@chrism869]

nice, once i read the title on this vid i was like yes this is gonna be good. that launch control looked pretty brutal, i mean since there isnt a tcu tune for these golf's yet so the 1, 2 shift is gonna be a little odd, im sure once a tcu tune becomes available it will solve that .

[@JVette01]

Turns out it’s only that way in special “nurburgring” mode. Race mode still launches good

[@chrism869]

​@JVette01 huh, Interesting, will be good to see if there is gonna be any difference in the times

[@JVette01]

Stay tuned

[@subliminakeys1674]

Have you had any issues with low tq tune? My 23 S3 on a low tq file does this scary thing where it downshifts and the car doesnt accelerate. I always let off the gas quickly cause im worried something is gonna break. It literally feels like it slams redline when it does it but it is only usually 4-5500 rpm. It doesn't happen often and I can't replicate it, just does it randomly. Never does it on upshifts or hard pulls in any gear only after aggressive downshifts

[@JVette01]

Very strange. I haven’t had any issues with mine

[@BrianSmith-fn3rl]

Love the power and really love the auto stop delete!

[@JVette01]

Yes! It actually stays on your last setting so it’s not fully gone but stays on what you leave it

[@theday2learn]

Hey do you feel like the DSG is kind of laggy with regular driving? Not flooring it etc

[@JVette01]

It's not necessarily laggy, it just shifts too soon, causing it to lug a little. I think a TCU tune would be perfect.

[@TomShirazi]

That is great. I was thinkig about an ECU and TCU tune for mine, but was concerned about voiding yhe warranty. Aren't you concerned about that with a brand new car?

[@JVette01]

Not really tbh. I have faith in the engine and trans 😅

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

I've heard of the VWs needing the hood open to do any sort of programming so that doesn't entirely surprise me

[@eliasm1406]

Seems you had the option of choosing the low torque / high torque irrespective of octane? Maybe switch to 91 high torque when you get the dsg tune.

[@JVette01]

That’s my intention. I’m actually trying to high torque right now. I’ll make a video on it soon

[@alvaroperez7879]

EQT is superior via Cobb

[@Anon_Fox]

I aspire to the level of no fucks of tuning a brand new warrantied car in its first year of production. I couldn't do it myself.

[@JVette01]

lol it’s actually the 2nd year in production but thanks for watching

[@t4cot4ctical]

Random but did you know the 22's have emotion start too? Hold down the start button until your infotainment says "press brake pedal", and the car will rev higher and give you some pops on start. Just mentioning it so your starts (like after a tune lol) can be a little more dramatic!

[@JVette01]

I’ve heard of it. I’ll look into that

[@t4cot4ctical]

@@JVette01 it's actually in the owners manual for 22's so I have no clue why it was advertised as a new feature for anniversary editions haha but yeah, it's a nice little feature when you want to show off

[@JVette01]

Have you tried it?

[@t4cot4ctical]

@@JVette01 yeah I do it all the time in my Mk8. It's nothing crazy but a little more drama than normal starts

[@JVette01]

I’ll check it out when I leave work today!

[@JuanPerez-om2vj]

I have 034 tune on my 40AE 6MT with the high torque file on the stock clutch. So far I’m happy with it.

[@JVette01]

Nice!

[@lindsay9697]

Sweet vid man 👍 On the up shifts does it give you a little jolt in the back? Or is it seamless ? Thanks

[@JVette01]

Sometimes 1-2 can be a little rough but in general very smooth

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Do the headlights turn when you steer? I noticed them moving when you started the car.

[@JVette01]

No, they just auto level. It has a cornering lamp too

[@soot7183]

I want to get one but I also dont want warranty to go, I feel like Id be the one person to have something go wrong 😭😭

[@JVette01]

Yeah I understand. I honestly am not really worried about it myself

[@xibbas7055]

what made you go with 034 over apr or unitronic? Cheaper/more power?

[@JVette01]

Had some people I know with good results from 034 but nothing against any of the others

[@Mk8__Dan]

did you use a battery tender?

[@BenTroxell]

Glad you tuned it! Loving my 034 tune. Didn’t realize you only had 91 in Vegas. Do you have E85 out there?

[@JVette01]

Yeah only 91.. we do have e85 but it’s a little scarce. I haven’t done the 91 high torque or e85 file yet. I want to wait for a TCU tune before doing those

[@BenTroxell]

@@JVette01 yeah makes sense. You could try the E85 low torque file. I ran that for a bit. We’re lucky, we have it at Sheetz and they’re everywhere

[@JVette01]

Yeah I’ll have to test it out. I’m sure it’ll be quick haha

[@carwerks101]

Zero three four

[@piotrwozniak7840]

Dont You have issues with TCU, any WOT when accelarating hard and changing gears from 1 to 2 and to 2-3?

[@JVette01]

Nope. Everything good on the low torque tune

[@piotrwozniak7840]

@@JVette01how much torque in Nm You have?

[@JVette01]

Not sure. We used lb-ft here in the US.

[@overeasymedia]

Does this tune void the factory warranty?

[@JVette01]

Probably if what goes wrong is due to the tune

[@bolisticbee]

Great vid! Informative and to the point commentary.

[@JVette01]

Thank you!

[@daily_driven]

Nice man!! This thing looks like a blast!

[@JVette01]

Thanks! It is

[@mmf9765]

Can’t wait for the draggy testing video next 😀

[@JVette01]

Stay tuned!

[@rtrev440]

Easily my favorite R content channel now. I recently went with the low torque stage 1+ file from Uni. I’m excited to see how 034’s file treats you. Keep up the content man.

[@JVette01]

Thanks for watching! How’s the uni file?

[@rtrev440]

@@JVette01 it’s great so far! Really looking forward to the TCU getting figured out though.

[@rtrev440]

Speak of the devil. Tunezilla just dropped a video 7 minutes ago teasing something about the TCU. Off to watch it now!

[@JVette01]

I’ll have to check that out! definitely want to tune the TCU to fully utilize the power and reliability

[@ronniesosin3265]

What’s the cost of the stage 1 tune?

[@JVette01]

They have a discount on it now so it’s less but you need the cable too so it was around $800

[@scottjohnson4885]

Love it….😮

[@mikecollins2388]

Would you recommend this for mk8 Gti?

[@JVette01]

Yes. When the trans tune comes out it’ll be the cherry on top

[@BenTroxell]

I have it on my MK8 GTI and love it!

[@briandesrosiers4762]

I have the stage 2 APR tune on my MK 8 GTI. WOW!! Definitely wakes it up. It allegedly gives it 360hp to the crank and 370 torque. It does 0-60 in 4.7 seconds now. It could launch better if it could hook up.

[@ivdubgti]

About time you popped that cherry!

[@marwantariq8458]

i love your video, i just wanted to ask a question out of your own opinion, which do you think is worth getting in the long run if i have money to buy both a golf r or a golf gti keep in mind that i live in a very hot country so which car would me most suited for it.

[@JVette01]

I think the golf r is worth it but it depends on what you prefer. Watch my video comparing the Golf R vs GTI

[@ryebread716]

yo! you crazy guy! lol Looks fast!! I wonder if the dealership can detect this tune?

[@cyril2011]

100% yes

[@mackm3875]

I've got a white 20AE DSG car, too. 😎 These cars are so impressive from the factory, I can't wait til the TCU is unlocked.

[@JVette01]

Me too!

[@ComputersOnWheels]

Thanks for this review, you've made me realise that it'll be fine without a TCU tune on my '23 R. I always heard it's not worth it unless you go full ECU+TCU

[@JVette01]

It limits it to an extent, but it’s still a noticeable difference from stock