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Author:  PuckSniperPensel [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:49 am ]
Post subject:  Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
I went with the APR stage one. Here's the performance chart:

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It's incredible how much of a difference it made. I knew that it was a pretty significant jump on paper, but I had no idea how much of a difference it would really make behind the wheel.

Stock, the car is not that quick. It'll run a 0-60 in 7.3. Now, I'm running them just under 6.

The most impressive thing, however, is the ability to jump from 50-100 in absolutely no time. It's crazy. If you get on it, you can feel the extra 100 lb ft of torque push you to the back of the seat. Next thing you know, you look down and you're doing 100-110 miles per hour.

Best part is, it removed the governor. Pulled onto a secluded part of our local highway and topped it out at 150.

Not bad for a little 2.0 Turbo, no? :D
Author:  Ryan911T [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen Tuned Today
Not bad at all, ECU tunes really free up power on the 2.0T. It will definitely make you enjoy your car a lot more. Acceleration on the highway must seem effortless, I love merging onto the expressway in third gear from 50-75 mph with my Saab.

I know on a lot of tunes you can get better mileage, is that the case with this?
Author:  PuckSniperPensel [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen Tuned Today
Ryan911T wrote:
Not bad at all, ECU tunes really free up power on the 2.0T. It will definitely make you enjoy your car a lot more. Acceleration on the highway must seem effortless, I love merging onto the expressway in third gear from 50-75 mph with my Saab.

I know on a lot of tunes you can get better mileage, is that the case with this?


When I'm not pushing it, absolutely. During casual driving, I'm actually seeing about a 5 mpg improvement. It's awesome.
Author:  Crosscheck [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
it's crazy what is intentionally tuned out of most ECU's....
Author:  NYIntensity [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
Crosscheck wrote:
it's crazy what is intentionally tuned out of most ECU's....

You mean +5mpg?
Author:  PuckSniperPensel [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
NYIntensity wrote:
Crosscheck wrote:
it's crazy what is intentionally tuned out of most ECU's....

You mean +5mpg?


All so they make their gas guzzling 6 cylinder model more appealing for 8,000 extra dollars.
Author:  Skyline_BNR34 [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
Pretty nice work.

Most simple ECU tunes do that 40HP+ gain for sure.

Bet it's much more fun to drive now. I know I would love to get a stand alone ECU for a 240sx with SR20DET in it if I ever get the chance to build one.
Author:  PuckSniperPensel [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Heads: Got My Volkswagen CC Tuned Today
Skyline_BNR34 wrote:
Pretty nice work.

Most simple ECU tunes do that 40HP+ gain for sure.

Bet it's much more fun to drive now. I know I would love to get a stand alone ECU for a 240sx with SR20DET in it if I ever get the chance to build one.


It's a BLAST!

I can stay right on pace with a lottt of fast stuff out there now.

It's not an overly heavy vehicle, so 300 lb ft pulls the living daylights out of it.

EDIT: Also, BTW, I did a K&N filter. For what it's worth. Probably giving me +5 in both areas.
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