a4 3.0l tdi tuning

**mitmann** · 20-08-2012,03:01 PM

I have just fitted a tuningkit box to my car. Easy diy installation, neat product, too early to say whether or not economy vastly improved. Do any other members have experience of this product?

**AN AUDI FAN** · 22-08-2012,09:56 PM

Have you fitted it purely for economy or performance as well?
How car does feel now?Any quicker?

**mitmann** · 23-08-2012,06:15 PM

It claims to give both-a 15% saving in diesel and an increase in power--but probably not at the same time! I have noticed the economy to be slightly better , but my journey to work is only 8 miles, so not the best test. Will be taking it to France soon, so I can report back after that.

**Guest 2** · 23-08-2012,06:26 PM

IMO don't bother with tuning boxes - most are a 10p resistor in a fancy housing.

Remap all the way and everytime.

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**Eshrules** · 23-08-2012,06:34 PM

Fitting a box that tricks your car into thinking it's cold and subsequently injecting more fuel than necessary is foolish, imho.

There's a reason a decent, properly tested remap costs in the region of £300.

**Aptuning** · 23-08-2012,07:19 PM

And As a forum member i can remap for £250 on this car.
Call me if you'd like to book in.

**mitmann** · 23-08-2012,08:13 PM

the housing isnt fancy and you can open it to adjust it, so i hope its not a 10p resistor! But i appreciate your comments and will see if a long trip on the continent reveals any fuel savings-if not ,i bow to your greater knowledge, mr A6 chris!

**Eshrules** · 24-08-2012,07:01 AM

I don't understand why people ask for advice and then either ignore it or respond with a ton of sarcasm.

People, experienced people that is, are trying to help you avoid (potentially) damaging your engine.

**Guest 2** · 24-08-2012,09:04 AM

Originally Posted by mitmann

the housing isnt fancy and you can open it to adjust it, so i hope its not a 10p resistor! But i appreciate your comments and will see if a long trip on the continent reveals any fuel savings-if not ,i bow to your greater knowledge, mr A6 chris!

Just my own opinion and gaining information from reading similar threads online.

I still believe a remap is better in the long run.

**AN AUDI FAN** · 24-08-2012,01:24 PM

My friend had one of those "Chips" fitted to his BMW 530D M-Sport (Still wandering why

). Anyway after fitting it car became quicker but engine never run properly,after removing "Chip" air flow sensor failed almost immediately.He took car to main dealership where he found out that car had major problems with fueling system even before my mate bought it.
In the end he had to sell that car but never knew if problem was so-called "Chip" or fueling in previous ownership.
Personally I would go remap way as I don't believe that something "Universal" can suit every individual car but obviously everyone to his own.