What setting is this on the box ?Been out again tonight, different road but the same result
our first tuned 8V RS3
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still not as dry as it should be, not bad with a half tank of fuel and a fat lad driving it
Please can you post as standard 0-60 time before it goes back, let's see the difference then?
Cheers
too late sorry, i now have an Audi A6 3.0 TDI 272PS waiting to test the new SENT module on that
you can see the before and after lambda readings by clicking on this link
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ik00u6aps5u9j6/Lambda RS3 (8V) AFR sent .pdf?dl=0
Guys,
I got my DTUK box yesterday... ordered it through Andrew on Friday/Sat ... he fedexed it to me here in Australia, and I got it within 3 days... so amazing service, all round.
I have installed the box, as of last night.... I had the ABT Can-bus in my car for a week, as of a couple weeks back... so I think I am in a good position to comment/compare the too...
Firstly, I am NOT a mechanically competent person... I have not endeavored to install any box or chip on my previous or current cars ( m3s, A45s, 1ms, M5s etc) ... but after looking at the instructions and diagrams provided... it dawned on me " Hey, this actually looks doable".
So I took my god knows what type of screw driver, pulled off the one engine cover, found the 3 sensors, which came off by hand... connected the looms, attached the OEMs into the provided loom covers and put the box between the airbox, fuse and headlight...where the instructions recommended... and there is room.
Pres-tow! it worked ... now theoretically on the DTUK box there are 3 maps x 7 sub maps... because you can add or remove boost on each map from setting +3 down to -3.
Andrew Stressed that Map 1 is the only one I should worry about, and that the boost setting should be on zero...ie in between +1 and -1.
I started off here.
Firstly, in this map, the car is shitloads faster... unlike with the ABT box, where I felt like they were tricking me and applying some kind of "placebo effect"... this is VERY noticeable... but still linear.
I then ( being the inquisitive child that I am) , decided..."Hey what would Andrew know, I am going to put this bad boy on map 1 +3 boost" .... well this is like unleashing the cracken .... it is not as linear... you can feel the boost spike ramp up far more aggressively, acceleration is savage... quicker in gear than my F30 M3 feels...and I would say the car would be producing well over 600nm in this form... my first instinct was - I will use this occasionally, but I'm not sure I want to expose the gearbox to that much torque and power.
Bare in mind, all dynoing was just done on map 1 - 0 (zero boost settings) ... and this through a figure of 347bhp at the wheels, up from 295ish stock... so id say 1 - 3 is more, with a truckload of torque.
I am yet to do a Vbox run on it, but unlike the run I did with the ABT, where I got 3.9ish to 60mph... on my own, and 4.0 stock, with a passenger... I feel with the DTUK box this car - assuming I have a clean launch is miles faster... 3.5 or less for sure.
So, overall I am super happy, because
a) its super easy to install... a moron could do it
b) there are essentially 21 settings, and the box can be turned off... so functionality is excellent
c) I can pull it out in 2 seconds d) the quality of the product and looms are excellent and essentially OEM
d) at 5xx pounds... its super reasonable, price wise, and can be traded in for another DTE product, if I change this car etc...
I got my DTUK box yesterday... ordered it through Andrew on Friday/Sat ... he fedexed it to me here in Australia, and I got it within 3 days... so amazing service, all round.
I have installed the box, as of last night.... I had the ABT Can-bus in my car for a week, as of a couple weeks back... so I think I am in a good position to comment/compare the too...
Firstly, I am NOT a mechanically competent person... I have not endeavored to install any box or chip on my previous or current cars ( m3s, A45s, 1ms, M5s etc) ... but after looking at the instructions and diagrams provided... it dawned on me " Hey, this actually looks doable".
So I took my god knows what type of screw driver, pulled off the one engine cover, found the 3 sensors, which came off by hand... connected the looms, attached the OEMs into the provided loom covers and put the box between the airbox, fuse and headlight...where the instructions recommended... and there is room.
Pres-tow! it worked ... now theoretically on the DTUK box there are 3 maps x 7 sub maps... because you can add or remove boost on each map from setting +3 down to -3.
