What is it
Hardcut Limiter is a Windows utility for VAG petrol engine control units. It helps calibrators set a firm hardcut rev limiter and create pop and bang style overrun sound on supported ME and MED families without hunting for maps from scratch.
Highlights
Typical workflow
Compatibility notes
Operating systems
Minimum system requirements
Source and responsibility
Source of Files: All software and resources provided in this post have been collected from public open sources on the internet. We do not claim to be the original authors or developers of this software.
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• User Responsibility: This software is provided for educational and evaluation purposes only. Any use must comply with local law. You assume all responsibility and risk associated with its use. The authors of this post and the forum administration are not liable for any damage to your equipment or data that may result from its use.
Hardcut Limiter is a Windows utility for VAG petrol engine control units. It helps calibrators set a firm hardcut rev limiter and create pop and bang style overrun sound on supported ME and MED families without hunting for maps from scratch.
Highlights
- Supports common VAG petrol ECUs including ME3.8.3 ME7.1.1 ME7.5 and MED9.1
- Targets popular engines such as 1.8T 20V 2.0 TFSI 2.5 TFSI 3.2 V6 R32 and 4.2 V8 S4
- Reads basic limiter values then calculates a new HardCut rpm for export
- Simple workflow with Open File Select ECU and output fields for fast edits
- Works alongside editors and programmers used in the workshop for writing the file
- Designed for off road testing and motorsport use where regulations allow
Typical workflow
- Open the original calibration file and select the correct ECU family
- Review the current limiter and choose the desired new hardcut rpm
- Export the adjusted data and apply it with your preferred editor or flasher
Compatibility notes
- For VAG petrol ME and MED controllers only with coverage focused on the families listed above
- Results and map locations can vary by software version and hardware level so verify on the bench before use
Operating systems
- Windows — Windows 7 Windows 8.1 Windows 10 and Windows 11
Minimum system requirements
- CPU — dual core 2.0 GHz or better
- RAM — 2 GB or more
- Storage — 50 MB free space
- Display — 1024 x 768 or higher
- Administrator rights to install and run
Source and responsibility
Source of Files: All software and resources provided in this post have been collected from public open sources on the internet. We do not claim to be the original authors or developers of this software.
• File Hosting: This forum does not host any files. All download links point to third party public cloud storage services. We are not responsible for the content hosted on external sites.
• User Responsibility: This software is provided for educational and evaluation purposes only. Any use must comply with local law. You assume all responsibility and risk associated with its use. The authors of this post and the forum administration are not liable for any damage to your equipment or data that may result from its use.
