k04 software?

[madrussian]

anybody offer stand-alone k04 software like they used to on the b6???

[B7!]

no but revo said they would write me new software for my k04 if i wanted it

[AAAA]

no but revo said they would write me new software for my k04 if i wanted it

that's a surprise, b/c chris@revo told me they aren't in the business of tuning other competitor's hardware kits.

[Nico]

that's a surprise, b/c chris@revo told me they aren't in the business of tuning other competitor's hardware kits.

Thats what GIAC told me too. There won't be any difference any way, its only good for people who source their own KO4 and need software to have a choice.

[extremesport3]

Let me know because right now i am running the K04 and i am not happy with the software (APR) and would love to try something else.

[Nico]

Let me know because right now i am running the K04 and i am not happy with the software (APR) and would love to try something else.

Whats wrong with the software you are running?

[extremesport3]

The problem i noticed is that i get significant power (275whp and 320wtq) however i have all the mods i can buy for the car and i have seen guys with less mods produce more power. The reason i say this is because when i had it dyno'ed the tech said it looked like it was not holding the boost as long as it should and what he mentioned was that it looked like a k03 program rather than a k04. I took what he said as being pretty accurate because when i had my k04 installed APR did not have a file for my ECU yet and they claim they eventually came up with one when i had the fuel pump installed. Now the thing is do i believe APR and take their word for it or to i believe an independant tuning shop? I chose the shop because this guy was a head Audi tech for many years and he has been tuning them for just as long and as far as APR goes once they get there money they do not care about you anymore. They told me that i need to datalog my car, send them the files and then they would trouble shoot it, i have not gotten around to doing it because i need a good day to do it and place where there are no cops - 3rd gear pull required (and doing it on a dyno does not work).

[AAAA]

i've had the same exact problems with apr. i had to get a 91 file for my car with the fuel pump and the power would hesitate in the higher rpms in 3rd and 4th, and it would maybe spike 17-18 and start dying drastically at about 4500, which is bs. i dynoed and only got 216whp and 278wtrq. sad and pathetic b/c i've got every bolt on possible as well. ngp racing logged my car and supposedly vag-com said i boosted 20lbs, and that my boost gauge was inaccurate and I can't go by that.

well after my dyno, i presented that evidence to go along with the butt dyno that showed i was having problems. they relooked at my logs and reiterated i can't rely on a mechanical boost gauge. also, they informed me that i only had the file that writes around restrictions of the stock fuel pump, and that i needed to get the "performance file." well after many promises to make a 93 file b/c that's what we have on the east coast, they said they are no longer supporting the k04 or its software so there won't be a 93 file being made. so pretty much a waste of money. so i go back to ngp racing for the 10th time b/c i've been given the wrong file so many times, or they don't have one for my car after telling me they do. anyway, when he pulls up the k04 for my year car, guess what is in the options?? a 93 file, and NO 91 file. so after all that bs and rejection, they had the damn file all along and apparently didnt know it.

so they flashed me, and holy shit! that's what it is supposed to feel like. it spikes 21-22 and holds it until about 6k or so then slowly tapers down like it should. there is no hesitation, it is completely smooth and powerful. so either that file just sucked ass, or like you said, it was a k03 file. either way, it was a f'd up file and after spending all of that money, i've been pissed and disappointed in APR and their service for 8months, only to get the resolultion i've been waiting for, and they didn't/couldn't even tell me it existed (b/c they didn't know). /RANT

[chrislane31]

What K04 works with the B7?

[madrussian]

i wont comment on the above apr stories as last time it got me banned for a week.

but as far as what k04 works, im not sure.

im just thinking out loud. though atpturbo does sell manifolds for the 2.0t :D

maybe giac or revo would go bt than.

[extremesport3]

Have you dyno'ed your car since the new file was installed? My car is fast do not get me wrong but they said the car died out when i pulled those number i stated in my last post. I was seeing better numbers though on other cars with less mods. Thats the only reason why i am ranting..... I am going to datalog the car and see hopefully this weekend or next.

[AAAA]

atp is going to release a bt hardware kit for the b7 in the next few weeks, at which time revo said they would be willing to write a file. unitronic said they are working on bt files for 2.0ts as well too.

i have not dynoed again, but this is like getting chipped again, which leads me to believe that the file was bad. where have you seen b7's with better numbers than 275whp? that's very respectable for the k04. maybe transverse applications have, but that's a whole different beast. awd longitudinal setups for the b7 w/ k04 which is the only turbo out for b7's right now, 275awhp is great

[extremesport3]

I have seen those numbers on one car that had less mods. I forget exactly where i saw it but in any event like many people i want more power. I will let you know what comes up, and how APR handles the data files i send them.

[madrussian]

atp is going to release a bt hardware kit for the b7 in the next few weeks, at which time revo said they would be willing to write a file. unitronic said they are working on bt files for 2.0ts as well too.

where you getting this info from?

[AAAA]

where you getting this info from?

well, atp says so on their website, and they said few weeks in an email i sent to them. revo said they'd tune it on vortex, and unitronic says they're tuning 2.0t's also on vortex

[mrponline]

Bought a K04 from APR and got the run around for 8 months as they didnt have software for my car.

Was promised that they would write a new file but it never happend.

Returned the K04 and got my money back...

Seems to be a common trend once they have your money your on your own.

[Nico]

The Fuel pump performace file has made a huge difference to my KO4 kit, especially up top! ...........That was until my DV went. Again.

[mrponline]

Will be interesting to see it on the dyno next week, to see how much of a difference the FP and new file make.

BTW you need a boost gauge best thing for those torn DV (you will spot that there something wrong straight away).

[Nico]

Will be interesting to see it on the dyno next week, to see how much of a difference the FP and new file make.

BTW you need a boost gauge best thing for those torn DV (you will spot that there something wrong straight away).

Yep, DV will be replaced on Monday, then we will log the car to make sure its sweet for sunday. Please have more than last time!!!!

[mrponline]

Should have a lot more power... from when i drove it the other day my butt dyno tells me theres a significant power increase compared to my car (going off last time when your car only dynoed 10KW more)

I also think an exhaust / CAI would free it up even more... So there is still more potential

[Nico]

Should have a lot more power... from when i drove it the other day my butt dyno tells me theres a significant power increase compared to my car (going off last time when your car only dynoed 10KW more)

I also think an exhaust / CAI would free it up even more... So there is still more potential

Bring it on!

[SilverB7FL]

so what are we supposed to do? I wanted a k04 but now that noone makes one I was thinking of sourcing one myself but I guess that won't work if noone makes a file for it. Why wouldn't APR atleast have the file so we can purchase it? No love for B7's

[Skyler@Achtuning]

Keep in mind when comparing HP that different types of dynos read different numbers. Dyno to Dyno power numbers are ONLY comparable on the same brand of dyno and even then there are other variables that can effect the numbers. Dynos are best at before and after comparisons, same car, same dyno same dyno operator.

[RisR32]

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They may not have any Audi's on their web site however they do tune them and will work with you to create a program thats just right

http://www.c2motorsports.net/