APR trail software and no difference between stock and 93

**rasild** · 08-26-2011 01:51 PM

I just got the APR trial software and i did not notice the difference like everyone else has noticed. I replaced the ECU last year and the computer didn't recognize my ECU. The guy pulled the engine code with a VAG-COM and then found the program manually (the computer is supposed to do that and give you a few programs to choose from ). Can that have to do anything with it? Maybe something wrong with the car? No faulty codes or anything were scanned.Anyone had a similar experience? Thanks for any help.

**serverbmx** · 08-26-2011 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by rasild

I just got the APR trial software and i did not notice the difference like everyone else has noticed. I replaced the ECU last year and the computer didn't recognize my ECU. The guy pulled the engine code with a VAG-COM and then found the program manually (the computer is supposed to do that and give you a few programs to choose from ). Can that have to do anything with it? Maybe something wrong with the car? No faulty codes or anything were scanned.Anyone had a similar experience? Thanks for any help.

I tried Apr to and wasn't happy with how it felt, I just tried the revo and it was more noticeable

**Skyler@Achtuning** · 08-26-2011 03:01 PM

I'm not sure where the problem lies but there should be a night and day difference from stock to APR 91 or 93 octane mode. Is the new ECU you installed the exact same box code as the one you removed?

**rasild** · 08-26-2011 04:51 PM

I was expecting a huge improvement but nothing. I think it is not the same code, the new one was order from Europe. That's what the guy that installed told me.

**Charles.waite** · 08-26-2011 08:39 PM

I think it's possible your ecu has a problem. I got an APR stage 1 flash not too log ago and the difference was striking. You could hear the turbo boosting very audibly and the car pulled MUCH harder. If you didn't notice a difference then I would think the trial didnt "take" or something.

I will say it took a few days before the car adapted to the flash though. It felt faster 3 days after the flash than it did directly after the flash. All the systems needed to adjust to the new program.

**Black_Pearl_B6** · 08-26-2011 10:43 PM

you will notice it. somethings wrong. Do you have a boost gauge one way to is if was boosting at 18 psi or 9

**b6Hate4** · 08-27-2011 06:39 AM

When i did the apr 93 flash, i had definatly felt that 2nd gear was a whole new animal, and passing cars in the upper gears was easier, that being said, i cant wait to get unitronic xD

**MikTip** · 08-27-2011 07:09 AM

Supporting

mods play an important role in just how much the tuning software effects/responds!

If you Audi is bone stock and you get the ECU flashed, your gains wont be as noticable as someone with an aftermarket exhaust, FMIC, K04, etc....

I notice a difference between APR's 91 to 93. Even more so with their "race" mode as well. I run K04, FMIC, exhaust, TIP, etc...

**rasild** · 08-27-2011 08:17 AM

I have been switching between stock and 93 and i have started noticed a tiny difference, the car pulls a little better with 93. however i do not think that tiny difference is not very noticeable and not worth the 500$ (IMO) but i am convinced that there is something wrong with the car or the new ecu is a restriction. If there is something wrong with the ecu, will sending the ecu to apr ,and they physically install the chip, work?

**MikTip** · 08-27-2011 02:03 PM

APR will want you to data log and send them the data....

http://www.goapr.com/support/datalogging.php

While you may think the ECU's the problem, APR will want cold hard numbers to see if its not an issue with your car!

Soldering ECU's is a thing of the past....