{"product_id":"apr-ecu-upgrade-2-5t-ea855-evo-8y-rs3","title":"APR ECU Upgrade - 2.5T EA855 EVO (8Y) (RS3)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAPR ECU Software Upgrade – Audi RS3 8Y 2.5 TFSI EA855 EVO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Audi RS3 (8Y) 2022–2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock the performance potential of your \u003cstrong\u003eAudi RS3 8Y\u003c\/strong\u003e with APR's advanced ECU software upgrade for the 2.5 TFSI EA855 EVO engine. Developed through extensive engineering, data logging and real-world testing, this software is designed to deliver significant power and torque improvements while maintaining sophisticated protection strategies for the engine and drivetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPR has calibrated hundreds of ECU parameters and refined multiple factory protection models to provide strong performance, smooth power delivery and reliable operation across different fuel grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAPR ECU Unlock \u0026amp; Software Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPR Stage 1 \/ Stage 1+ Software Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ECU must be unlocked \u003cstrong\u003ebefore arriving on site\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the unlock must be completed using \u003cstrong\u003eAutotuner only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPR ECU Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno Runs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPR Stage 1 \/ Stage 1+ Software + ECU Unlock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled at Awesome GTI and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPR ECU Software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eECU Unlock Service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno Runs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPR Stage 1 to Stage 1+ Upgrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPR Software Upgrade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyno Runs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eECU Unlock Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your ECU requires unlocking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Awesome GTI to arrange an appointment on \u003cstrong\u003e0161 776 0777 (Option 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vehicle will be scanned to confirm the ECU requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ECU will be sent away for unlocking using the required process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle must remain on site for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e while the ECU is being unlocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the unlocked ECU has been returned, Awesome GTI will contact you to arrange the software installation and dyno testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ECU Unlock Service is \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not included under the APR 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor software-only purchases, the ECU must already be unlocked before arriving on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 RON and 98 RON\u003c\/strong\u003e software files available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced LSPI and knock protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntelligent thermal management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurbocharger and boost pressure protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel system protection strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware can be transferred to an unlocked ECU\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifetime software updates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports compatible bolt-on hardware upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull torque output without requiring TCU software\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30-Day Software Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree updates for eligible original purchasers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePOWER \u0026amp; 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