When to chip
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When to chip
I got my 2011 A4 prestige 6sp manual about 2 months ago and I've got about 2500 miles on it now and I want to put the APR stage 1 ECU reflash on during the APR summer sale. I was wondering if I should wait until I have at least 5K miles on it for proper break in befor I chip. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
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I did mine around 3.5 K and don't regret it at all. Not sure of any adverse effects it can have if put on too early - I have never heard/seen any, but I am old school so just decided to wait a little. Once I got it, I felt like I should have done it earlier - BIG difference!
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I did mine around 3.5 K and don't regret it at all. Not sure of any adverse effects it can have if put on too early - I have never heard/seen any, but I am old school so just decided to wait a little. Once I got it, I felt like I should have done it earlier - BIG difference!
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An ECU tune will transform your car.
I had the Stasis tune done at around 1000 miles. Been smiling since.. Kinda nice to not have to worry about remembering to "hide" my tune when it goes in for service.
I had the Stasis tune done at around 1000 miles. Been smiling since.. Kinda nice to not have to worry about remembering to "hide" my tune when it goes in for service.
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What would happen if they had to flash your car to a newer ECU version. I'm thinking about getting the APR tune at waterfest but i'm still string to under stand the negatives.