DTUK Tuning Box

[CramVRs]

Hi All

 

as title suggests.  Has anyone fitted one of these boxes? if so can you offer any feedback as im looking at getting one for my Vrs

 

thanks

[Ally_bassman]

I don't have one on a VRS, but I do have one on my 3 series which has a similar output to the VRS as standard.

 

In short, the box is very good, i've got a CRD-T which controls boost and fuel pressure. I've had it fitted for 20k miles and had no problems with it on my car. I played around with the maps + settings to find one that I liked.

 

Don't believe the rubbish about improved economy.. it doesn't. But the maps are clutch friendly as there is no low down torque or boost spikes as the box doesn't make any difference until over 2.3k revs (for me anyway) then you feel the surge of power come in.

 

Easy enough to whip off when the car needs work too...

[CramVRs]

I only really wanted one for better fuel economy. Shame really as people claim to get 10% more

[GoneToBeemer]

I have their CRD3 tri-channel system fitted to my 150ps diesel DSG - it's very good.

 

There are economy improvements to be had, just not as much as the display readout / website would suggest. I've calculated manually to see what the improvements actually are, and I worked out an improvement on a run of anywhere between 4-5 MPG.

 

Their products seem like they are really good quality, and the service from Andrew and the team is second to none.

 

In short, highly recommend. 

[Jon TDI]

Planning to purchase a CRD-3 very soon for my vRS.

How easy are they to fit/remove?

[themanwithnoaim]

Very easy on the TDI bit more of a PITA on the TSI due to the boost sensor position.

[GoneToBeemer]

16 hours ago, Jon TDI said:

Planning to purchase a CRD-3 very soon for my vRS.

How easy are they to fit/remove?

 

Really simple - about 10 mins to fit or remove.

[Droidy]

what are the pro's and con's with a tuning box over a std remap or custom map

 

CELTIC tune do a map claiming 212 bhp and 330 lbft 

 

custom tunes are similar 

 

all claim saving money on fuel

 

can a remap be detected and removed accidentally by a dealer?

 

 

[themanwithnoaim]

A remap will be detected and get your car a TD1 flag if you remove the tuning box you won't get a TD1 flag.

 

But if you blow an engine or turbo a far more detailed checks done before being replaced under warranty will prove a tuning box has been used.

Edited 25 January, 2017 by themanwithnoaim

[Gerrycan]

Never had a remap of any kind but my understanding is that a clip on box like a DTUK is good if you are trying to avoid voiding the warranty.

It means that the rest of the car is likely to be standard and these boxes work best with standard equipment.

 

If you are changing intakes, exhausts etc then a subsequent custom remap will utilise any enhancements for a more efficient result.

Warranty for any problems associated with performance enhancement would be out the window though.

 

[Beast]

23 hours ago, CramVRs said:

Hi All

 

as title suggests.  Has anyone fitted one of these boxes? if so can you offer any feedback as im looking at getting one for my Vrs

 

thanks

Hi yes i have had a DTUK kit fitted to mine and was great, the power, acceleration and fuel economy does not seem to suffer. Have taken it off mine because changing cars and am actual trying to sell it at the present. Its the new model CRD-T+ stage 2 with 2 channels. E mail me if interested. They are easy to fit and could do it for you but i live in west yorkshire 

 

Edited 25 January, 2017 by Beast

[CramVRs]

typical - just purchased mine from them, should have it tomorrow.

 

are these easy to set up?  did you find fuel economy was better?