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Maximize the drivability, durability and performance of your transmission with the well-known and widest range of DSG software solutions available on the market!.

TVS Custom DSG Software

Since 2005 TVS Engineering is the pioneer in developing DSG software solutions. Currently we offer the best and widest ranging DSG software upgrades available on the market. Not only the strongest and most powerful ‘off-the-shelf’ and fully customizable software solutions, but also the best possible durability and drivability upgrades. From silky smooth drivability upgrades to fully customizable record-breaking race applications, TVS DSG software covers it all!

TVS DSG software always focuses on the overall driving experience. Therefore our goal is always to increase the gearbox capacity and performance to the maximum without sacrificing reliability or drivability .

Gearbox options

For all VAG DSG models we have unique tuning options available per stage.

Improved DrivabilityUnique shifting strategies matching the engine for ultra smooth up- and downshiftingLife extender optionsSustainable software solutions for extended gearbox lifetimePerformance optionsVarious necessary software modifications for fastest performance during acceleration and up- and downshifting while keeping drivability smooth. Perfectly matching shifting strategies for any engine and gearbox combination. Launch ControlLaunch control activation and/or enhancement included user definable launch settingsAdditional optionsOther optional features available for certain models
DQ200 options — Improved Drivability
DQ200 optionsDrivabilityStage 1Stage 2Stage 2+Stage 3Stage 4
Optimized D Shift ProgramDrivability — includedStage 2+ — includedStage 3 — includedStage 4 — included
Optimized S Shift ProgramDrivability — includedStage 2+ — includedStage 3 — includedStage 4 — included
Optimized M Shift ProgramDrivability — includedStage 2+ — includedStage 3 — includedStage 4 — included
Improved Clutch ControlDrivability — includedStage 2+ — includedStage 3 — includedStage 4 — included
Vibration bump reductionDrivability — includedStage 2+ — includedStage 3 — includedStage 4 — included

  • Optimized D + S + M Shift Program

    Improved unique shifting strategies matching your engine characteristic for ultra smooth up- and downshifting.

  • 1st gear de- or reactivation

    The main goal to reactivate the first gear is to reduce clutch slip resulting in less heat generation and clutch wear. For wet clutch applications shifting sooner to second gear might solve drivability issues. TVS always uses the best strategy for every application!

  • Improved clutch cooling

    Clutch cooling is improved by increasing the oil flow. This will reduce the possibility of clutch overheating and material deformation.

  • Improved thermomanagement

    Improved thermomanagement will ensure that the transmission is always operating in the correct temperature range and warns the driver in case the DSG reaches critical temperatures.

  • Torque limiters raised

    Torque limiters need to be raised to utilize maximum potential performance of tuned engines. This also ensures the TCU can operate correctly at higher torque levels and calculations are not limited.

  • Increased maximum clutch pressure

    Within normal operation range and under steady conditions, clutch oil pressures can be assumed proportional to clutch torque handlings. So to handle more torque, more pressure is needed!

  • Improved shifting speeds

    Ultra fast gear shifts in all DSG modes. Smooth on low load, ultra fast on high load!

  • Improved shifting paddles response

    Improved steering wheel paddles response. Smooth on low load, ultra fast on high load!

  • Improved upshifting speed

    Ultra fast upshifts in all DSG modes. Smooth on low load, ultra fast on high load!

  • Improved downshifting speed

    Ultra fast downshifts in all DSG modes. Smooth on low load, ultra fast on high load!

  • Improved take-off

    Improved take-off control calibrations resulting in smooth take-offs without factory bumps or drivability issues.

  • Improved torque reduction

    DSG torque reductions are mainly used to synchronize both clutches after shifting, therefore perfect timing is key for ultra fast and smooth shifting!

  • Customized upshift RPM setpoints

    Perfectly matching upshift speeds based on engine characteristics and customer wishes.

  • Customized downshift RPM setpoints

    Perfectly matching downshift speeds based on engine characteristics and customer wishes.

  • Auto up- and downshift deactivation in Manual

    Gain full control over your vehicle in Manual (M) mode. No more unwanted automatic upshifts or unwanted automatic downshifts and "kickdown" in Manual.

  • Race mode without torque reduction

    Unique racing mode without torque reduction during shifting. All available power will be used for acceleration and no power will be interrupted during shifting which helps to shave off the last tens of a seconds! (*Increased vehicle wear, only recommended for racing applications).

