Unitronic Stage 2 REVIEW for VW MK7 GTI

[@LucasHuang]

Peep Unitronic here: www.getunitronic.com/ecu-tuning/Volkswagen-GTI-20L-TSI-EA888-2015-2015 TIMESTAMPS: Important Message: 1:58 Tune: 2:16 Stage 2 w/ pops & bangs: 7:07 DSG/TCU: 12:29 Warranty: 14:13 Uniconnect+ Cable: 15:46

[@TheMlvswoll]

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[@sixthdutch]

Can't believe how small this channel is with how professional your videos are. Keep it up dude.

[@LucasHuang]

Thanks a ton!

[@leomartin2489]

What’s up Lucas! Love your videos and the sarcasm!

[@cunat10]

love your channel man, been following for awhile. I got UNI stage 1 3000 km ago and it has been a blast.

[@LucasHuang]

Glad you're enjoying it and thanks for the support man!

[@BelterLoader]

Currently at Stage 1+ as of 2 months ago. I love it so far! No issues at all! Going to go to stage 2 once I figure out what downpipe I want.

[@collinw9381]

same im getting the armytrix downpipe im so excited

[@kekag]

@@collinw9381 how is it?

[@collinw9381]

@@kekag its perfect it sounds great and the valves get quieter than stock if i was to go through picking again i would pick the xforce downpipe and the xforce valved cat back its just a better price for similar sound.

[@hospagalief]

@collinw9381 hi there I'm on stage 1 and thinking of going stage 2, any advice about mods I need?

[@monzter44]

Dope, informative video! I jus purchased Unitronic stage 2+ for my K04'd VW CC. Can't wait to flash!

[@dionecanning9165]

I’m headed in a similar direction in your cousin car, 8V A3. Keep it up man, like your humour.

[@AbrahamMusalem]

I don't even have a GTI but I watched this cause you're funny as hell man. Also very informative 👌

[@LucasHuang]

lol damn that means a lot to me. thank you very much

[@diegogolfhotel]

Hi Lucas - love ur vids bro. Over time I honestly realized that I shouldn’t really put any money into the GTI and just keep it and take care of it and eventually sell in like 3 years, Bc the car is amazing in every way but honestly driving it now I don’t see any need for more power, especially with the whole like fwd setup. But it’s awesome to see all the info u give us! It’s a great car and honestly the most “reasonable” fast car to buy so that u don’t look like a speed demon but I’m not really a big fan of the styling of the car anymore. Still gonna love my car tho!

[@LucasHuang]

i get what you mean; kinda feeling that too and wish i didn't waste money on extra things and just did more research to figure out what i actually wanted

[@diegogolfhotel]

Lucas Huang I feel u in a way but not w cars and other stuff I’ve spent money on - it hurts lmao. My running light is out rn n I have to fix it which sucks but aside from that my car has been great and you’ve always given me good info about the cars and stuff so I appreciate that man , much love

[@AP-wu1rv]

I’m getting the unitronic DP with AWE Track or Touring Catback and Unitronic Cold air intake and maybe a Blow off valve

[@ArielJLuna]

I’m Unitronic stage 2 and if I want the pops off I just turn it to D mode.. only pops in S mode

[@jentzjensen]

Exactly the content I want to see

[@LucasHuang]

exactly the content i like to put out 😊

[@KC-lg8qf]

I liked the smash. Good video. I might go uni

[@daveperryLXXVII]

what if you have manual. don't see files saying manual

[@Gabbrrys]

Subbed for the gti content 👍🏽

[@yaadi4286]

Was there ever an update to toggle the overrun for Unitronic

[@stevebbkny2394]

The pops and bangs makes your AFR swing lean rich like mad.. looks like a zig zag on deceleration..

[@AudiyVW]

How did you get bangs and pops I need on my car ? I got unitronic stage 2 on ECM and transmission ecu but I don’t get the bangs and pops.

[@ArielJLuna]

1:23 LMAOOOOOO I’m dead , spontaneous af love it

[@7moongaming562]

Dope review bro lol 👊

[@LucasHuang]

Appreciate it

[@mazpr2025]

hey, very informative and to the point, ty.

[@rambow70]

Does stage 2 Uni tune without pops and bangs still have very mild pops under certain conditions or is it literally zero burbles? Would love to hear a sound clip, hard to find tbh

[@Guillermoherrera22]

I want a tune but dont want to go with a tune dealer, what you’ll recommend? I have a gti mk7.5 2020 and already put a borla cat-back and the apr cold air intake, the apr turbo inlet and turbo muffler dlt, but bo downpipe, just the stock one. Should i go for the downpipe and go straight to stage2 on unictronics or apr? Idk much about this but even on stage1 its almost 300hp dosent ti?

[@callofdutycoop1548]

Do you prefer unitronic over IE?

[@thatrandomguy2116]

do I need dsg tune if I stage one my golf r?

[@LucasHuang]

Yup

[@jonosvlog9913]

Nice video. If you have stage 1 already and want to go stage 2, Do you pay the full price for the stage 2 or you pay the price diff between stage 1 and 2? They don't specify anything on their website. IE Performance offers the price diff from stage 1 and 2. Cheers

[@ITB_E86]

12:45, damn you gotta really lay into us like that 😂

[@LucasHuang]

lol when i drive in manual mode i shift with the shifter rather than the paddles cause on the outside people will think i have a manual

[@thesleepermk7790]

I have the stage 2 unitronic and stage DSG unitronic with bolt ons. Car changed dramatically, absolutely love the car even more now. Debating going HPA IS38 plus and tune from HPA..Thoughts ????

