awl18

What's the best chip for a 2001 1.8TQuattro with Tiptronic? If I do chip it, do I need to do anything special with the Tip? TIA!

Paul H. (near Annapolis, MD)

I have the APR chip, and I am concerned that because the Tip engages gears so slowly when programmed for the 1.8T that this is a lot of time with excess friction going on. Not a problem with the factory engine chip, but not so good with the extra torque of a higher power chip.

However, I must say that I have not seen higher transmission fluid temps yet since installing the APR chip.

I don't have a chip for my Tip yet, but I will be getting one as soon as I have the extra cash. As far as I know, GIAC is the only tuner that offers a chip for the trans. But it does not require a GIAC engine chip. It should work with any engine chip.

Paul

Paul Days

Use Redline oil when changing the lube, i heard Garretts chip is great!