How Does the Tuning Work?

Consultation

First, the modification is discussed with the customer: what the options are and what the customer's wishes and requirements are. We then recommend the most suitable modification (see the power tables on our website). The customer is informed about the modification time and warranty conditions.

Vehicle Handover

Next, a work order is prepared with the customer and the vehicle is taken over by a technician.

Inspection

Before the modification, standard computer diagnostics of the vehicle are performed (this does not replace a workshop inspection!).

Software Reading

The original engine control unit software is then read out either via the OBD or CAN interface, or directly from the unit via the BDM interface or from EPROM/FLASH memory (on older vehicles, usually up to model year 2000).

Software Modification

In the next step, this software is modified in development software based on the previous consultation with the customer so that engine life and emission limits are preserved - unless, of course, the customer specifically requested an extreme tune during the initial consultation.

Software Writing

One of the final steps is uploading the software back into the engine control unit in a similar way to how it was read.

Final Check

Before the vehicle is returned to the customer, standard diagnostics are performed again and, if necessary, a test drive is carried out.

Delivery

The vehicle is then prepared and handed over to the customer with recommendations on how to use an engine with modified software (these do not differ from the manufacturer's recommendations; they are mainly a reminder of the basic rules).

The whole procedure takes from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the specific vehicle model.

During the waiting time, customers have refreshments, magazines and a TV with DVD available.