GIAC chip
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GIAC chip
OK, I know there is much info on this subject in the archives,, ButI am reaching out for some personal info..
I want to chip but, I am worried about the turbo life, I have read so many entries about a turbo timer and so-on...I also have a Auto/tiptronic, i am worried about it affecting the driveability,,
Should I or shouldn't I ,,,So many have wrote they can't believe they waited so long,,will I do the same thing,,any help would be appreciated it
I want to chip but, I am worried about the turbo life, I have read so many entries about a turbo timer and so-on...I also have a Auto/tiptronic, i am worried about it affecting the driveability,,
Should I or shouldn't I ,,,So many have wrote they can't believe they waited so long,,will I do the same thing,,any help would be appreciated it
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you should as should I, but we should both wait until the new generation chips come out this month.
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IMHO
Turbo-timers are merely a convenience. Run synthetic oil and follow the manual's suggestion to let the engine idle a bit after hard driving.
IMO, if you just take it easy the last few miles before you reach your destination, you should be fine. Use your best judgement. Some people are more cautious than others.
I've had my Wett chip for 2 yrs and 30K miles with absolutely flawless performance. I have been a regular on this forum since 5/97 and do not recall a single turbo failure that was proven to be caused by a performance chip. In fact, I think I've read more about turbo failures and turbo wastegate rod failures on NON-chipped cars.
Will a chip affect life? Absolutely, YES! But if your turbo wears out at 140K instead of 150K, do you really care? Life's too short, get more horsepower! ;-)
In summary, as Nike says, "Just Do It!"<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=161"</a><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/a4registrydl.jpg" BORDER=0></a>
IMO, if you just take it easy the last few miles before you reach your destination, you should be fine. Use your best judgement. Some people are more cautious than others.
I've had my Wett chip for 2 yrs and 30K miles with absolutely flawless performance. I have been a regular on this forum since 5/97 and do not recall a single turbo failure that was proven to be caused by a performance chip. In fact, I think I've read more about turbo failures and turbo wastegate rod failures on NON-chipped cars.
Will a chip affect life? Absolutely, YES! But if your turbo wears out at 140K instead of 150K, do you really care? Life's too short, get more horsepower! ;-)
In summary, as Nike says, "Just Do It!"<p><a href="http://registry.audiworld.com/audi/registry/details.asp?car=161"</a><img SRC="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/a4registrydl.jpg" BORDER=0></a>
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