modwad

Just got a 2004.5 A4 1.8t Quattro 6spd with all the goodies.
Had a heavily modded Eclipse prior and want to start in to this thing in the same manner as I'm knowledgable about most that can be done; just need to adapt figures and dyno stuff for this car.
Chips weren't available for the V6 I had in my Eclipse (used an ICON timing-advance module) so I'm new to that stuff, though.
Got my exhaust, short-shift and brake upgrades ordered.
Big question:
For those kind enough to answer, how long have you been chipped (GIAC especially) and have you had any problems (anything!) that might be chip-related?
Really looking to go this route (and then turbo & clutch upgrade down the road).
PS- Is there a minimum mileage I should have on the car before chipping?
Thanks in advance.
Yes, I did do a search.... didn't really turn up anything for me.

WJM

but i chipped at 500 miles...
been stage 3 since 40k
now at 89k

modwad

Before I open up the box holding the ECU (I've decided to send mine to AWE if the ECU removale isn't too bad), is it possible to determine if I have the tamper-proof bolts AWE mentions in "removal of ECU"? And if so, is there a "best way" to get them out? Car is 2004.5 A4 1.8t Quattro 6spd

Stratocaster1422

how "heavy" is "heavily modded"?

I've been chipped for about 10K miles, and I'm at 72K right now.

I'd treat the car with the same break-in period/procedure whether it was chipped or not. Stay below 5K RPM's for a while, don't get into heavy boost until the oil/coolant is warmed up...

All Italian

Check out the APR web site on ECU removal, nice pics.