VW | AUDI Tuning, Top 10 things to consider.

In this video we discuss 10 tips to help determine which performance software is best for your VW | Audi. Tuning is a great way to get more power out of our vehicle so narrowing down which company to go with can be tough.
I've been doing reflash tuning for a long time, as well as offer in house custom tuning. I wanted to go over some of the most common myths or mistakes when it comes to tuning your VW | Audi.
Some providers have a specific engine or platform that they specialize in so it's always best to do your homework. We personally tune for 6 of the top tuning providers in the industry. One of the main reasons we offer so many options is to ensure we can offer the best solution to suit the clients needs.
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[@tiNtiN11]

Yes informative and in English! I was near learning German to get more info on tuning my 1.8T!

[@COMotorsports]

Sometimes we have to do what it takes. Lol

[@stephenjones4013]

Hahaahahahahaa MN near learn german

[@tiNtiN11]

@@stephenjones4013 Nien, ist hard!

[@guitariste47]

Great vid. Is reflash another nae for remapp?

[@earth7551]

​@@stephenjones4013 no !!!

[@SPIDERMAN2015]

I really do appreciate your time clearing up air and teaching people and giving people vice.

[@COMotorsports]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching.

[@TheGregussss]

Great video, you guys are killing it!

[@COMotorsports]

XOX

[@Syphious64]

I went with IE's Stage2 & DSG tune for my A3 8P 2.0T Quattro just because my buddy has had his B8.5 A4 2.0T tuned with them for two years no problems. Its been great so far and their tech support for tuning is awesome. Not sure about for the parts side, Ive heard that end has issues from another buddy and from others online. Imo, I would go with whatever you can trust most or works best for your or your local shop!

[@TokyoCollins]

some good knowledge dropped here well done biesss! "do it again, same thing but better" that's basically the goal every race track day!

[@COMotorsports]

This one was way tougher than I thought... but we struggled through it. Lots of outakes on this one. lol... total amatures. :)

[@user-tp7mv7qq6j]

Thanks from Australia very informative.

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks, glad it helped. 👍

[@keyonwellington5315]

Thanks for the information my man , I’m looking into tuning my b5 1.8t this video was spot on for what I need to do

[@COMotorsports]

Glad it's still helping people. 👍

[@JoediyLab]

Thanks so much , Dave, it is great that you share so much information.

[@neildantino4709]

Awesome, informative video! Thanks bro

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks for the feedback, hope it helped.

[@lewisberry8657]

This video deserves way more views. I have a mk6 gti with apr stage 2 and all the supporting mods, intercooler, downpipe,exaust, all apr except I got an awe exaust. And I love it, I put down 252hp an 330 torque to the wheels (mustang dyno).

[@COMotorsports]

Very nice, and much appreciated glad folks are getting some info out of it.

[@kapptinkapptin6569]

A stage 2 mk6 GTI with only 250bhp? That is slow no?

[@dorkultra]

awesome knowledge drop! i'm in the school of thought that if you're tuned, you're pushing the engine more than manufacturer spec. in theory this should mean that oil could degrade faster, so more frequent maintenance intervals aren't a bad idea.

[@COMotorsports]

Sure if it's a race car, but as a daily it's seeing is normal driving probably 98% of the time, the same as it did.

[@dmcc8620]

Good stuff

[@road_2_pow_r]

third video for the day, keep the content coming

[@mikey8788]

Love it , thanks man

[@COMotorsports]

👍

[@robertpaupard1265]

I'm really grateful for the content you "Provide"..!! I live 3 miles from IE and I thought I wanted to work for them, but I would really like to have my own tuning shop like you one day. I'm about to graduate with my Bachelors in Computer Science. I want to mix my schooling with my passion for cars. Would love to chat with you sometime. Thank You

[@COMotorsports]

Turn lots of wrenches, and break lots of stuff so you understand both sides of things. Nothing better than learning on your own. That's exactly what I did. I broke lots and took chances with my own stuff.

