1994 S4 MRC Stage II chipping... is it good?
05-14-2007, 07:14 AM
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1994 S4 MRC Stage II chipping... is it good?
Just wondering if going this rout with my car will require me to upgrade brakes, suspension, etc. I would think that the original equipment could handle 280 HP, but am wondering what experiences others have had with this. Is there a noticeable increase in the wear and tear on the mechanicals from the extra HPs and torque? Also, if I go to 18" wheels, should I upgrade steering/suspension components?
05-14-2007, 07:18 AM
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there are different opinions
if you ask me, I will always advise brakes and suspension before HP upgrades...
however, considering the Euro verison of your car had atleast 280hp, the car was made to handle it... and then some...
however, considering the Euro verison of your car had atleast 280hp, the car was made to handle it... and then some...
05-14-2007, 10:50 AM
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MRC stage II chip will not require any other updates, but you may want to do them anyway
Upgrading the brakes and suspension will obviously improve how well the car stops and corners, but leaving it stock will not be unsafe. I would recommend that you upgrade the chip and drive the car for a while to see if you want to do further upgrades to the suspension or brakes.
What kind of driving do you have planned for the car? If it's just a daily driver you should be fine with stock brakes and suspension, but if you like to push your car or plan to track or autocross it then suspension, brakes and performance rubber will be very good investments. The added power of the chip should not have any adverse effect on longevity, but as always regular maintenance is key.
Same goes for 18" wheels. Simply going to larger rims does not require any upgrades to the suspension or steering as long as the stock stuff is in good condition and not worn out. The added weight of larger rims (unless you get high dollar light weight rims) is going to degrade handling, braking and acceleration performance, but not to the point that it would be unsafe under normal driving conditions. If you plan to drive your car hard, brake and suspension upgrades will go a long way toward making your car much more stable at high speed and around fast corners and during heavy repeated braking. It all depends on how you plan to drive it and what kind of driving feel you want out of your car. If you want a quick highway luxury cruiser, leave it stock. If you want to push your car hard through the twisties, brakes and suspension will compliment the added power nicely and give a firmer more planted feel.
What kind of driving do you have planned for the car? If it's just a daily driver you should be fine with stock brakes and suspension, but if you like to push your car or plan to track or autocross it then suspension, brakes and performance rubber will be very good investments. The added power of the chip should not have any adverse effect on longevity, but as always regular maintenance is key.
Same goes for 18" wheels. Simply going to larger rims does not require any upgrades to the suspension or steering as long as the stock stuff is in good condition and not worn out. The added weight of larger rims (unless you get high dollar light weight rims) is going to degrade handling, braking and acceleration performance, but not to the point that it would be unsafe under normal driving conditions. If you plan to drive your car hard, brake and suspension upgrades will go a long way toward making your car much more stable at high speed and around fast corners and during heavy repeated braking. It all depends on how you plan to drive it and what kind of driving feel you want out of your car. If you want a quick highway luxury cruiser, leave it stock. If you want to push your car hard through the twisties, brakes and suspension will compliment the added power nicely and give a firmer more planted feel.
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Re: MRC stage II chip will not require any other updates, but you may want to do them anyway
Great advice. Thanks. Will go ahead... and upgrade other parts later. Will report back on this project. Heck, the car has only got 110,000 km (67,000 mi) on it. It's still a baby!