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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
About FLR
Finish Line Remaps
Professional vehicle tuning with a focus on quality, honesty and results you can feel every time you drive.
Job File 01 — Customer VehicleReal customer car — not a demo
A customer’s Audi S3. Engine and gearbox, calibrated together.
One visit: engine remapped to Stage 1+, S‑tronic (DSG) gearbox tuned to match it.Stage 1+ engine remap and S-tronic (DSG) gearbox tune, done together in one visit. The engine file raises what the car can do; the gearbox file is written to match it, so the shifts and the power agree. Every dual-clutch car we tune leaves this way.
Pictured: Saqib Khan, the IMI-qualified mechanic who runs FLR — and the one who’ll be tuning yours.
- Audi S3 8V FL · 2018
- 2.0 TFSI
- S-tronic dual-clutch
Engine — Stage 1+ ECU
- Calibration
- Stage 1+ — software only, no hardware changes — written for this car’s engine control unit and software version
- Tool
- Autotuner, read and written through the diagnostic port
- Original file
- Read first, archived for life
Written spec sheet supplied for the owner’s insurer.
Gearbox — S-tronic (DSG) TCU
- Calibration
- S-tronic transmission control unit, written to match the engine file
- Before writing
- Gearbox health checked first — clutch adaptation values and mechatronic behaviour. If it isn’t healthy, we say so before anything is written
- Original file
- Read first, archived for life
We quoted the owner 360 bhp and 480 Nm before a single byte was written — the target is on the sheet below. The number for your car comes from your reg, not from this one.
What could your car gain?
Your reg identifies the vehicle, engine control unit and gearbox. You’ll see the options for your car before anyone asks for your details.
An Autotuner on the sill, reading and writing this car’s control units through the diagnostic port. The original files come off first and are kept — so the car can always go back to standard.
Autotuner · OBD read/write · originals archived
The file on screen is written for this car — its exact engine control unit and software version — not downloaded and sent.
Stage 1+ ECU calibration · vehicle-specific
An S-tronic (Audi’s DSG) has its own control unit. It was tuned in the same visit so it works with the new engine file rather than against it.
S-tronic TCU calibration · matched to engine file
Audi S3, 8V facelift, 2018. 2.0 TFSI, S-tronic (DSG) dual-clutch.
Audi S3 8V FL · 2.0 TFSI · S-tronic
Why tune the gearbox as well?Why tune the gearbox as well?
A Stage 1+ engine file changes how much torque the engine produces and when. On a dual-clutch car (DSG, S-tronic), the gearbox has its own control unit with its own idea of how much torque to accept and when to shift — and that idea was set at the factory, for the factory engine file.
Leave it alone and the two units disagree. The gearbox can hold back torque the engine is now making, shift at points that no longer suit the power, or protect itself in ways the driver feels as hesitation. Calibrate it alongside the engine and the car behaves as one system again — the shifts, the torque acceptance and the power all referring to the same numbers.
That is the reason this S3 had both files written in one session, and the reason we quote the pair together.
How the session ran
- 01Read & archiveBoth original files read and kept
- 02Health checkFaults, live data, gearbox adaptation values
- 03Write ECU + TCUSame read, matched files
- 04Verify & documentRoad test, written spec sheet
- Reversible — your original files kept for life
- Written spec sheet for your insurer
- Qualified mechanic — IMI Level 3
- Health check first — faults flagged before we write
- Mobile — we come to your home or work
Job File 01 — Calibration Sheet
What the S3 was written to deliver.
The figures agreed with the owner before anything was written — factory output against the Stage 1+ target, and what the gearbox was told about it.
360
Brake horsepower, measured at the crank — the figure manufacturers quote. 360 bhp ≈ 365 PS.
480
Newton‑metres of torque — the shove you feel from low revs. This is the number the gearbox has to be told to accept.
S‑tronic TCU — written to match 480 Nm
Factory gearbox file — torque limit set for 400 Nm.
Raised from the factory ceiling so the gearbox accepts the new 480 Nm instead of pulling power back.
Faster, firmer shifts in S and manual.
Shift behaviour in D adjusted to suit the new torque curve.
Clamping pressure adjusted for the torque increase so the clutches hold rather than slip.
Verified Credentials
Not Just a Laptop & a Cable
Anyone can buy tuning hardware. FLR is run by a qualified mechanic holding a full diploma awarded by the IMI — the Institute of the Motor Industry, the professional body for the UK automotive sector.
Headline Qualification
IMI Level 3 Diploma
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair — Light Vehicle
The full Level 3 Diploma is the benchmark qualification for professional vehicle technicians in the UK. It means the person writing your map understands the engine, gearbox and electronics behind it — mechanically, not just on a screen.
- Qualified mechanic — trained on the tools, not just the software
- Full diploma awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry
- Every certificate below is the genuine article — tap any one to inspect it
Level 3Full IMI Diploma
6IMI Certificates
2006IMI Training Began
100%Verifiable Awards
The Qualification Journey
Three years of formal IMI training and assessment — Level 1 through to the full Level 3 Diploma.
Key Skills Achievement
Learning, Performance & IT
Level 2 National Certificate
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
IMIAL Level 2 Certificate
Light Vehicle
IMI Affiliate
Elected Member of the Institute
Level 3 Diploma
The Full Qualification — Light Vehicle
Certificates issued by IMI Awards Ltd and the Institute of the Motor Industry, regulated by Ofqual / QCA. Tap any certificate to view the original scan, certificate numbers included.
Performance Tuning Done Properly
Finish Line Remaps (FLR) is a Haslingden-based vehicle tuning specialist offering professional ECU remapping, DSG / TCU optimisation, diagnostics, coding and mobile remapping services.
We believe every driver deserves to experience what their car was truly capable of — safely, reliably and without compromise. That's why we use professional tuning hardware, carry out diagnostic checks before every job, and write custom calibration files tailored to your specific vehicle.
Whether you're looking for sharper throttle response on a daily driver, a full Stage 1+ and DSG bundle for maximum engagement, or an economy map to improve efficiency — FLR has you covered.
We also offer mobile remapping across Haslingden and surrounding areas, so you can get the same professional service at your home or workplace without the hassle of travelling to a workshop.
CustomTailored Files
MobileService Available
£150Stage 1 From
100%Diagnostic First
Service Area
Based in Haslingden, Lancashire — covering surrounding areas with mobile remapping available.
Our Approach
What Sets FLR Apart
Vehicle-Specific Calibration
We never use one-size-fits-all files. Your remap is written specifically for your engine, gearbox and hardware configuration.
Safety First
Diagnostic checks before and after every job. We only proceed when your vehicle is healthy and ready for optimisation.
Easy To Reach
Call, email or use our contact form. We respond quickly with clear quotes and honest advice — no pressure, no jargon.
Editorial Process
How Our Guides & Knowledge Centre Are Written
Workshop Experience, Not Copywriting
Every article in the Knowledge Centre and guides library is written from real diagnostics, calibration and road-testing work — by the same IMI-qualified technician who works on the cars.
Accuracy Commitment
We publish honest trade-offs, UK-legal framing on emissions systems, and no invented performance figures. Guides show published and updated dates, and get revised when platforms, law or our process changes.
Corrections Welcome
Spotted something out of date or missing? Tell us. Real customer questions decide what we write and update next.
Let's Talk About Your Vehicle
Get in touch for a free compatibility check and quote.