I hope you guys enjoyed the video! If you wish to skip to other parts of the video, here are some timestamps: Intro: 0:00-0:25, Beauty shots: 0:26-1:15, Review: 1:17-5:10 On the Dyno: 5:11-5:51, At the Dragstrip: 5:52-6:40, POV Driving shots: 6:45-8:15
Nice car, I just picked up my 2018 Tornado Red DSG Golf R 10 days ago ago and tomorrow I'm doing the Stage 1, 93 octane high torque tune on mine. Since I live in Minnesota I'm surrounded by BP gas stations and they all carry 93. Hoping to get all the APR stage 2+ goodies by the end of the year so I can put them all on for next year. Lol I'm getting married in September and I only have permission to tune my car and tint the windows this year haha. Once the TCU DSG tune comes out later this year hopefully fall I'll do that and hope Santa is good to me 🙏🙏🙏
Mr red what region? I live in fargo moorhead area and 93 octane locator apps detect NOTHING relatively near me, closest is Minneapolis and theres 1 place in town that starts with 94 and sells really high shit but..
315whp with just a chip tune is pretty awesome. I'm guessing VW engineered some wiggle room for handling the power with the upgraded cylinder heads, piston cooling jets and exhaust valves over the GTI. The fact that it has a closed deck inspires some confidence too.
Rr rr North American cars also come “de-tuned” from the factory with only 292 hp ... where in most of the rest of the world they have 300+hp (~310). And yeah, some of the engine components are built better
Yes. Remember though, that a Dyno is just a "tuning" tool. They won't ALL measure the same. If the were measured on the factory set-up (just as it was produced) and with this APR tune, it would more likely show a bit higher. If you really want to see what the gains are, then Dyno first on Stock, then flash and Dyno again - that will provide a truer NET value of overall power gain on the same dyno and under the same conditions.
You know interesting side note here... I own a bone stock 2015 Tiguan, 2.0TSI, FWD. I AM AWARE IT IS BY NO MEANS FAST. Lol also aware it is not a MK7 Golf R. But there is something about it that is just fun, trust me I have driven faster cars and faster SUV’s but that thing is just a dream to whip around. A buddy of mine has an ‘06 Range Rover Sport, and we do little 30 rolls here and there and he always has me for the beginning but I always start reeling him back in, even some “Fast car” owners have said that the feel of that little truck is just fun. But stock won’t be stock much longer and your Video helped me make that decision
80% of 365 is 292. If the dyno is reading 315 wheel and you account for 20% drivetrain loss itd be closer to 395. You would subtract 20% of the crank power to get wheel power not 20% of the wheel power 395 x .80 = 316. Its a little bit weird working backwards.
@Ryan Duffy Did you have the TCU Flashed as well? ***EDIT*** Disregard....just watched one of your newer posts and you are possibly getting a TCU tune when you go Stage 2. I don't think you have an IC yet - don't "cheep" on that one. Stage 1 is great for track, the Stage 2 is just going to add more spin & power w/o connection doesn't equal better time. You know the saying, "Slow is Fast".... Best wishes!
That's about right and is pretty much what mine does on kw on this tune. So, it's a low torque tune. When i asked my tuner, i was told it was a high torque?Quick enough. 👍
Well thank you good sir for the 💓. The R is a true beast now since I tuned it on Friday. I Would like you to experience the stage 1 93 octane high torque APR ECU tune I had done on Friday. So far I've beaten a C5 and C6 Corvette, 2015 SRT8 Jeep twice, 6.0 Pontiac GTO, Hyndai Genesis G80, Stage 2+ 2015 GTI twice, Infinity G35, SS Camaro, and a 2017 5.0 GT mustang, and my favorite a 2013 Audi S6 all from a dig. Lol all friends of mine of course on a closed road 😉 if you think the launch control is intense with a stock Golf R then you really need to experience this tune when it launches 0-60 now in about 3.5 seconds. Watched your video about 10 times before I had my 2018 DSG Golf R in Tornado Red delivered to me in my state of Minnesota. This car is so fun now and it's like a whole new car. Can't wait to go stage 2+ thank you and take care and drive safe buddy 😎
Nice, congrats on the tune. People like to underestimate our cars, that why I love them! I was going to get Stage 2, but I had to get a new bumper ... so that is delaying things. By myself, I've gotten the car 0-60 in 3.43 seconds which blew me away...So stage 2 is going to be good fun!
