APR Ultralink: At Home Flash Tuning is Here! (MK8 GTI/R)

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With the Ultralink you can tune your vehicle with APR Engine Control Unit (ECU) and APR Transmission Control Unit (TCU) Upgrades right from the convenience of your own home, all on your own! It connects your vehicle directly to the Ultralink Marketplace, which is our online store filled with tens of thousands of tunes supporting most of the vehicles in our catalogue.

The Ultralink lets you download and install new engine and transmission tunes, update to new file versions, jump to a new stage, change octanes and program modes, configure adjustable features such as launch control, torque levels, speed limiters, and other features, read and clear fault codes, reset flash counters, and more!

We also kept our existing APR software owners in mind when creating the Ultralink. There’s no need to purchase a tune twice! Your vehicle is already in our database as an existing customer. And best of all, the Ultralink is completely unlocked. Use it to buy and install software on all your or your friend’s vehicles!

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Buy and tune as many vehicles as you want with one Ultralink device
• No software required - Access, buy, and install over 10,000 in-house developed tunes at ultralink.goapr.com
• Multiple stage tunes offers for most vehicles, including transmission calibrations
• Coverage includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Seat, Skoda, Cupra, Bentley, and Lamborghini vehicles
• No additional charge for updates, switching octanes, or existing customers who purchased software from an APR dealer
• New ECU/TCU support added monthly (Always check our application guide)
• User adjustable features, such as speed limiters, torque output, exhaust sound, and more available on various tunes
• Reset the flash counter with each APR Tune or uninstall APR Software and go back to stock
• Reads and clears fault codes
• Currently supported markets: USA & Canada, with other markets to follow

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You can always speak with an APR Expert on the phone by calling +1 (334) 502-5181 or by emailing us at support@gopar.com! Also, check out our quick start guide below

 

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We’re excited to announce APR Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 software updates are now available for 2.0T EA888.4 engines found in vehicle such as the MK8 GTI, Golf R, 8Y S3, and Arteon! With this latest update, you can achieve full torque on DSG-equipped vehicles without the need for a TCU upgrade! This update applies to North America with ROW market vehicles, including other makes and models, updating in the coming weeks.

Previously, a TCU upgrade was necessary to reach maximum torque. However, our new update provides additional coding to the ECU, eliminating this requirement. Rest assured, the ECU and TCU continue to work in harmony, accurately calculating engine load and torque to ensure smooth gear shifts and the proper clutch pressure needed to hold torque.

For GTI (245 HP) platforms you can now install the latest high-torque software. Adding our TCU upgrade, if available, will further enhance your driving experience and deliver faster acceleration. Our own 0-60 testing saw a further .16s reduction taking our Stage 3 E85 equipped GTI from 5.12 seconds down to 4.96 on the street with the TCU added!

For Golf R, S3, and Arteon (280-333 HP) platforms even more options are available. By installing the highest torque software, you can instantly unlock maximum torque. For an even more exhilarating experience, consider adding our TCU upgrade, if available, with the TCU specific high-torque file. This offers further enhancements, particularly to launch control, which requires the TCU to be safely unlocked. Our own 0-60 testing saw a further .94s reduction taking our Stage 3 104 AKI equipped Golf R from 4.25 seconds down to 3.31 seconds on the street with the TCU added! Manual transmission customers seeking maximum performance in all scenarios should also install the TCU-specific high torque software.

All of these updates apply to version 1.2.2 and higher on each stage and platform. North American software will be ready by this evening, September the 20th, 2024 with ROW files to be announced separately. As always, APR’s software enhancements are available at no extra cost to existing customers!

Have questions or want to speak with an expert? Don’t hesitate to call or email us anytime!

GO APR!