99 A6 Avant - chip/VAG question

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May 27, 2003 | 03:49 PM

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99 A6 Avant - chip/VAG question

First - great site - lots of great info. I saw a lot of good advice prior to my purchase of a 99 Avant in February.

Second - What option do I have for a best bang for the buck performance upgrade, I've seen several.

1-The GIAC engine chip that give about 10hp and a "quicker throttle response"
-My take on this is that - I've got a wagon, not a 2.7T. It's a heavy car and 10hp probably won't be much of a difference, at least by itself.

2-The GIAC tip chip - I've seen several people comment that the more precise and quicker shifting makes the car come alive and it feels like it has more horsepower.
-I figure that I'll probably start with this and then get a chip for the engine in the future. Any reason to do it the opposite way?

3-Recode my tip - obviously the cheapest, but what does it really get me?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Eric

May 27, 2003 | 04:21 PM

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My .02...

Forget the performance mods for this model. I run the tip chip and if I didn't have to run it because of the Xchip (I have 2.7T)I probably would not purchase it. I suggest you try and find another 2.8 owner with Tip and go for a ride in in it before you buy one.

May 27, 2003 | 05:49 PM

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Not much by way of upgrades. Just sit back and enjoy the 12 sec 0-60 times. If you want to . . .

drop some dough, look into a supercharger. I think they go about $3 - $5K. I think there are a few 2.8s on the forum who have them.

Nice ride. Good luck.

May 27, 2003 | 06:05 PM

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9.6 0-60 Thank you very much. (more about supes)

The superchargers would put you at 295 hp 260 ft/lbs torque according to PES, the kit was at 4995, might have been on sale for 3995

May 27, 2003 | 06:15 PM

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This is pretty good advice.

I mean the part about getting a ride in a tip-chipped 2.8. Might also try for a ride in an ecu-chipped 2.8 - I know there are a few around.

Forget about tip recoding - it doesn't work in a 99. Unless there's been a quiet breakthrough since I tried it.

For a couple hundred bucks you could yank the overweight and overrestricted stock mufflers and throw on Magnaflows. It really will add a few hp, and certainly sounds faster!

If improved handling interests you, throw on the PSK rear sway bar for $125 and some good performance tires. You'll be surprised at how much better it will corner. Of course, even a stock Miata will still run away from you on the straights, but what the heck - it's a great excuse for being the slowest car on the track. (Not that I ever was the slowest in my 2.8, but that's another story. I didn't even have Magaflows on it.)

Whatever you do, enjoy the car - it's a dandy!

May 27, 2003 | 07:13 PM

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Sounds like not too many options

I appreciate all the tips.

Basically it sounds like I got the car I bought - which is an A6 wagon - throw the bikes and skis on top and pile in (which I've done many times).

I guess my only other option would be to get an Allroad, but I just like the regular A6 (of course S6) a lot more.

Thanks,
Eric