Unitronic vs apr audi. Greetings all, I ordered a ecs dir...
Unitronic vs apr audi. Greetings all, I ordered a ecs direct replacement intercooler for my mk8. If you want the absolute best then go for deadbeef flash and use a custom tuner 2mo Ryan McBee A4 (B9 Platform) Discussion - APR or Unitronic tune? - which is better. Or is there a different I've used mostly APR, REVO and Unitronic. go with APR since Unitronic is longer to s p e l l out A Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII - APR vs UNITRONIC - I am considering a stage 1 tune 93 octane for 2017 A3. 3K subscribers in the AudiS4 community. 5 audi a4 vs premade tunes like APR, IE, or unitronic Tuning Question - Unanswered A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion - Unitronic Tuning for C6 S6 - Review - Coming from a modified MB W211 E55 with over 575 HP and 600 TQ I was quite aware of what I was getting into when I got the Hopefully APR will soon join this method. I went APR stage 1 with the TCU tune in 2020 on my S3 and haven't had any issues Once again, despite the higher ambient temp during the Unitronic Intercooler runs, and increased inlet temperatures, Unitronic’s upgrade provided significant reductions in outlet air If so apr may be the better choice but if you are going ko4 then unitronic might give better results. If you are just leaving it at stage 1 I also recommend unitronic so you get the fastest possible APR has more features, but Unitronic is more aggressive in terms of how much power they extract from the hardware. Unitronic Intercooler Jump to Latest 2. Anyone have recommendation? Hey, so I want to flash my ECU, but don't know which company to use? There is an APR dealer right next to me which is nice, but for the Unitronic the closest one is 2hrs away. I was recently going through APR's website and I saw that they now list support for the 2022 TTRS, as well as having both Stage 1 and Stage 1+ tunes for 91 octane, where the latter requires an upgraded Nothing wrong with unitronic but it's just taking so damn long and also u never hear APR authorized dealers talking smack about their competitors because they Good news. This is the second episode in a series of videos comparing ECU tunes for the Audi B9 S4 and S5 platform. I would love your feedback. APR - dogshit, and no upgrade path at all. Unitronic vs. Picking up a 19 and would like to get it tuned relatively fast. I was looking for opinions of people's experience with tune they preferred or possibly had more I have a stock '17 GTI Sport. 4 which is FREE to download for all and works on all me7 ecu's stock or chipped, Apr vs. Peaks around 24psi. But Unitronic is what I have used for years and I’m content with what it produces. Unitronic is near finishing theirs as well. Which would you choose and why? Also, I believe APR now has a dongle you can use for at home install. If you plan on going stage 2 go IE, APR stopped selling stage 2 after EPA crackdowns. AP 1+= 257-268 HP 213-336 TQ UN 1+= 260 HP 295 TQ I don't think there is anywhere near as much overall experience with the Unitronic chip for the B8 as for APR (or even GIAC), but you may find some opinions by searching. So far I have read only good thing about both tune companies. Revo. APR and Unitronic are two aftermarket tuning firms that modify Volkswagen group vehicles, including VW, Audi, Porsche, Skoda, Lamborghini, and Seat. The APR Oz site claims more Note that APR offers an APR+ tune with a warranty while the Audi warranty is still in effect (more about that later) which Unitronic does not offer. I am new to VW and the Golf Searching through the forum, I have seen most people on here go with the APR tune rather then the Unitronic. Looking to install tune in my audi a4 2018. I am kinda leaning onto Unitronic as the price seems right $700 for stage 2 vs. I only saw these two options. Hard ^^ I heard many times that Unitronic tunes aggressively with the timing and apr tunes aggressively with the boost but I wouldn't listen to that too much. I'm running unitronic stage 2+. If planning to stay stage 1 forever, APR is fine. Whatever is easiest for you. It's overpriced. u/tannit explained it well between 034 and Unitronic/IE tunes, with 034 going for “safer” power. Unitronic Stage 2 haven't seen any big gains over stage 1 for those that have got it. Unitronic -- which one? Jump to Latest 25K views 80 replies 21 participants last post by Col-Buddy-Greenleaf Jan 5, 2016 G APR vs Unitronic apr help jetta jetta2020 unitronic Jump to Latest 772 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by MidnightGSW Feb 13, 2025 Yeah just do it. I Ditto, love my APR tune! I'm not sure how Unitronic handles program switching, but one of the things that sold me on APR is the ability to control program switching, security lockout, fault code erase, A4 (B8 Platform) Discussion - 2013 A4 B8. But, at the same token, the cost of APR Stage 2 as a new customer, vs upgrading to Unitronic Stage 2, may in fact be the cost of a new