Hi, I just got my new golf R 2018. Only did 2000 km so far, but I'm so in love with APR and I'm considering installing it on my car but I have major concerns if you will be kind to answer me; 1- Does it reduces life expectancy on the engine/ car? 2- Does it effect fuel economy? 3- For a daily driver car, would you recommend a tune or stock? 4- Can I still service the car at the dealership, I know the warranty will be voided only concerned about the service given that golfs have no history issues and they're very reliable? 5- Only repeating the first question about milage and life expectancy for the car, also when would be the ideal time to install the tune?
Oh nice, the instrument cluster screen is awesome in the 18's! I have about 12K on my '16 Golf R and have about 1K on it with the Tune. I think with proper maintenance and servicing, you can still get a lot of time with your engine. I do my oil changes every 5K, but the oil is good for 10K. Depending on how you drive, time, etc will depend on how much you want to change it. But keeping that in check will help the longevity. Proper spark plugs too will also help (APR recommends IKH24, gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" when tuning with them). Also, our engines have a threshold for power, etc so most of these tunes (Stage 1/2) generally won't hurt it too much. But with any type of mods, you do assume some risk, but you shouldn't have any issues with engine longevity. As for fuel economy, APR on their site says that it does help fuel economy ... but I haven't really seen that. But it hasn't hurt it though - but come one, I mean if you got a tune you are gonna be have fun and not worrying too much about mpg. As for compared to stock, I feel like it has enhanced the car and made it easier to daily drive. The OEM feel is still all there, it's like OEM+. As for servicing at dealerships, I haven't had much experience besides getting my tune installed. Yes, of course you warranty is gone at that point, but the service shouldn't change. Though if something breaks, they can link it to the tune and then it would be on you to fix whatever the issue might be. But there are plenty of dealerships in my area that are VW-APR dealers ... so places like that expect people to come in to tune, etc and are a little more lenient when it comes to mods. Check your local dealerships / tune shops - APR has a tool on their site to find ones in your area. As for tune timing, well thats up to you. I've seen people put in on their cars right away off the dealership lot ... and I've also seen people do it much later. Its really up to you and when you would like to do it. I don't think there really is a bad time, though the older the car the more worried I would be putting the tune on it. I'm not really sure if any of this helps, but this is my experience. APR's site as a lot more detailed info into specifics, so I'd check there if you have any more questions. Forums are also a good place to looks for answers / ask questions. Hope you enjoyed the video!
I did apr stage 3 at 40k miles and drove it to 130k miles before I sold it. I never had any problems. If you tune you should cut maintenance intervals in half to oil change every 5k miles instead of 10k and if dsg every 20k miles instead of 40k. That’s what apr told me and that’s what I did. I drove it hard every day and never a check engine light. I also had valves cleaned of carbon every 25k miles or once a year.
Jamster Smith I paid my the performance shop/apr dealer to do it. They charged $300. They make a catch can now that’s supposed to help with carbon build up. Main thing with direct injection is to not let it idle but in winter and summer I like to let my car warmup or cool down before I put the wife and kids in it.
lol I have been to that shop before I went for one of those dyno days when I had my focus st, awesome place they had seats set up and everything for viewing
Anthony Bravo thanks! I cannot really say as I do not currently have it on my car. Though I will probably install it myself next spring. It can't hurt, as I always find small amounts of oil in my turbo inlet pipe - so I'm sure it could help. I would consider checking out some VW forums for more info as I cannot give a good answer :)
Quick question! Done reviewers have been stating that Volkswagen quality has gone down as far as the interior is concerned in recent years. My question is is the Mark 7 and 7 1/2leather interior actually leather or is it some sort of vegan leather AKA vinyl?
