Happy New Year to all.

 

Recently had my Sportline 190 TSI 4x4 tuned and wanted to share my experience. The ECU tune was provided by TVS Engineering who are based in the Netherlands. There are tuning shops/garages dotted around the world (including several in the UK) that are outlets for TVS. This tune from TVS was chosen after a good deal of research and reading of reviews from others who have installed their tunes. Based on what I’ve read they have a very good reputation when it comes to ECU and DSG tunes.

 

I chose their Stage 2 ECU tune - this is their maximum performance tune available for a stock engine. They claim up to 280hp and 450Nm, compared to the stock 190hp and 320Nm. The engine installed in this car is an EA888 Gen 3B with a Bosch ECU.

 

The tuning shop I took the car to needed it overnight to unlock the ECU, flash the base Stage 2 tune onto the ECU, and then do some performance runs and logging. They then send these logs/data to TVS in the Netherlands for assessment where the necessary tweaks are made to fine tune the file. This back and forth can occur several times until both TVS and the tuning shop are happy with the results, and the final tune is flashed to the car. So they effectively take a ‘base’ tuning file and fine tune it to your individual car. They can also do a custom tune – ie -  you can specify the increase in power and torque (within limits of course).

 

The engine in my car is stock except for the ECU tune. I’ll probably add an aftermarket cold air intake in the future for some increased induction and turbo spool sound.

 

My car wasn’t put on a dyno, but rather data logging was completed on closed circuit roads. There was the option to dyno the car, however the tuning shop didn’t deem it necessary unless I wanted a readout of hp and torque gains. I was mildly curious to see what the car would pull on the dyno, but already had a good idea what the final figures would be based on previous tunes TVS had published on their Facebook page.

 

The attached performance figures were recorded using a Dragy GPS Performance Meter. Using launch control the car ran consistent 0-60 MPH (0-96 KM/H) times of 5.2 to 5.3 seconds over several runs. From a standing start (no launch control) the car ran 6.1 to 6.2 seconds. This is in comparison to a stock 0-60 MPH time of 6.9 seconds using launch. Temperature was 18 degrees Celsius with high humidity at time of testing, on a dry track.

 

1/4 mile time was recorded as 13.8 seconds.

 

The Sport Information readout in the car’s infotainment screen now indicates maximum power of 248hp, but unsure of how accurate this is. However using an OBDEleven scanning tool ‘Nominal Torque’ is now rated at 470Nm, with a live data readout showing a peak of 480Nm. I’m yet to find a maximum power readout using the OBDEleven tool. 

 

Obviously the car feels significantly quicker than stock. It seems to accelerate just a quickly in third/forth gear as it does in first/second gear, leaving me wondering if torque/power is being limited in first/second gear. Third/forth gear acceleration seems especially rapid. The engine feels stronger in both Normal and Sport driving modes, with Sport mode feeling particularly more lively. There is still a small amount of low rpm lag until approx. 1800rpm, but this is followed by a rapid and smooth power delivery all the way to redline. The car is deceptively quick at times because of the linear way in which power is delivered.

 

The car was also flashed with the TVS Stage 2+ DSG (TCU) tune to handle the extra torque and power that the engine now makes. I’ll post up some thoughts on the DSG tune shortly. In brief it has improved gear shift times, stops the transmission upshifting too soon, and provides a smoother low speed driving experience compared to the jerky and frustrating stock DSG tune.   

 

Overall I’m happy with the gains and how the car is performing so far.

 

Happy to answer questions.  

 

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Edited 26 January, 20215 yr by skodamota

Impressive!

 

Are you upgrading the brakes too? 

17 hours ago, Tim1631 said:

Impressive!

 

Are you upgrading the brakes too? 

 

Next stage would be what I did on my Octavia. Swap the IS20 turbo for the IS38 from the Golf r/S3 and remap that. 😎

17 hours ago, Tim1631 said:

Impressive!

 

Are you upgrading the brakes too? 

 

Yes, that's next job on the list

How much has your insurance gone up?

Hi.

If anyone does need any help with insurance for a re-map, chip or tuning box then please feel free to drop me a line.

Regards,

Dan.

Hi

saw this post a week ago as I’m looking to remap my car and do the gearbox remap

also, how has the car been now it’s been a couple of years since you posted?

they told me 280 increase without any mods required 

also what is the new mpg you get now 

Edited 27 June, 20241 yr by chops007

A 280 increase of what bhp or torque or their profits? 

6 hours ago, Ootohere said:

A 280 increase of what bhp or torque or their profits? 

Increase from 190

to 280 BHP