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  1. 05-18-2012 01:07 AM #1
    Looking to flash my cc soon I was looking at apr, giac, and revo. Any suggestions on which one I would be better off with ? My vw tech told me that the revo tune would be untraceable when bringing the car in for service I don't know if there is any truth behind that though.

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    05-18-2012 01:10 PM #2
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    05-18-2012 10:12 PM #3
    APR seems to be dealer friendly.
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    05-19-2012 07:12 AM #5
    The dealer will find the tune
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    05-19-2012 10:45 AM #6
    Add unitronic to the list. Most aggressive tune out there

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    05-20-2012 10:32 AM #7
    Maybe it's just me, but I think the CC is plenty-fast as-is. You are definitely not going to use all that power during city driving, maybe on the highway. Just my 2 cents..
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    05-20-2012 08:08 PM #8
    I have tried out APR and Unitronic and both rock!

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    09-30-2012 06:05 PM #9
    i got the revo tune stage 1 at waterfest and its pretty good. i never tried apr or unitronic though

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    I love my APR Stage 1 tune.

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    10-01-2012 05:59 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by de_bklyn View Post
    Maybe it's just me, but I think the CC is plenty-fast as-is. You are definitely not going to use all that power during city driving, maybe on the highway. Just my 2 cents..
    Its not. Chip your car and your answer will change.

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    10-01-2012 07:37 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by CC U L8TR View Post
    Its not. Chip your car and your answer will change.
    THIS. Proud owner of a Unitronic Stage 1+.
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    10-01-2012 09:11 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by de_bklyn View Post
    Maybe it's just me, but I think the CC is plenty-fast as-is. You are definitely not going to use all that power during city driving, maybe on the highway. Just my 2 cents..
    I'm sorry, "all that power"? It has 200hp... we can get beaten by most minivans.. haha

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    10-02-2012 09:11 AM #15
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    10-02-2012 12:21 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by njm23 View Post
    I'm sorry, "all that power"? It has 200hp... we can get beaten by most minivans.. haha
    It's not a rocket , but a stock CC in sport or manual mode will move. I smoked a V6 Camero the other day. Though, I have been thinking of a stage 1 for that extra kick.

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    10-02-2012 01:20 PM #17
    there's nothing wrong with a little extra HP....for most the stock 200hp is good, as it is decently powered....but for the others they need the extra kick (myself included) and it can be easily made into something quick with a little work .02

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    10-02-2012 01:56 PM #18
    I'm going for the APR tune. I done a lot of research on the different tunes and it seams to be the best deal all around plus its on sale right now. Scheduled for the flash next weekend. The Revo tune gives the most power but they try push the turbo too much for my liking.. I'd rather not blow up my turbo.

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    10-02-2012 02:30 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by L8Train View Post
    I'm going for the APR tune. I done a lot of research on the different tunes and it seams to be the best deal all around plus its on sale right now. Scheduled for the flash next weekend. The Revo tune gives the most power but they try push the turbo too much for my liking.. I'd rather not blow up my turbo.
    The best choice is to go with whichever tune has the best local dealer support. If the local APR dealer is the best, go with them. If the Revo dealer is really well respected, that might be the better choice. I haven't heard of any Stage 1 tunes that would eat up a turbo.
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    10-02-2012 03:39 PM #20
    This is the first time I have dealt with import tuning, but have owned well over 40 cars in my life. I would say I have flash tuned, or modified over 60% of those. I also have extensive background in tuning with custom stand alone software on domestic modern cars. I chose APR. I liked the answers I got when I emailed them. I liked they called me direct to answer my questions and concerns. Plus the fact you can change the tunes and all the features at anytime from inside the car by using just the turn signal stalk sealed the deal for me. No hand held flasher needed. All 4 of my tunes are with me at all times and can be changed in seconds.

    +1 For APR.

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    10-05-2012 01:59 PM #21
    My dealer is APR friendly, and they are the one who install it as well, so I'm going w APR... They are going to take care of the car, if there is any issue. My car got 48k miles of warranty left, so i want be save!

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    10-05-2012 02:30 PM #22
    Quote Originally Posted by Stero1D View Post
    My dealer is APR friendly, and they are the one who install it as well, so I'm going w APR... They are going to take care of the car, if there is any issue. My car got 48k miles of warranty left, so i want be save!

    From stock to Stage 2+ Cant wait till Saturday!
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    10-05-2012 05:15 PM #24
    i got revo tune, pretty satisfied!

