I've had a DTUK tuning box fitted to my 184 FR DSG for some while now, and there is no disputing that it gives extra power and slightly better economy. But..
This was at the expenses of the smoothness of the engine, and frequent DPF regens.
I eventually took it off as I spend most of my time trundling along behind a queue of cars/lorries/tractors etc and the noisy diesel rattle grated with me.
After a quick googling session I came across TDI Tuning who offered, on the face of it, the same as DTUK.
I would like to point out now, that this is in no way a 'slagging off' of DTUK. It is just the facts that I would like to share with other 184 owners.
The new box produces very much smoother power, and plenty of it!
It has transformed the car. And Steve at TDI Tuning is extremely knowledgable and is happy to answer any questions. Fuel consumption has dropped, but too early to say by how much, but it is a noticeable amount.
I'm currently running on a 'mid setting' that gives the best combination of economy and power. From here I can go 3 settings in each direction.
I know that there have been many threads recommending DTUK, but as they say, other tuning boxes are available!
This one works for my car, and works really really well. I had a quick try on the next setting up on power and the performance was amazing. I'm trying to be restrained and spend a bit of time on various settings to get the full picture.
I'll post any updates if I think they're relevant and useful.
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This was at the expenses of the smoothness of the engine, and frequent DPF regens.
I eventually took it off as I spend most of my time trundling along behind a queue of cars/lorries/tractors etc and the noisy diesel rattle grated with me.
After a quick googling session I came across TDI Tuning who offered, on the face of it, the same as DTUK.
I would like to point out now, that this is in no way a 'slagging off' of DTUK. It is just the facts that I would like to share with other 184 owners.
The new box produces very much smoother power, and plenty of it!
It has transformed the car. And Steve at TDI Tuning is extremely knowledgable and is happy to answer any questions. Fuel consumption has dropped, but too early to say by how much, but it is a noticeable amount.
I'm currently running on a 'mid setting' that gives the best combination of economy and power. From here I can go 3 settings in each direction.
I know that there have been many threads recommending DTUK, but as they say, other tuning boxes are available!
This one works for my car, and works really really well. I had a quick try on the next setting up on power and the performance was amazing. I'm trying to be restrained and spend a bit of time on various settings to get the full picture.
I'll post any updates if I think they're relevant and useful.
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