Im running the same file, with basic other bolt-ons as you saw in the video. The APR intake is good for 10-15hp they say, so take that as you will. You should be seeing relatively close numbers on the dyno wouldn't imagine it being too far off from what i'm producing.
Doug Maverick I did have it on - I just got caught sleeping at the line. I had it at 1.5k-2k, but I should have had it at 4K. You can hear the RPM’s drop
The sound of your intake ( futtuuutu lol ) this is normal with apr tune ? ( i mean the sound ) because I have apr stage 2 high torque 91 oct with the similar sound on low rpm and gears.
yoyigu yup, 100% normal. It’s just the extra air venting to atmosphere via the blow off valve. If you start hearing you turbo flutter, then that might be early signs of a failing turbo.
@@ryan_duffy nope, it sounds exactly like the intake of your video at low rpm and gears... but a little higher lol. At wot is stronger and faster :), no problems at all. Thanks for the fast reply. Regards!!
Detriuch Calhoun it’s gold heatwrap and I got it from mishimoto (or amazon too) Link: www.mishimoto.com/heat-defense-reflective-tape-15.html?fee=1&fep=966&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1fergpHf3gIVk4TICh0kbwyBEAQYAyABEgL_m_D_BwE
@@ryan_duffy I'm out of warranty! How much more horsepower would I get from the stage one? And where would I begin with horsepower if I have a magnaflow cat back and neuspeed intake.
Nick Paolino I really don’t know the B6 Passat platform. You could check here on APR’s site: www.goapr.com/products/index.php?v=Passat&vg=6 As you a cat back, you gain some power - but not much that will be noticeable. In turbo cars, you experience more power gains if you get a larger downpipe off the turbo. You’ll get more noise and significant more power. You would need a reflash of their a stage 1 or 2 depending on APR’s B6 requirements
Not really. It's stayed about the same - Typically below 20 MPG ... but thats probs due to my driving style. I've seen other have gains in MPG's after the due, but don't be expecting major improvements haha.
B H I’ve gone stage two since then. Been about 4-5 months on ST2. Have had zero issues (minus a unrelated haladex issue). Power is good. I’ve been editing a st2 review, but haven’t had time to go to the drag strip to compare times.
That's awesome! I would love to see the Stg2 vid when it comes out! Quick question. When you did Stg1, did you ever get a DP or catback? If not, why not? Just curious bc I'm trying to decide if I want a catback or not.
B H I was on the stick exhaust system on stage 1. Any upgrade downpipe requires a new tune. A new cat back exhaust system does not. On stage 2, I’m running just the APR downpipe with the stock exhaust system.
Oh, I hear what you mean. I had to put my headphones on to hear - sounds like my gopro was picking up some sound coming from me windshield/outside noise
Ryan Duffy he's only jealous of your ride. I'm needing stage 1 and as you said I'd only call the factory power steady. Well mines on 23.000 miles and the clutch has started to slip so I'll be doing that first. What a weak standard clutch.
I hope you guys enjoyed the video! If you wish to skip to other parts of the video, here are some timestamps:
Intro: 0:00-0:25, Beauty shots: 0:26-1:15, Review: 1:17-5:10
On the Dyno: 5:11-5:51, At the Dragstrip: 5:52-6:40, POV Driving shots: 6:45-8:15
wooooow the fact that you took the time to help viewers skip around is great!
some people don't wanna hear me talk, they just wanna see the facts ;)
That was a dope edit, keep it up
River road!!!!
What are u running with stage 2?
One of the better reviews in terms of sectioning and editing - nice that it was subdivided into meaningful sections
h22bomb thanks! Glad you liked the video - try my best to give a full, complete review 👌
Nice car, I just picked up my 2018 Tornado Red DSG Golf R 10 days ago ago and tomorrow I'm doing the Stage 1, 93 octane high torque tune on mine. Since I live in Minnesota I'm surrounded by BP gas stations and they all carry 93. Hoping to get all the APR stage 2+ goodies by the end of the year so I can put them all on for next year. Lol I'm getting married in September and I only have permission to tune my car and tint the windows this year haha. Once the TCU DSG tune comes out later this year hopefully fall I'll do that and hope Santa is good to me 🙏🙏🙏
Jonathan Snyder let me know how it is, debating same thing on same car
Jonathan Snyder there’s no 7 speed dsg remap yet so I’m curious how it handles that power with stock clamping pressures and what not
Mr red what region? I live in fargo moorhead area and 93 octane locator apps detect NOTHING relatively near me, closest is Minneapolis and theres 1 place in town that starts with 94 and sells really high shit but..
