Unitronic STAGE 1 TUNE install and review on a MK7 GTI

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3 жыл бұрын

In today's vlog I show you guys how to install and I review the Unitronic Stage 1 tune on a MK7 GTI. Is it faster than a JB4?

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@ampiko68 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Your first smile (reaction) tells it all ! ;)

@unitronic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this video together, enjoy the Software!

@bradcaamano4566 3 жыл бұрын

if i run this on my gti will my stock clutch get burnt. i have a 2020 mk7.5 gti

@unitronic 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradcaamano4566 It's never a bad idea to upgrade your clutch on a tuned vehicle long term. Some may experience slip sooner than others.

@unitronic 3 жыл бұрын

@@bradcaamano4566 Hi there, the risk of damaging your clutch on a Stage 1 tune is minimal. It depends a lot on how you drive it just as on stock ECU software. Please give us a call if you have any other questions 1 866 341-2447!

@zane4964 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm buying a 2003 jetta 1.8t that has a unitronics 630cc big turbo tune but the 2 step is not turned on how do I go about turning it back on

@unitronic 3 жыл бұрын

@@zane4964 Please email info @ getunitronic.com with your request. They will guide you through the procedure. Thanks!

@clos2132 2 жыл бұрын

Tremendous video! Just ordered my stage 1 tune for my GTI!

@jrekautocare8618 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, I find I get the power band starting at 2k rpm vs 4k rpm. I love the fluttering sound it makes around 3k rpm now. Great video.

@stephanecormier9004 3 жыл бұрын

Bonne vidéo comme d’habitude !👍🏻 J’espère que tu appréciera ta "tune" J’ai aussi choisi d’aller avec Unitronic pour ECU et TCU et absolument rien de négatif a dire🙂 Hâte de voir tes temps sur 1/4 de mile !!

@Bawla187 3 жыл бұрын

Great video..

@craig_cunha 3 жыл бұрын

Mexico looks great 😆

@thebigbosss1000 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2012 VW CC 2.0t S with the DSG trans what tune should I buy ??

@nickmyrie7606 6 ай бұрын

Amazing thank you 🙏🏾 do you think the clutch with hold with the stage 1+ tune?

@misteret5441 6 ай бұрын

For some time but it didn’t after a few months for me so I would recommend an upgrade soon after.

@claudelaroche7811 2 жыл бұрын

Merci

@karangulati1821 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video. Just curious if you still have the car and did u run into any reliability issues? Thank you!!

@misteret5441 Жыл бұрын

Sold it a couple years ago clutch would have needed a change but aside from that I’m sure she’s still going strong. I have a stage 1R now. Have had it like that for over a year with 0 issues even in very cold weather.

@karangulati1821 Жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 Thank u

@biblicalinstituteofcentral9530 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Good video, where i can buy one of those for my mk7

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Check out Unitronic’s website and look for retailers close to you. I purchased mine at a local show in Montreal Canada.

@_ZoJay 3 жыл бұрын

Spotted le marché jean talon? Ahah et très bonne vidéo, le stage 1 est ce que la voiture aurait dû sortir d’origine d’après moi!

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Bien d’accord et spotté avec la R? C’est possible je passe en avant à tous les jours.

@hoodieboy1515 2 жыл бұрын

Hi newb here. You dont need a downpipe mod for a Stage 1 right?

@rogkim2808 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. That’s stage 2

@JT-oz7yn 3 жыл бұрын

What front splitter is that at the start of the video? Thanks!

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Maxton Design v1

@Paranoid89x 2 жыл бұрын

can I do this without doing anything else to the car? or do you recommend other upgrades to pair it with the tune. I have a 15 GTI auto stock.

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s an auto you need to do the dsg tune as well and an intake is recommended by unitronic to maximize the gains.

@JackHausam 2 жыл бұрын

When you got the device, what more besides the 150 did you have to pay for the software? for the stage 1 91 octane?

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

The device is 200$ normally in Canada. The tune is usually between 650-750 CAD depending if there is a rebate. I believe they have a sale going right now !

@brandonjoseph1489 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 it’s 550 for starge 1+

@fairboy13 Жыл бұрын

would you say that its worth buying the uniconnect+ and do it yourself at home or bring it to the unitronic dealer and have them do it for you? I have really no experience in this so I ma afraid of doing any mistakes.

@misteret5441 Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty easy to do at home so if you plan on playing with the tune and going back to stock for dealer visits it’s a must. If you are more in the set it and forget it mood get a shop to flash it for you.

@mjmottayaw 3 жыл бұрын

Does this also tune the DSG ?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a Dsg car and buy the upgrade for that as well yes it does

@mitchelltong8512 3 жыл бұрын

Will this bring up a TD1?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

I’d ask Unitronic directly I’m not the expert.

@therealstunna3460 3 жыл бұрын

Does stage 2 allow you to have pops and bangs?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the answer is yes if you have a DSG. I am not sure as I purchased and installed a Stage 1. Pls check with Unitronic.

@rafaljankowski2807 4 ай бұрын

Is there any hardware prerequisite for this? My vehicle is Mk 8 DSG.

