Question about a DSG flash ?

**AmrS4** · 03-02-2016 09:21 AM

Hey guys pretty new here coming from the N54 world . I recently picked up a 13' s4 with a dsg and so far I love the car in every way . I have a cts pulley with an intake and a chipwerke piggy , since those mods the car pulls really good but I'm looking for a little more , I want an s tronic flash but these company's only offer it with there ecu tune itself . Is there a company or a way to just get a tcu flash with what I have now or do I need an actual tune from the big brands?

**Silverbullet S4** · 03-02-2016 11:49 AM

APR has a DSG tune that people are running with other brands ECU tunes....

**theswoleguy** · 03-02-2016 12:55 PM

EPL has one as well

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**scottycs** · 03-02-2016 01:19 PM

I wouldn't go with APR, they have known issue with their DSG flash that they have been "working on" for months. I am not impressed with anything APR.

**14S4GWM** · 03-02-2016 01:49 PM

^ Scotty, I thought you could get us a hacked version of apr dsg tune for cheap.

**bizzy** · 03-02-2016 01:59 PM

bhvrdr was actually exploring different tcu tunes with other ecu tunes but I can't seem to find the thread now..

**scottycs** · 03-02-2016 02:07 PM

never said that...

Originally Posted by 14S4GWM

^ Scotty, I thought you could get us a hacked version of apr dsg tune for cheap.

**pdqgp** · 03-02-2016 02:17 PM

Love my APR Tune. No issues other than I need to have it reflashed to skip auto upshifts which it's set for right now.

**14S4GWM** · 03-02-2016 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by scottycs

never said that...

I know, I think you said "what if" though. Just bustin the balls a bit.

**AmrS4** · 03-02-2016 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by theswoleguy

EPL has one as well

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Hey any idea how much the epl one Is , I'm in MA and I think they are in CT so I can drive to them for it .

**theswoleguy** · 03-02-2016 04:18 PM

499 I think is the current price

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**AmrS4** · 03-03-2016 09:13 AM

Gave epl a call today and asked about there dsg flash and they said while they do not recommend flashing the dsg file on a car without the actual ecu file from them it should work but not recommended. I have a CW "tune" now and I was wondering if anyone has done a dsg flash with this ? If it's not gonna be compatible in a good way then I'm gonna ditch it and go full epl stage 2 with a tcu flash .

**scottycs** · 03-03-2016 09:22 AM

Myself and many others with CW went to stage 2. Its well worth it!

**creativecody** · 03-03-2016 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by scottycs

I wouldn't go with APR, they have known issue with their DSG flash that they have been "working on" for months. I am not impressed with anything APR.

This doesn't apply to everyone. I have a 13' S4 with Stage 2 and the TCU tune with 0 issues.

**scottycs** · 03-03-2016 11:11 AM

Well the lack of support they are providing to those with problems leaves a lot to be desired.

Originally Posted by creativecody

This doesn't apply to everyone. I have a 13' S4 with Stage 2 and the TCU tune with 0 issues.

**Silverbullet S4** · 03-03-2016 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by scottycs

Well the lack of support they are providing to those with problems leaves a lot to be desired.

I've held off on the DSG tune for that very reason. Well, one of a few reasons I guess....

**sangaroo** · 03-03-2016 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Silverbullet S4

I've held off on the DSG tune for that very reason. Well, one of a few reasons I guess....

1+

**creativecody** · 03-03-2016 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by scottycs

Well the lack of support they are providing to those with problems leaves a lot to be desired.

True. Guess I'd be upset too if it wasn't working properly and they weren't helpful.

**wangshuo1989** · 03-03-2016 03:14 PM

I'm quite please with factory tune.. What do you dislike in the factory tune?

**A4SlineWA** · 03-03-2016 07:53 PM

I have a 2011 S4 and I am curios about getting a DSG flash as well. I am running a stage 2 tuned by solomotorsports. What are some reasons it's not good to go TCU and ECU tune from different vendors?

Is anyone else running a ECU tune from a different vendor and EPL TCU tune? How is it working for you.

**AmrS4** · 03-03-2016 09:00 PM

From my understanding with having two different tunes from an ecu and a tcu flash is load targets

**acsgp** · 03-03-2016 11:20 PM

I have the Revo DSG tune, but not the engine ECU tune.

Much better than stock.

**AmrS4** · 03-04-2016 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by acsgp

I have the Revo DSG tune, but not the engine ECU tune.

Much better than stock.

What do you have for an ecu tune?

**cjw** · 03-04-2016 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by wangshuo1989

I'm quite please with factory tune. What do you dislike in the factory tune?

I think most of us get it for the higher redline (B8.5 - not sure on B8). The shifts are quicker and a bit more firm, the paddles are more responsive. Some tunes offer different launch control settings too. It's not like it's an amazing difference because the stock DSG is still a great transmission, it's just better. I run the EPL tune and it still uses stock launch control, though I think that will be revised with more testing. Sport mode is very aggressive.

Based on the holiday group buy, the retail price for that tune is $599.

**wangshuo1989** · 03-04-2016 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by cjw

I think most of us get it for the higher redline (B8.5 - not sure on B8). The shifts are quicker and a bit more firm, the paddles are more responsive. Some tunes offer different launch control settings too. It's not like it's an amazing difference because the stock DSG is still a great transmission, it's just better. I run the EPL tune and it still uses stock launch control, though I think that will be revised with more testing. Sport mode is very aggressive.

Based on the holiday group buy, the retail price for that tune is $599.

I see, great info, guess it's time to visit my local tuning shop and try it out. Thanks!

**acsgp** · 03-05-2016 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by AmrS4

What do you have for an ecu tune?

Nothing as yet, waiting for the cooling upgrades first.

**skone013** · 12-19-2016 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by scottycs

I wouldn't go with APR, they have known issue with their DSG flash that they have been "working on" for months. I am not impressed with anything APR.

What about their intake system 1 and 2?

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**13ttaz** · 12-19-2016 01:56 PM

... Or their RSC exhaust with genuine blonde California surfer girl hair in it ....

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