What are the recommended spark plugs for stage 2? I'm on Ruthenium's and am seeing some spark knock that I'd like to eliminate. The latest v2.51 tune file helped a bit (was seeing -4.5 / -3.5 on cyl 3 & 4 respectively), and I've now got a full tank of 91 + octane booster to see if I can get it down even further, but when my hybrid turbo + MPI kit gets here, I'd like to go 1-2 heat ranges colder so I'd like to know what to consider.
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EQT E-Tuning Q&A
- Thread starter Ed @ EQT
- Start date
CaptainRatty
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
Are your Ruths gapped to .024? That’s what I’m using on my EQT stage 2 with no issues. When those plugs are toast, I’m debating switching to NGK RS7 plugs (91006)
They are, yeah. I'm positive EQT can tune out the part throttle spark knock I'm seeing, but I'd like to see what I can do on my end while waiting for them to get back to me (they're incredibly delayed in answering me, but I'm sure it's not just me).
Hey Ed! I ordered my COBB accessport through your website yesterday and opted for the 93 stage 1 tune. Have you been impacted at all by COVID in terms of having access ports in stock? And if so, what have your shipping dates looked like? I look forward to being on the platform and eventually going all out with one of your turbos and a pro-tune. Thanks!
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Don’t think your gonna see any delays. I ordered an AP with EQT tunes off their site early yesterday and got a tracking number late last night.
Yea I got the tracking last night, kind of amazing. I was willing to order the AP from COBB if necessary, but it looks like Ed and the gang have everything under control.
Curryninja
New member
- Location
- FL
- Car(s)
- 2016 MK7 GTI
Sounds like they got things streamlined now. Does anyone know how long it takes to get the Staged Tune emailed? I ordered it last night.
jimlloyd40
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Phoenix
- Car(s)
- 2018 SE DSG
Sometimes a day or so and when they are busy longer. They seem to be caught up better currently so I would think pretty quick.
JTM88
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Car(s)
- 2016 GTI
I ordered my AP on Good Friday, had a tracking number Easter night, and had it in my hands 3 days later. That's impressive without a there being a holiday and covid.
ten_twentyfour
New member
- Location
- Boston
Ordered a staged tune file (no AP already got it) about 24 hours ago and still haven't received a file or link. Sent a support email and also no response. Feels like the staged tunes should be automatically sent when purchase goes through, there's only a set number of permutations.
Pickleahoy
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Deland, FL
- Car(s)
- 2016 Golf R
Lol at people treating EQT like its on Amazon Prime...
ten_twentyfour
New member
- Location
- Boston
Yes expecting an email from someone after sending them money is very unreasonable. Was a cheap way to know what support is like I guess.
dunkelweizen
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Great White North
Their response time seems to go in cycles. If you happen to get them on a good cycle, you'll get stuff/response real quick. Victim of their own success and nature of their meteoric rise with associated growing pains I suppose.
You're sending money to a business, you are not the only customer. It has to go through billing, and then there's a queue. This is not one person watching a yahoo inbox.