[Acadia]

I have a 2019 Macan 2.0. has anyone has a APR Plus tune performed?

 

[Jmpow79]

Has anyone done a APR stage one tune on a Macan base? Thoughts/issues? Mines a 2021 so I’m a little concerned about having issues and warranty not covering it, although APR offers a backup warranty. Also thought about the turbo muffler delete but can’t find many people who have done it.

 

[HorangiGTS]

If I had purchased new, I probably would spring for the APR Plus deal with their warranty guarantee. Before you look at the turbo muffler delete, do an intake/filter first. It really makes the intake and turbo spool much louder.

 

[Jmpow79]

Which intake did you do

 

[HorangiGTS]

Which intake did you do

I went with the Flat 6 Motorsports intake/filter. The sounds is very loud now compared to stock, and probably louder with the increased boost pressure from the APR tune.

My First Macan Mod - Flat 6 Motorsports Intake System

 

[TeeJay]

Has anyone done a APR stage one tune on a Macan base? Thoughts/issues? Mines a 2021 so I’m a little concerned about having issues and warranty not covering it, although APR offers a backup warranty. Also thought about the turbo muffler delete but can’t find many people who have done it.

What does the backup warranty cover? Duration? Thanks. I love the idea of a tune for my base but the warranty issue kept me from pursuing it with a Golf TDI.

 

[oqjnLu@>@W]

Has anyone done a APR stage one tune on a Macan base? Thoughts/issues? Mines a 2021 so I’m a little concerned about having issues and warranty not covering it, although APR offers a backup warranty. Also thought about the turbo muffler delete but can’t find many people who have done it.

It is a possibility that if your Macan had engine related issues and the Porsche dealer detected you had run a tune on it
they could deny warranty coverage.

Read the warranty coverage/limitations language in your Macan's Owner's Manual to see what is stated there.

 

[Audiodruman]

Hello there,

I'm new her and this is my first post.

I had read multiple post here on this subject but I couldn't find one for this particular model.

I have a 2018 base Macan and I'm looking to see if someone has a similar vehicle (Base Macan 4 cyl), and has had installed (specifically) the APR ICU upgrade? Or in any case another branded ICU / HP upgrade on this particular model.

I would like to know your opinion on the difference of power development in general, particularly in the take off delay and mid range passing / overtaking power.

I'm very happy with the take off power in general for other than the turbo delay which it truly is very disappointing. It's just way too long of a delay and I would even say unsafe on an emergency get out of the way sore of situation, it truly takes a second or so to take off. But I can live with that.

I'm mainly looking for information on the mid range passing / over taking power.
I truly like the car and I'm hoping with this upgrade I will get the extra HP needed on the mid range.

Thank you all and Happy New year.

MC

 

[rasetsu]

It's called an ECU as in "electronic control unit", not ICU. Searching by the correct term of "ECU tune" should help you find results.

 

[Audiodruman]

It is a possibility that if your Macan had engine related issues and the Porsche dealer detected you had run a tune on it
they could deny warranty coverage.

Read the warranty coverage/limitations language in your Macan's Owner's Manual to see what is stated there.

I understand that yes it'll cancel you factory warranty if the know the ECU was manipulated. Thats why the ECU upgrade manufactors companies offer a $10K, or so, engine cover warranty with the ECU upgrade. Not sure that'll be easy to get them to pay for any issues. But it gives me some little confidence on their expertise. APR has an amazing facility and they do a lot pf sports upgrades for many vehicles and racing cars, that gives me much more confidence than anything else.

My question to you is. Did you installed it? If so, How does it run now?

I'm going for it as my 2018 its out of warranty anyway. I'm just waiting on my appointment to install it.

 

[jzwu]

An engine replacement on the Macan costs $50k+. The Base model may be cheaper.

 

[Smails]

I’d be very careful trusting any ECU upgrade manufacturers (including APR) to reimburse you for repairs. I bought a 2017 VW Golf R from an APR registered dealer with around 15k miles on it. I drove it 1,200 miles before the engine imploded. APR said sorry. Dealer said sorry. Thanks guys. I flatbedded it to three different VW dealers before I found one (Omeara Denver) willing to fight for me. Eventually got it covered by VW warranty (just under $20,000 with new motor) because they claimed an oil pump failure.