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    10-06-2012 03:28 AM #25
    Ive had APR im now UNI tuned and im way happier with UNI

    Same goes for anyone that i know that has changed from APR to UNI they all like UNI more


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    10-07-2012 03:50 AM #26
    Quote Originally Posted by Bill6211789 View Post
    Ive had APR im now UNI tuned and im way happier with UNI

    Same goes for anyone that i know that has changed from APR to UNI they all like UNI more
    Not to burst your bubble, but there were some MK6 GTI's (same exact TSI engine) that dyno'd last weekened in Chicago....
    Unitronic car put down less power than the APR tuned cars

    Same dyno and all, it was minor....like 5hp/5tq or something, but just saying
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    10-07-2012 11:01 AM #27
    Quote Originally Posted by snobrdrdan View Post
    Not to burst your bubble, but there were some MK6 GTI's (same exact TSI engine) that dyno'd last weekened in Chicago....
    Unitronic car put down less power than the APR tuned cars

    Same dyno and all, it was minor....like 5hp/5tq or something, but just saying
    Ive seen the exact same thing but uni came out on top. Only difference was the tune was changed on the exact same car.

    Trackstar dynoed his TSI with UNI and put down 7 or so more whp and a lot more wtq with UNI stage 2 then APR stage 2. same dyno same weather just 2 different tunes.

    Im stating what ive seen & many people including myself like UNi more then apr. Not as a peson that has tried just APR saying they are the best or someone tht has used just uni. Ive used both i have many friends that have used both. All that have swapped to Uni are far happier with the Unitronic tune

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    10-07-2012 07:14 PM #28
    I've been with APR for a long time and have owned a few Audi's, all of them had some sort of tuning and/or mods from APR. Just recently got my CC flashed in hopes to keep pace with the R/T's around town

    Yes there is a BIG difference between stock and a 93 octane flash, can't wait to grab some 100+ for those special occasions. APR has always been good for me, I think I still hold the fastest stage 1 in an A6 on the s4biturbo time slips page. My vote is for APR... my 2 cents
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    10-08-2012 06:26 AM #29
    Quote Originally Posted by Bill6211789 View Post
    Ive seen the exact same thing but uni came out on top. Only difference was the tune was changed on the exact same car.

    Trackstar dynoed his TSI with UNI and put down 7 or so more whp and a lot more wtq with UNI stage 2 then APR stage 2. same dyno same weather just 2 different tunes.

    Im stating what ive seen & many people including myself like UNi more then apr. Not as a peson that has tried just APR saying they are the best or someone tht has used just uni. Ive used both i have many friends that have used both. All that have swapped to Uni are far happier with the Unitronic tune
    True
    And they're all within each other power wise....so I don't get how one could be so much better than the other though
    5hp or 5tq difference is really minute

    I think whichever tuner is local to you also plays a role though.
    No Unitronic dealers near me....one just popped up, but it's 2-2.5 hours away.
    APR dealer is/was 15 minutes from me
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    10-08-2012 11:26 AM #30
    GIAC or UNI...REVO isnt bad but FCUK APR


    i had GIAC and absolutely love it

    when i was stage 1...with no downpipe. i was abusing stage 2 apr with downpipe

    dont make the usual GAY PR MOD
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    Quote Originally Posted by Los1 View Post
    I love my APR Stage 1 tune.


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    10-08-2012 11:33 AM #32
    Quote Originally Posted by snobrdrdan View Post
    True
    And they're all within each other power wise....so I don't get how one could be so much better than the other though
    5hp or 5tq difference is really minute

    I think whichever tuner is local to you also plays a role though.
    No Unitronic dealers near me....one just popped up, but it's 2-2.5 hours away.
    APR dealer is/was 15 minutes from me
    I felt the same way until i used the UNI tune after being APR tune. I only put my opinion out there like this bc i have tried both stage 2 apr vs stage 2 uni

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    10-08-2012 11:39 AM #33
    Quote Originally Posted by ECS Tuning View Post


    For those looking for software upgrades - We are running the APR Fall Sale, PM me for more details!


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    lol of course

    if you own your cc..apr isn't bad

    but if your looking for power GIAC or UNI baby...dont fall for the Bs advertising
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    10-08-2012 11:40 AM #34
    Quote Originally Posted by Bill6211789 View Post
    I felt the same way until i used the UNI tune after being APR tune. I only put my opinion out there like this bc i have tried both stage 2 apr vs stage 2 uni

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    10-16-2012 01:00 PM #35
    I'm sorry, but I'm still confused as to why there are such adamant claims that UNI is that much better than APR. I just got my CC tuned with APR stage 1 two weeks ago and am no longer in the market. However, I'm still curious for my own sake. The last few posts have been nothing but the same repetitive claim that UNI is so much better and that it's based on comparison after using both tunes, etc. But at no point was there an explanation as to WHY it's better. I'm not supporting one tune over another, as I have nothing to compare. I've only had APR experience in a Passat and now my CC. I really would like to hear WHY people think the UNI tune is better, not counting the (relatively) negligible 5 hp/5 tq difference in either direction.

    As another member stated, I went with the tune that was offered at a local dealer. For me, it was APR. In response to the OP, I love APR. It makes the 2.0T car a whole new animal. Just my 0.02.

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