One of the main complaints that I've heard from numerous others, is the complaint of the clunking & jerking of the drivetrain and even slipping of the Macan's clutch.
As I understand the situation, the issue noted above is a possibility when a Macan owner is running a Cobb or other tune.
Perhaps the opening sentence in the quoted text above should include the clause, "...numerous others running a tune..."?
Macans running with factory engine management software do not seem to be subject to the complaint noted above. It is
when one choses to modify a part of the integrated system that issues may be introduced.
Interesting post. Some years ago, I had an APR tune installed onto my Audi RS3. It certainly made a difference to an already quick car. But...from a standing start ( no launch control ), the car developed an almight dead spot under hard acceleration. It had me stumped as to what the problem was, as it was not evident before the tune. APR eventually came out with the transmission tune that I had done as soon as I could get hold of it. The result...the dead spot was magically gone. I can only assume that the extra power/torque the engine was making, was triggering something in the transmission control software that was cutting the fuel to the engine to protect things. The transmission tune did a host of " upgrades " one of which was raising the torque limit on the transmisson and increasing the clutch plates pressure settings.Hello all,
So I've spent the last couple of months researching the Macan's PDK, and as has already been discussed, it does appear to be the truth that the Macan's transmission is nothing more than the Audi 7-Speed 0B5 DSG DL501. As I know I'm not the only one who has explicitly requested, wished and hoped that a reputable company developed a tune for the Macan's TCU/TCM, I set out to reach out to various manufacturers that perform TCU/TCM tunes to compliment my Cobb AccessPort Pro Tune from Flat 6. One of the main complaints that I've heard from numerous others who own Macans, which have been tuned, is the complaint of the clunking & jerking of the drivetrain and even slipping of the Macan's clutch. I recently reached out to HPA Motorsports, and I spoke with their Wholesale Manager, Alan, who confirmed that they have done transmission tuning for the Macan in the past. In order to ensure this tune could be done remotely, I provided him with my Control Unit Identifier, and he confirmed that it could be done remotely!!
I think this is some very, very exciting news for both myself and all the other Macan owners I've spoken with who want their TCUs tuned desperately! If you're interested, please message me, and I can provide you with more details on pricing, protocol, etc!!
TL;DR:
I've found a reputable company, HPA Motorsports, that can tune the Macan's PDK Transmission remotely! Message me for more details!
30k on Cobb Stage 1 and no complaints or symptoms as mentioned aboveAs I understand the situation, the issue noted above is a possibility when a Macan owner is running a Cobb or other tune.
Perhaps the opening sentence in the quoted text above should include the clause, "...numerous others running a tune..."?
Macans running with factory engine management software do not seem to be subject to the complaint noted above. It is
when one choses to modify a part of the integrated system that issues may be introduced.
I am not here to try and persuade anyone to do anything they do not want to do, although I do not mind nudging someone off the fence if I can justify doing such through my own experiences.. . . After the above experience, when I get my new Macan S later this year, I'm going to leave well enough alone. . .
APR Tuning has a TCU tune for the DL501 although it's only listed for the Audi'sHello all,
So I've spent the last couple of months researching the Macan's PDK, and as has already been discussed, it does appear to be the truth that the Macan's transmission is nothing more than the Audi 7-Speed 0B5 DSG DL501. As I know I'm not the only one who has explicitly requested, wished and hoped that a reputable company developed a tune for the Macan's TCU/TCM, I set out to reach out to various manufacturers that perform TCU/TCM tunes to compliment my Cobb AccessPort Pro Tune from Flat 6. One of the main complaints that I've heard from numerous others who own Macans, which have been tuned, is the complaint of the clunking & jerking of the drivetrain and even slipping of the Macan's clutch. I recently reached out to HPA Motorsports, and I spoke with their Wholesale Manager, Alan, who confirmed that they have done transmission tuning for the Macan in the past. In order to ensure this tune could be done remotely, I provided him with my Control Unit Identifier, and he confirmed that it could be done remotely!!
I think this is some very, very exciting news for both myself and all the other Macan owners I've spoken with who want their TCUs tuned desperately! If you're interested, please message me, and I can provide you with more details on pricing, protocol, etc!!
TL;DR:
I've found a reputable company, HPA Motorsports, that can tune the Macan's PDK Transmission remotely! Message me for more details!
I am sure the F6 custom tune is great in older models for which it is available. There are others as well, such M-Engineering.P.S.
For those running COBB OTS, look into something like Flat 6 Stage 1+ (semi custom). much smoother and more drivable than COBB. speaking from experience.
