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If these controllers were open source, drivers could decide on their engine settings themselves. That could be an interestimg strategy for VW as it would move responsibility to the drivers.


It's my understanding that there's plenty of aftermarket opportunities available for this kind of tuning.


VW denies you warranty repairs if you do this tuning if the damage can be traced to ECU modifications. Class action lawsuit in 3...2...1...


That's a perfectly reasonable policy.




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