Spring specials are live on many GIAC performance software calibrations!

[Austin@GIAC]

Spring has arrived, and to celebrate, we’re offering great deals on many of the latest GIAC performance software calibrations! GIAC Spring specials begin March 17th, 2016 and continue through April 30th, 2016 for applicable Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche models. If you have any questions regarding specials on a particular model or calibration, please do not hesitate to ask. Spring forward with more power and extra savings!

The promotion includes 10% off MSRP* for a 91 or 93 octane performance flash on all Volkswagen, Audi and some Porsche models. A la carte switching products** (not already packaged with pump software) can be purchased at 20% off MSRP.

All of GIAC's software offerings for VW/Audi are installed via OBD2 port flash methods, except for the Audi R8 V10 and TTRS 2.5T. Most Porsche cars can be OBD flashed with the exception of 997.1TT (engine and transmission), 997.2 3.8L GT3/GT3RS and Boxster /Cayman 2.9L calibrations, which must be bench flashed.




The attached flyers include most US makes and models. International customers, please contact your local GIAC distributor for specials on GIAC products in your market. One is for Porsche cars while the other covers VAG platforms. Some models included in the promotion are not specifically listed there. Please contact GIAC for any pricing confusion.

GIAC’s software switching is the quickest, most seamless program switching option available for VWs and Audis on the market. Users can switch programs on the fly with a single push of a button, and without the need to cycle their ignition. Fully loaded offerings include a GIAC Flashloader Handheld Program Switcher and all available switching modes (unless otherwise noted):[/B]

Available Options in addition to 91/93 octane performance modes:

• “Stock” mode: reverts vehicle to stock performance levels
• 100 octane performance: higher performance calibrated for 100 octane. Can be used with 50/50 water meth on some models
• Valet: Zero boost & lazy throttle response make the car more of a burden than a joy to drive.

B8 A4 2.0T 6MT Quattro Software only

B8.5 Allroad / A4 / A5 2.0T Tiptronic Quattro Software only

* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing. Actual retail pricing may vary.

** FHH Switcher options may include Stock, Pump (91/93 octane performance), Race (100 octane), Kill (anti-theft feature), Valet (reduced power), & Privacy Firewall (PIN security for FHH which locks out other FHH switchers. Pricing includes only currently available options for each platform or model.

[redeye_jedi]

Would I just talk to my local dealer for these prices or you guys directly? How much do the access ports cost?

[blbroo]

Would I just talk to my local dealer for these prices or you guys directly? How much do the access ports cost?

The switchers are $150 new. I've got on and have only used it to switch programs 4-5 times in the year I've been tuned. Good to have, and works well, but you don't need it right away, except as a novelty.





#pedalresponce

[dbv2]

I've been wanting to look more into tuning my B8 that I just picked up. Theres many options out there for tunes, but I'm afraid of the void TD1 of my warranty.

Will this on the fly module prevent my dealer from plugging in my B8 and automatically branding my car TD1 due to the tune. Obviously assuming that I returned to the stock values with this module.. I've inquired into my local APR guys and they're all telling me I'd need to re flash everything I were to go in for service, thus ending up in a very expensive process in the long run. None of them have mentioned of a on the fly tune module such as this.

I will have to look up if there are any GIAC dealers near me..

[bakedziti]

"**Sales excludes FHH handheld switcher device hardware." Show what do you get with this 20% off switching options?

The flyer header also makes it seem that you would get 20% off your entire purchase, but the surrounding text does not support that. Maybe it's me, but I read that as 20% off your purchase or ($495+$150)*(.8) = $516 + tax; which isn't the case when you read the text.

I will have to look up if there are any GIAC dealers near me..

There's one in Buffalo, NY...but good luck getting a hold of them. I have called them 3 times on separate occasions a few months back, and they have never answered. They finally called me back after my third message, but their hours are the next issue (not GIAC's fault). Monday - Friday, typical business hours and they said they won't consider a Saturday or later on a weekday. Not to mention the labor charge (again, not GIAC) for a OBDII 30 minute flash. Hopefully you have better luck! I mention this dealer because its probably the closest to you that is in the US; which the flyer specifically mentions.

Edit: Called them today and the labor charge is $100

[AllroadCorbin]

does "pump" have a specific 93 octane mode the way APR has modes for 91 vs 93? We have 93 here in boston not 91 so I'm wondering if the software takes advantage of that

[blbroo]

I've been wanting to look more into tuning my B8 that I just picked up. Theres many options out there for tunes, but I'm afraid of the void TD1 of my warranty.

