What is Custom Gearbox Tuning?


Custom gearbox tuning is a specialized process designed to optimize the shift patterns and control strategies of your vehicle's DSG (Direct-Shift Gearbox) or automatic transmission. The objective is to calibrate the transmission to align with your specific driving preferences and performance goals. This is achieved by adjusting the vehicle’s Transmission Control Unit (TCU) to ensure seamless integration with your car’s engine and any modifications it may have.

Unlike generic tuning solutions, custom gearbox tuning is vehicle-specific. We perform a thorough analysis of your car’s make, model, and modifications, ensuring that the gearbox operates in the most efficient and responsive manner possible. Our approach focuses on achieving the optimal balance between shift speed, power delivery, and overall drivability, tailored precisely to your needs—whether for everyday driving or high-performance settings.



How It Works


Custom gearbox tuning involves optimizing various transmission parameters to enhance its responsiveness and overall performance under different driving conditions. Key adjustments include:


  • Shift Points: We modify the RPM at which your transmission shifts gears, ensuring the gearbox performs optimally for both power delivery and fuel efficiency. Whether you're cruising on the highway or accelerating hard, we ensure shifts occur at the ideal moment, keeping the engine within its optimal performance range.


  • Torque Management: This adjustment alters how the transmission handles torque between gears, which is especially crucial for vehicles with high-powered engines or performance modifications. Efficient torque delivery ensures smoother shifts, reduces strain on the gearbox, and helps maintain vehicle stability.


  • Throttle Mapping: We fine-tune throttle response to enhance gear engagement. This ensures that your transmission reacts instantly to throttle inputs, providing faster shifts during aggressive driving or smoother transitions during normal driving conditions.


  • Adaptive Learning: Our tuning process takes into account the transmission's adaptive logic, which learns and adjusts based on your driving habits. Whether your driving style is aggressive or refined, we customize the gearbox behaviour to suit your specific preferences, ensuring a personalized driving experience.


Benefits of Custom Gearbox Tuning


  • Enhanced Shift Speed and Responsiveness: One of the immediate advantages of custom gearbox tuning is the improved shift speed. By reducing lag between shifts, the transmission delivers quicker acceleration, which is especially beneficial in performance or track-oriented environments.


  • Improved Drivability: Our tuning enhances the transmission’s ability to adapt to different driving scenarios, whether you’re in city traffic or on an open road. You'll experience smoother, more seamless gear changes, contributing to an overall refined and enjoyable driving experience.


  • Optimized Power Delivery: Custom tuning ensures the transmission matches the engine’s power band, promoting smoother acceleration and efficient power delivery. This is especially valuable for vehicles with performance modifications, such as turbochargers, upgraded fuel systems, or exhaust systems, which require precise transmission adjustments to manage additional power.


  • Tailored Performance: Whether you're focused on track performance, daily driving, or a sportier driving experience, we adjust the gearbox behaviour to meet your specific needs. This allows you to enjoy a more aggressive, performance-focused driving experience or a smoother, more comfortable ride, based on your preference.


Long-Term Reliability and Durability


Our tuning also ensures your transmission operates efficiently over time, reducing the risk of premature wear or strain. By fine-tuning the gearbox logic, we reduce mechanical stress during shifts, which helps preserve the longevity and overall health of the gearbox, even under higher performance demands.


Why Choose Custom Gearbox Tuning?


  • Vehicle-Specific Precision: Every vehicle has unique characteristics. Our custom gearbox tuning is tailored specifically to your car, considering factors such as engine configuration, modifications, and intended use. Whether your car is stock or heavily modified, we ensure the transmission is optimally tuned to complement its powertrain.


  • Comprehensive Performance Gains: Unlike generic tuning solutions that provide only minor improvements, custom gearbox tuning maximizes your vehicle's overall performance. You'll notice improved acceleration, smoother handling, and better power delivery, particularly when combined with other engine performance modifications.


  • Expertise and Advanced Technology: Our team of expert technicians utilizes cutting-edge software and diagnostics to ensure your gearbox operates at peak performance. We have the experience and precision tools required to fine-tune your transmission without compromising its reliability or drivability.


  • Future-Proofing: As you continue to modify your vehicle, our custom tuning adapts to your upgrades, ensuring the transmission remains optimized as you push your car’s performance to the next level.


Ideal for


  • Performance Vehicles: If your car has engine upgrades, forced induction, or extensive modifications, custom gearbox tuning ensures the transmission can handle the additional power while delivering smoother, more efficient shifts.


  • Track or Race Cars: Custom gearbox tuning is essential for high-performance builds that require rapid, precise gear shifts to maximize speed and performance on the track.


  • Daily Drivers: For those seeking a refined, comfortable driving experience, our tuning improves gear changes to make your commute smoother and more responsive, enhancing both comfort and driving pleasure.


Experience the Difference with Custom Gearbox Tuning



Custom gearbox tuning is more than just enhancing shift speed; it’s about transforming the entire driving experience. Whether you're looking to improve daily driving comfort or unlock track-ready performance, our custom solutions provide a precise, tailored, and reliable transmission that adapts to your unique driving style.