Journal
Notes from the workshop.
Build features, platform guides and dyno explainers. Written by the people doing the work.
12 Sept 2025·6 min read
Stage 1 to Stage 3 explained, for European turbo platforms
What the stages actually mean on a modern Mercedes-AMG, BMW or Audi, and where each one stops making sense for an Adelaide street car.
Read article →4 Oct 2025·5 min read
How a tow tune actually helps a loaded 4x4 in the Adelaide Hills
Towing changes what the engine and transmission are being asked to do. A proper tow tune addresses the load, not just the peak power figure.
Read article →18 Nov 2025·4 min read
Why dyno validation matters more than the flash
Anyone can write a number to an ECU. The work that decides whether a tune is safe and repeatable happens on the dyno, after the flash.
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