WR vs Stock GTI Intake Hoses

Turbo Intake Hose Flow Test

Aftermarket vs Stock Intake Hoses Why go aftermarket?  Vendors say: When adding a performance filter, intake, or tune the stock inlet hose can start to show it’s weakness… The factory hose also has internal ridges which disrupt air flow. (Aftermarket is) engineered to increase air flow through to the turbocharger… Replaces the entire restrictive rear

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EQT DSG TCU Tune Kickdown

Continuing the characterization of the EQT DSG TCU tune that is installed on my GTI.  The charts below show the “kickdown” behavior of the tune.  Kickdown meaning under acceleration at what amount of accelerator pedal input does the tune command the transmission to shift down to a lower gear. The tune will readily downshift with

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