@misteret5441 4 ай бұрын

The best thing to do is check on Unitronic’s website for that it will tell you if you have anything else to install. It may be different for the MK8 so I’d rather you check there.

@wolvoman1 Жыл бұрын

Generic map, one map fits all, not all cars are the same, most ecu are now locked so cannot use obd port. If you had a DSG box it seems a contradictory way of re mapping, you remap the ecu engine tune, then re tune the ecu again for the gearbox, which would alter the remapped engine file to protect the dsg.

@adrianjpm2985 Жыл бұрын

When do you buy the tune is it after the cord?

@misteret5441 Жыл бұрын

If you have an authorized reflash dealer you don’t need the cable. If you want to do it yourself buy both at the same time the cable and the tune.

@KC-lg8qf 3 жыл бұрын

updates? Still loving the tune? Any issues? Is it too much power for fwd...GTI chaiss?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Sold the car soon after new owner is having a great time and I am as well with the new MK7.5 R !

@KC-lg8qf 3 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 beautiful thanks! Did you feel the gti couldn't handle the power well enough being fwd?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it felt like it should have come like this from the factory it was just the right amount of power and still felt very oem+

@KC-lg8qf 3 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 beautiful! Thank you for the reply. I think I will go with this time for my mk7.

@trevorbranam23 3 жыл бұрын

How long was the install process?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Calculate about 30 mins all in all a battery charger is a good idea.

@kamarskeete2762 2 ай бұрын

Do you have to buy the software or is the cable and the computer all you have to buy

@misteret5441 Ай бұрын

You have to buy a code for your stage from Unitronic so you can upload the tune to the car

@JacksonRB Жыл бұрын

How does your fuel efficiency fare after the tune? I’m hoping similar if not more.

@misteret5441 Жыл бұрын

Slightly better fuel economy than stock unless you are always beating on it.

@ampiko68 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly the Uniconnect+ cables are no more available for purchase !!

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it is still for sale www.getunitronic.com/ecu-tuning/volkswagen-gti-20l-tsi-ea888-2015-2015-uniconnectplus

@CarIsLit 4 ай бұрын

How has the tune held up reliability wise? Anything get worn or break because of it?

@misteret5441 3 ай бұрын

Wish I could answer but have since sold the car and upgraded to a stage 1 DSG R. That car had been fast and flawless for more than 2 years with the tune.

@mossproductions6004 8 ай бұрын

Do you need the dsg tune just for stage 1?

@misteret5441 7 ай бұрын

For best results I’d recommend it.

@be00 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how much is tune

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

650-750$ CAD depending if you get it during a sale or not.

@98MAzdaMilleniaS 2 жыл бұрын

My unitronic cable won’t even connect to my pcm, multiple people trying to help Waiting on unitronic to respond

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

Hope they figure it out for you !

@98MAzdaMilleniaS 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 they did it was a simple firmware update 😂

@JohnnyBitcoin 2 жыл бұрын

So I keep the charger on the battery and also keep the car cables on the car?

@JohnnyBitcoin 2 жыл бұрын

*on the car battery

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

It’s best to keep the battery charged while doing the tune as you’ll leave it on accessory for about 30 mins

@JohnnyBitcoin 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 just to make sure I will be doing it right, you attach you positive and negative charger cables to the battery and don't remove the cables that connects the car to the battery right? So basically just adding the charger in top of the battery connected to the car.

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyBitcoin correct and put the car on acc but don’t turn it on. Also connect the charger to the battery and then plug the charger into an outlet to avoid any sparks

@JohnnyBitcoin 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 Awesome thank you

@MrDiamond1000 3 жыл бұрын

Were you running stock clutch at the time of install and are you still on this tune? If so any clutch slip?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was but sold the car soon after for a DSG R. No slip after install and I even took it drag racing.

@opencarry3860 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the GTI uses the same clutch as the Golf R, so it should hold up fairly well.

@luuch_ 2 жыл бұрын

12:00 i thought he said Mexico 🤔

@viniciusmartin 2 жыл бұрын

could you sell me one of these via ebay? the cable costs 150 dollars there, but here in Brazil they ask for 450 dollars

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t work for unitronic you would have to contact them for a cable for your car. They are paired to a car.

@viniciusmartin 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 thanks

@xXspark365Xx 3 жыл бұрын

Did you experience clutch slippage after installing the tune ?

@misteret5441 3 жыл бұрын

None and even took the car to a drag racing event at a local track. Your driving style on 5-6 th gear will affect how long your clutch will last.

@cjyayday6270 2 жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 how is it with the stock intercooler ? i have some people telling me i HAVE to get a new ic if i wanna go stage 1+ living in Florida.

@misteret5441 2 жыл бұрын

@@cjyayday6270 I live in a much colder climate so it is only recommended for stage 2 and needed for big turbo setups. Since Florida is much warmer, if you can afford it this would be a good investment. If you want to be sure send unitronic an email they are the experts !

@TheShadowang1s Жыл бұрын

@@misteret5441 can you explain this further for the 5-6th gear driving. Bogging the engine in those gears? Or just maxing out the speed of the car