clutch. Thread: Let's Talk Tunes - SQ8 - IE vs. 6. I picked up a 2013 A4 B8. VS. 9K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Sean@ModdedEuros Dec 15, 2014 D APR seems to be tuned more conservatively than Unitronic, with predictable results: more power from Unitronic, more safety/reliability from APR. . I’ve been craving additional power ever since as my cars prior were: Subaru WRX STi, Audi S4, Acura TL Type S, APR, Chipwerke, Unitronic or Giac - I know there are several Tune threads on the forum, but since there are now so many different tuning companies, I thought it would be a good idea to get some Sounds like a waste of moneyvw/Audi give cars to apr to tuneit's as close to a vag approved tune as it getswhy would anyone pay for another tune if their car already has a program? Im getting Unitronic Stage 1+ & TCU Stage 1 tune Monday. I am prob not going to go cat back for awhile but will chip at anytime. APR, Unitronic, TT (Mk3) Discussion - TTS Stage 1 - APR vs Unitronic vs Revo - The bug bit me. Unitronic even I've found a few videos showing side-by-side of two different tunes, on RS3s (like APR vs Unitronic). Unitronic - Unpopular Opinion Thread Tools 07-01-2024 06:13 PM #1 bborland10 Forum Main Model-Line Discussion C8 A6/S6/RS6 A7/S7/RS7 Apr vs Unitronic vs IE. I was happy with APR, how is Unitronic? Can I ask an APR vs Unitronic vs other tunes question? In my previous life on other forums, asking a tune question was a huge flame war immediately, so I don't want that. It's looking like we'll have quite a few options for this platform in the coming months. This video is from our Unitronic stage 1 + (93 octan Tuning my car this weekend, super excited! My 15 a4 needs a little power push, but still not sure which to go for. I?m torn between them both. APR is the only one Unitronic isn’t even the running these days, it’s 034 vs IE. I'd say the general I have the APR stage 1 tune on my A4, I'm very happy with it. And holds 22psi all day. revo vs. APR claims 234hp/333tq Giac does not have a 93 oct specs. e. 2mo Himanshu Kaushik APR or Unitronic out of those. It seems that GIAC has some pretty good gains over Unitronic, but what do you guys think? I had some bad experience before with my MK6 Gli and stage 2 Unitronic as I blew the turbo (car was a lemon). I have a B8 Audi A4 and i want to start tuning it. Bosch Motronic MED17, EDC17, and Siemens SIMOS 8 ECUs found in the latest generations of Volkswagen®, Audi®, Porsche®, Seat®, and Skoda® vehicles cannot be flashed via the OBD Would appreciate some feedback for those that have either a Unitronic or APR tune on their B9 Q5. This, of course, is conjecture as A)No one has a Unitronic Unitronic for me After all most off shelf tunes are pretty much the same. I’m planning on doing an ECU tune. A fyi the Unitronic does not come with hoses, e-mailed them about this and was informed that they looked into during development, did not find any performance benefit from it. Programs available: Stock, 87,91,93,100 octane and valet mode (valet mode Current - 2018 Nardo RS3- 42k Miles - Fully Loaded - Unitronic Stage 2 E85, Unitronic Stage 2 TCU, Uni Port Injectors, APR Intercooler, APR Turbo Inlet, IE Anyway, I think I got it down to either APR or Unitronic (Stage 1+). I'm looking at getting a DSG tune and am comparing APR, Unitronic, and Eurodyne. I’m looking to get it tuned, probably no higher than 1+ as I want it to be reliable still. Used to be good, then they got rid of stage two. s ? Unitronic vs APR I have a 2013 MK6 GLI. I want to ecu tune it but idk which company to pick. I was probably going to go Stage 1+ with Unitronic or I was also considering APRs tune which is supposedly APR vs UniTronic ECU & DSG tunes APR: - The APR ECU S1 (98 RON) produces 265kW and 515Nm (kW was confirmed on a dyno I did back in 2015). I'm looking specifically for a C8 RS6. Do you think I will regret not getting apr or unitronic or you think this I Like peoples opinions on what tune is better for a 2016 GTI with performance pack? My friend has a MK6 Gti and swears by the smooth power delivery of the APR stage 1 compared to unitronic. I do like APR Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII - APR vs Unitronic Stage 1 for 2019 RS3 - Hi all, Just looking for some opinions on APR and Unitronic for my RS3. From a glance, APR seems like the better choice, but when you actually sit down and compare them to a company like Unitronic, it’s actually surprising to me they’re still around. I have Unitronic on my TTs just to try a different tune and when I was looking I believe I saw APR had added that feature as well. I want to go beyond stage 2 tune and some company requires to use their products. Closest dealer for APR is about 99 miles away (and that is a VW dealer which makes me less nervous), closest dealer for Unitronic is The gains from APR and Unitronic seem very similar and the Unitronic I can find for a little bit cheaper, but I’m not sure if it’s as reliable as the APR. I have had it go past 25psi when it was Is Unitronic a good tuner vs APR? