CTSC: C360R RETURNS WITH AUDI S3 EFFORT IN IMSA STREET TUNER

December 13th, 2016

Multiple-championship-winning team returns to ST for 14th straight season.

TORONTO, CANADA — Long-time IMSA team C360R today announced the return of its popular Audi S3 to Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge competition for the 2017 season. This is the team’s 14th consecutive year in the IMSA-sanctioned series.

“This year marks our third season in Street Tuner with the S3, and we’ve made significant progress over the off-season since Road Atlanta in October,” remarked Team Principal Karl Thomson. “This car marked the introduction of some new new technology to the ST class, such as …

V2.4 is Now Available for the North American 2.0T EA888 Gen 1!

December 13th, 2016

This update expands upon our recently updated stock turbo software suite for the 2.0T engines, and is avaialble now at all North American APR Dealers. The updates were made based on customer feedback and touch upon the following:

• DSG / Tip Tronic shift quality
• Reduced startup engine roughness
• Reduced idle RPM fluctuations
• Increased engine braking
• Tighter boost control, reducing unintended oscillations
• Increased horsepower and torque limits in 5th and 6th gear
• Improved throttle mapping
• Improved manual transmission throttle feel at take-off and low speeds
• Addressed Tip Tronic support tickets

The new update includes 1,106 files that have been uploaded to DPP over the …