- What is APR Plus vs APR Stage 1: APR Plus is our Stage 1 87 octane tune with an included limited powertrain warranty. APR Stage 1 doesn't include a warranty, but is offered in various performance levels requiring a minimum of 87, 91, 93, 100, 104, or E60-E85 fuel. Please let me know if you have other questions!
1. Whatever the cause, my stage 1 2013 A4 had its engine ruined at only 35k miles, so consider that for what itβs worth. 2. Despite flashing back to stock, there is always a chance the dealership will detect the tune anyway β in fact with the TD1 system, I would even expect them to nowadays, DESPITE APRβs claims. 3.
A stage 1 tune is simply an ECU remap or chip tune. This is the most cost-effective way to modify any vehicle for performance. Turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol vehicles respond extremely well to stage 1 tuning and commonly see a 20 β 40% increase in bhp and torque.
Hamilton, Canada. Aug 11, 2019. #1. Had my Golf for less then a month and I just learned about the APR stage 1 tune last night, found a shop that offers the service about half hour away. Considering the tune but have a couple concerns/questions. 1) what are the downsides?
Stage 1 Engine remapping. Upgrading a modern car often starts with a remap . This is the process of uploading slightly different Air intakes. Once you start tuning up a turbo petrol engine for higher boost, considerations like the temperature of the Exhausts. A cat-back exhaust is normallywZgLt.