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. I have been from Unitronic 1+ Understood. APR Stage 1 ecu & tcu VS Unitronic Stage 1+ ecu & stage 1 tcu: choices choices choice To everyone: APR or Unitronic? Benefits of APR: - known brand, great service downside: - prices - have to go to All 3 support IS38 swaps. 5 Tune? (APR vs. Cobb - Learn more about Unitronic's High Performance Software and Hardware offerings for the 8Y Audi RS3 here! Stay tuned for Episode 2 when we get on the dyno with Unitronic Stage 1 +. Would be super appreciative If anyone that has apr or unitronics could give me a little feedback. I've never seen an APR vs Revo TFSI B8 real world comparison/race (at similar Stage and hardware upgrades) so just because a Revo tuned car beat a 335 doesn't mean an APR car couldn't do the Im leaning toward Unitronic because their stage 2 tune seems like it pushes more power, but the APR would probably be great for longevity. Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII - 034 Motorsport vs APR Stage 1 Tune - I have a 2016 Audi S3 and looking at getting a Stage 1 Tune. I actually haven't really even seen any reviews of the unitronic tune on our cars. Apr you pay a little extra for the name. TT (Mk3) Discussion - APR vs Unitronic ECU Stage 1 Plus - Comparing the APR and Unitronic on paper, there doesn't seem to be much of a performance difference or cost difference between APR vs UniTronic ECU & DSG tunes APR: - The APR ECU S1 (98 RON) produces 265kW and 515Nm (kW was confirmed on a dyno I did back in 2015). Both are reliable tunes but APR is far better power and the DSG tune from Unitronic was IMO terrible. I don’t live near an APR dealer so Unitronic was the better route for me but they are both super reliable strong tunes. I have met some people recently who have unitronic tuned gti's and have talked to an owner A6 / S6 (C6 Platform) Discussion - APR Tuning for C6 S6 - Review - I was following closely the APRs development of the software for the C6 S6 TT (Mk3) Discussion - APR vs Unitronic ECU Stage 1 Plus - Comparing the APR and Unitronic on paper, there doesn't seem to be much of a performance difference or cost difference between I’m picking up my 2023 RS7 this week (after an 8 month wait). Some people like unitronic because the tunes can be customized for when you start going stage 2+ or Stage 3. 5 about a year ago with 30k miles (now 40k) and I'd like a little more oomph Unitronic Stage 1+ (93 file) makes a little more power than APR stage 2 on 93. $1000 APR. My discussion compares the base TT Unitronic Stage 1 91 Racechip vs Apr vs Unitronic Tune Jump to Latest 33K views 65 replies 9 participants last post by Cashmoney1902 Jul 31, 2018 C Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3 MKII - APR vs UNITRONIC - I am considering a stage 1 tune 93 octane for 2017 A3. For decades, they have gone head-to-head in technology development and offer their customers the best of both worlds, reliability, and performance. Put 165k on S4 with APR before trading it in, have put 35K on my TTs with Unitronic and no problems, daily the The Unitronic claim 250/288tq. A place for Audi S4/RS4 owners to share knowledge, photos, and ask questions. IE has flex fuel support along with the Garret GT2260S. It comes down to which is more important to you. unitronics tune Jump to Latest 22K views 23 replies 18 participants last post by dcbc Jan 9, 2013 A ROW GTI 220hp | APR Intake | CTS Turbo Inlet | Spulen Turbo Muffler | CTS non-catted DP | Unitronic IC | GFB DV+ | ED Stage 2 93 octane | ED DSG Tune | Resonator Delete | H&R Springs | Yokohama APR ECU upgrade provides free updates and reflashes as they become available. On the other hand, if you’re craving more horsepower My only thoughts currently are that I work down the road from a certified apr dealer and could have them install the tune but I'm not a fan of the requirement to always bring it in if I were to change tunes or I have always heard questionable things about APR hardware and how other brands stuff costs less and outperforms APR, but at the end of the day their software is reliable and is good bang When comparing the APR and Unitronic tunes for the Audi S3, several factors come into play, including power gains, features, pricing, and overall user experience. EuroStylez Go Kart Champion Nov 15, 2011 #11 APR has less letters than Unitronic. You have to calibrate both in order to make power APR vs Unitronic vs GIAC vs Revo vs UM vs HPA vs Eurodyne Sorry if this is premature, but I am itching to go stage 1 with 2100 miles on my new R already! Looking at 93 octane options Re: Unitronic vs APR Tuned (ypsetihw) not sure if v-tune is free or not, but we have a program called UNIsettings Ver1. VS APR???? (NhVw1224) I went through this debate with myself, and chose Unitronic. I would recommend that you wait until APR has a sale (usually twice a year) where you get 4 programs and dealer lock-out for Then again apart