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  • RaceChip XLR – driving dynamics as you want

    We developed RaceChip XLR to increase responsiveness on the road. Our innovative throttle tuning system lets tune your engine’s reactions to your taste – choose from 7 separate stages. You’ll love your car’s improved dynamics – we promise.

    Your engine’s performance isn’t affected by RaceChip XLR, but you can access it more immediately and directly. Experience significantly sharper responses for yourself – no waiting for the message to get through or frustrating “pauses for thought”.

    And the best thing: installation is simple and requires no specialist knowledge. Try it now!

    Many arguments speak in favour of RaceChip XLR:

    Better throttle response 7 separate stages
    No official approval needed Perfect add on to chip tuning
    Easy to install

    The innovative XLR

    The Brainbox – the nerve centre

    The Brainbox monitors and controls all the processes involved in optimising throttle response.

    Control option 1: Controller

    RaceChip XLR can be controlled conventionally using a newly designed Controller which is connected by wire to the Brainbox. The driver can use the Controller to select any of the tuning stages at any time.
    • 7 separate tuning stages
    • Fast, intuitive operation
    • LED display
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    Included in this option:
    Brainbox + Controller

    Control option 2: App

    RaceChip offers you the option of controlling XLR right from the RaceChip app running on your smartphone. RaceChip XLR communicates with your phone via Bluetooth.
    • 7 separate tuning stages
    • Fast, intuitive operation
    • Wireless control of tuning stages
    • App shared with chip tuning
    • Automatic software updates
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    Included in this option:
    Brainbox + Controller + App control
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  • XLR Brainbox
    App Control
    XLR Controller
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    7 stages with different driving characteristics

    How RaceChip XLR works

    The RaceChip XLR is installed between the throttle pedal sensor and the engine control unit. Depending on the XLR’s tuning stage, it either amplifes or reduces the signals sent by the throttle pedal sensor in accordance with characteristics defined by our engineers. The effect is that you can choose how your car reacts to your throttle inputs.

    2 Sport (S, S+) and 2 Race stages (R, R+) sharpen throttle response, speeding up the engine’s reaction times, making it as reactive as even a sportscar’s. 2 Eco stages (E, E+) slow down the engine’s reaction to movements of the throttle. In heavy city traffic and on long journeys, this can help you reduce fuel consumption. You can select N if don’t want or need to use XLR, and your car is back to stock tune.

    RaceChip XLR is available for any car equipped with an electronic throttle, regardless of whether the engine is naturally aspirated, turbocharged, supercharged, electric or hybrid.

    Simple and easy to understand – installed in a few steps

    • Unplug the wire from the throttle at the connector.
    • Connect the Brainbox to the connector/adaptor.
    • Mount the Brainbox on a smooth surface in the footwell.
    • To control XLR: connect the Controller with the Brainbox, or set up the RaceChip app.
    • Done! Now – go drive and enjoy!

    Made for each other:
    Chip Tuning and Throttle Tuning by RaceChip

    You can experience totally new driving sensations if you combine RaceChip XLR with one of our chip tuning modules. The extra power and torque that chip tuning brings is perfectly complemented by the immediate throttle response made possible by throttle tuning. Together, they push back the limits of driving enjoyment.

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Help differentiating CR/PD

Distinguishing between Common Rail (CR)
and Unit Injector (PD)

Applicable to certain Volkswagen AG model series with 2.0 TDI engines

Several Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW model series with 2.0 TDI engines use both CR and PD ("Pumpe-Düse" / Unit injector) technology. RaceChip chiptuning is specially customized to the applicable fuel injection technology with respect to both hardware and software. If your vehicle is specified in the list of applicable models below (all other 2.0 TDI models feature just one type of technology), it is important to determine, before choosing a tuning product, which type of injection technology is installed in your vehicle. For such models, you will therefore find the “CR” or “PD” designation after your engine code.

Performance The following Volkswagen Group model series are applicable: Engine code CR Engine code PD
100kW (136hp) Audi: A3 (8P), A6 (C6)
VW: Golf Plus, Jetta V, Passat B6 		CAGB, CBAA, CFFA AZV, BMA, BNA, BRF
103kW (140hp) Audi: A3 (8P)
Seat: Altea (5P)
Skoda: Octavia (1Z), Superb (3T)
VW: Caddy (2K, 2C), Eos (1F), Golf V,
Golf VI, Jetta V, Passat B6, Touran (1T) 		CBAB, CBDB, CFFB,
CFHC, CJAA, CLCB,
CLJA 		BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP

If your vehicle is in this list and you are not sure if it is a CR or PD version, then simply follow one of the following steps to identify CR or PD technology.

Using the engine code:

For PD models, the engine code consists of 3 characters, while for CR there are 4 characters. You can find your vehicle’s engine code in the specification sheet in your service booklet or on the data sticker in your engine bay.

Using engine images for CR and PD:

Common rail (CR)
Common rail engine, traverse
Common rail engine, longitudinal
Unit injector (PD)
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, traverse
Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, longitudinal

Using our customer service:

If the tips above have not clarified the technology type, then please contact our Customer Service department. We will be happy to help.Contact