DSG & S tronic gearboxes
Explore transmission-specific clutch packs, gearbox hardware and compatible software for supported Volkswagen Group applications.
STX Tuning transmission studio
Clutches, differentials, cooling and compatible gearbox software.
More power puts more demand on the gearbox and drivetrain. Explore DSG and S tronic clutch packs, ZF and DCT hardware, performance clutches, limited-slip differentials and supporting parts for your exact car.
STX Tuning in Slough helps identify your gearbox and quotes parts, fitting and any compatible gearbox software together.
Gearbox options depend on the exact transmission fitted. Choose your engine and we'll use the recorded gearbox where we have it. You can always correct it below.
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Send STX Tuning the registration, make, model and year so we can help identify the gearbox.
Parts matched to the actual gearbox family.
Physical upgrades kept separate from TCU tuning.
Enquire about fitting and installation.
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Different transmissions have different hardware and tuning options.
Choose the gearbox type you're interested in, or use your vehicle details so we can help identify it.
Explore transmission-specific clutch packs, gearbox hardware and compatible software for supported Volkswagen Group applications.
Explore relevant transmission hardware, supporting parts and compatible gearbox software enquiries for supported ZF applications.
Explore suitable dual-clutch performance transmission components for applicable vehicles.
Explore suitable performance clutches, flywheels, differentials and supporting drivetrain components.
Gearbox upgrades change physical parts: clutch packs, clutches, flywheels, differentials, cooling and mounts.
Gearbox tuning changes supported transmission-control software, such as shift behaviour and torque limits. Software does not strengthen mechanical parts, and xHP is software, not hardware.
Many builds need both. We quote them separately so you can see exactly what each part does.
DQ200, DQ250, DQ381, DQ500 and DL501 use different clutch arrangements; parts are never assumed interchangeable.
An eight-speed automatic family; variants differ, so the gearbox code is confirmed first.
Dual-clutch hardware options exist for selected applications only.
Single or twin-plate clutches, flywheels and differentials. Manual cars are never offered automatic gearbox software.
Change how drive is shared between wheels; results depend on car, tyres and conditions.
Slipping or harsh shifts can be mechanical or control faults. A remap is not a repair; tell us the symptoms first.
Some focus on clutch hardware, others on gearbox software, differentials or transmission service parts. These are names customers ask about, not a stock list or an official dealer claim. Availability and fitment are checked for your exact gearbox.
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Choose your gearbox type to see the parts that apply to it, then send everything in one message.
Select your engine or send the registration.
We confirm the exact transmission family and code.
Current modifications, goal and any symptoms.
Hardware and compatible software reviewed.
Parts, fitting and software itemised.
Fitting arranged at the Slough workshop.
Gearbox upgrades in Slough
STX Tuning is based in Slough, Berkshire, and welcomes gearbox hardware and software enquiries from Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, Uxbridge, Bracknell, High Wycombe and surrounding areas.
Gearbox hardware fitting is workshop work at our Slough premises. Contact us before travelling so we can confirm the proposed work and appointment.

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A performance gearbox upgrade involves changing suitable transmission or drivetrain components to meet a particular vehicle's requirements. Depending on the car, this may involve clutches, flywheels, differentials or other supporting hardware.
Gearbox tuning changes supported transmission-control software. Mechanical gearbox upgrades involve physical parts. The correct service depends on the gearbox and what you're trying to achieve.
Not automatically. The relevant gearbox and drivetrain requirements depend on the actual vehicle, engine torque, current condition and proposed setup.
Some Stage 2 setups may require gearbox or clutch considerations, but this isn't universal. The actual transmission and engine calibration should be reviewed.
An upgraded DSG clutch pack is a transmission-specific clutch assembly with different product specifications from the original arrangement. Available options depend on the actual gearbox.
Certain upgraded clutch products are designed for particular performance applications. Actual torque capability depends on the product specification, gearbox setup and operating conditions.
DQ250 and DQ381 are different Volkswagen Group DSG transmission families. Their internal components, applications and software requirements are not automatically interchangeable.
Aftermarket upgraded clutch products exist for selected DQ500 applications. Compatibility, availability and fitting requirements must be confirmed for the exact gearbox.
Selected DL501 applications have aftermarket transmission hardware options. The correct product and service depend on the actual gearbox specification.
No. Different DSG transmission families use different clutch arrangements. The exact gearbox must be identified before choosing parts.
No. They are different gearbox families with different clutch arrangements. A product for one should not be assumed suitable for the other.
ZF 8HP refers to a family of eight-speed automatic transmissions used in various vehicles. Different variants have different component and software requirements.