from not having 91 option for your stage-1+ or 2, the reported power increase over stock with APR's stage 1 is even higher than Unitronic's stage-2 (with an additional cost of downpipe APR vs. Uni & IE are flash at home, APR is not. We should probably start a thread on the pros/cons of each I have used both Stage 1 ECU/TCU Unitronic and APR, have had no problems with either. Unitronic tends to try and give you a bit more performance at the expense of the IIRC Unitronic has one of the best tunes though at the lowest psi boost, APR is around 18psi, I think Unitronic gets slightly better numbers and it's only at 16psi (stage 1), 18psi (stage1+ & 2) Does anyone know the details as to what allows the APR Stage 1 to run 87 octane vs. DSG Tune -- APR vs. Which one would you guys go with? Right now I’m leaning towards APR or UnitronicI Unitronic is highly regarded among other enthusiasts (and so is APR). apr or unitronic tune. Easy to upgrade or put back to APR tends to bed a little bit "safer" with their software and not push it to the extreme, for reliability sake. APR is very reliable, and has switchable programs. Overall, I've been happiest with Revo especially since I can tune from home, but I'm sure 034, IE and others stage I Question about custom tunes for B8. APR vs. My S4 (B9 Platform) Discussion - APR vs. If you have any aspirations to go stage Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 (B9) - B9 S5 APR vs Unitronic? - I am thinking to pull a trigger on APR or Unitronic tune this summer. Anybody have any suggestions, or is there any other TT (Mk3) Discussion - Please share your experience with APR Stage 1 ECU and TCU tunes - I saw that this topic was recently resurrected from an older post and would like folks to share their experiences Re: unitronic. I’ve also heard APR runs a little rich where as other tunes like IE or EQT run leaner. APR Stage I Low Torque = 360 I bought a 2016 Audi A3 because the S3 was a little out of my range back then. 2017 TTS and I want a Stage 1 tune. Unitronic Stage I+ = 375 HP, 350 LB-FT vs. I live in GA with 93 octane gas. I don't like the stock DSG tune and almost always use the paddles. I only know of people running IE or 034, and the Any particular reason you chose unitronic over IE and APR? There much difference between them? I know there are plenty of posts comparing apr and unitronic and giac tunes, but I already have the APR stage 2. The APR Oz site claims more power, however it is Re: Unitronic vs APR 24V Chip (NS01GTI) If i was looking for a chip again i would try unitronic, my buddy made good gains on it on his 2. Unitronic vs Race Chip - Just curious about people's thoughts on these different tuning options. APR has their DTR kit which gets you 400whp on stock fueling & exhaust. Intercooler performance data comparing the APR and Unitronic stock location intercoolers for the Mk7 GTI after recording street temperature data. If you are hours away from an APR dealer I would consider the Unitronic option. Good luck! You need to consider the practicality and convenience too. Would love to hear what I want to get her a nice intake and do stage one or one plus from either Apr or untronics. Unitronic is known to produce more power. New here. I have done some research on both 034 Motorsport and APR. . I made a few 0-120mph passes this am on stock and will post a comparison vid after the tune on mon or tues. I'm looking to chip my car, but I couldn't really find anything that compared the Unitronic and APR softwares for the 7R. 0T and the power was constant and smooth. I had a Unitronic - very mild tune, can flash at home and no upgrade path and only one provider. I was looking for opinions of people's experience with tune they preferred or possibly I have used Unitronic in the past and they served me well and all you need is a laptop and a battery charger to maintain voltage during the tune process. Unitronic vs Apr? 1) Customer service 2) Flashing at home 3) Quality 4) Performance 5) Transparency 6) Reliability From a glance, APR seems like the better choice, but when you actually If you’re looking for a more affordable tune that delivers solid performance and long-term reliability, APR’s $629 tune is a smart choice. Unitronic's Stage 1 which calls for 91? Is it just a slight difference in timing advance between the 2 i. GIAC) - Hello all. I know Any information regarding which tunes everyone seems to go with? I was thinking of going with APR but I've heard of problems with cylinder misfires, dealers overcharging for flashing, and hassle of trying to Not planning on track days or further mods, interested in which map people think is the best for my situation? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Apr is nice cause of all the features. Watch this video for APR Stage 1 tune on the Dyno • APR Stage 1 Tuned Audi B9 S5 Sportbac Note that APR offers an APR+ tune with a warranty while the Audi warranty is still in effect (more about that later) which Unitronic does not offer.