Will this on the fly module prevent my dealer from plugging in my B8 and automatically branding my car TD1 due to the tune. Obviously assuming that I returned to the stock values with this module.. I've inquired into my local APR guys and they're all telling me I'd need to re flash everything I were to go in for service, thus ending up in a very expensive process in the long run. None of them have mentioned of a on the fly tune module such as this.

I will have to look up if there are any GIAC dealers near me..

I don't think the switching tool reverts the car back to stock and rolls back the flash counter. You'd need a full reflash to avoid TD1.




#pedalresponce

[blbroo]

"**Sales excludes FHH handheld switcher device hardware." Show what do you get with this 20% off switching options?

The flyer header also makes it seem that you would get 20% off your entire purchase, but the surrounding text does not support that. Maybe it's me, but I read that as 20% off your purchase or ($495+$150)*(.8) = $516 + tax; which isn't the case when you read the text.



There's one in Buffalo, NY...but good luck getting a hold of them. I have called them 3 times on separate occasions a few months back, and they have never answered. They finally called me back after my third message, but their hours are the next issue (not GIAC's fault). Monday - Friday, typical business hours and they said they won't consider a Saturday or later on a weekday. Not to mention the labor charge (again, not GIAC) for a OBDII 30 minute flash. Hopefully you have better luck! I mention this dealer because its probably the closest to you that is in the US; which the flyer specifically mentions.

$495 is already 20% off, you'd need to use $550 in your calculation....


#pedalresponce

[bakedziti]

$495 is already 20% off, you'd need to use $550 in your calculation....


#pedalresponce

$55 off of $550 is 10%

[blbroo]

$55 off of $550 is 10%

#pedalresponce

[bakedziti]

#pedalresponce

I see what you're saying. Yeah, the calculation should be ($550+150)*(.8)=$560+tax, because the $495 is already discounted at 10%; but that isn't really what they are offering. The original post states that its 20% off the switcher (not sure if that's the handheld based on the fine print in the first image, which is different than the fine print at the bottom of the original post) and 10% off the tune. It would actually be $550*0.9 = $495. $495 + ($150*.8) = $615 +tax.

[Austin@GIAC]

does "pump" have a specific 93 octane mode the way APR has modes for 91 vs 93? We have 93 here in boston not 91 so I'm wondering if the software takes advantage of that

We have files for both 91 and 93 octane. The dealer will select accordingly based on what your native premium fuel is.

[Austin@GIAC]

Would I just talk to my local dealer for these prices or you guys directly? How much do the access ports cost?

Yes, you would speak with your local GIAC dealer and they can install the software for you.

[blbroo]

We have files for both 91 and 93 octane. The dealer will select accordingly based on what your native premium fuel is.

Even for a B8.5 Allroad? Or is that just 91 or E85?

[FastFour]

Once this this software is loaded are you able to bring it back to stock configuration w/o the dealer recognizing that it was ever flashed?

[SleeperCar]

Whats up with the E85 tune? Im lazy and didnt search....us vets are allowed 2 per year, back off trolls ;)

[hyperunion]

The switchers are $150 new. I've got on and have only used it to switch programs 4-5 times in the year I've been tuned. Good to have, and works well, but you don't need it right away, except as a novelty.





#pedalresponce

They have a wireless Bluetooth app that can change modes wirelessly....

[kshup2me]

Once this this software is loaded are you able to bring it back to stock configuration w/o the dealer recognizing that it was ever flashed?

Someone correct me if i am wrong because i have been wondering the same thing, have talked to a couple shops and they seem to say that audi can detect any tune if flashed back to stock as they can check the counter. APR for sure this is the case , i was pretty disappointed as i was hoping to flash my newly acquired A5. I am hoping ( slimly ) that GIAC breaks this rule and can somehow go undetected but i don't believe so!!

[Project Quattro]

Someone correct me if i am wrong because i have been wondering the same thing, have talked to a couple shops and they seem to say that audi can detect any tune if flashed back to stock as they can check the counter. APR for sure this is the case , i was pretty disappointed as i was hoping to flash my newly acquired A5. I am hoping ( slimly ) that GIAC breaks this rule and can somehow go undetected but i don't believe so!!

It's possible for them to catch any tune, unfortunately. That said, any tune makes these cars tons of fun.

[blbroo]

@austin@giac I have had no issues with my stage 2 and the car runs great. However, many people I talk to are hesitant to try GIAC because there is so little information on your websites.

Stage 2 is available for non E85 B8s and B8.5s but it doesn't show on the website and there are zero dynos available for it. As well, there is no pricing shown on giacusa.com. Someone has to call an installer to get that.