I'm also from Minnesota and got a 17 Limestone Gray Golf R. I have been hearing stories about a red golf around maybe it's you.
Love how you pulled that race car looking Mustang at the strip. I love those come backs!
it was really great haha, I wasn't expecting it tbh...and neither was the mustang driver haha
315whp with just a chip tune is pretty awesome. I'm guessing VW engineered some wiggle room for handling the power with the upgraded cylinder heads, piston cooling jets and exhaust valves over the GTI. The fact that it has a closed deck inspires some confidence too.
Rr rr North American cars also come “de-tuned” from the factory with only 292 hp ... where in most of the rest of the world they have 300+hp (~310). And yeah, some of the engine components are built better
@@ryan_duffy ROW cars also have MPI vs U.S. that only have the DI.
Yes. Remember though, that a Dyno is just a "tuning" tool. They won't ALL measure the same. If the were measured on the factory set-up (just as it was produced) and with this APR tune, it would more likely show a bit higher. If you really want to see what the gains are, then Dyno first on Stock, then flash and Dyno again - that will provide a truer NET value of overall power gain on the same dyno and under the same conditions.
You know interesting side note here... I own a bone stock 2015 Tiguan, 2.0TSI, FWD.
I AM AWARE IT IS BY NO MEANS FAST. Lol also aware it is not a MK7 Golf R.
But there is something about it that is just fun, trust me I have driven faster cars and faster SUV’s but that thing is just a dream to whip around.
A buddy of mine has an ‘06 Range Rover Sport, and we do little 30 rolls here and there and he always has me for the beginning but I always start reeling him back in, even some “Fast car” owners have said that the feel of that little truck is just fun.
But stock won’t be stock much longer and your Video helped me make that decision
looking to get an R this month you just made me so excited
Awesome man!! You’ll love it - follow me on IG if you wanna see more of my R:
instagram.com/rynduffy
How is the MPG with the tune?
At the rate at which you were sending it I’m surprised you still have the wheel in your hands! Great video man and very cool R
Looks mint bro!! She definitely moves now!! Mine is booked in for stage 1 this week
Can’t wait!!
One of the best all rounders you can find
I got Stage 1 High Tq Software and the TCU Software with the Intake from APR its a different Car now
What's difference in driving between high and low torque?
The Difference is more NM und you Need the DSG Software over 500 NM every APR Stage has a low und High tq Version
80% of 365 is 292. If the dyno is reading 315 wheel and you account for 20% drivetrain loss itd be closer to 395. You would subtract 20% of the crank power to get wheel power not 20% of the wheel power 395 x .80 = 316. Its a little bit weird working backwards.
@Ryan Duffy
Did you have the TCU Flashed as well?
***EDIT***
Disregard....just watched one of your newer posts and you are possibly getting a TCU tune when you go Stage 2.
I don't think you have an IC yet - don't "cheep" on that one. Stage 1 is great for track, the Stage 2 is just going to add more spin & power w/o connection doesn't equal better time. You know the saying, "Slow is Fast"....
Best wishes!
Got apr stage 1+ 95 Ron tune on my golf 6r totally transformed the car from stock, would always recommend Apr
Golf mk6 R whats apr?