Andrew Stressed that Map 1 is the only one I should worry about, and that the boost setting should be on zero...ie in between +1 and -1.
I started off here.
Firstly, in this map, the car is shitloads faster... unlike with the ABT box, where I felt like they were tricking me and applying some kind of "placebo effect"... this is VERY noticeable... but still linear.
I then ( being the inquisitive child that I am) , decided..."Hey what would Andrew know, I am going to put this bad boy on map 1 +3 boost" .... well this is like unleashing the cracken .... it is not as linear... you can feel the boost spike ramp up far more aggressively, acceleration is savage... quicker in gear than my F30 M3 feels...and I would say the car would be producing well over 600nm in this form... my first instinct was - I will use this occasionally, but I'm not sure I want to expose the gearbox to that much torque and power.
Bare in mind, all dynoing was just done on map 1 - 0 (zero boost settings) ... and this through a figure of 347bhp at the wheels, up from 295ish stock... so id say 1 - 3 is more, with a truckload of torque.
I am yet to do a Vbox run on it, but unlike the run I did with the ABT, where I got 3.9ish to 60mph... on my own, and 4.0 stock, with a passenger... I feel with the DTUK box this car - assuming I have a clean launch is miles faster... 3.5 or less for sure.
So, overall I am super happy, because
a) its super easy to install... a moron could do it
b) there are essentially 21 settings, and the box can be turned off... so functionality is excellent
c) I can pull it out in 2 seconds d) the quality of the product and looms are excellent and essentially OEM
d) at 5xx pounds... its super reasonable, price wise, and can be traded in for another DTE product, if I change this car etc...
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RYuill
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hey mate, the dyno chart isnt from my car... its the one DTE put up... I think its on one of the other DTE threads..
I think if you got a TCU done, map 1+3 would be the ultimate map... I'm guessing this car run an 11.5 second pass no problem.
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Before and after lambda..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ik00u6aps5u9j6/Lambda RS3 (8V) AFR sent .pdf?dl=0
Brett, I'm glad you're happy with the box
And nice to see you listened to me reference settings lol
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Allegedly you can run through the speed limit by keeping it in sixth and changing up after 155mph. Not tried it myself, yet!
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Bloke i know said he has had 179 on the clock out of his without removing the limiter, he said it gets to 155 then "slowly" climbs up. Removing it just lets it get there faster he said but my dealer has also told me the same.
He also added the TT and 370Z couldn't keep up from a rolling 100!
He also added the TT and 370Z couldn't keep up from a rolling 100!
VtecAbuser
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I too would be more interested in this. Show's the car's true potential, but I appreciate you have had limited testing time.
I have actually Vbox'd a stock RS3 at 3.6 secs when using '1 Foot Rollout', so these results 'could' be a little misleading IMO. When '1 foot rollout' is off the 0-60 was 3.8 just to give you an idea for those who don't know what the hell I am talking about.
Now i'm not suggesting you are fudging results Andrew. In fact if anything you could doing your product some injustice due to the fact that 0-60 doesn't really give the full picture as it is over too quickly, so gains will be less most of the time compared with runs like 100-200, 0-100mph etc. Time will tell though no doubt as I'm sure someone will do some more testing very soon.
I actually predict we will see some low 3's from 8v RS3's in the not to distant future (especially flash tuned cars with additional mods). After all VAG's love to launch!!! ;-)
Anyone else using this box on the rs3 8v?
Also does it affect warranty? Obviously will take it off before going in for any work but would they no if it's had something on it?
Also does it affect warranty? Obviously will take it off before going in for any work but would they no if it's had something on it?
Great review and feature of this box from DTUK in Audi Tuner this month. The mid range is the real key being unlocked.
When I put the MTM map on my RS3 8P it was the best thing I have ever done to a car.
Plus this option doesn't affect the warranty so I'm converted - how do I order one?
When I put the MTM map on my RS3 8P it was the best thing I have ever done to a car.
Plus this option doesn't affect the warranty so I'm converted - how do I order one?
