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Congrats...i know i've already read 50 threads about stage 1 impressions, but post 'em anyway...i'll be going stage 1 soon and enjoy reading what a difference it makes...;):thumbup:
 
I just had it done yesterday on my 2010 GTI! I haven't had much time to try it out yet, as my commute is about 35 miles in trafic. I can feel a slight difference though already; can't wait to try it out more extensively.
 
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Now as far as the car..... what can I say....

Let me start by saying that it takes a few days for the ECU to fully adjust to my driving since it has to be reset for the flash...

today is my 3rd day and I have to say it is significantly fast... for example say you are going 65-70 and you need to pass someone...

on the stick flash you need to down shift once... 2 times if you really wanted it to go...
on APR all you gotta do is punch it...
I was driving on i75 and I punched in on six gear this morning and it went from about 70 to 110 so fast I was surprise how fast I was going..!

Now let’s talk out lunching..... Holy crap... my traction control is working OT even and 50-60% throttle… on 1st and some of 2nd.

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th are insane fast… and I’m shifting at 4500 – 5000 rpm

Now on the MPG area… if you are punching it all the time get ready… this weekend I went from half tank to gas light in about 30 miles of driving…. LOL I know I know… what can I say I was pumped

But if you drive like a normal person I was able to get my normal 28-30 mpg which is what I got on the stock tune.

Over best $600 one can spend…

So the car feels over all like if nothing had happened given you don't push the gas pedal too far down.

Which is great... If you don't like going fast all the time...

I didn't find any hi-cops or abnormal behavior...

Highly recommend the tune!

Great job APR

Merry Christmas to me..! :grinsanta::grinsanta:
 
Stratmosphere Near Rochester, NY. Drove 3 hours to have these guys do my Stage 1! Did it while I waited had my car in less than 2 hours! Unlike 99.9 percent of you guys going stage 1 I Roll a 2010 Jetta Wolfsburg (6 Speed). But It was night and Day!:thumbup::thumbup:

Stratmosphere.com
 
apr stage 1 is so 2009 ko4 is where its at :laugh:

j/k
your gonna love it but you will become addicted to going faster and faster ask me how i know:rolleyes:
 
yeah, sad ... i had to put my car back in stock tune yesterday because im taking it into the dealer today. you really can feel the difference ...

for teh record, the intake is also awesome. with the windows down, you can hear the car take a nice deep breath when you put down your foot.
 
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