Some ZF 8HP applications have supporting transmission products and compatible software options. The exact gearbox code must be confirmed before selecting parts.
No. xHP is gearbox software for supported applications. It does not physically replace internal clutch components or strengthen mechanical parts.
Some supported gearbox calibrations offer different shift characteristics. Available features and actual results depend on the transmission and software.
Software may change supported transmission-control settings, but it does not automatically increase the physical capability of mechanical gearbox components.
A performance clutch is an aftermarket clutch assembly designed with particular materials or characteristics for a supported application. The appropriate product depends on the engine, gearbox and intended use.
A twin-plate clutch uses two friction discs within the clutch assembly. Products vary in design, operating characteristics and vehicle compatibility.
It may. Clutch engagement and pedal characteristics depend on the actual product, pressure plate and installation.
An aftermarket performance flywheel is a replacement flywheel designed for a particular engine and clutch arrangement. Different materials and designs can affect operating characteristics.
Suitable upgraded clutch products may be available for selected BMW manual models. The correct part depends on the exact engine, gearbox and existing clutch arrangement.
A limited-slip differential is designed to manage the distribution of drive torque between wheels according to its particular mechanical design.
A suitable differential may change traction characteristics in certain conditions, but the actual result depends on the vehicle, tyres, surface, setup and driving conditions.
STX Tuning can review enquiries for genuine suitable differential products, subject to actual vehicle fitment, current supply availability and installation acceptance.
Some transmissions have compatible supporting cooling components or more specialised upgrade options. The correct hardware depends on the gearbox and vehicle layout.
Not necessarily. Cooling requirements vary with the transmission, vehicle, operating conditions and proposed performance setup.
The appropriate maintenance and condition checks depend on the transmission and intended work. Tell STX Tuning about the gearbox's history and any current problems.
Slipping can have several causes, including mechanical or control-related problems. A gearbox remap is not a guaranteed repair for a slipping transmission.
STX Tuning can review suitable DSG clutch supply and fitting enquiries. Product compatibility, installation availability and the complete quotation must be confirmed.
Customer-supplied parts may be considered for fitting after checking the product, gearbox compatibility and proposed work.
Prices depend on the exact gearbox, manufacturer and product specification. Ask for a transmission-specific quotation.
Fitting costs depend on the vehicle, gearbox, component and work involved. Send us your registration and part details for a quotation.
Costs depend on the exact ZF transmission and hardware or software requested. A complete quotation requires the gearbox details.
You can enquire about compatible engine ECU and transmission TCU software together. Availability and pricing depend on the exact vehicle.
A hybrid turbo may change the engine's output and drivetrain demands. The gearbox, clutch and other supporting components should be considered for the actual build.
Selected Volkswagen Golf R generations have aftermarket gearbox and clutch options. The exact transmission must be identified before choosing products.
Selected Audi S3 and RS3 gearbox applications have performance hardware or software options. Compatibility varies by gearbox and generation.
A BMW M140i may have different transmission configurations. STX Tuning can review the relevant hardware and software enquiry once the actual gearbox is identified.
Yes. Suitable manual performance cars may have aftermarket clutch, flywheel, differential or other drivetrain hardware options.
Replacement or performance gearbox enquiries need to consider the original problem, exact vehicle and available products. The appropriate service must be confirmed individually.
Supply-only enquiries may be available for suitable genuine products. Pricing and availability must be confirmed.
STX Tuning is based in Slough, Berkshire, and welcomes suitable gearbox hardware and software enquiries from surrounding areas.
Timescales depend on the vehicle, components, fitting work and parts availability. A clutch replacement or major transmission project may require different arrangements from gearbox software.
Yes. You can request one quotation covering suitable transmission hardware, ECU software, gearbox tuning and other relevant performance upgrades.
Select your exact vehicle, confirm the transmission type where known and choose the hardware or software you're interested in. Send the full enquiry to STX Tuning through WhatsApp.
What we do
From Stage 1 and Stage 2 ECU remapping to gearbox tuning and supporting performance upgrades, STX Tuning offers specialist vehicle software and tuning services for compatible petrol and diesel cars and vans.
Explore the available options for your exact vehicle at our Slough workshop, with suitable mobile ECU remapping appointments available across selected surrounding areas.
Not sure which tuning service you need?
Tell us what you drive and what you'd like to achieve. We'll check your vehicle and help you explore the available options.
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Send your car, gearbox and the upgrades you're interested in. We confirm the transmission, compatibility and the complete quotation before any work is booked.