Hello!

   figured i would join up here since it seems that this is a more capable way of tuning my GTI(1.8t) and my jetta (tdi). the tdi i have injectors and bolts ons and a clutch(already installed) and i refuse to pay a couple hundred bucks for software instead of tuning it myself.

the 1.8t is almost done...engines fully built and i am fabbing the intake manifold and the turbo manifold (pte6262). which brings me here.... i cant run a stand alone and still be road legal. so i ahve to somhow make the stock ecu work with no check engine lights....


i downloaded tunerpro and the demo of winols(i heard tis is expensive?)...i have read through a few DIY's and it seem slightly confusing as far as which cables i actually need and for which process.. because two off the diy's i have read have the cables different than the other diys...

any help will be greatly appreceated!!! thanks in advace!!

even if you guys just point me to a proper(known correct!!! diy) that will e a great help!

I don't have a problem with him asking for help.

IMO the "my shit doesn't stink" attitude of many people that charge for tunes leaves a lot to be desired, especially when they complain about how expensive getting "information" is.

glad to say you took what i said and didnt actually read into what  i said....but than here you are down talking me until you actually figure out what i asked.. so let me simplify it for your apparently overqualified and much more highly educated opinion,thus making you better than my self.

i am not looking for a damn file for my car for one.i also dont recall asking for you or anyone els eon this website to make me one. 2 i did not down talk any of these so called programs that are for sale for these vehicles. i have absolutly 0 problem paying for a system that will tune my car and allow me to retain a stock ecu to pass emissions  for my county.


so let me restate my previous post for your oh so highly evolved level of intellegence.

i ahve read a few diy's using winols..... the cable selection along with what logger program are in quesiton as to which programs work well with each other. if you ahve a better solution to flashing the stock ECU please enlighten myself as i shall ahve the correct informaiton to then make a proper purchase.


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http://s4wiki.com/wiki/Tuning

If you've read that, read it again. As for the cable. Galletto is good, it works with nefmoto, and it allows you to recover failed flashes (bootmode. Search, figure out how it works BEFORE YOU NEED IT!!!!!!!!!!!). In addition, it can be used with me7logger and vcds lite. HOWEVER! I'd get MPPS (search for MPPS on ebay, they're all the same) as well. It's only another 16 bucks (I say ONLY because to be honest, you'll probably spend more time and money tuning your own car than you would if you paid someone), and also does bootmode flashing. You can never have too many options. As for tuning. Forget about winols, it's got a learning curve that's a bit too steep for a beginner. That, and without a license (you can't get one, you're not a pro tuner, and the price is $1000's) it's more of a hassle than it's worth. Get acclimated with Tunerpro, and purchase a checksum plugin license from MTX electronics. That's all you need to know.

On another note:

You'll find some of us to be a bit abrasive towards new members who ask questions that have been asked, and answered. Look at it from our perspective. Most people come on here asking for free files. Many of them register just to download and contribute nothing. Some of these guys work very hard, and your comment insinuating that a couple hundred bucks was excessive for that work was taken as an insult (albeit not  intended as such).


Let's just let this one go. At some point you may (you will) come across a problem that you need help with. It's best to make friends with some of the more experienced members. I can tell you that snapping back at perceived attacks is a quick way to get ignored (be it right or wrong). This is a very small community, everyone sees everything that's posted. Starting off on the wrong foot (again, whether you were in the right or not) will get noticed. There aren't a ton of guys who's opinions I value, but two of them have posted in this thread

I could write an essay about what you should do, what you shouldn't do, what you should read, who you should talk to, and more. Problem is, it's all been covered before. It may sound rude, but read the forums. All of them. Then, read them again. If after reading you have specific questions, politely ask them. I try to help anyone that has made a legitimate effort. Maybe, one day, (If you stick around, very few do) you can direct our new members to the appropriate places and offer the guidance you feel is lacking.

Cliff notes:

http://s4wiki.com/wiki/Tuning
Galletto/MPPS
Play nice
Welcome.

I talk real good.

 

ols is 1050eu for the basics i believe. but unless you are a professional/business owner or can fake it really well, they are not even going to respond to your email.

EVC is one of the biggest contributors to the "pro-tuners shit doesn't stink" fallacy that pervades the euro tuning community.