Any one with a APR chip here? Couple of questions
10-11-2005, 03:30 AM
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Any one with a APR chip here? Couple of questions
How do you like it? Im thinking about getting one, but im wondering if you can shift on the fly. Or do you have to turn off the car and wait for 10 seconds every time you want to change the program to get the extra HP. Any concerns about its just working the engine to hard? Fuel consumption?
10-11-2005, 04:49 AM
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You can switch programs on the move.
I can't speak about the performance of the A3 chip, but I've had an APR chip in my 99 A4 for a couple of years and the performance gain is impressive. Also, I've never had any sort of problems related to having the chip.
10-11-2005, 06:14 AM
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I've had my A3 chipped for a couple of months now, and...
I really love it. I currently only have the "93" program. The only reason I want the stock program is to have the ability to go back to lower octane gas should supply demand it. I've averaged better than 32 MPG on the highway at 80+ MPH on several long trips (300+ miles), and 25-27 MPG in city only driving is common. I don't think the engine is working much harder...it never feels like it's straining or anything. Just pulls as long as you keep a foot in it. Of all the modifications I've made to my cars over the years, this one is the best. It's the least noticable to the public, and yet it's the highest (HP & Tq)/$ spent gain I've achieved.
10-12-2005, 02:51 PM
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Re: How do you switch?
it's a series of "push-hold" combo's on the cruise control stem...see the APR website for the procedure.<ul><li><a href="http://www.goapr.com/Audi/products/ecu_upgrade_8pa3.html">APR link</a></li></ul>
10-12-2005, 03:53 PM
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That page mentions turning the car off for 10 seconds.
Turn the ignition key off for 10 seconds, turn the key back on, and you will be locked in that program until you change it again.
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10-13-2005, 06:10 AM
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Thats what i was wondering about. If i need the power right away,
do I have to turn the car off. Or just hit a botton? Driving around in a "sport mode" would use extra gas.
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