Alex Mejia the tuning company
That's about right and is pretty much what mine does on kw on this tune. So, it's a low torque tune. When i asked my tuner, i was told it was a high torque?Quick enough. 👍
Well thank you good sir for the 💓. The R is a true beast now since I tuned it on Friday. I Would like you to experience the stage 1 93 octane high torque APR ECU tune I had done on Friday. So far I've beaten a C5 and C6 Corvette, 2015 SRT8 Jeep twice, 6.0 Pontiac GTO, Hyndai Genesis G80, Stage 2+ 2015 GTI twice, Infinity G35, SS Camaro, and a 2017 5.0 GT mustang, and my favorite a 2013 Audi S6 all from a dig. Lol all friends of mine of course on a closed road 😉 if you think the launch control is intense with a stock Golf R then you really need to experience this tune when it launches 0-60 now in about 3.5 seconds. Watched your video about 10 times before I had my 2018 DSG Golf R in Tornado Red delivered to me in my state of Minnesota. This car is so fun now and it's like a whole new car. Can't wait to go stage 2+ thank you and take care and drive safe buddy 😎
Nice, congrats on the tune. People like to underestimate our cars, that why I love them!
I was going to get Stage 2, but I had to get a new bumper ... so that is delaying things. By myself, I've gotten the car 0-60 in 3.43 seconds which blew me away...So stage 2 is going to be good fun!
Jonathan Snyder Stage 1 High tq you Need the TCU Software only with Stage 1 low tq you dont Need the TCU Software
This might be a dumb question but where do u take it to get it tuned?
what was your 60' time? despite the slow reaction time you still ran a good ET compared to a low MPH.
So only APR stage 1, nothing else? That's cool
Hi, I just got my new golf R 2018. Only did 2000 km so far, but I'm so in love with APR and I'm considering installing it on my car but I have major concerns if you will be kind to answer me;
1- Does it reduces life expectancy on the engine/ car?
2- Does it effect fuel economy?
3- For a daily driver car, would you recommend a tune or stock?
4- Can I still service the car at the dealership, I know the warranty will be voided only concerned about the service given that golfs have no history issues and they're very reliable?
5- Only repeating the first question about milage and life expectancy for the car, also when would be the ideal time to install the tune?
Oh nice, the instrument cluster screen is awesome in the 18's!
I have about 12K on my '16 Golf R and have about 1K on it with the Tune.
I think with proper maintenance and servicing, you can still get a lot of time with your engine.
I do my oil changes every 5K, but the oil is good for 10K. Depending on how you drive, time, etc will depend on how much you want to change it. But keeping that in check will help the longevity. Proper spark plugs too will also help (APR recommends IKH24, gapped to 0.024" ±0.002" when tuning with them). Also, our engines have a threshold for power, etc so most of these tunes (Stage 1/2) generally won't hurt it too much. But with any type of mods, you do assume some risk, but you shouldn't have any issues with engine longevity.
As for fuel economy, APR on their site says that it does help fuel economy ... but I haven't really seen that. But it hasn't hurt it though - but come one, I mean if you got a tune you are gonna be have fun and not worrying too much about mpg.
As for compared to stock, I feel like it has enhanced the car and made it easier to daily drive. The OEM feel is still all there, it's like OEM+.
As for servicing at dealerships, I haven't had much experience besides getting my tune installed. Yes, of course you warranty is gone at that point, but the service shouldn't change. Though if something breaks, they can link it to the tune and then it would be on you to fix whatever the issue might be. But there are plenty of dealerships in my area that are VW-APR dealers ... so places like that expect people to come in to tune, etc and are a little more lenient when it comes to mods. Check your local dealerships / tune shops - APR has a tool on their site to find ones in your area.
As for tune timing, well thats up to you. I've seen people put in on their cars right away off the dealership lot ... and I've also seen people do it much later. Its really up to you and when you would like to do it. I don't think there really is a bad time, though the older the car the more worried I would be putting the tune on it.
I'm not really sure if any of this helps, but this is my experience. APR's site as a lot more detailed info into specifics, so I'd check there if you have any more questions. Forums are also a good place to looks for answers / ask questions.
Hope you enjoyed the video!
Ryan Duffy Thank you very much for your prompt and detailed reply! Best wishes!
I did apr stage 3 at 40k miles and drove it to 130k miles before I sold it. I never had any problems. If you tune you should cut maintenance intervals in half to oil change every 5k miles instead of 10k and if dsg every 20k miles instead of 40k. That’s what apr told me and that’s what I did. I drove it hard every day and never a check engine light. I also had valves cleaned of carbon every 25k miles or once a year.
