STAGE1 ECU file service
A safe performance tune that needs no mechanical changes and does not harm the vehicle.
01 How it works
- Upload the original read of your ECU. The system detects the ECU and software (SW) number.
- Select STAGE1. The file is compared, byte by byte and by SW number, with our stored engineer-made solutions.
- On a match the solution is applied automatically. Jobs without a match go to an engineer. Checksum correction is a separate, optional operation (CHECKSUM OK) on supported ECUs.
- Download the finished file. The system works 24/7, also at night and on weekends.
02 Written by engineers, tested on a dyno
Every stored STAGE1 solution is written by our engineers with professional tuning tools — WinOLS, StageX, ECM Titanium and our own Tuning Editor — and the file is tested on a dyno before it is added to the system and sent to customers. When your job matches a stored solution, the system applies it automatically, so what you receive is a solution that an engineer has already written and tested. 3,182 such solutions have been applied 11,741 times so far.
03 Brand groups with STAGE1 solutions
04 ECU types with the most STAGE1 solutions
05 Related services
STAGE2
A performance tune that requires hardware changes such as exhaust, filter or DPF removal.
STAGE3
A performance tune built from data logs after vehicle-specific hardware upgrades.
LAUNCH CONTROL
Adds a launch control feature that holds the engine at a set rpm for take-off.
POPBANG
Creates exhaust pop & bang / crackle sounds; requires a decatted exhaust with few silencers.
POPBANG SWITCH
Lets you turn the pop & bang feature on or off via a button or mode; may not suit every vehicle.
REVLIMIT
Adjusts the engine rev limiter (hard cut) point.
Frequently asked questions
What is STAGE1?
A safe performance tune that needs no mechanical changes and does not harm the vehicle.
Which vehicles support STAGE1?
We have 3,182 engineer-made STAGE1 solutions covering 245 ECU types across 32 brand groups. The lists on this page show the brand groups and ECU types with the most solutions.
How do I order STAGE1?
Sign in, upload the original read of your ECU, choose STAGE1 and download the finished file. Checksum correction is a separate, optional operation (CHECKSUM OK) on supported ECUs. Where we already have a matching solution the file is processed automatically; other jobs are handled by an engineer.
Are the solutions tested?
Yes. Our engineers write every solution with professional tuning tools and test each file on a dyno before it is added to the system.
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