[@zachel]

What bolt ons do you have? I am considering just the down pipe.

[@thesleepermk7790]

@@zachel Currently I am have . Unitronic 90 degree elbow. 45 degree turbo inlet APR turbo muffler delete. APR coil packs. CTS full intake. CTS catless downpipe. CTS full stainless exhaust. APR boost pipes and replacement silicone elbows.

[@calvinjien]

Great video man. I own a Mk7 GTI and was planning to going to Stage 2 with Unitronic. You said in the video you went back and forth between stage 1, stage 2 and stock. How did you deal with changing fuels between the flash? Any issues with the car using 93 on stock map?

[@jackwebb8550]

Do you always have pops and bangs with the stage 2 tune or can you switch over to a pops and bangs map?

[@RielCreative]

How’s your car behaving 10 months after posting this video?

[@domiggy4455]

CTS Catted DP just got to my place today. Uni Stage 2 no pops next. How surprised will i be going from stock to stage 2 power wise 1-10? Just wondering. Ive watched most of your vids!

[@kaineumark4409]

I’m deciding whether to get the CTS dp or spend an extra 500 for unitronic’s. Is the quality and welds good for CTS dp?

[@domiggy4455]

@@kaineumark4409 no problems yet. I can just have it welded for cheap if the mounts break I believe

[@kylesheehan3813]

Damn what’s better between apr and uni?

[@nathanschultz6971]

apr stage 2 was discontinued

[@tgnuma2]

Hey random question man. I saw in a past video you had rain guards on your windows. Any problem with them rubbing off your tint like I have heard many times? What brand are they?

[@LucasHuang]

weathertech. they go on the outside so they don't touch the tint at all

[@tgnuma2]

@@LucasHuang Okay sick man, thanks for the info! Stay safe.

[@stevenkopenhaver4409]

Lucas, do you need a tune to run the CTS downpipe ? Is it a must?

[@LucasHuang]

No

[@FQ1998]

apr or unitro?

[@paulkelsey2458]

How bad is the wheel spin on a stage 2 tune? I'm debating getting a Mark 7 GTI, but I really want to get something AWD

[@LucasHuang]

mainly wheel spin/hop from a dig. when you're like 30/40 roll it should be fine

[@drr1384]

Any CEL?

[@anuarw7455]

Just got unitronic stage 1+, is the dsg tune necessary or i can wait for a few months? 2015 gli

[@kaineumark4409]

You never actually need the dsg tune, you can get in whenever you want and even at stock ECU. It’s recommended as you get a tune so there’s less wear on your clutches but it’s never required

[@marcosochoa1870]

What wheels are on the GTI in the thumbnail pic for this video. Are they OZ?

[@LucasHuang]

Yeah I think OZ. Idk what specific model

[@manuelrendon8083]

Pops in only Sport would be best... im 1+ and on the fence

[@bryanlloyd6924]

do you have a TCU tune with your stage 1+ ECU?

[@ashGR3.0]

Hey guys or lucas if you go stage 2 without the pops and bangs do you at least get the crackles??? Im planing on going stg 2 this week

[@LucasHuang]

not entirely sure what you mean but if we have the same idea then you do get natural pops and burps but it's most noticeable with catless dp + muffler delete

[@wagizzidy]

Do you still run stock oil or have you switched to something heavier like what's recommended for a Golf R? And have you shortened your oil change interval? I have a 2019 GTI and I plan on tuning it when the warranty expires (just passed 32k miles) and I've been trying to find some straight answers about oil recommendations, but it seems like everyone on the internet is afraid to get sued and says, "you're an idiot if you run anything other than the manufacturer's recommended lubricant, wink, wink, nudge, nudge." but then they don't actually say what oil you should run with a stage 2 tune. I'm mystified and would love to hear your opinion (and I guarantee I won't sue you if I follow your advice and blow up my car.)

[@LucasHuang]

liqui moly 5w-40 from FCP Euro, 5000 mile intervals the lifetime warranty applies to it and you can send it back

[@wagizzidy]

@@LucasHuang Thanks brother. I appreciate the timely response, which jives with my own thinking. It’s always nice to get an answer that fits your confirmation bias. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@jamesthelouie]

🔥🔥🔥

[@hospagalief]

Stage 1 unitronic no other mods

[@hospagalief]

If I move to stage 2, wat mods am I required to get

[@bodyboarder831]

"40 psi on your is20" 😂😂😂

[@LucasHuang]

lol someone try it and lmk

[@Masterp100]

I liked the smash button

[@LucasHuang]

Lol thank you for the support

[@larrymarket9658]

Why would anyone want pops and bangs?

[@bryanlloyd6924]

i lol'd at the 🗑 emojis

[@dancooney5969]

Cool

[@dan.roberts]

Like the smash button 🤔🥴

[@nomecaca]

I have to be honest the pops and bangs are very annoying. I don't mind it a little but the aggressive setting is ridiculous, I can't wait until this stupid fad is over with. NIce build though.

[@jralphroman]

You need to see lasthumangarage latest video... You will see how trash and slow unitronic is compared to a real Cobb tuner

[@andynieters4285]

Third owner of a down pipe!

[@chriskeegan8919]

Fuck I love these cars but that shit annoying.....

[@김프로-s5d]

tmi

[@heffaazul]

Bud you look 40, eyes like apostrophes, and boomer transmission? Manual is the only way to go. Literally, the only way to go. Anything else is just lazy.

[@kekag]

You look twice his age tbh