Little update on the ABT software tune...
I have recently purchased ABT's alloys, and in the process they mentioned their stage 1 remap tune to me (i already knew it existed)
Here is a bit more information on it that i got via e-mail
Reference tuning, as discussed this is something we can offer, this would be in the form of an ABT AEC (ABT Engine Controller).
This is an additional ECU which runs along side the Audi Module to increase power to 370PS! Torque is also up by 80NM.
The huge advantage of is that is untraceable via the new Audi diagnostic tool as it is a totally separate engine control unit with a different address.
Please see -
ABT Power EN - YouTube a demonstration video.
We would need the car in Milton Keynes for this. I suggest we could fit you wheels (and source tyres if required) if helpful.
Reference removal, It is visible in the engine bay, however it is not visible to the Audi Diagnostic tooling.
The main issue reference warranty claims seems to be where the car goes online to Audi, (when a conventional remap has been carried out) it then logs the fact that the ECU has been re-programmed and then can cause issues reference a warranty claim. As this is a separate module that does not occur as it has no way of communication via the Audi tooling.
So in summery it could be removed if required, however no really necessary. - We can also offer a 'bridge' device that simply plugs in so the fitted loom to return the car to standard.
He then told me he could give some good discount if i take the tune before xmas, normal price is £1975+vat (picks jaw up)
Hasn't told me the discount price yet though. I was gonna wait until next year when the other tuning companies are up and running with their software, i don't see why someone like Revo can't copy the extra ECU unit idea and do it alot cheaper?
Thoughts?