[@robertpaupard1265]

@@COMotorsports awesome! I have replaced an engine in an Acura TL Type S, a transmission, and other not so simple R and R at a collision repair shop not too long ago, it’s harder without a shop! I am looking into ME7 flashing with NefMoto. I’m naturally aspirated now, but want to build a boost set up eventually. I guess I need to save up for a Dyno! Thanks Guys

[@kevinniknam6511]

What are your thoughts on the 034 Motorsport 93 octane tune stage 1 for 2023 audi S5?

[@maja89jd]

This vid is awsome cheers man

[@COMotorsports]

Glad you like.

[@Alanst1xx]

Good info thanks

[@COMotorsports]

Glad you liked.

[@nicks_quattro]

great video!!

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks

[@thirdgeargrind8033]

I bought a c2 motorsports 630cc vr6 tuned ecu for my car originally, 2.8 24v GT3582R. For whatever reason it would try and idle at 10 AFR 250-300 rpm. I tried multiple MAF intake piping setups, super long, bends, no bends, straighteners, spent an entire day trying to see if my fuel system was at fault, another for electrical issues, multiple MAFs, pressure tested my whole system looking for leaks... got it to the point of no leaks and was still doing the same thing. It seemed to act up over the compression ratio. When I had a 9:1 spacer in it would start up normally. Went to 8.5:1 pistons and it never wanted to idle proper again. I had a 3.2 throttle body thought it was that, swapped a 2.8 one fixed a response issue but no more... I just messed around with everything. Some buddies told me the compression ratio didn't matter for the tune, is this true? Maybe it was tuned for stock intake manifold and I'm short runner... but ahh I don't know cause part throttle and WOT the car would function quite well but it also seemed like it was dumping too much fuel in, like the oil was completely contaminated with fuel to the point my oil pressure light would come on in 6th gear 80kph. I've gone standalone now because I was pulling all my hair out over this but I was wondering if you had any pointers. I really do believe I had tried everything up to that point.

[@COMotorsports]

I suspect leak, if you didn't smoke test it then you were likely missing something.

[@initialspeed]

Grate info. My have to bug you at some point. Thanks for the video.

[@COMotorsports]

Glad you liked

[@dameagerbeaver7703]

APR tuned my MKIV 1.8t at 130k, still pulls at 242k mileage (180whp/205 ftlbs.) Researching turbos now for that 250k celebration! Thanks guys.

[@COMotorsports]

Congrats, lots of power to be had yet

[@jaredoldhouser3301]

I'm confused, they tuned it to 180hp? or thats where they started? Bc thats tha stock hp........lol

[@COMotorsports]

@@jaredoldhouser3301 no they came 150 crank hp, and 180 crank hp. Wheel HP is much different.

[@dameagerbeaver7703]

@@COMotorsports Man, I thank you guys for the responses on behalf of everyone. He is correct, numbers hurt. AWP (180 crank hp) with bolts-ons the car was 155 whp/175 ft.lbs. and tuned 180whp/205ft.lbs. ( it was about 90 degree ambient air temp.)

[@cdahg7476]

Hi, Thanks for doing these videos. Have you ever heard of the radio not shutting off after a apr stage 1 flash? That just happened to me today.

[@COMotorsports]

Been flashing for APR for 14 years and not once. But I have seen MK6 do it with no tune at all. Disconnect battery, should fix it.

[@CynicalVapsta]

04 GLI 334K ON THE ODO stage2 for 4 years now and still pulling strong

[@Anon_Fox]

how long with a tune? that is impressive keep up that maintenance!

[@thorsteinelstadolsen2005]

yeah it was amazing knowledge!!!!

[@COMotorsports]

Thanks👍

[@tunanocrust5089]

My pops 13’ gti has been apr stage 3+ for 8 years now and she starts up and runs no problem. Only service.

[@COMotorsports]

No doubt, great kits.