Agent K how did they clean your valves? And how much?
Jamster Smith I paid my the performance shop/apr dealer to do it. They charged $300. They make a catch can now that’s supposed to help with carbon build up. Main thing with direct injection is to not let it idle but in winter and summer I like to let my car warmup or cool down before I put the wife and kids in it.
Sick video, underated channel!
What all weather tires are you running? Looking for a decent pair for my 7.5, that doesn't kill too much of the feel of the car. Philly proud🤘
I just recently got an MK7.5 Golf R and she’s getting tuned today.
great video. did you mention all that was tuned or just the computer?
lol I have been to that shop before I went for one of those dyno days when I had my focus st, awesome place they had seats set up and everything for viewing
I have the same car, but a MK7.5. I see you’re on river road going through Washington’s Crossing Park by Bowman’s Hill.
Awesome video! What do you think about the catch can? Is it worth it to get installed?
Anthony Bravo thanks! I cannot really say as I do not currently have it on my car. Though I will probably install it myself next spring. It can't hurt, as I always find small amounts of oil in my turbo inlet pipe - so I'm sure it could help. I would consider checking out some VW forums for more info as I cannot give a good answer :)
Ryan Duffy thanks man!
That's incredible!
Guys with satge 1, does the car give high g force on launch?
I love the feel of bieng pushed back into the seat.
Yea it does
ay its that 80's volvo again @ 6:15
yes, yes it is lmao
Love the vid keep up your good work
Instead of saying adjusted for drive train loss just call it bhp! Otherwise great informative video! Whose dyno were you using?
Quick question! Done reviewers have been stating that Volkswagen quality has gone down as far as the interior is concerned in recent years. My question is is the Mark 7 and 7 1/2leather interior actually leather or is it some sort of vegan leather AKA vinyl?
Yeah, even in the older Volkswagens, they were never real leather. But the MK7/7.5’s definitely have better interior qualities compared to the MK8’s
Informative video, thanks!
I encourage you to watch the video again and count the amount of times you said “uhhh” and “uhhmm” and not cringe 😂
I don't have that UA-cam personality or flow. Thats why I don't upload these types of videos anymore ;)
Great video, very informative.
How's the mileage after stage 1?
Do you have an aftermarket exhaust, downpipe?
Are you planning on tuning to DSG transmission?
What kind of power would I get if I just put on a stage 1 tune (low torque) but didn't put on any aftermarket parts?
Im running the same file, with basic other bolt-ons as you saw in the video. The APR intake is good for 10-15hp they say, so take that as you will. You should be seeing relatively close numbers on the dyno wouldn't imagine it being too far off from what i'm producing.
Did the exhaust changed? I have a Cupra with the same engine and stock it has a lot of pops and bangs, I dont wanna lose those
Just curious, at the drag strip having a DSG car, why didn't you use launch control???
Doug Maverick I did have it on - I just got caught sleeping at the line. I had it at 1.5k-2k, but I should have had it at 4K.
You can hear the RPM’s drop
Did you need to change clutch or flywheel? I know with GTI's you have to do that when you go stage 1
Dyno test shows 315whp allowing for 20% drivetrian loss is 365 crank. Surely 315 whp with 20% loss would be almost 400hp? Or am I being stupid?
Needs moar beauty shots. :-)
Next weekend we can certainly get more!!
The sound of your intake ( futtuuutu lol ) this is normal with apr tune ? ( i mean the sound ) because I have apr stage 2 high torque 91 oct with the similar sound on low rpm and gears.
yoyigu I had it stock, the intake just made it more pronounced. I’m APR stage 2 now, and it’s vents to atmosphere much louder now
@@ryan_duffy so is normal?.. is very loud with my ams intake lol .
yoyigu yup, 100% normal. It’s just the extra air venting to atmosphere via the blow off valve. If you start hearing you turbo flutter, then that might be early signs of a failing turbo.
@@ryan_duffy nope, it sounds exactly like the intake of your video at low rpm and gears... but a little higher lol. At wot is stronger and faster :), no problems at all.
Thanks for the fast reply.
