ECU Chip Help Needed!
08-12-2003, 04:18 PM
#2
New Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
GIAC X-Chip iss my preference, and ...
get:
1. Bailey Motorsports Diverter Valves.
2. APR Bi-Pipe
3. APR Snub Mount
4. AWE S-Flow
These are all crucial upgrades to accompany your new chip.
I have been hearing great reports about OC.T chips. If you go with them, definatley call Bob or Pete at Stratmosphere. If you go with GIAC, call Ron at AWE Tuning.
My opinion on APR - loosing market share, loosing customers, loosing software technicians and testablility, software lacks progress (too long for updates), lack of respect for the customer, and chips are too "soft".
Good luck
1. Bailey Motorsports Diverter Valves.
2. APR Bi-Pipe
3. APR Snub Mount
4. AWE S-Flow
These are all crucial upgrades to accompany your new chip.
I have been hearing great reports about OC.T chips. If you go with them, definatley call Bob or Pete at Stratmosphere. If you go with GIAC, call Ron at AWE Tuning.
My opinion on APR - loosing market share, loosing customers, loosing software technicians and testablility, software lacks progress (too long for updates), lack of respect for the customer, and chips are too "soft".
Good luck
08-12-2003, 04:31 PM
#4
New Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: GIAC X-Chip iss my preference, and ...
1. Chip
I would get a full new ECU that is Chipped. This way you can keep the stock one, in case of issues/emergency or those non-track days. Cost is about $1,100.00USD
2. DVs - about $300.00USD
3. APR Bi-Pipe - about $350.00USD
4. APR Snub Mount - about $50.00USD
5. AWE S-Flow - About $200.00USD
Labor is relative to the shop you choose. I would look for an experienced AUDI tuner in your area. Drive far if you have to.
I would get a full new ECU that is Chipped. This way you can keep the stock one, in case of issues/emergency or those non-track days. Cost is about $1,100.00USD
2. DVs - about $300.00USD
3. APR Bi-Pipe - about $350.00USD
4. APR Snub Mount - about $50.00USD
5. AWE S-Flow - About $200.00USD
Labor is relative to the shop you choose. I would look for an experienced AUDI tuner in your area. Drive far if you have to.
08-12-2003, 04:42 PM
#6
New Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well ..
I am not a California native, but there are definatley some out there. Here is some help (how good, I am not sure):
Achtuning, LLC
15215 NE 90th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
www.achtuning.com
STaSIS Engineering
23565 Mountain Charlie Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
www.stasisengineering.com
The NorCal Audi Club may be able to pint you in the right direction.
http://www.norcalaudiclub.org/shops.html<ul><li><a href="http://www.norcalaudiclub.org/shops.html">NorCal Recommended Shops - Click Here</a></li></ul>
Achtuning, LLC
15215 NE 90th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
www.achtuning.com
STaSIS Engineering
23565 Mountain Charlie Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
www.stasisengineering.com
The NorCal Audi Club may be able to pint you in the right direction.
http://www.norcalaudiclub.org/shops.html<ul><li><a href="http://www.norcalaudiclub.org/shops.html">NorCal Recommended Shops - Click Here</a></li></ul>
08-12-2003, 05:14 PM
#7
Elder Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 10,957
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dyno Sport Racing is popular. New dimensions in Santa Clara is also well thought of. ND has just
changed owners. Haven't heard one way or the other on any changes they've made. If your a local boy, don't forget to check the Norcal forum now an then.
Trending Topics
08-12-2003, 05:50 PM
#8
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Dyno Sport Racing is popular. New dimensions in Santa Clara is also well thought of. ND has just
Where is the norcal forum?
Did you not chip your car? Did you go to either Dyno Sport or ND for your mod work? Thanks!
Did you not chip your car? Did you go to either Dyno Sport or ND for your mod work? Thanks!
08-12-2003, 05:52 PM
#9
New Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: ECU Chip Help Needed!
I heard the GIAC chips might be too "aggressive" on the engine. versus APR's. O.CT I heard is the most conservative and less likely to blow the engine. Is any of this true?
08-12-2003, 06:11 PM
#10
Elder Member
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 10,957
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've used DSR and have been satified with the work they have done. I haven't used
ND so, I can't comment on their work. To reach the Nor cal forum go up to the header bar and hit on Audiworld forums (not on select a forum) then scroll down to norcal. I provided a link just in case!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/norcal/">https://forums.audiworld.com/norcal/</a</li></ul>