Other VAG software

Goochie · 19-09-2006, 09:58

Are there any other utilities that can be used on VAG cars other than VAG-COM ?

I seem to remember vaguely someone using another program to adjust timing etc??

EddyH · 19-09-2006, 10:01

Custom-Settings and Lemmiwinks. Custom-Settings is available from the Custom-Code website and Lemmiwinks is a little harder to find but is out there. Both will work on standard cars. Particularly useful for getting gains from higher octane fuel without paying for a remap.

Goochie · 19-09-2006, 10:07

Would either of these be of benefit on a remapped car ?

**TaviaRS** · 19-09-2006, 10:09

EddyH · 19-09-2006, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Goochie

Would either of these be of benefit on a remapped car ?

For increasing performance then only the timing change would be of benefit and then only if say your car was mapped for 95 or 97ron and you were now running Tesco 99 or V-Power for example.

It can also be useful if you want to lower boost for some reason or if someone you don't trust will be driving the car you can lower the rev limiter.

Goochie · 19-09-2006, 10:21

I found this very handy article;

VWvortex Forums: Lemmiwinks: The guide

I'm consideing lowering the boost on the Octavia as the CEL has come on again and it is yet another boost leak.

EddyH · 19-09-2006, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

I found this very handy article;

VWvortex Forums: Lemmiwinks: The guide

I'm consideing lowering the boost on the Octavia as the CEL has come on again and it is yet another boost leak.

Less boost will mean less heat so you may find you can up the timing a little to compensate and keep power around the same level. Getting the timing right will improve economy as well as performance.

Goochie · 19-09-2006, 10:32

That is another thing that would be nice (improved economy). What channels do I need to log in order to check the timing?

EddyH · 19-09-2006, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Goochie

That is another thing that would be nice (improved economy). What channels do I need to log in order to check the timing?

Timing is 020 IIRC the values logged will be the amount of knock being detected. A little knock is acceptable, I think 3-6 degrees is considered acceptable. More details can be found in Revo's very good tuning guide.

19-09-2006, 09:58	#1
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Other VAG software Are there any other utilities that can be used on VAG cars other than VAG-COM ? I seem to remember vaguely someone using another program to adjust timing etc??

19-09-2006, 10:01	#2
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,839 Members Car: Audi A6 Thanks: 36 Thanked 26 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Other VAG software Custom-Settings and Lemmiwinks. Custom-Settings is available from the Custom-Code website and Lemmiwinks is a little harder to find but is out there. Both will work on standard cars. Particularly useful for getting gains from higher octane fuel without paying for a remap. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

19-09-2006, 10:07	#3
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Other VAG software Would either of these be of benefit on a remapped car ?

19-09-2006, 10:09	#4
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,942 Members Car: Merc E class & SLK Thanks: 19 Thanked 43 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Other VAG software Yes __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

19-09-2006, 10:21	#6
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Other VAG software I found this very handy article; VWvortex Forums: Lemmiwinks: The guide I'm consideing lowering the boost on the Octavia as the CEL has come on again and it is yet another boost leak.

19-09-2006, 10:32	#8
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Other VAG software That is another thing that would be nice (improved economy). What channels do I need to log in order to check the timing?

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