MK8 GTI Stage 1 Tune !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.พ. 2025
- In todays video we FINALLY tune the mk8 GTI and let me tell you it is a world of difference and has been worth every penny drives exactly like stock until you want it to perform! As always the products I used will be listed below thank you all for watching!
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It took me some time but the mk8 gti look grew on me overtime. Yours looks great and congratulations!
the mk8.5 black edition grew on me even more. i hated the mk8 at first but it did grow on me a little bit for the technology it has.
I did the 93 octane flash on my 22 SE and I’ve been loving it! It feels FAST and the pops on the downshifts sound awesome! Can’t wait to get an exhaust for it as well! These cars are awesome man 🙌🏽
I know these cars are so much fun to drive it sucks that a lot of people have had negative experiences with some of them!
where is your tune from? where do you get it?
I got the same car in Australia i changed the exhaust made so much difference to it now picking up today after a ecu tune
How did it go mate? Happy with O34?
bought the tune also, waiting to get my engine lights taken care of before I tune it. been waiting for a consumer video. Thank you!
Of course ! Glad that I could be helpful and it’s probably a good idea to go ahead and get that taken care of first good on you ! If you have any questions about it let me know.
those mountains look amazing man im jealous at the beach
I’m the total opposite! Don’t get me wrong they are beautiful but I miss the beach so much.
I am dying to see 0-60 and quarter mile results from this tune
I would have definitely done the zero to sixty but there’s so much snow out here right now it wouldn’t have been accurate
Hey bro thx for the video!
I have a quick question for ya, did you have to purchase the $150 dynamic+ tuning cable?
Yes I did , unfortunately every company with tunes for these cars uses a different cable so you have to get one again if you ever switch !
@octane_media i really appreciate you bro have a good day!
Such a fun car, looks great!
thinking about stage 1 for my 23 auto. No issues with the dsg ?
Brothah, great content, great channel and great dude. I’ve been scouring YT for a consumer review for an EQT with Cobb access port stage 1 91 review on the MK8 GTI* specifically. Any chance you could be the first? Lol
Thank you for the compliment! Unfortunately I have not been able to test out their software yet , I’d love to get in touch with someone over there so I could compare them !
@@octane_media supporting the channel either way 🫡
What’s the build quality of the MK8 like compared to your MK6? I’m asking because I have a MK6 and thinking of getting a MK8.
I personally think the mk8 is better. There is a couple of things that are frustrating that has shown throughout the mk8 community, like the entertainment center. But overall it is faster, has a better layout and is easier to keep clean. It’s the same car just newer. You get everything great out of the older one in a newer more advanced platform. If you are looking for a change but keep everything you love about the mk6 the mk8 will be great for you. Hope that helps !
Have you encountered any problems so far? Thinking of getting this tune instead of the more popular counterpart, unitronic.
The only issue I’ve had with it ( the only way I know it’s the tune is both of the GTIs do this) is now that we have super cold weather if I floor it particularly in 3 I get a under boost warning.
Thanks for the feedback. Do you think Unitronic would have the same issue in the cold weather? @@octane_media
@@UIOP336I honestly have no idea I don’t have any experience with their products or tunes !
Does the unitronic also pop and crackle like the 034?
@@NickBond007 yes it does , I will say the 034 pops more
You said you did the normal, or "high torque" file, but when I spoke with 034 they said their low torque is the only one for non tuned TCU. On their site it's listed at 355lbs of torque, but in the e-mail they told me their low torque is 387lbs which is the cap for any untuned TCU. So any idea how you got away with doing the higher torque file? I'm guessing regardless you're capped but curious as to what you actually dyno despite having the higher torque file.
I hear the stock TCU has a torque limiter anyway. So your torque is limited either one you choose.
Hi from England I’m Vic, slightly confused as you look like your in a gti in driving mode, but on your flash install your dash said golf R, which is it and if gti how did you get the golf r display thanks again tc
Hey Vic ! Yes it is a golf and my display does say R the way I got that to show up on my dash was with the OBD11 tool it’s one of the widgets they have available!
I just got a 24 GTI S thinking about going with APR stage 1 and tcu tune as well
I’m still looking for another stage 1 GTI to compare to that’s not 034
@@octane_media APR stage 1 number are insane and they do offer tcu tunes as well this Friday it's getting done.
