DSG tune, or tactrix cable and self tune?
Sep 23, 2010, 07:36 AM
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DSG tune, or tactrix cable and self tune?
Called up DSG tuning here and its 500 for a tune, they use the tactrix cable to tune it and flash it. Should i save up the 500 to get in pro tuned, or buy the 120 dollar cable and the 25 dollar Evoscan logging, and tune myself? Any input guys? I want to base tune at 5 PSI, then tune again to 8 PSI.
Sep 24, 2010, 05:48 PM
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$500 seems on the high side for a pro tune from what I've seen on here.
You could go one of three ways.
1: Have a shop/tuner tune your car.
2: Do a "e-mail tune". Which means you tell a tuner what all you have and what you're wanting and they make you a tune that you flash to your ecu and you then datalog and they adjust the tune little by little until it's right. Alot of people due this and love it.
3: Tune it yourself with OpenEcu, EvoScan and a OpenPort cable. This is what I'm tring to do, however it's not as easy to get up and running as some might think.
If you want compleat control, do it yourself.
If you want it done "right" and on time, hire someone.
Not to say you can't get it good, but someone who tunes all day will most likely do a better job.
You could go one of three ways.
1: Have a shop/tuner tune your car.
2: Do a "e-mail tune". Which means you tell a tuner what all you have and what you're wanting and they make you a tune that you flash to your ecu and you then datalog and they adjust the tune little by little until it's right. Alot of people due this and love it.
3: Tune it yourself with OpenEcu, EvoScan and a OpenPort cable. This is what I'm tring to do, however it's not as easy to get up and running as some might think.
If you want compleat control, do it yourself.
If you want it done "right" and on time, hire someone.
Not to say you can't get it good, but someone who tunes all day will most likely do a better job.
Sep 24, 2010, 07:32 PM
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Thanks for the breakdown man, that really helped me out in deciding what i want to do. I think i might get the ECUflash software and Evoscan logging, and a tactrix cable. Have someone write me a base map that i can start out with, then i can make minor adjustments to the tune! 
$500 seems on the high side for a pro tune from what I've seen on here.
You could go one of three ways.
1: Have a shop/tuner tune your car.
2: Do a "e-mail tune". Which means you tell a tuner what all you have and what you're wanting and they make you a tune that you flash to your ecu and you then datalog and they adjust the tune little by little until it's right. Alot of people due this and love it.
3: Tune it yourself with OpenEcu, EvoScan and a OpenPort cable. This is what I'm tring to do, however it's not as easy to get up and running as some might think.
If you want compleat control, do it yourself.
If you want it done "right" and on time, hire someone.
Not to say you can't get it good, but someone who tunes all day will most likely do a better job.
You could go one of three ways.
1: Have a shop/tuner tune your car.
2: Do a "e-mail tune". Which means you tell a tuner what all you have and what you're wanting and they make you a tune that you flash to your ecu and you then datalog and they adjust the tune little by little until it's right. Alot of people due this and love it.
3: Tune it yourself with OpenEcu, EvoScan and a OpenPort cable. This is what I'm tring to do, however it's not as easy to get up and running as some might think.
If you want compleat control, do it yourself.
If you want it done "right" and on time, hire someone.
Not to say you can't get it good, but someone who tunes all day will most likely do a better job.
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im in the same situation man i paid 55 for basic tuned rom and its evorom with tepha and starts up the car but still need some tuning and i think i gonna go from there and start tweaking on the fuel maps if you need ill give you his email and let him know whats your set up
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im in the same situation man i paid 55 for basic tuned rom and its evorom with tepha and starts up the car but still need some tuning and i think i gonna go from there and start tweaking on the fuel maps if you need ill give you his email and let him know whats your set up
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Got the tactrix cable 1.3U and Evoscan to logg, i have already been taking loggs, and now thanks to you i can start tuning with ECUflash!! Thanks man
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