SantorinSilver

I have a tip, and am also considering getting the tip race chip. Of those who actually own this chip, how satisfied are you with it, and how long have you had it? Do you notice any differences in your car such as engine temperature and gas mileage when not driving overly aggressive.

On their web site, it says they can return the original chip with my ECU. Does this mean I can switch back and forth with the same ECU? Is it easy to pop these chips in and out once they are not soldered? Why does everyone usually buy a separate ECU, is GIAC the only one that doesn't solder down their chip?

Thansk for any feedback.

Innovator

MTM also uses the same type of socket.

BukkakeRocky

I love the GIAC! made my 12k S4 feel new again!

Ferris TMK

Regardless be smart and buy the spare ecu...

SantorinSilver

Why buy a spare ECU when I can put the stock chip which back, which is the only difference.

Ferris TMK

and know it was or can be chipped. Trust me $700 is better now then shelling out 5K for new turbos, when they deny your warrenty claim. At least that's my opinion, if I was chipped of course.

SantorinSilver

I just hate to spend the extra$$$ on the spare ECU. When you switch ECUs is there any way for the dealer to tell you had another ECU in there?

Ferris TMK

When you switch ECU's the new one will have a power loss error code, it will clear with a VAG Tool or 60 Run cycles... Also make sure you put every screw back on the case. I've heard some dealers looking at the screw heads for wear or adding paint to mark the posisition. I think the that's a little extreme and proabably very rare.

again I think all this can do is lead to speculation and not proof. Oh yeah apparently AOA reads this board...

BaysideRS4

60 run cycles - is that 60 starts of the engine?

Gop-Dogg

NASA racer has both the ECU and Tip chips.