Hi all! 

 

I have read some of the previous posts about this subject and can see mixed reviews across the years. 

 

Looking to get a DTUK CRD3+ tuning box to plug into my '16' Octavia 150PS. 

 

Are people running them? Do they work as advertised? What problems have people had?

 

I'm looking at a second hand unit, the positives for me are threefold... 

1. I can move the unit on to my next car or partners car (with same engine code etc).

2. They can be removed just as easily and thus returns the car to its normal state.

3. Cost, second hand they are a cheap alternative to a Dyno session and tune which is permanent in most cases unless you request a flash back to stock... 

 

Thoughts from everyone? 

 

Thank you in advance

Have you watched the Darkside Developments video....?  

 

 

I had a Viezu Tuning box on a couple of my wife's VW Tiguans a few years ago.  It helped a 140 TDI a bit and really perked up a 177 TDI.  However, they're never going to give the same gains as a remap. 

Even a generic tune from someone like Angel Tuning who I used to remap my old Golf 170 TDI and my current Yeti and which should come in under £300 will give better results.  

 

Edited 19 February, 20215 yr by Schtum

Hi, Great video! Thanks for the link, I'd heard of Darkside before and I'm now a subscriber. 

 

Got me thinking about whether or not I should just go for a tune... I have chance at a DTUK box for around £120 but if it doesn't provide the expected results then it's a waste of money and time... Which I hate 😂

 

Will speak to my local tuning place again and see what options they can offer me. I just like the idea of moving the unit from vehicle to vehicle plus I can return my vehicle to factory spec easily when I sell it on.