If you flash the ECU while under warranty, be very prepared that there’s a high likelihood of paying for any damage yourself, or at the very best case scenario, you’ll have a giant pain in the arse and a large amount of time committed to fighting for your case.

 

[loopless]

APR is usually the gold standard for tunes to compare to. I notice they offer APR+ for the Macan - with APR+ the powertrain is covered by APR for the duration of original factory warranty. APR+ tunes are CARB approved so are "legal" in CA.
This is a good tune for people who want a "set and forget" OEM+ tune. Obviously the fact you can't flash at home (like Cobb) means a lack of flexibility and so isn't a good choice for people who like to play with their tunes.
People like to start 'tuner wars' but it's always a matter of personal preference. I've been down the tuning rabbit hole on other cars and a nice Stg1 is all I need now.

 

[Noah Fect]

Sounds almost too good to be true. Their page says Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)....?

 

[JoeInBucks]

Sounds almost too good to be true. Their page says Direct OBDII port flash (No ECU removal)....?

I think it still may require removal of the ECU.
At the bottom their page:

Purchasing, Guarantee, and Updates
How to Purchase - APR Software Upgrades are available through Authorized APR dealers. The dealer will connect to your vehicle, and install the update.¹ Alternatively you can mail your ECU to APR*. Fill out this form. Use this guide to remove your ECU. Mail your ECU to to APR, 4800 U.S. Hwy 280 W, Opelika, AL 36801, USA, and include the last 6 of your VIN on the outside of the box.



Money-Back Guarantee - Try our Software Upgrades for up to 30 days, risk free! If you are not satisfied, return to an APR Dealer to have it removed and refunded.²



Free Updates - If we make an update, add a standard feature, or if the manufacturer issues an update, you are entitled to a free update.³



1. APR Software may not be available for all vehicles. Stages, programs, and features may not be available for all ECUs.
2. Excludes some Software Upgrades, such as those included with a hardware purchase. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer.
3. Subject to availability. Labor charges are at the discretion of the installer. Applicable to the original purchaser. Second hand owners may inquire with an APR Dealer about a software license transfer fee.
*. Excludes APR Plus.

 

[JRTouareg]

This is strictly a connection to your OBD port. No need to remove the ECU. You only remove it if you have to send it to someone for the programming. Most performance shops, specially the ones that work on Porsches, Audis and VWs provide this service. I found 3 shops that provide APR tunes within a 15 mile radius in my little town of Charleston, SC. They download the software directly from APR and install it to your vehicle via OBD port. I've had this done to two previous GTIs, Cayenne , Touareg, Audi SQ5 and Q7. Vehicles were completely trouble free and some even got better MPGs from the ECU tune.

 

[JRTouareg]

I think the APR guys are graduate engineers from Auburn University. IMO, they're the best at engine software upgrades than any of the others. I say that as a graduate of University of Tenn, but I digress😊

 

[Aftercorbu]

This is strictly a connection to your OBD port. No need to remove the ECU. You only remove it if you have to send it to someone for the programming. Most performance shops, specially the ones that work on Porsches, Audis and VWs provide this service. I found 3 shops that provide APR tunes within a 15 mile radius in my little town of Charleston, SC. They download the software directly from APR and install it to your vehicle via OBD port. I've had this done to two previous GTIs, Cayenne , Touareg, Audi SQ5 and Q7. Vehicles were completely trouble free and some even got better MPGs from the ECU tune.

I have always used Karl and his team with Euro Road & Racing. I think his son is more in the lead now and still great reviews. It’s been a few years since I had occasion to have them wrench and tune a vehicle.

 

[JRTouareg]

Thanks. They have done all the ECU tunes for my VWs, Audis and Porsches. His daughter is my sons age and went to HS together. My son parked his GTI next to her Jetta GLI cause he noticed she had APR Tune stickers on her car. My son is now a senior in college in mechanical engineering and has interned at three German auto supply manufacturing plants here in SC. I promised him an Audi S3 or Golf R if he goes to college and graduates. It looks like I'll be paying the bet but its one I don't mind losing.😉

 

[JRTouareg]

Oh, just found out I'm scheduled to have stage 1 done to my Macan S next Monday at Karl's. Should take less than 1hr if its like the other tunes.