[@AUTOSARTID]

please give advice some hardware & software to mantain, diagnostic or even remapping ecu. thanks

[@TheFranpito]

tbh i dont think that custom tunes are "bad" or even worst options than off the shelf ones. I tried several stage 2 apr/revo tunes on different cars. They are REALLY conservative. They just do that to ensure it will work in any car with any fuel. For example where i live, in argentina we have pretty decent premium fuel quality (equivalent to 93 oct USA). On stage 2 2.0tsi k03 engines apr stage 2 tunes makes anywhere from 260 to 275hp, being extremely safe on timming and a little bit on boost. On the same car, with a custom tune, and still relatively safe timming and a tiny bit more boost, i´ve seen 290 to 305hp and a much meatier power curve. We tested both cars against each other on the street and there is not even a chance for the APR tunned. The custom tuned is much faster. Here the cars scene is much more keen on the custom tunes than in the USA. First because OTS tunes are adapted to american fuel, and second because are spupidly expensive. 400dls for a tune, it doesnt sounds like much in the USA, but here where a "pretty decent" sallary is about 800dls per month, a custom tune that makes your car faster and cost you literally half the money is the only way to go. The only ones that use OTS tunes here are the guys with shitloads of money to spend and they just want the sticker "apr stage 2" on the trunk. Sorry for my english btw, not a native speaker

[@COMotorsports]

Custom tunes are more money generally so the OTS tunes make the most sense for most as their proven to work. Which is why I bring it up. If it's cheaper where you are for a custom tune then that's great for you.

[@TheFranpito]

@@COMotorsports yeah, thats true. The problem with the OTS prices is that is a "international price", so we have to pay the full 400dls for a tune. For some countries with better purchasing power maybe is even cheaper than in the USA, but the rest of the world (and most of it) it´s actually more expensive. A really good "custom tune" (a base tune for that engine with some modified parameter specific for your car) were i live can cost you around 200dls and it actually gives you quite a bit more power.

[@Herresgti]

Hello, Great video! I want to start tuning myself and maybe start a business. But where do i even start! I want to focus on VAG cars What software should i buy? What items should i buy to reflash the ecu etc etc. Where can i best start with reading or finding more info

[@COMotorsports]

VW ECUs are extremely tough comparably. Nothing cut and dry when it comes to leaning them.

[@brucepeters5100]

Thank you for clearing up some misconceptions about tuning. I want to tune my Vr6 with another ecu for the same engine so that if I go back to NA I don't have to get the ecu flashed back to standard. You say its not a good idea. How do I keep my standard mapp then if I want to go back to standard?

[@COMotorsports]

Depends how you tune it. A second issue is an easy option for sure.

[@cangungor090]

What is a good tool for ecu reading/writing for personal use?

[@polecat81ath]

Hi Dave very informative and thank you.It been some time but can you enlighten me if ther is a way to reflash a me3.8.3 ecu via obd port.The car is a a4 99 model with aeb motor dbc.Thanks for your time.

[@COMotorsports]

There's still plenty of companies that can OBD port flash these. APR is one of them.

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I did ponder if a tuned ECU would even be an option and then you brought it up lol one for one standard, why not but if tuned, hi it's going to behave you'll be know. Cheers for info. Personally I'd only go to a face to face tune ... The dude behind the keyboard might be honest but can was disappear if shit hits the fan.

[@COMotorsports]

Agreed. 👍

[@kevinpena4357]

i own a 2012 GTI and i am interested in doing a custom tune on it with eurodyne maestro. I know a little bit about tuning from hp tuners, but not with eurodyne. Would you recommend getting eurodyne maestro?

[@COMotorsports]

I use it quite a bit but it's pretty complex to be honest. My suggestion if you're not doing this for a living and want to do a big turbo setup... go with UM as you can purchase their tunes with the ability to easily change boost, and timing without the complexity.

[@joes.7536]

Sucks that no tuners care about the aeb 1.8t drive by cable anymore. It's hard to find 557p ECU tunes. My stage 1 worked great until I upgraded the hardware. i have a k04-015 that I haven't even installed yet. Thinking I need to spend another $800 on eurodyne maestro. There’s a million stage 2 options for the drive by wire stuff except the aeb. I have 310 cc injectors, k04, front mount, custom 2.5" turbo back stainless exhaust and a adjustable fpr and I don't don't any other direction to go besides maestro after install. Do you know any aeb tuners that I don't?

[@SomethiingClever]

Use neftmoto...? 800 bones for a k04/3 is a total waste. Regardless of it being easy.. it's really stupid how lame the features are.

[@susanstrong2221]

"Is it going to be a daily driver? Or do you have plans for a bigger turbo upgrade?" Me: Can I not do both? Also great video m8

[@COMotorsports]

100% can do both. Just plan it out right and use the right parts and it's no issue at all.

