If you’ve been looking to get more power out of your engine, you’ve probably seen the ads for plug-in tuning boxes or tuning modules. Some promise big increases in horsepower and torque with a simple install, but do they actually deliver? We recently did a comparison on two cars with the same VAG 1.5 TSI engine: one with a popular tuning box and one that we stage 1 remapped. In this blog we will answer the question: Tuning Box or Stage 1 Remap? Tuning Box or Stage 1 Remap - Real Power Isn’t...

If your car feels slower than you'd like and lacks punch when you press the accelerator, it could be crying out for a remap! Every modern engine is controlled by an ECU (Engine Control Unit), and the factory settings inside that ECU are designed to keep the engine safe, fuel-efficient, and compliant with emissions rules. That means a lot of potential power is deliberately held back. This is where remapping comes in. Remapping is the process of optimising the ECU’s software to unlock the...

The wait is over! For the last five plus years, tuners and BMW drivers have been patiently waiting for a cost-effective and convenient unlock service for the Bosch MD1 and MG1 DME's fitted in most BMW vehicles built after June 2020. Thanks to a welcomed announcement today, our partner Autotuner has just released a breakthrough Remote Unlock solution for BMW Bosch MD1 and MG1 ECUs, finally allowing safe and affordable tuning on 2020+ BMW models without opening the ECU (in the majority of...