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Dec 8, 1999 | 07:09 PM

larryV

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Driver behavior.

It is so true. With a chipped car, you WILL drive it harder. It's irresistable. It's hard not to. After finally chipping my car, I came to the realization that when dealing with the issue of car longevity, engine wear, etc., the factors that actually carry more weight in the end is driver behavior and NOT the increased engine wear effect of higher boost. Sure, by chipping the car, you are subjecting the engine to more wear and tear. But that is in my opinion a factor that is not really significant in determining the life expectancy of your engine. It is you. You who decides to pass an eighteen wheeler and two vans even though the exit you're taking is half a mile away. You who can't wait 'til the next stop light so you can pin yourself to the seat for a 0-60 back massage. But it's fun. My point is, ever since I chipped my car (yesterday), I've been driving like I'm some kind of hurry. It's a blast! I'm sure it'll wear off - for my car's sake.
This is probably not news to anyone but just a revelation I came up with while I was driving my car to... um... ..actually, driving around for no reason.

Dec 8, 1999 | 08:08 PM

Simon

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You make an excellent point. It's the driver.

Dec 8, 1999 | 08:59 PM

larryV

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So that being said, To anyone debating whether to chip or not, let me help in your decision...

Thinking about chipping?
Worried about engine wear and life your A4? (I was)
How hard is the chip going to be on your engine?
The real and relevant question is - How hard are you going to be on your car?
My personal answer to that question: VERY HARD. But so far it's worth it. If my car dies sooner than expected, oh well, looks like I'll be getting an S4 sooner than I thought. :-)

Dec 8, 1999 | 09:07 PM

Geoff

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Since its going to depreciate anyway, you might as well have fun with it! {NT}

Dec 9, 1999 | 07:22 AM

RickM

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Larry, loved that line....

"This is probably not news to anyone but just a revelation I came up with while I was
driving my car to... um... ..actually, driving around for no reason." Great line. As you know I'm still waiting for some more mileage to pile up before I chip, but even now, after having my car for some 5 chipless months, I'll find a saturday afternoon when the wife and daughter and out, and I'll turn to my 4 yr-old son and say, "Hey, wanna go for a ride?" He says, "yeah!" and off we go, to nowhere in particular.....although he does insist that the ride include what he calls "twisty roads". Where we are there are plenty of them, and it warms my heart to hear that little voice in the back saying "Yeeee Haaaa!"

Rick
Always in full control and driving safely with my son, no flames, please.

Dec 9, 1999 | 07:45 AM

Peter

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My observation

I only have a couple hundred miles on my car since I chipped it two weeks ago.
The speed is definitely there. Improved in every range.

But one thing I noticed -- even without any suspension mods, the car feels like it handles better with the chip. I know that it's just perception. But I think that is equally important.

-- Peter