I think I have been the loudest and most positive GIAC customer on AZ and wish there was better data to back me and have others join me.

[4ringnut]

I'm one of those guys. Going stage two any day. Can you please post some useful info regarding your product?

[SleeperCar]

@austin@giac I have had no issues with my stage 2 and the car runs great. However, many people I talk to are hesitant to try GIAC because there is so little information on your websites.

Stage 2 is available for non E85 B8s and B8.5s but it doesn't show on the website and there are zero dynos available for it. As well, there is no pricing shown on giacusa.com. Someone has to call an installer to get that.


I think I have been the loudest and most positive GIAC customer on AZ and wish there was better data to back me and have others join me.

This!!! And where is the E85 support!?!? I have to go with APR because of this.

[hyperunion]

This!!! And where is the E85 support!?!? I have to go with APR because of this.

- - - Updated - - -

This!!! And where is the E85 support!?!? I have to go with APR because of this.

There is e85 support... They claim 320hp flywheel on e85.. Its on the switchable 100 octane e85 race mode

[SleeperCar]

There is apr support... They claim 320hp flywheel on e85.. Its on the switchable 100 octane e85 race mode

- - - Updated - - -



There is e85 support... They claim 320hp flywheel on e85.. Its on the switchable 100 octane e85 race mode

Yea but the problem is I don't want to run 100 octane...

Apr has it setup for 93 octane and switchable to E85

And if they do, where the hell is the information?

[SleeperCar]

- - - Updated - - -



There is e85 support... They claim 320hp flywheel on e85.. Its on the switchable 100 octane e85 race mode

It's ok, I'm just going to call GIAC on Monday...


Their website is really just not cutting it for me.... I know we all are sensitive to big marketing budgets (cough apr cough) but GIAC website is on the complete opposite end of that spectrum and it's a bummer.

[PBKIDD24]

I have to agree that GIAC makes a great product which I have had ZERO issues with, but their website and marketing is pretty terrible. Even the dealer locater on the website is not up to date. I am about to install a HFC and go stage II but am unsure if I am going to stick to GIAC due to the lack of information; I am still unaware if they even have a stage II file for B8.5. As for E85, they have a separate map that REPLACES the 100 octane map and is stored under the "race" mode on the flash loader. The main difference with GIAC E85 map is that the user has to manually change the map when running E85, while APR switches the map using the ethanol sensor.

[AUDIMAN33]

I have to agree that GIAC makes a great product which I have had ZERO issues with, but their website and marketing is pretty terrible. Even the dealer locater on the website is not up to date. I am about to install a HFC and go stage II but am unsure if I am going to stick to GIAC due to the lack of information; I am still unaware if they even have a stage II file for B8.5. As for E85, they have a separate map that REPLACES the 100 octane map and is stored under the "race" mode on the flash loader. The main difference with GIAC E85 map is that the user has to manually change the map when running E85, while APR switches the map using the ethanol sensor.

I heard the opposite, APR you have to manually switch over to the map when running E85. (Not sure, don't quote me on it) I'm also 80% sure GIAC doesn't have stage two for the B8.5s...

[SleeperCar]

I heard the opposite, APR you have to manually switch over to the map when running E85. (Not sure, don't quote me on it) I'm also 80% sure GIAC doesn't have stage two for the B8.5s...

Apr uses factory sensor to automatically sense ethanol content, and it adjusts power accordingly, 100% confirmed on that

[blbroo]

I have to agree that GIAC makes a great product which I have had ZERO issues with, but their website and marketing is pretty terrible. Even the dealer locater on the website is not up to date. I am about to install a HFC and go stage II but am unsure if I am going to stick to GIAC due to the lack of information; I am still unaware if they even have a stage II file for B8.5. As for E85, they have a separate map that REPLACES the 100 octane map and is stored under the "race" mode on the flash loader. The main difference with GIAC E85 map is that the user has to manually change the map when running E85, while APR switches the map using the ethanol sensor.

I would like to see some sort of proof that I have a stage 2 file and not just "xplus". Doesn't make sense that the website shows x2 for GTIs of the same years but "isn't updated" to show it for ours.

Sometime the power feels strong, sometimes I can't tell a difference switching between any modes, even stock.

[PBKIDD24]

I would like to see some sort of proof that I have a stage 2 file and not just "xplus". Doesn't make sense that the website shows x2 for GTIs of the same years but "isn't updated" to show it for ours.

This is exactly how I feel. How am I supposed to spend money on a file that doesn't have any information available to me, not even a dyno graph?