  • Improved LC response time for quicker launches

    Quicker launch times due to reduced take off delay. More responsive launches after releasing the brake pedal without any more factory delays.

  • Multi-step LC RPM limits

    Accelerator pedal dependent launch modes which allow the driver to adjust LC RPM, clutch engagement and power to match any situation and conditions.

  • LC with ESP ON activation

    Launch control with ESP ON enabled. Especially for vehicles with FWD or traction issues ESP often helps to improve launch times.

  • Boost on Launch mode (included "rally sound")

    Special anti-lag Launch mode for quickest possible launches and a true motorsport experience. Racing applications only.

  • Special race clutch characteristics calibration

    Perfectly matched race clutch characteristics calibrations to ensure the perfect balance between performance and drivability!

  • Gear Display Indicator (MFA) activation

    Enabling MFA gear indication in any driving mode.

  • Reduced engine braking

    Reduced aggressive and harsh downshifting due excessive engine braking without sacrificing responsiveness.

  • Coasting disabling

    Factory coasting can be enabled or disabled for basically any DSG application.

DSG Stage Explanation

Nowadays TVS Engineering offers a full range of DSG software products and is able to offer suitable software solutions for every VAG application. Ranging from drivability and life extender upgrades to fully customizable performance tunes with unique features. TVS DSG software solutions are divided into five categories to support the whole vehicle range: from drivability upgrades for stock vehicles up to Stage 4 tunes for high performance vehicles and motorsport applications.

DrivabilityStage IStage IIStage II+Stage IIIStage IV

TVS Drivability & Life extender software is a recommendable upgrade for almost all VAG DSG transmissions. These days shifting strategies are mainly focused on lowering emissions and fuel consumption which has often an adverse effect on the drivability, durability and reliability of your DSG gearbox. In addition there are a lot of known DSG drivability and durability issues from factory which could be solved with TVS Drivability & Life extender software!

  • Stock (non-tuned) vehicles — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — included
  • Improved drivability — included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — included
  • Increased gearbox performance — not included
  • Unique performance features — not included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — not included
  • Additional options — not included

TVS DSG Stage I software is a low budget solution which only includes raising necessary torque limiters and is especially suitable for really mild tuned vehicles. For most tuned vehicles additional software modifications are needed to achieve sufficient clutch pressures and/or unlock the vehicles full potential!

  • Mild tuned vehicles — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — not included
  • Improved drivability — not included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — not included
  • Increased gearbox performance — not included
  • Unique performance features — not included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — not included
  • Additional options — not included

TVS DSG Stage II software is the first real step into increasing your gearbox performance! It consists of various necessary software modifications for tuned vehicles improving your vehicle’s performance during launching, acceleration and up- and downshifting! This tune mainly focuses on performance, drivability & life-extender features are NOT included!

  • Mild and strong tuned vehicles — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — included
  • Increased gearbox performance — included
  • Improved drivability — not included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — not included
  • Unique performance options — not included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — not included
  • Additional options — not included

TVS DSG Stage II+ software is the best priced all-in-one package for your DSG transmission! It does include all drivability & life extender features, necessary performance modifications for tuned vehicles and additional options as well!

  • Mild and strong tuned vehicles — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — included
  • Improved drivability — included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — included
  • Increased gearbox performance — included
  • Additional options — included
  • Unique performance options — not included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — not included

TVS DSG Stage III software is characterized as the strongest DSG software available on the market and especially suitable for high performance applications. Due to unique software modifications extremely high clutch pressures are achieved resulting in unprecedented high stock clutch torque capacities! In addition perfect drivability, durability and reliability will still maintain.

  • Strong tuned vehicles — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — included
  • Improved drivability — included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — included
  • Increased gearbox performance — included
  • Unique performance options — included
  • Additional options — included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — not included

TVS DSG Stage IV are custom made software solutions for TVS or aftermarket DSG (race) hardware like upgrade race clutches and gearbox conversions. This Stage will include all Stage III features along with custom unique features as racing clutch calibrations, custom gearset calibrations, unique racing features and conversion solutions. We always recommend the use of TVS DSG performance hardware, so TVS can assure accurate characteristic calibrations resulting in perfectly matching hardware and software!

