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Can I take my ECU out and send it away to get flashed or does it have to be in the car?

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Old 02-24-2008, 04:25 PM
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Default Can I take my ECU out and send it away to get flashed or does it have to be in the car?

I don't have a GIAC or APR dealer close if you are wondering~
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Thought so, Thanks~
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I am 99% sure you can send it out. If you want Revo - you can send it to me.
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You can send the ECU out and get it flashed.
Old 02-24-2008, 08:30 PM
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Default Details..............

Cost and any comparison on specs to GIAC and or APR? Thanks. I have always has GIAC in all of my other Audis but no dealer is close. Where are you located?
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Default You would have to break the ECU's chastity belt to remove it. I wouldn't recommend that.

There's really no hiding that once you do it and you can kiss your powertrain warranty goodbye.

If I really wanted to run aftermarket software, I'd drive a LONG way for a flash before I'd remove the ECU.
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What do you mean? What belt?
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Default $499 for the flash

I think I am far, as I have no clue what track you are at. I am in Seattle.

Revo is just one of the big three. Gains are about the same. Just search for opinions. Hard for me to say much as I sell it.
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I can drive 3 hours and have it flashed, prob do that......
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Default Not just Seattle, but Issaquah even ...

... I can't believe I never noticed that before. I'm 15 minutes away - might have to pay you a visit some time.


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