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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 02:05 PM
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Default Ready to chip! Yay!

Took my car to the local tuner/mechanic yesterday, got:

-MTM TBB with brace
-Samco F-hose (they were out of MTM f-pipes)
-710N's
-Fixed torn vacuum hose (way to go Audi Certified)
-AWE DTS
-RS4 shifter and grill
-Redline oil change
-New air filter

I'll probably be getting either an MTM or and ABT/AMS chip - probably ABT since everyone said they work well on craptane.

To be honest the DTS didn't do quite as much for the slop as expected - the shifter still moves around a lot, only about a 50% reduction.

No more losing to girls in GSX's for me!!
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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DTS made a HUGE difference for me
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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Default DTS shouldn't effect the shifter as much as the tranny simply moving around

keep your eyes on the TBB - its still a weak point - i am a big believer in the bi-pipe though we've seen even those get weird holes....
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 02:23 PM
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oh and get a boost gauge if you don't have it!
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 02:56 PM
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Default MTM TBB has a lifetime warranty

and since the shop that installed it also does, both parts and labor are covered by it. I did want to get a bi-pipe but some people feel they are a pain and can void some warranty work.

Thanks!
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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what shop did the work?
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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if you chip you can kiss your your certified warranty good-by though.....
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 04:04 PM
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you would notice the DTS more if you were chipped 1st...then added it.
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 04:25 PM
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Default a warrenty does not cover the headaches though

just my .02

just keep an eye on it - and get a boost gauge!
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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Default A lot of the mods you read about are way exaggerated (m)

when it comes to the difference you can feel IMO. You can find posts on here where people say they notice a dramatic improvement when they've changed brands of oil, installed a new air filter, or put in new spark plugs.

Haven't installed my DTS yet, but I expect I'll be able to feel a slight difference, but nothing as dramatic as some people report I suspect.
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