Just come off the phone to find out what stage 1 and 2 were
Any info on the differences?
The benefits are bigger if you are on REVO ECU software as the DSG software has been specifically tailored to suit
Stage 2 is tailored to suit the higher tuned cars and also gives a 4k rpm launch control function for those who have 4WD/ TOYO R888's etc.
The REVO ECU software ups the limiter to 7,400rpm and so the DSG software in manual mode allows you to use all this powerband to the engine limiter. GIAC by comparison have a 7,250 ECU limit and the DSG changes up at around 7k in sport and 7,100rpm in manual.
There are a couple of things that disappointed me about the GIAC DSG software and they are:-
Kickdown is still enabled in manual mode, but seems to have a delay on it over stock to give the sensation of removing the kickdown
The DSG will still gear up at the 7.1k soft limit in manual mode after hitting the limiter. Not particularly a worry, but I'd rather have a hard limit and decide when I want to change the gears when in manual mode.
Both of these functions don't really get in the way of control too much on the road, but when on track you do notice it more.
I do have one more question that I need to ask REVO and that is ....Do they up the torque handling capacity of the DSG unit like GIAC do? ie increase the oil pressure on the clutch plates to give a firmer, faster response as this is one function I wouldn't like to lose.
Just had to make an edit to this. I'd told my GIAC dealer that REVO had brought out the DSG software and how I was disappointed with the GIAC DSG software functions by comparison.
Had a phone call this morning telling me that I can pop down as they have now updated the software and it virtually matches REVO's stage 2 specs.
Delimit on torque handling in first and second gears
7,400 redline in manual
Manual now fully locked out
Enhanced sport mode
Launch control limit lifted to 4,000rpm
So I'm going to give this another try and it would mean saving £230 notes.
So, if you have a GIAC DSG remap already.....you may want to pop back down to your dealer and update it