[@anonlincracing2484]

Its so hard to find tuners over in England 🇬🇧 when it's ECU out business on the old cable throttle body the earlier AGU 1.8t tuning

[@COMotorsports]

There are options, we have a new one coming for the 1.8t stay tuned.

[@rolandrado2914]

Hi what u recommended for me,a 2008 audi s6

[@sebastianj.paganramirez4808]

Hi, would it be possible for us to know which tuning software you use for re-flashing ecus?

[@COMotorsports]

We tune for 6-7 of the major suppliers.

[@MARS-GREENH0USE]

Options for the new BEETLE IS USUALLY just for 2001-2005 BUT I HAVE A 2000 1.8. WHAT DO I DO. I WANT THE PROGRAM BUT ITS UNCLEAR IF I FALL IN TO THE "WORKS" CATEGORY..PLEASE help

[@COMotorsports]

There are options for sure. Check with your local tuner or ship is the ECU.

[@walther89]

i have dillema, its old vid already, i hope you guys answer it. My problem is... do i need or when do i need aftermarket ECU ? im planning to achive 400hp (rods,bearing new turbo etc)... Thank you

[@COMotorsports]

All depends on the vehicle and ECU in the car, and what sort of support is offered for it. Also depends on what you're doing with the car. For track use, data logging, endless add on sensor logging and inputs all become important which is where an aftermarket ECU shines.

[@Japplesnap]

Just got an APR Stage 1 tune on my nearly stock car. Should I re-gap the spark plugs a tiny bit smaller? The internet seems to think so.

[@COMotorsports]

If it miss fires, it's the first thing to do

[@ronnymedina1523]

Question I did a 3.2 swab From a Touareg Into a mk4 2.8 24v I'm running the 3.2 with a stuck ECU what tune do you recommend?

[@COMotorsports]

The video sort of explains it, it's whatever's the best option for you and your long term goals. Only you know that.

[@danielventura4094]

Do you think a stage 1 tune would get rid of a CEL caused by installing a high flow cat w/downpipes on my 2010 Audi a4?

[@COMotorsports]

Not unless you get the 02 deleted out.

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

there was a jettta in the junkyard it had a decal indicating it was flashed(like an apr sticker) i picked it up.If I plug it in to my car would that upset anything with my working ecu as far as immobilization goes or the instrument panel

[@COMotorsports]

Depends if the ECUs match or not. If they match then it just won't run cause of immobilizer. However you need to consider transmission coding and a few other things even if you get the immobilizer defeated.

[@COMotorsports]

Needless to say, much like in the video. It could cost you a bunch of money trying to figure it out and it may not even have been tuned. Lots of people out stickers on their car, especially if they bought an intake or something at one point completely unrelated to a tune.

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

@@COMotorsports I'm just trying to get the theory down on the immobilizer. So at the point that I plugged in the jy ecu and immobilizer kicked in would my original ecu still be programed? Now that I typed it out as a question its kind of seems obvious there still should be thank you for your time.

[@COMotorsports]

Immob is between ecu, key and cluster. They need to match. If the immob is defeated from the ECU then it doesnt care about the other two.

[@ysmababe6926]

What company would YOU recommend for either a stage 1+ or stage 2 on my Volkswagen Jetta 1.8t 2002 GLS? its my summer car but I plan on semi daily driving it, i will alternate between my motorbike and the Jetta. It is straight piped with a Magnaflow muffler at the end, K&N air intake and a blow off vavle. I love and want 2 step but scared of what it will do to my engine :) What should I do?

[@COMotorsports]

You shouldn't have a blow off valve if you're running a MAF sensor which this vehicle has from factory. As for which company, my suggestion is to speak to your local tuner. We generally determine where the engines headed power wise (for future upgrades) and what the vehicles being used for and recommend a software to match those needs.

[@ysmababe6926]

CO Motorsports Okay cool thanks for the infoo! Btw i meant diverter valve! Keep up the awesome vidss

[@COMotorsports]

@@ysmababe6926 Thanks, and no problem.

