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A4 2.0T Chip Upgrade... any recommendations?

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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VAST is a good company. They do good work and are very well respected in the Audi community.
Personally I'm probably going to with GIAC even though we have a local APR dealer.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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doesn't stasis have a 2.0T tune?
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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go with whichever tuner is closest to your current location. i have a giac and apr in my area and this is my second apr tune. i love it and the programs/flip switch you can use too. everything controlled by cruise control stock
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EGainer
go with whichever tuner is closest to your current location. i have a giac and apr in my area and this is my second apr tune. i love it and the programs/flip switch you can use too. everything controlled by cruise control stock
i agree with you on how easy it is to switch out of programs with the cruise control stalk... it was a big selling point for me but i realized that i don't quite use the program switching at all...... but just knowing that i have the option to do so is always a good feeling.
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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Are there any long term problems associated with running the APR engine software? It scares me a bit.

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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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I could not resist and ended up putting the Revo Stage 1 in my car and it is amazing! So much torque through the entire power band it makes the car so much fun to drive. I highly recommend it.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Hey Guys! I'm a new member here. Does anyone have any advice for tuning the 2.0T? Who are some good tuners?
I'm also new to the B7 platform. Check out MTM/Hoppen Tuning (http://www.hoppenmotorsport.com/audi...ng.htm#exhaust). I'm going with their 272hp flash and a STaSIS cat back exhaust. The flash is safe, TUV approved in Germany. I know there will be a ton of other opinions on this, but I trust them. I'll eventually do the K04/injector/intercooler setup for some real fun.

I have a '94 UrS4 with 450+hp, so I know a thing or two about tuning Audis. Best of luck.

Let us know how you go?
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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KillerDolphin,
What VAST dealer is SE Michigan? I've done the APR chip a couple of times and I like it, but would like to know other options. I live in Plymouth so I should be close by. Thanks.

Bill
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Now is as good as time to mention that we have APR chip tunes on sale right now for spring. 1 program is 549 or a fully loaded ECU is 599.

For those who don't know, you can hold up to 4 programs on B7 ECU. Most get a stock tune, 91 octane (232HP tune), 93 octane (241HP tune) and a valet tune. You can easily switch between the tunes depending on where you will be driving. For ordering info and pricing Click here! This sale is temporary and will only last for a short while.

For what it is worth, I got a 93 octane tune in my A4 and my MPG went up over stock on a 600 mile highway trip according to my computer.
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