silvertip

I actually have a track car, but I just wanted to see how my daily driver would be on a road course.

I brought my S4 up to our local track here in MN "BIR". It is a highspeed 3 mile road course with 10 turns and a 1 mile straight. Fast track.

Last year with the car stock except engine ecu, I thought the car to be unresponsive to shift inputs, so I bought a chip for my tip this year.

I'm sad to say that I'm disappointed in the complete package. Don't get me wrong, I think ths car is the Best Bang for me, but for even an occassional track car it is not, dare I say better for drags than a road course? I understand the Porsche "tip" is definetly better and more responsive stock!

A 6 speed is the way to go if you drive on the track alot. But for everyday driving and heavy traffic, there is nothing better than a slightly warmed over tip! I think it is even quicker than a 6 speed in traffic and easier to drive. I guess I'm getting lazy, as I've driven sticks all my life, and I'm an old fart.

Anyways, that's my .02 worth.



Y2K, Silver/Onyx, Tip
APR Engine ECU
GIAC "Race" Tip ECU
Everything else is Stock
All Options, but Phone
What A Wonderful Daily Driver!

S4@last!::Now B7 RS4

So are you saying that the GIAC Race tip chip is not worth it?

GIACUser

I run both GIAC chips. The results they produce are worth it. Much quicker, much more positive shifting. It does not turn the tranny into a rock hard shifting track ready car, nor did I expect it to. I agree with silvertip, go manual if you are looking for something for the track. But if yours is a daily driver and have to contend with traffic and went for the automatic.... get both chips and you will love the difference.

silvertip

Ain't that the truth!! Great daily driver made better with both chips!! Tips RULE! :-))

néné

Can one Tip chip be used with a different brand engine ECU chip?

silvertip

Yes, that is what I did - see sig