Map Notes for USDM Mk7 Golf R

Map Notes for USDM Mk7 Golf R

Supported Vehicles:

  • USDM 2015 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf R

 


Map Revision:

Map

Version

Map

Version

Stage0
Stage1
Stage2

v305

Stage1+FlexFuel

v306

Required Accessport Firmware: 

  • AP3-VLK-003: 1.7.6.0-26745

Map Availability: 



For more information on CARB Exemption Orders for this vehicle as well as the actual letter check out our page CARB EO numbers for COBB VW Products


COBB Custom ECU Features:

These cars offer a variety of added features such as launch control and traction control. For more information check out our guide COBB Custom Features: Volkswagen MQB Platforms

 


 

Fuel Requirements:

Each map lists the minimum required octane. A higher octane fuel can be used safely on a map designed for lower octane. DO NOT use maps designed for higher octane with lower octane fuels. Top Tier gasoline should be used where available.

  • Maps designated with "91 OCT or 95 RON " are for use with 91 and 92 octane/95 RON fuel or better.

  • Maps designated with "93 OCT or 98 RON" are for use with 93 octane/98 RON fuel or better.

    • 94 octane with 0% Ethanol should run the ACN91 Map.

 

Running 0% Ethanol Fuels

These maps are designed for E10 fuel (fuel with 10% ethanol content). For those who only have access to E0 fuel (fuel with 0% ethanol) it is recommended to use the "91" and "ACN91" octane versions of the maps and datalog the car to ensure your fuel is performing to the necessary level. This is especially important for those using Canadian 94 octane E0 fuel. 



 



Stage1 Power Output

Stage 1

CARB EO: D-660-37, D-660-38, D-660-182, D-660-222

  • Intake Requirements : 

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust

  • Boost Target:

    • 91 Octane 95 RON Minimum: ~21 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to 16~ psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.

    • 93 Octane 98 RON Minimum: ~22 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~16psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.


Stage1+Flex Fuel

E## refers to the ethanol content (E) in % (##). So in the case of E10, it is 10% ethanol (Pump gas is typically between 7 & 15%)

Stage 1+Flex Fuel

Peak Power is achieved at 30% ethanol content

  • Intake Requirements : 

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust

  • Fueling Requirements: COBB Flex Fuel Upgrade Kit 3V2650

  • Boost Target:

    • 91 Octane 95 RON Minimum: ~21 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to 16~ psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.

    • 93 Octane 98 RON Minimum: ~22 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~16psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.

    • Ethanol: As much as an additional 2psi peak boost pressure with the most at 30% ethanol (E30)

These maps are optimized for use with a stock fuel system. The stock fuel system is maxes out with a blend of E30 (30% ethanol). Ethanol content beyond E30 will trigger a custom COB13 DTC, indicating power output has been reduced.


Stage2 Power Output

Stage 2

CARB EO: D-660-34, D-660-39, D-660-40

  • Intake Requirements : 

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust or upgraded cat-back exhaust

  • Intercooler: AMS Performance Front Mount Intercooler Golf R (CARB under D-825-3)

  • Drivetrain: Upgraded Clutch or DSG Software Recommended

  • Boost Target: 

    • 91 Octane 95 RON Minimum: ~24 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~19 psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.

    • 93 Octane 98 RON Minimum: ~25 psi peak boost pressure tapering down to ~21 psi as you approach the 6800RPM redline, +/- ~1.5psi.

Drivetrain Considerations

Running a stage 2 map on a vehicle without an upgraded clutch or DSG tune may cause slipping or damage to your clutch/clutch pack.

 



Non-Performance Maps

Vehicle Anti-Theft Mode

  • Will not allow vehicle to start



Valet Mode

  • Fuel Requirements: 91 octane or better

  • Intake Requirements: Stock airbox and stock air filter

  • Exhaust Requirements: Stock exhaust

  • Boost Targets: Mechanical minimum

  • Rev Limiter: 3000RPM

*Not intended for aggressive driving*






Closing Warnings and Precautions:

  • Use of inappropriate calibration/modification combinations will promote engine damage.

  • Top Tier gasoline should be used where available. Use of lower quality fuels can result in catastrophic engine damage.

 


COBB CCF Settings by Slot on Accessport

 

 

Revision Notes: 



 

Revision Notes (FlexFuel Maps): 

v306 – 

  • Fixes Issue With COBB Custom Features Not Working Due to Feature Version Mismatch. OTS Maps Feature Version Uprevved to v14.

v305 – 

  • Fixed Launch Control and FlexFuel Cranking Enrichment Issue (8V09C0BB01). No Calibration Changes.

v303 – 

  • Fixed COBB Custom Features Versioning Issue

v302 – 

  • Introduction of Stage1+FlexFuel maps.



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