  • Strong tuned (race) applications — included
  • Engine & Gearbox diagnostics — included
  • Improved drivability — included
  • Extended gearbox lifetime — included
  • Increased gearbox performance — included
  • Unique performance options — included
  • Special (TVS) race clutch calibrations — included
  • Additional options — included

Tuned vehicles

Most tuning companies still claim that DSG software upgrades are not needed for tuned vehicles. Often tricks are being used to disable DSG torque intervention commands or engine torque calculations are manipulated to stay within factory margins and avoid DSG torque limitations. All these types of incorrect ECU adjustments along with stock DSG software will in almost any case result in:

The explanation is simple: the functioning of the DSG transmission strongly depends on real-time engine running parameters received through the CAN bus. Without receiving correct data from the engine, the transmission control unit (TCU) initial calculations will be incorrect (or limited) resulting in serious problems.

Initially no issues might be noticed, but after a period of learning incorrect adaption values and increased wear (due to increased slip) the clutch will breakdown. Besides all the risks of excessive wear and breakdown, the DSG needs to be reprogrammed to perfectly match the new engine characteristics. In other words matching shifting strategies, modified shifting speeds and increased torque capacity and oil pressures will be needed to fully utilize the vehicles performance potential!

So YES, after tuning an engine, the DSG software have to be reprogrammed as well !

  • Excessive clutch wear
  • Shifting problems
  • Potential performance loss
  • Gearbox breakdown (eventually)

Stock vehicles

Many stock VAG equipped DSG vehicles suffer from factory drivability issues. Extremely poor shifting strategies which don’t match stock engine characteristics properly resulting in too early shifting at low load and too late shifting at high load. Other examples are:

TVS DSG software upgrades are certainly not only needed for tuned vehicles. Basically all VAG DSG transmissions will strongly benefit from a TVS Drivability upgrade which truly transforms the performance of a vehicle and even massively increases the drivetrain lifespan due reduced flywheel, clutch and gearbox wear! Certain models need special attention, some of them are listed below:

So YES, also stock vehicles will benefit hugely from TVS DSG software . Don’t wait until problems start occurring, but upgrade your DSG software as soon as possible to eliminate excessive wear and massively reduce the risk of failure.

  • Irresponsive shifting strategies
  • Vibrations
  • Hesitations
  • Slow shifting responses
  • Unsmooth take-off
  • All VAG DQ200 transmissions
  • DQ250 TDI CR, R32, R36 transmissions
  • DQ500 T5/T6 2.0 TDI
  • DL382, DL501 2.0 TDI
  • DQ380, DQ381 2.0 TDI & TSI

Full re-programming

TVS always offers full software solutions instead of only modifying some basic DSG calibrations. Besides optimizing, rescaling and adjusting hundreds of maps and variables, based on our over 15 years of DSG experience and knowledge, TVS adds or modifies TCU routines to unlock the TCU’s full potential. This cannot be compared to TCU software updates from the manufacturer or other aftermarket brands.

TVS DSG software upgrades are unique and one of a kind products which can be easily recognized by TVS unique boxcodes and initials within the software identification info. Factory calibrations are always stored in our database and can be restored at any stage.

DSG software pricing

These prices are valid for TVS Engineering/DSG Dokter in the Netherlands. Contact your local Dealer for the prices in your region.

DQ200DQ250DQ380 / DQ381DQ400DQ500DL382DL501

DQ200 software pricing

DQ200 software pricing
2003-20082009-20132013+
DQ200 software pricingMax. koppelDrivabilityLife extenderExcl. btwIncl. 21% btwExcl. btwIncl. 21% btwExcl. btwIncl. 21% btw
Drivability upgradeStockincludedincluded€ 247.11€ 299.00€ 329.75€ 399.00€ 412.40€ 499.00
Stage I280 Nm--€ 205.79€ 249.01€ 247.11€ 299.00€ 329.75€ 399.00
Stage II350 Nm--€ 247.11€ 299.00€ 329.75€ 399.00€ 412.40€ 499.00
Stage II+350 Nmincludedincluded€ 329.75€ 399.00€ 412.40€ 499.00€ 577.69€ 699.00
Stage III400 Nmincludedincluded€ 495.04€ 599.00€ 660.33€ 799.00€ 825.62€ 999.00

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