I couldn't find much on this topic and would like to introduce it for discussion.
Is it possible to run an ECU tune from EQT and a different company's TCU tune that isn't through the COBB AP? I found discussions of people who have ran a different brand's files also through the Cobb AP but my question is doing it from a different company that doesn't use AP like UM or APR. The core of this question is really, does using a Cobb AP limit you from working with APR or other dealer only tuners and vice versa?
I had no idea when further looking into tuning that the biggest limiting factor for me would become the TCU software which is really important for me with the DQ381. When just about settling on an ECU tune (multiple times), I look into the TCU tune and hear/see disappointing results that don't fit my preferences. Without getting too much into specifics, I don't want to pay for a $400 upgrade just to unlock DSG tuning on the Cobb AP. I want the EQT tune but it would be cheaper for me to go a different route for the TCU software and would allow me to choose the best one for me.
Is it possible to run an ECU tune from EQT and a different company's TCU tune that isn't through the COBB AP? I found discussions of people who have ran a different brand's files also through the Cobb AP but my question is doing it from a different company that doesn't use AP like UM or APR. The core of this question is really, does using a Cobb AP limit you from working with APR or other dealer only tuners and vice versa?
I had no idea when further looking into tuning that the biggest limiting factor for me would become the TCU software which is really important for me with the DQ381. When just about settling on an ECU tune (multiple times), I look into the TCU tune and hear/see disappointing results that don't fit my preferences. Without getting too much into specifics, I don't want to pay for a $400 upgrade just to unlock DSG tuning on the Cobb AP. I want the EQT tune but it would be cheaper for me to go a different route for the TCU software and would allow me to choose the best one for me.
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