Has anyone with the same model got experience with the chiptune xlr throttle response chip? (The new RaceChip XLR)

 

Loving my new car but find that the noraml mode of DSG and the Sport Mode are too far apart, in that the Sport Mode is a bit full on from a standing start and the normal is just a bit slouchy thru to about 40mph, just feels a little cumbersome or too lairy when needing a little sprint out of a junction. Thinking that I could adjust usin this in the normal driving mode to give me what I want until I want to surprise someone with the "full beans"

 

Any feedback on the above or event on reasonable places to seek a re-map in the south (Hampshire / Surry Borders)

 

 

Thanks

Hello,

 

 My v6 is similar - the DSG in D is referred to as 'lazy' by the garage I've used and I'd say that is a good description.

 

 I've not had it done as I decided I'd just use the flappy paddles but I think you'd get more out of having the DSG flashed than anything else. I think someone else on here has it done a few years ago. I'll see if I can remember who!

 

 Cheers,

 Steve

I find normal rapid to 40 mph so not sure why yours would be different, great low down torque on this engine and mine snaps through gears without going near the red line. I'm starting to think my previous owner may have mapped it as it feels significantly faster from a stand still than my old Mk5 R32.

Thanks for that, not many around with the 3.6 it seems. I find I have just a bit of a dull spot upto about 25mph yes engine is fab and in sport is really quite fiery for a big estate car.

 

It's not a huge investment so I think I will go for the XLR unit as more settings will at least give me options to work with. Particularly as I will from time to time be towing a trailer.

 

 

It seems most also say don't both with the Bluetooth unit either so even cheaper now with 20% off

So I changed my mind and very glad that I did.......fitted an IOPEDAL unit. 

 

So easy on this model as you don't even need to remove the throttle pedal as the plug in wiring sits on top of the pedal and you can just tuck the new section of loom and the brain unit behind the carpets. The wireless control unit fits nicely to the dash on the driver's side to the right of the steering wheel and left of the heating vent.

 

Took longer to wait for the electronics to shutdown than it did to fit.

 

Only done a couple of hundred miles since fitting but finding there are 3 modes that I enjoy using. First is the eco mode which is the second basic setting, that works great for lazy motorway and dual carriageway driving and I think seems to give a couple of mpg more than standard car. The city mode basic setting 1 is nice to use in traffic but of course the sport mode is the most fun. I have not even bothered to try the Sport plus mode as the Sport mode is lairy enough for sure.

 

A little custom tuning to my liking with the sub programs and flavours and I think I will have a very versatile set up for any type of driving I fancy.

 

I will be using the car for going to and fro on work sites, at weekends and evenings for fun and towing at least a couple of times per month too.

 

The settings and programs can all be changed "on the fly" and really do change the characteristics of the driving experience positively.

 

For £200 it's excellent value for money and you don't need, nor will you want for a phone app IMO.

 

Hope this helps with anyone else who may be thinking is a pedal tune unit worth it.....IT IS on this car for sure.