If you code tranny to sport-mode, and then add the basic chip upgrade to 318HP
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If you code tranny to sport-mode, and then add the basic chip upgrade to 318HP
is it nessecary or advisable to get a tip-chip upgrade or is the sport-mode re-code sufficient?
Thanks in advance for your input..
Thanks in advance for your input..
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people say the gear ratios arent "comfortable" without the tip-chip
i never found out because i flashed both ecu's immediately,sry
btw the tip recode makes your pedal response more aggressive and sporty in both auto and tiptronic mode...00032 is the code.
btw the tip recode makes your pedal response more aggressive and sporty in both auto and tiptronic mode...00032 is the code.
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erm, when it comes to our non 6MT's
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IIRC, we have technically two ECU's built into our systems
http://www.goapr.com/Audi/support/ecu_a6_allroad.pdf
i had my OEM audi ECU flashed (not replaced) to a GIAC 'firmware', and the other tiptronic ECU flashed also to the GIAC TIP 'firmware'. you may have tuners do this, or you can simply purchase and hot swap with a ECU that has already been flashed from its stock programming. Though i'm not sure if it involves any soldering in the process (most likely yes)
expect to pay $500(x2) for each flash + 100$ installation charge
= 1,100$ or so...
(best buck i've spent in years)
(unless you get the discount and done in person at waterfest this weekend)
glad we have another racing green machine with us!
IIRC, we have technically two ECU's built into our systems
http://www.goapr.com/Audi/support/ecu_a6_allroad.pdf
i had my OEM audi ECU flashed (not replaced) to a GIAC 'firmware', and the other tiptronic ECU flashed also to the GIAC TIP 'firmware'. you may have tuners do this, or you can simply purchase and hot swap with a ECU that has already been flashed from its stock programming. Though i'm not sure if it involves any soldering in the process (most likely yes)
expect to pay $500(x2) for each flash + 100$ installation charge
= 1,100$ or so...
(best buck i've spent in years)
(unless you get the discount and done in person at waterfest this weekend)
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"Sport-mode" does nothing to increase the speed of shifts...
The real benefit of the 00032 code is that it allows you to hold 1st gear to redline. Normally, the tranny will short shift the 1-2 shift.
The GIAC tip chip noticeably increases the speed of up and down shifts when in Tip mode. There is still a delay from the time you move the shifter (or push the button) and the time the tranny shifts, but it is faster with the Tip chip. IMO, it is well worth the investment.
Note that O.CT also has a Tip chip. However, their Tip chip is very different from the GIAC Tip chip. As I understand from talking with Strat and Marcus at O.CT, the stock TCU limits how much torque the ECU will allow the motor to develop. The O.CT Tip chip (and the GIAC) eliminate this safeguard. The O.CT Tip chip does not increase the speed of shifts. Marcus was working on this, but don't know if he ever finished development.
I've got no idea what the Dahlback Tip chip does.
HTH
Mike
The GIAC tip chip noticeably increases the speed of up and down shifts when in Tip mode. There is still a delay from the time you move the shifter (or push the button) and the time the tranny shifts, but it is faster with the Tip chip. IMO, it is well worth the investment.
Note that O.CT also has a Tip chip. However, their Tip chip is very different from the GIAC Tip chip. As I understand from talking with Strat and Marcus at O.CT, the stock TCU limits how much torque the ECU will allow the motor to develop. The O.CT Tip chip (and the GIAC) eliminate this safeguard. The O.CT Tip chip does not increase the speed of shifts. Marcus was working on this, but don't know if he ever finished development.
I've got no idea what the Dahlback Tip chip does.
HTH
Mike
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Ride was unhappy with GIAC ECU code only, sporadic shifts - methink the extra torque throws it off
Once I put the Tip-Chip in - only delayed 9 months because of a $hitty dealer I ended up firing - it shifted noticeably better.
Sigh, still no fix for the dreaded BTDL...
Sigh, still no fix for the dreaded BTDL...
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With a good launch, Tip chip can nearly make up the difference on an MT- Def faster than sport mode.
Sport only raises the shift point RPM and holds first gear to redline upshift or manual upshift, it does nothing to speed up shifts, just like MCH 2.7t said.
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