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Unleash the Beast Within: Birmingham Beauty Gets BTR Tuning Makeover (Perton, Wolverhampton) Have you ever felt a disconnect between your foot and the road? Like your luxury SUV is holding back, a sleeping giant yearning to be awakened? That's exactly how a Birmingham resident felt about their stunning 2019 Audi Q7 50 TDI. The culprit? The frustrating lag between pressing the throttle and the 8-speed DSG gearbox engaging. But fear not, fellow petrolheads, for BTR Tuning is here to answer the call! Enter the BTR Tuning Mobile Tuning Squad: Imagine this: you're relaxing at home, enjoying a well-deserved evening in Perton, Wolverhampton. Suddenly, your doorbell rings. It's not pizza delivery (although that would be nice too!), but the BTR Tuning mobile tuning squad, ready to transform your Audi Q7 into the responsive beast it was always meant to be. Stage 1 Engine Remap: Power Unleashed! Safety first! While OBD port remapping is an option, for this prized Audi, we opted for a more precise and reliable approach: direct ECU communication. This meticulous method ensures the perfect digital handshake between our tuning expertise and the car's computer, unlocking hidden reserves of power without compromising safety. Stock Performance vs. BTR Fast Road Tune: Factory Power : A respectable, but somewhat sluggish, 286 bhp & 600 Nm BTR Fast Road (Stage 1) : Hold onto your hats! 330 bhp & a staggering 700 Nm of torque The dyno might tell the story in numbers, but the real magic happens on the road. The substantial torque increase, particularly noticeable in the mid-to-low range, translates into exhilarating acceleration that throws you back in your seat. Our customer's initial skepticism quickly melted away, replaced by a grin wider than the Birmingham canals! But Wait, There's More! The story doesn't end with just engine power. The factory gearbox settings, with their noticeable delay in gear engagement, were still a thorn in the customer's side. We weren't about to leave a job half done! Gearbox Tune: Taming the Lag Monster Fast forward to another convenient evening visit (because who has time to disrupt their schedule for car maintenance?). This time, our target was the TCU (Transmission Control Unit). Through a targeted software update, we fine-tuned the shift points and clutch pressures. This optimization addressed the lag head-on, resulting in crisp, decisive gear changes that perfectly complemented the newfound engine responsiveness. A Birmingham Beauty Transformed The final test drive was a symphony of smooth acceleration and exhilarating power. The smile on our customer's face was brighter than the Birmingham skyline on a clear night. Both mobile tuning sessions were completed efficiently around 6 PM, ensuring minimal disruption to their busy life. The Takeaway: Unleash Your Audi's Full Potential Don't settle for a sluggish driving experience. At BTR Tuning, we have the expertise and technology to unlock the hidden potential within your Audi. Contact us today and let's transform your Birmingham beauty into the responsive and exciting machine it deserves to be!