[@tirecchatman547]

What u think about boost dynamic Audi A4 b6 amb. 1.8t ko4 450 injectors 450 pump hiflow cat converter fmic thanks

[@COMotorsports]

Not sure I understand the question. K04 on 1.8ts are a waste IMO.

[@jstmag]

Dude about the only info i trust online anymore is from you. Do you do tuning by mail, or remote tuning? (basic stage2 nothing special)

[@COMotorsports]

Appreciate it. It depends on vehicle. Send us an email and we can help in one way or another.

[@trojangpete8]

According to the serial number of my turbo charger, I have a rev 9 k03/k04 turbo. Is that a full K04? I am thinking of getting a Borg Wagner K04, since I got a stage 2 tune, and was told I needed to pay the extra 50 for the K04. Could I just replace the current turbo charger with the B W k04?

[@COMotorsports]

Since I have no idea what car you're talking about... No clue, all depends on provider and what's flashed to the car currently. Reach out to your tuning provider.

[@trojangpete8]

@@COMotorsports 2002 GTi 1.8t. AWP 6 speed. I got what was known as a Gonzo tune stage 2. The model number on the turbo charger is TC-005. It appears to be a K04. The tune is suppose to give me 22psi, I have only reached 14Psi. Again, wondering if getting a legit turbo charger increases the psi.

[@COMotorsports]

@@trojangpete8 All depends on what your issue is. Generally we troubleshoot and find issue before chucking parts at them.

[@HeadsUP253]

Hey i have Apr stage 1 , if i get apr tcu tune would it make any difference in speed? And power

[@COMotorsports]

Some vehicles yes it does actually. Check aprs website for your application.

[@dominicandawg3455]

What would be a good standalone ECU for a V6 Audi engine? I have a 3.2 V6 and want to do some custom turbo work on it

[@COMotorsports]

Go with a something more mainstream with good support or you will be left on our own.

[@dominicandawg3455]

@@COMotorsports like in terms of the engine like how people are doing the 2.7 or 3.0 swap or on the ECU like mega squirt or haltech?

[@COMotorsports]

@@dominicandawg3455 any good standalone will do a great job running whatever engine you want. Haltech, Ecumasters, Link, fueltech the list goes on.

[@dominicandawg3455]

@@COMotorsports awesome! I'll be buying one this week!

[@LuciferStump]

I'm trying to build a obd2 vr6 12v and I have not ecu it n/a right now but I want to turbo it can you help me on any brands

[@COMotorsports]

United Motorsport for sure.

[@averystrydhorst1623]

would you even consider doing a low boost, low power, 87(canadian) octane tune on a stg 2 fsi mk5 gti? is it posible?

[@COMotorsports]

Hello no.

[@qaching]

hello CO motorsports i want to ask a question i remapped my bmw 520d couple years ago but whatever i do (putting back an version of a 520d or software update) it doesn't seems to go back to original if i go the a bmw dealer and ask them to install a new ECU (with new reprogramming, so not a copy of my old ECU) will that make my car back to original? like the remap never happened? thank you in advance

[@COMotorsports]

Your tuning provider should be able to assist in putting your vehicle back to a stock file.

[@qaching]

@@COMotorsports thanks for the reply, but thing is i don't think the tuner have my original file anymore since it was years ago, if i go to another tuner and i explained my problem will he able to help me?

[@COMotorsports]

@@qaching If your old tuner offers tunes for your ECU/Vehicle then they should have a file for you.

[@ivanbossi7314]

Hey where can i find info on flashing amd tuning ecu ? Do you have a website ?

[@COMotorsports]

No sorry

[@shaunpc2512]

So I have a Volkswagen Sharan 2.8 24 valve 4motion, I have a 3.2 engine from a Golf R32 which is modified with a head spacer plate, GT3582r turbocharger, 38mm waste gate, and 550cc injectors, which I want to run on the Sharan engine management can this be done at all?

[@COMotorsports]

Sorry we did not get the Sharan here.

[@shaunpc2512]

@@COMotorsports the engine is the same as the late model 2002 2.8 4motion Golf so I assume it will run with the same management as those.

[@COMotorsports]

@@shaunpc2512 the ECU is the deciding factor.

[@edwardhowarth7425]

What’s a good access port tuner for a Mk4 Jetta 1.8t I don’t know what I can get

[@COMotorsports]

We use Eurodyne Maestro 7 on most custom 1.8t builds. Or standalone.