@@philliprollman7421I’ll have to check their website! I think I’m going to hold off on anything tune wise until IE releases theirs it’s rumored to be this fall / winter .
Nice video. What made you pick the 034 tune vs Unitronic & APR?
034 came with a TCU tune but unfortunately it did not work with my TCU box code so I’m still waiting for that to be updated. But overall I love the 034 tune so far !
@@octane_mediaupdate on your tcu tune? Ever get it done?
@@koreyaustin-stewart6937 no they still unfortunately haven’t cracked the box code for it yet 😕
How is it so far after 6 months? Still reliable and free problem?
Absolutely I haven’t had a single hiccup yet with the tune or the car , they actually just released the revised tune about two months ago.
Hey man good stuff, I'm looking into getting a 034 for my gti, and was wondering if there an option for low torque with the dsg? I know it's an odd thing, but I wouldn't mind having less torque for daily driving.
I do believe so although the DSG is more than capable of it , if you don’t mind what is your build date on your VIN for example mine is 4/22 which was the cut off for the DSG flash that came with the tune so I was not able to flash my DSG yet.
@Austin Wheeler I'm not sure but I have a 23 that was delivered January, so I doubt it'll tune.
I know it's capable it's more for a feel low down. Thanks for the reply.
@@crazyframes872 if it’s a 23 you won’t be able to flash the transmission yet but you definitely can tune the ecu, and of course I’m always happy to help !
Isn't it risky to increase engine torque and not do a TCU tune at the same time? The DCT clutch pressure should be increased to handle the additional torque other wise the clutch packs could slip and burn the clutch plates.
I would say yes if you’re absolutely hammering it all the time I definitely would think so . I don’t think that in moderation until the TCU flash is compatible with my car it’d make a difference or if so it’d be very negligible.
I have an update on your concern! So on 034 website it states that if you are unable to flash your TCU your car will limit the amount of torque being sent to your trans more or less a safety net to prevent any excess wear on your clutch packs and transmission itself. I hope this helps!
Dude we have the same car!! I’ve been looking at these tunes, 034 seems interesting. How is it for reliability? If I get that will something break eventually because of it?
Nice ! And so far it has been great I haven’t had any issues with it. And as with any power mods and any vehicle if you thrash on it daily I’m sure you will run into things breaking not because of the tune itself more of a side effect of how the car is driven with extra power.
Are there any hardware modifications required for stage 1
There are not for stage 1 , if you have a automatic you’ll just have to do the reduced torque tune
@@octane_mediawhy is that? I don’t have any mods for mine and I’m about to run high torque tune im probably just gonna add an intake
@@Mk8__Dan on the dsg there currently is no way to tune the TCU to increase disk pressure that’s why you need to run low torque on manual the clutch won’t last
i want a mk7.5 golf r because i cannot afford the mk8.5 golf r. i thought about getting a gti but i think i will regret not getting the R but the gti used is way cheaper and im not rich.
Honestly I would hold off my opinion on that would be to keep the 7.5 r I wouldn’t go from an R to a GTI . I also agree that you’d be unhappy going to just front wheel drive . The 7.5 r is a plenty capable platform and still looks so good and aggressive !
Do you reccomend stage 1 tune for this car or stage 2
So far I have absolutely loved my stage one tune unfortunately I am unable to do the DSG flash and I haven’t gone stage two to compare it to but if you’re thinking of going either I would definitely recommend them it’s been really smooth for me and very responsive!
@@octane_media ok what parts do you need for a stage 1 tune
@@Mk8__Dan it works with factory components if you’d like to get the most out of it I believe the intercooler is recommended but not required
@@octane_mediasorry last question I've never had a tune on a car before do I need to do anything with it, like some kind of maintenance for it I'm just not really sure how they work 😂
@@Mk8__Dan you will need a windows computer to flash the tune to your car , a intercooler is recommended but not required and then you’ll only want to run 91 or 93 octane if you aren’t already. You will also need their flashing tool and cable other than that you are all set !
Could’ve sworn it was my z and not the civic 😅
I’m pretty sure it was your Honda 😂
ys sti hat
Dont matter what MK you have you will have a black sooted hatch 🤣🤣
I have definitely learned this now over the past few I’ve had 😂