Tuning for beginner audi TT 8N BAM 2004

by **stevestt** » Thu Mar 28, 2019 11:28 pm

Hi, being completely new to ecu tuning I've spent the best part of a week reading /researching online.
I've been able to make out that I need some s/w with appropriate cable ( leaning towards MPPS as looks straight forward)
and a tuning file.

Both the MPPS s/w & cable can be bought on Ebay as well as a tuning file claiming 250BHP for around £20
(where as a reputable tuner doing proper tuning with dyno runs would be in the region of £400 )

I then simply use MPPS & cable to read off the original files of the ECU, save them in case 250bhp file doesn't work,
and then flash the 250bhp file following the instructions on MPPS.

I must have missed something???
Is it really that simple ????
suggestions completely welcome as it's all new to me.

by **jurebv** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 7:32 am

You really would use file you payed 20gbp with cable?

by **adriancl** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:56 am

stevestt wrote:I must have missed something???
Is it really that simple ????
.

yes, you missed a lot of things.
No, is not so simple. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

by **stevestt** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:08 am

adriancl wrote:
stevestt wrote:I must have missed something???
Is it really that simple ????
.

yes, you missed a lot of things.
No, is not so simple. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

:lol: :lol: Yes thought so! happy to take advice from experienced tuners ;)
I've learnt since post that the car needs scan for fault codes and needs to mechanically 100% fit and serviced under the bonnet.
If i'm happy my car is healthy, what are other check are required?

by **stevestt** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:11 am

jurebv wrote:You really would use file you payed 20gbp with cable?

I'm not after a professional tune.. just a few more bhps.. and agree/understand you simply cannot compare with a custom/proper tuned file from a reputable tuner.

by **jurebv** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:28 am

Are you after bricked ecu? Or new engine?

by **stevestt** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:53 am

jurebv wrote:Are you after bricked ecu? Or new engine?

None of those is good :lol: :lol: :lol: Ok I get your point it's very risky
What's better way to do it?

by **jurebv** » Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:02 pm

learn to tune or pay someone for remap

by **NRT** » Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:06 pm

stevestt wrote:Hi, being completely new to ecu tuning I've spent the best part of a week reading /researching online.
I've been able to make out that I need some s/w with appropriate cable ( leaning towards MPPS as looks straight forward)
and a tuning file.

Both the MPPS s/w & cable can be bought on Ebay as well as a tuning file claiming 250BHP for around £20
(where as a reputable tuner doing proper tuning with dyno runs would be in the region of £400 )

I then simply use MPPS & cable to read off the original files of the ECU, save them in case 250bhp file doesn't work,
and then flash the 250bhp file following the instructions on MPPS.

I must have missed something???
Is it really that simple ????
suggestions completely welcome as it's all new to me.

LOL :lol: bro, you get what you pay for. go for that 20 pound tune!!! i would like to see how you have to get a new ECU or rebuild your stuffed engine :lol:
I can guarantee you, you will even be able to get that tune for free somewhere else. :crazy: :lolno: :clap: