to chip or not??
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to chip or not??
I have a leased 2.7t 6speed '01,psk. I have narrowed my chip search to the APR with the ability to switch between stock and chipped mode.
I am very nervous that i may screw up a great thing by chipping my car.
Has anyone that has chipped regretted doing so? I am willing to assume reasonable risk and I am also very anxious to get the performance boost.
Any opinions or experiences would be very much appreciated.
I am very nervous that i may screw up a great thing by chipping my car.
Has anyone that has chipped regretted doing so? I am willing to assume reasonable risk and I am also very anxious to get the performance boost.
Any opinions or experiences would be very much appreciated.
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I assume that you've driven a variety of chip brands to come to the
conclusion that you have ( wanting to chip and to use APR ).
Is your dealer chip friendly ? If not, they can tell if you have tamperd with the ecu, pretty much no matter what other precautions you take - switches, swapping ecus, etc.
Is there a reason you need switchability ( i've heard that it turns off fault codes - may no longer be the case ) ?
If your tech has questions about the mods made or something major happens mechanically, does your tuner have a good informal working relationship with AoA ?
Are you OK with the worst case of having to pay for the turbos out of pocket - I'm not saying this will happen, just bringing it up - ?
If you have answered these questions to your satisfaction, go ahead.
Is your dealer chip friendly ? If not, they can tell if you have tamperd with the ecu, pretty much no matter what other precautions you take - switches, swapping ecus, etc.
Is there a reason you need switchability ( i've heard that it turns off fault codes - may no longer be the case ) ?
If your tech has questions about the mods made or something major happens mechanically, does your tuner have a good informal working relationship with AoA ?
Are you OK with the worst case of having to pay for the turbos out of pocket - I'm not saying this will happen, just bringing it up - ?
If you have answered these questions to your satisfaction, go ahead.
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April, which brand do you recommend? Would a dealer necessarily be able to know you swapped chips if you just switch ecu's. I presume they could only tell it lost power at one point if it is removed.Regarding switchability - would stock be any more drivable/efficient than chip mode?
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There is a great deal of information AND opinions regarding "chips" on the S4 forum...
including "chip" comparisons, tests, surveys, etc. Keep in mind that they (the S4 gang) seem to have encountered far more problems with turbos, DVs, TBBs, etc. than we have in the A6 with the 2.7T motor. Even my dealer's service writers, chief tech and the "line" techs say that the A6 2.7T seems to not follow the pattern of the S4 experiences. Draw you own conclusions as to why, but give that forum a look and search.
The local S4 owners that I know (all VERY hard-core w/chips, down-pipes, exhausts, etc.) also seem to belong to the "chip of the month" club and have experience with two or more "chips"...ah, if only I had their money...
HTH
The local S4 owners that I know (all VERY hard-core w/chips, down-pipes, exhausts, etc.) also seem to belong to the "chip of the month" club and have experience with two or more "chips"...ah, if only I had their money...
HTH
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Make sure "reasonable risk" includes covering all engine repairs out of pocket...
If so, have at it!<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/461348.phtml">Thread on "chip" detection</a></li></ul>
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There are a lot of good chip makers. Your performance
priorities should be considered - by this I mean how the car drives, and how reliable it will be. Torque. How much torque. At what rpm. Hp. How much and when.
Are all the variables properly remapped - some chips give you a lot of boost in one scenario and then vanish at slightly different conditions - this because programming is patched in at the easiest break-in points with regards to the manufacturer programming. This is quick and dirty.
Best bet is to consider the German TUV approved brands. This like ISO for aftermarket car parts. Instead of having to rely on testimonials, you have an professional independent assesment that verifies manufacturer claims and has minimum standards for reliability.
Are all the variables properly remapped - some chips give you a lot of boost in one scenario and then vanish at slightly different conditions - this because programming is patched in at the easiest break-in points with regards to the manufacturer programming. This is quick and dirty.
Best bet is to consider the German TUV approved brands. This like ISO for aftermarket car parts. Instead of having to rely on testimonials, you have an professional independent assesment that verifies manufacturer claims and has minimum standards for reliability.
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