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Today I received my DTUK CRD-3 Tri-Channel chip.
This is for my 2016 GTD.
Being 3 channel it alters the common rail (fuel), boost & provides "RPM Tuning" so the map can alter according to RPM
(Most units are 2 channel, fuel and boost)
Claimed output is 240PS/176KW and 500NM of torque
DTUK's service is excellent, ordered on Wednesday evening at 10PM in Frankfurt and it arrived this morning in France!
Also, the presentation, box, instructions as well as the advice from DTUK is excellent
DTUK are bluntly honest, as programmable as this thing is, they do state that the power output will not change, but the power delivery characteristics will and that's what I wanted
Installation took a little longer than expected when I dropped a Torx bolt somewhere into the engine.. a mad search with a torch and one of those extendable magnetic efforts that are made for retrieving metallic objects in tight places enabled me to find it!
All in it took ten minutes, you do get cable ties with the product, but I opted to use Velcro straps as I'll removing it prior to services etc..
Although this unit has three programs, each with three settings, DTUK advised me to start on Program-1 Setting-1
That's how I've run it today
Another valid point that DTUK make is that each car is individual, i.e. tolerances on sensors, etc may vary
After emailing DTUK, as per the instructions on the decal that covers the adjustment settings, I received this email from DTUK
The sticker is on the module as 99% of men don't read instructions and simply turn the box onto maximum and then wonder why they have seen an engine light. This usually results in us being slated on social media hence why we've added the stickers asking customers to contact us before making any adjustments to the system
We can then explain the correct procedure and if you then decide to ignore our advice and subsequently see an engine light or experience issues, it's gives us a little recourse.
No disrespect to yourself but I'm a bloke and I never read anything but we're hoping that customers will see the stickers and contact us, so thank you
The module itself needs power, so adjustments must be made with the ignition in the first position or with the engine running.
The box will flash the LED Lights 99% of the time - this means the box is in lock down mode and can’t be adjusted but the flashing lights indicate the Program and fine adjustment that has been selected. Once the box is unlocked by holding the plus and minus buttons down the LED lights will then go solid, this means you can adjust the system.
After several seconds of inactivity on the keypad the system will lock automatically. If in doubt at any time please read the instructions provided with the kit or get in touch.
There are 3 files on the box and 99% of the time the end result is the same overall power, the difference is how the power is delivered. Our advice is to try all 3 programmes/files/maps on zero first and you should then feel subtle differences between the 3 files.
Using the + button adds a touch more power, so from zero we would then suggest moving to +1 and then again comparing the differences.
Why haven't we mentioned +2 and +3, most files are optimised on the zero setting, but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can effect things.
Whatever you do please ignore anything you may of read online regarding the "best setting", intact even if you have 2 identical cars in the household please treat each vehicle as a unique item and don't simply assume that the setting you're using in one car, is the best for the other
All we want is for customers to be able to enjoy our product, but to also realise that their car is as unique as them, and in essence some trial and error is required to set up the system to best suit your car, and more importantly your driving style.
If you do see an engine light, don't worry this is your engine stating that you're being "greedy" and if the system is turned down the light will either go out straight away, or after a certain number of full ecu power downs.
We're here to help virtually 24/7 so if you have any problems or further questions please don't hesitate to contact us, that's what we’re here for
So, being on the German border I decided to take the car for a blast
Power delivery is awesome, acceleration from 120KM/h to 210KM/h has most definitely improved, I do feel the additional horsepower but the torque is the "game changer"
Acceleration from 80KM/h to 120+ is astounding, I felt this multiple times when using the filter lane to enter the autobahn
We're still obliged to run winter tyres until April, so I couldn't exceed 210KM/h as that's what my 17" winter tyres are rated to. When I reinstall the 18" standard wheels I am curious to see the 200 to 240KM/h+ acceleration.
Overall the car has a lot more grunt and even lost a little traction in 3rd gear.
The DSG box handles the extra grunt without any juddering or slip
I will be playing with the mapping as I use it until I find a sweet spot that suits me, but as it is right now, I am elated
Rest assured I will keep this Post updated on the progress as I change to "Program 2" tomorrow
This is for my 2016 GTD.
