About Dyno Spectrum DS1

About Dyno Spectrum DS1

It doesn't get any better than this for true enthusiasts: bomb-proof reliable flashing, feature-rich capabilities, flex-fuel compatibility, map switching, external bespoke CAN integration, and amazing fully developed tuning stages plus pro tuning options.

ECU flashing for the VAG market has always been a formidable challenge, particularly when it comes to achieving high-speed logging for tuning and faster refresh rates. Our journey with Dyno Spectrum (DS1) began when we first heard about the collaboration between industry stalwarts John Banks and Mitch McKee. With a rich legacy in ECU reverse engineering and calibration, their expertise was unparalleled. A reliable, user-friendly flash tool was exactly what the key vehicles in the VAG world needed. All of PERON Automotive's fully developed tuning solutions for the 2.5, 4.0T, and V10 TFSI utilise DS1 and its amazing features.

Dyno Spectrum DS1 Collection

Key Features

The DS1 tuning tool offers a variety of user-friendly features designed to enhance the tuning experience and vehicle performance. Key features include support for E85 flex fuel and the inclusion of fully developed off-the-shelf (OTS) maps. These maps cover a wide range of upgrades, such as intakes, exhausts, turbos, and fuel pumps. Users can switch between fuel types from 91 to 104 octane, plus ethanol flex fuel, to suit their specific needs.

Users can fine-tune various aspects such as air/fuel ratios, ignition timing, and boost settings, tailoring engine performance to specific driving conditions and demands. Additionally, the DS1 supports real-time tuning, enabling immediate adjustments and fine-tuning without the need to reflash the ECU between revisions. The tool's high-speed data logging and customisable displays offer valuable insights into engine performance, including parameters like boost, knock, and fuel pressures. This comprehensive feature set allows users to achieve precise and reliable tuning results, whether they are professional tuners or enthusiasts.

How Does the DS1 Work?

The Dyno Spectrum DS1 enables secure, wireless flashing of your DME/ECU via a web browser, supporting PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, and smartwatches. Change maps in less than 30 seconds, providing quick tuning adjustments. The DS1 offers high-speed datalogging with logging rates up to 500Hz (2ms intervals), allowing for comprehensive data capture and detailed performance analysis. Custom code allows logging of any native parameter in the ECU, as well as custom monitors from internal calculations or added external inputs.

Additionally, the DS1 supports real-time calibration changes without needing a physical connection to the car. This allows users to tune hundreds of tables without flashing the ECU between revisions. All data is broadcast via an encrypted WiFi connection, ensuring robust and secure data transfer throughout the process. This seamless integration of wireless technology makes the DS1 a powerful tool for precise and efficient vehicle tuning.

DS1 Pro Tuning

The DS1 tuning tool is designed to facilitate seamless collaboration with top tuners around the world, thanks to its advanced features like high-speed data logging and real-time adjustments. These capabilities allow tuners to make precise calibrations while maintaining the integrity of the factory ECU, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Many of the world’s leading tuners utilise the DS1 for its versatility and precision, enabling them to deliver custom tuning solutions tailored to each vehicle’s unique characteristics. The tool’s ability to log data at high speeds and make real-time adjustments allows for quick and effective tuning sessions, whether done remotely or in person. This ensures that you can partner with the specialist of your choosing, no matter where they are located, to achieve the best possible results for your vehicle.

PERON's Use of the DS1

PERON Automotive has formed a close working relationship with Dyno Spectrum through our extensive use of the DS1 to deliver calibration solutions on many 4.0T and 2.5 applications. The DS1 tool has been revolutionary in the Audi aftermarket by effectively transforming the factory ECU into a fully programmable motorsport tuning suite, all while retaining its inherent benefits.

The real-time tuning, high-speed data logging, and advanced capabilities of Dyno Spectrum DS1 have allowed PERON Automotive to conduct in-depth research and gather incredibly insightful data. Beyond assisting with calibration, this data has enabled us to make informed decisions regarding supporting performance hardware. Our in-house turbo system brand, Nortech Performance, has extensively used this data for R&D purposes when designing, prototyping, and ultimately manufacturing key performance hardware. The results of this meticulous research are evident in a number of impressive customer cars as well as our own Time Attack Audi TT RS (8S), Audi RS 7 (C7) daily driver and development Audi R8 (4S).