[@blongsta5]

Do I need a tune if I put an intake and catless downpipe on my car?

[@COMotorsports]

Depends on the car. But catless downpipe is generally always going to give a CEL without tuning.

[@photorocket4550]

Are there any good options for stand alone or after market engine management boxes? Or is that really just for stripped down race cars?

[@COMotorsports]

There are endless, it simple chives down to what you want out of it, and your budget.

[@photorocket4550]

@@COMotorsports Sounds like a good video topic, if you don't have one already.

[@COMotorsports]

@@photorocket4550 We do not, however when it comes to VW/Audi's there's only a very small percentage that care to venture into standalone.

[@photorocket4550]

@@COMotorsports This small %, I will assume are hard core racers or fringe enthusiast's?

[@COMotorsports]

@@photorocket4550 yes, or on vehicles where an off the shelf tunning solution isn't available for.

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

Sup CO is it normal to hear a pretty loud boosting noise on a pull with around 18 19 20lbs? Exapmle my k03s for years went WEEEeee pshhhh. It went out had MASSive play all of a sudden,got a k04.It seems the same but my beloved WEEEeee is so quiet now pshhh is still there nice a loud. Are they ever supposed to sound like that?

[@COMotorsports]

Sorry man, it's hard to troubleshoot boost sounds through text. Lol

[@louishuyghe8791]

i have an 01 jetta 1.8t what tune do you think would be onn my car i get 18lbs of boost

[@COMotorsports]

Zero clue

[@user-sk9yx8rx3t]

Hey guys could you guys remotely tune my 1.8? I’m going full built

[@COMotorsports]

Possibly

[@MrTheHillfolk]

7:20 😓 99.5 Jetta gls vr6 auto. I'd like to do a tune , I realize it's not gonna be a rocketship all of a sudden but I'd like a little more pep in her step. The trans has been serviced like 4x in 130k miles,I guess alot of folks rip on those transmissions because of strength so I don't really want to nuke it either if that's the case. Im guessing I'm better off to just send my ECU out to someone. (got any suggestions?)

[@COMotorsports]

Yeah there's a little bit of power left on the table with a tune on the 12v. The issue will be it being a 99.5.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@COMotorsports Haha I kinda figured that , it seems the 99.5 is the oddball early car. Not opposed to shipping it (ECU) somewhere if I have to though, I'd wager that's my only option.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

@@MrTheHillfolk so what happens with it being a 99.5 mdl year? And is it a 12 valve vr6 naturally aspirated?

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

@@COMotorsports I've seen some decent deals on 99.5 mdl years, have been thinking of adding a turbo or supr charger to a vr6, how do these motors do on boost, and what's the deal with the ecu's on the 99.5's?? Thank you for all of the great info too btw!!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@BabyCharlotteschannel nothing really ,it's a Mk4 ,it's just 99 was a split year ,the 2nd half was mk4s. Nobody likes a new model year,they can be filled with bugs and whatnot. I guess some of the early vs later (past 01) differences are I don't have the side curtain airbags or an immobilizer. That actually made the Smyth ute build easier in my case.

[@johnsuederick1982]

Does clearing an engine light or disconnecting the battery for a bit change fuel trims on a tuned car? Does a tunnel ECU still adjust as a non tuned one does?

[@COMotorsports]

Clearly engine codes definitely resets fuel trims... but they're usually back to normal within a couple minutes of driving, unless they're really really far off and the ECU can't correct for them.

[@Blessed.2.Teach.4God]

Open to genuine opinions for re-flash for ECU & TCU on a 2012 (NA) 3.6 VR6 w DSG (90k on clock) *Thanks Alot* *Considering APR, Unitronic, United Motorsports.

[@4klp59]

Im looking for a gti or a old vw to buy wich one is the best bamg for your buck?

[@COMotorsports]

This is such a broad question it's impossible for me to answer. Like best bang for the buck in what regards? If you want reliable and lots of power buy a 2023 GTI it'll come with warranty also.

