AU Edit - for Dummies...

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Continuing on with my popular series of "how to - for dummies" threads :hihi:, Ive started this one with the intention of exploring another popular mod that, if youre like me, sounds good, but you need more info about.

That mod is the AU Edit.

Basically, I intend to have it done early next year, so I want to be as clued up on it as possible - what should I do before I get it done, what do I need to ask for when it is done, how does it work, what kind of results should I expect etc.

After talking to a few people about it ranging from tuners to edited car owners, the general perception I get is that while the dyno may not neccesarily show a huge gain, the arsedyno says otherwise, and the torque level is greatly enhanced. This sounds good to me as I'm not a dyno queen.

To set the playing field - AU3 XR8 ute with most of your average boltons (exhaust, intake etc) done already. Intake will change to a G&D box or similar and possibly a new intake manifold (will be done before edit). Currently being told what to do by a Unichip, although at the moment I would say the car is performing at around 75% of its potential (some might remember a few months back I was complaining about bugger all go from the thing, its never really gotten back to the level it should be at).

So in a nutshell, here's the kind of info I (and many others) are chasing:

* What do I ask for in a tune? I want enhanced performance across the rev range but particularly down low to help move its bum off the lights etc. Is this something that can be achieved with the edit i.e. how customisable is it?

* The shift points has me interested. Im told the shift points and how hard it shifts can all be altered. Hvaing never driven in a car that has been edited, what does this translate to? Does it go "bang" and smash into each gear, or is it just quicker changes and quicker revs?

* How much strain does it put on the engine etc (if any). Is it like taking it to the max where things are really working hard, or is it the opposite and doing more with less etc. (hard to explain what Im asking).

I encourage anybody who has questions or stuff theyre not sure about in regards to the AU edit to post up in this thread, as Ive started it to be a good info source for anybody thinking about it. My mind is already made up, and I will be having it done to work with some engine mods I am planning down the track, but Im keen to find out as much as I can.