Regards!!
looks like New Hope, Mexico
What are those wheels
Yoo that’s river road lol I know that road like the back of my hand. I take my r out all the time on that rd. Some nice bends their. Nice vid bro 👍
Ryan Duffy what was the temperature and humidity at the drag strip?
Steve mt3 I’m not sure. I think it was a cool night, like 50-60F ?
how did the tune hold up?
Been stage 2 for over two years. Many track days and drag racing testntune’s.
Still going strong, no problems to date.
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where did you get you're bronze intake heat wrap? Can you tell me your 60ft/1/8 mile times as well?
Detriuch Calhoun it’s gold heatwrap and I got it from mishimoto (or amazon too)
Link:
www.mishimoto.com/heat-defense-reflective-tape-15.html?fee=1&fep=966&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1fergpHf3gIVk4TICh0kbwyBEAQYAyABEgL_m_D_BwE
@@ryan_duffy thanks man. What was you're 60ft time on that stage one when you didnt get to do launch control?
What sea level are you at
Should I get a stage one tune for my B6 passat
Nick Paolino that’s up to you. Cheap, easy mod. Are you in / out of warranty? Either way I’d go for it 🤷♂️
@@ryan_duffy I'm out of warranty! How much more horsepower would I get from the stage one? And where would I begin with horsepower if I have a magnaflow cat back and neuspeed intake.
Nick Paolino I really don’t know the B6 Passat platform. You could check here on APR’s site: www.goapr.com/products/index.php?v=Passat&vg=6
As you a cat back, you gain some power - but not much that will be noticeable. In turbo cars, you experience more power gains if you get a larger downpipe off the turbo. You’ll get more noise and significant more power. You would need a reflash of their a stage 1 or 2 depending on APR’s B6 requirements
Very nice.
I bet it push u hars back in ur seat!
How has your MPG changed since the tune?
Not really. It's stayed about the same - Typically below 20 MPG ... but thats probs due to my driving style. I've seen other have gains in MPG's after the due, but don't be expecting major improvements haha.
How is it now? Any problems long term so far?
I've got a 2016 Golf R and considering Stage 1 APR
B H I’ve gone stage two since then. Been about 4-5 months on ST2. Have had zero issues (minus a unrelated haladex issue). Power is good.
I’ve been editing a st2 review, but haven’t had time to go to the drag strip to compare times.
That's awesome! I would love to see the Stg2 vid when it comes out!
Quick question. When you did Stg1, did you ever get a DP or catback? If not, why not? Just curious bc I'm trying to decide if I want a catback or not.
B H I was on the stick exhaust system on stage 1. Any upgrade downpipe requires a new tune. A new cat back exhaust system does not.
On stage 2, I’m running just the APR downpipe with the stock exhaust system.
@@ryan_duffy thanks for the re!
Hopefully doing at least stage 1 in the next month. Appreciate your time.
B H best of luck! Fun mod for sure 👌
What the song name of the beauty shots song?
Hermanas LT Check out the link at the bottom of the description.
Needs more um's.
LiberatorOfAmerica I know. It’s something I’ve been never really good at stopping when I make videos
0-62 times?
y are u running the low tq tune
Preference, plus+ whenever I go Stage 2, I'll go to the high TQ with the DSG tune.
what a jhonny is that
Is someome playing ping pong in the background? Damn that clicking was annoying..great info though
Clicking? Could you give me the timestamp so I can hear what you mean?
Oh, I hear what you mean. I had to put my headphones on to hear - sounds like my gopro was picking up some sound coming from me windshield/outside noise
Your car has the same dash rattle as mine ....
It's a bitch
Sending it my ass
Automatic.... 🤢
blog it.
I love this car and nice rims too👍🏻
Thanks Mike 👍🏻
Um. I got a 2017 um ... Golf R . um i um love..... it. Um
yes, i know ... im not a good speaker. Not the first person to tell me.
Ryan Duffy he's only jealous of your ride. I'm needing stage 1 and as you said I'd only call the factory power steady. Well mines on 23.000 miles and the clutch has started to slip so I'll be doing that first. What a weak standard clutch.