Being 3 channel it alters the common rail (fuel), boost & provides "RPM Tuning" so the map can alter according to RPM
(Most units are 2 channel, fuel and boost)
Claimed output is 240PS/176KW and 500NM of torque
DTUK's service is excellent, ordered on Wednesday evening at 10PM in Frankfurt and it arrived this morning in France!
Also, the presentation, box, instructions as well as the advice from DTUK is excellent
DTUK are bluntly honest, as programmable as this thing is, they do state that the power output will not change, but the power delivery characteristics will and that's what I wanted
Installation took a little longer than expected when I dropped a Torx bolt somewhere into the engine.. a mad search with a torch and one of those extendable magnetic efforts that are made for retrieving metallic objects in tight places enabled me to find it!
All in it took ten minutes, you do get cable ties with the product, but I opted to use Velcro straps as I'll removing it prior to services etc..
Although this unit has three programs, each with three settings, DTUK advised me to start on Program-1 Setting-1
That's how I've run it today
Another valid point that DTUK make is that each car is individual, i.e. tolerances on sensors, etc may vary
After emailing DTUK, as per the instructions on the decal that covers the adjustment settings, I received this email from DTUK
The sticker is on the module as 99% of men don't read instructions and simply turn the box onto maximum and then wonder why they have seen an engine light. This usually results in us being slated on social media hence why we've added the stickers asking customers to contact us before making any adjustments to the system
We can then explain the correct procedure and if you then decide to ignore our advice and subsequently see an engine light or experience issues, it's gives us a little recourse.
No disrespect to yourself but I'm a bloke and I never read anything but we're hoping that customers will see the stickers and contact us, so thank you
The module itself needs power, so adjustments must be made with the ignition in the first position or with the engine running.
The box will flash the LED Lights 99% of the time - this means the box is in lock down mode and can’t be adjusted but the flashing lights indicate the Program and fine adjustment that has been selected. Once the box is unlocked by holding the plus and minus buttons down the LED lights will then go solid, this means you can adjust the system.
After several seconds of inactivity on the keypad the system will lock automatically. If in doubt at any time please read the instructions provided with the kit or get in touch.
There are 3 files on the box and 99% of the time the end result is the same overall power, the difference is how the power is delivered. Our advice is to try all 3 programmes/files/maps on zero first and you should then feel subtle differences between the 3 files.
Using the + button adds a touch more power, so from zero we would then suggest moving to +1 and then again comparing the differences.
Why haven't we mentioned +2 and +3, most files are optimised on the zero setting, but due to the differences found in sensor tolerances some cars respond better on +1. Anything higher may result in an engine management light, but there again may not. It is purely down to sensor tolerances, and in some cases fuel quality and ambient air temps can effect things.
Whatever you do please ignore anything you may of read online regarding the "best setting", intact even if you have 2 identical cars in the household please treat each vehicle as a unique item and don't simply assume that the setting you're using in one car, is the best for the other
All we want is for customers to be able to enjoy our product, but to also realise that their car is as unique as them, and in essence some trial and error is required to set up the system to best suit your car, and more importantly your driving style.
If you do see an engine light, don't worry this is your engine stating that you're being "greedy" and if the system is turned down the light will either go out straight away, or after a certain number of full ecu power downs.
We're here to help virtually 24/7 so if you have any problems or further questions please don't hesitate to contact us, that's what we’re here for
So, being on the German border I decided to take the car for a blast
Power delivery is awesome, acceleration from 120KM/h to 210KM/h has most definitely improved, I do feel the additional horsepower but the torque is the "game changer"
Acceleration from 80KM/h to 120+ is astounding, I felt this multiple times when using the filter lane to enter the autobahn
We're still obliged to run winter tyres until April, so I couldn't exceed 210KM/h as that's what my 17" winter tyres are rated to. When I reinstall the 18" standard wheels I am curious to see the 200 to 240KM/h+ acceleration.
Overall the car has a lot more grunt and even lost a little traction in 3rd gear.
The DSG box handles the extra grunt without any juddering or slip
I will be playing with the mapping as I use it until I find a sweet spot that suits me, but as it is right now, I am elated
Rest assured I will keep this Post updated on the progress as I change to "Program 2" tomorrow
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