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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 01:56 PM
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Default Please help with mods!!!!

So I have had my 1999 A4 1.8T for a few months now and it's time to start the mods. I have been looking at several websites but I can't decide where to start. I really want to boost up the power and I was looking at the APR chip but could anyone with the chip tell me what they think. Also if anyone has done any mods that they thought was money well spent please tell me about them and where I could find the products.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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the chip will give you the power gains you want, but ever think of maybe going for suspension? or an exhaust? b/c with the chip, you'll have to make your car breathe a little better, and an exhaust would help.
www.supremepowerparts.com - eric
www.purems.com - mike
basically those are the 2 sites that i deal with, they have everything and can get anything that they don't carry for decent prices.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Default do you ever plan on going big turbo?

you can take that into account now and save yourself some money. if you want to go APR stage 3 someday, then get an APR chip now. if you want to get PES' T28 kit, then go with GIAC. either APR or GIAC's 1.0 bar chip is great. try searching the archives for more information than you could possibly ever need on mods. it's the "search" button in the top right corner.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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Default what he said

dont forget to upgrade your bpv when you chip
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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Default I have APR chip.

Yeah I have the APR chip and I love it. Really added alot of torque to the car. unfortunatley I had 3 people in my car when I first got it so i couldn't tell the difference until they got out of the car. Now I drive really hard and have like 20 mpg for gas mileage . Anyways I think the APR chip is great. dont know much about the other chips though so might want to check out the GIAC or X-chip or whatever.. I hear ABT makes one that adds even more power than APR.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:29 PM
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Default What Suspension options are there?

Was wondering because I haven't been able to find anything that I really like. I want something that drops the car about 1.7-1.5 inches front and rear and doesn't make the car stiff as hell. I had a civic before this running on 2 inch race springs with low profile tires and the car felt like it was driving on rocks constantly. Any suggestions? Prices would be nice too
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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Default there are ALL kinds of options

different types of coilovers, lots of different springs and shock combos. what do you want? i have h&r coilovers and love them. check out www.purems.com. lots of good stuff there
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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Default Triliament said it right.

Personally here's a basic mod list that any enthusiast will love:

GIAC 1 bar chip
good suspension and wheel combo
DTS
short-shift kit
boost gauge
Borla exhaust

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Default how do you drive? (long)

Are you an aggressive driver? If so then just save up for the coilovers. Any suspension upgrade will make the car ride a little more rough than factory. Race springs would be a bad idea if you want any comfort. I have the apr roll control springs on koni adjustable struts. The handling is really good, but not as good as coilovers, but the ride quality is very smooth considering the performance gain. I am however going to put coilovers on it in the future.
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