[@4klp59]

@@COMotorsports just looking to get my hand in a euro car i was looking at the newer gti’s but since I’ve always been a jdm guy it’s a hard lake to jump. But i like the older model mostly vr’s they sound orgasmical

[@COMotorsports]

@@4klp59 your right about the sound of the VR, but I'd recommend a mk7r.

[@Xhrro]

Gotta disagree on you with tunes messing your vehicle up. Now this did happen over years (tuned in 2011) , but my chip tune in my mk4 Jetta lost its soldering connection and made a load of problems on my car, and I had to order a new ecu. Now I’m looking to get it tuned back to where it was.

[@COMotorsports]

Thats an ecu not tune issue. We've had a handful of ECUs where resistors/capacitors break off the board, in stock form as well. Nothing tune related. Now if someone socketed a chip to your board many moons ago then yes there's always room for error there as you're physically tampering with the ecu. Not the case now a days.

[@Xhrro]

@@COMotorsports ig not the tune in general going bad but the “software” used but yea I see what you’re saying. Nobody really tunes cars that way anymore. That’s why I said 2011 🤣

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

i got mine with no history,19 lbs of holding boost is there a way to pull the history on the ecu?

[@COMotorsports]

History of what?

[@Kevin-wy8kc]

@@COMotorsports i know it flashed i just dont know what company actually flashed it.I would just like to know somehow (probably impossible)

[@COMotorsports]

@@Kevin-wy8kc some, when you connect with vcds and click engine it has it write there. But mostly you're never finding out.

[@speedracermccool3552]

Would I be able to just send you my ecu and you tune it and send it back?

[@COMotorsports]

For a lot of ECUs Yes. Email us.

[@kevinmason5151]

Do you do E tuning ?

[@COMotorsports]

Depends what it is.

[@aquaman_5.04]

What do you need to tune a mk4 1.8t yourself

[@COMotorsports]

A few hundred hours of reading and scouring through the internet.

[@Jimenez1904g]

I need a tune for my 1.8t 20th awp daily driver. It has bolt on like 3" all the way back and fmic and a forge 007. What do you recommend?

[@COMotorsports]

I think that answer is cover specifically in this video. :)

[@ThatManzFlacko630]

I’m having trouble finding someone to tune my Audi s4 b9 with a stage 2

[@COMotorsports]

There are a lot of options.

[@chriswise6374]

What software do I need to learn tuning on my mk4? I want to use this car to learn on. I want to actually learn how to create the file not just upload it

[@COMotorsports]

You have a lot of homework to do. Not the easiest car or ECU to be starting to learn on. The VW ECU's are very complex.

[@redcaballero22]

Hi, I own a VW 2003 20th Anniversary, is stock, I would like to take it to stage 1, what do you recommend?, thanks

[@COMotorsports]

The video has some great points on how to make the right selection that works best for you and your build.

[@kainariylius392]

What do you do when nobody provides service to your specific engine, with specific mods.

[@COMotorsports]

Standalone

[@kainariylius392]

@@COMotorsports not much of an option then, as they don't communicate well with other modules in a Vw.

[@COMotorsports]

@@kainariylius392 depends what vehicle and what standalone. But there's definitely options for a good handful of VW engines.

[@2A_All_Day_2011]

how many miles is too much to flash?

[@COMotorsports]

there isn't an answer, if it works good and engine is healthy miles means very little.

[@__renagade__9332]

Never talked about a brand

[@COMotorsports]

Based on all the points that were made in the video you can see there's other important things to consider.

[@anthonylebeau5848]

What about tunning mk4 1.9l tdi alh 2000

[@COMotorsports]

All the same principles apply. From this video.

[@dameagerbeaver7703]

Malone tuning does pretty work with diesels. At least you are common rail fuel injection.

[@whatnext584]

Can you tune my a4 b6 PLEASE MAN it’s been down I need it tuned !!! Can’t find a good tuner !!!! Please please please please please 🙏 help me please ! At wife is sick of my car sitting in the garage I need you to tune my car please I see your vids you know your shit I need your help !

[@COMotorsports]

Email us with your setup

[@fs0c1ety_bs92]

Guy on Internet will run ur car lean to extend it melts pistons

[@nickitchet3403]

6:46 better what? Sorry

[@COMotorsports]

Not sure I follow. Its pretty clear in the video.