Engine Chip Reviews
11-25-2008, 08:27 AM
#23
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Re: Engine Chip Reviews
- Where did you get it done?
- How was your experience with the company doing the tuning?
- What product did you go with?
- How does the car feel after you've driven it for a while?
1; H2Sport, Georgetown, APR
2; Excellent, really know what they are doing.
3; Fully loaded chip, during last sale, bought Oct. 08. Stage 1.
4:WOW, LOL.
I'll be asked, so include it here. $962.00 taxes in, out the door. The allroad needed a new chip soldered in to accommodate the APR program. That was the $160.00 additional. They had quoted me $800.00.
I did have a problem with flashing CEL and EPC lights after install. I asked and described what was happening at the time. I was the cause. I was accelerating with the cruise, because it can change programs on the go I was activating that feature; if you hold the cruise in excess of five seconds you can change programs.
The only complaint that I have is the car, not the install.
While driving in the mid speed range, 50 to 100 km/h, a slight throttle input can cause a transmission downshift. If traffic dictates you get off throttle then a quick up shift. Almost the wandering that is talked about in the forums.
Still contemplating my options including the GIAC Tip Chip.
Time will tell, hope this helps.
- How was your experience with the company doing the tuning?
- What product did you go with?
- How does the car feel after you've driven it for a while?
1; H2Sport, Georgetown, APR
2; Excellent, really know what they are doing.
3; Fully loaded chip, during last sale, bought Oct. 08. Stage 1.
4:WOW, LOL.
I'll be asked, so include it here. $962.00 taxes in, out the door. The allroad needed a new chip soldered in to accommodate the APR program. That was the $160.00 additional. They had quoted me $800.00.
I did have a problem with flashing CEL and EPC lights after install. I asked and described what was happening at the time. I was the cause. I was accelerating with the cruise, because it can change programs on the go I was activating that feature; if you hold the cruise in excess of five seconds you can change programs.
The only complaint that I have is the car, not the install.
While driving in the mid speed range, 50 to 100 km/h, a slight throttle input can cause a transmission downshift. If traffic dictates you get off throttle then a quick up shift. Almost the wandering that is talked about in the forums.
Still contemplating my options including the GIAC Tip Chip.
Time will tell, hope this helps.
11-30-2008, 10:47 AM
#24
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Central Canada
Posts: 711
Re: Engine Chip Reviews
The only complaint that I have is the car, not the install.
While driving in the mid speed range, 50 to 100 km/h, a slight throttle input can cause a transmission downshift. If traffic dictates you get off throttle then a quick up shift. Almost the wandering that is talked about in the forums.
Still contemplating my options including the GIAC Tip Chip.
While driving in the mid speed range, 50 to 100 km/h, a slight throttle input can cause a transmission downshift. If traffic dictates you get off throttle then a quick up shift. Almost the wandering that is talked about in the forums.
Still contemplating my options including the GIAC Tip Chip.
After chipping, the engine power has increased above stock and the trans TCU does not know this. The tip trans will now "gear hunt" easily after engine power upgrades. You are correct in that a GIAC or similar TCU upgrade should resolve this issue.
12-11-2008, 12:38 PM
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Location: Schomberg, ON
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Re: Engine Chip Reviews
The effect is due to highly engineered Motronic Load Registration between ECU and TCU.
After chipping, the engine power has increased above stock and the trans TCU does not know this. The tip trans will now "gear hunt" easily after engine power upgrades. You are correct in that a GIAC or similar TCU upgrade should resolve this issue.
After chipping, the engine power has increased above stock and the trans TCU does not know this. The tip trans will now "gear hunt" easily after engine power upgrades. You are correct in that a GIAC or similar TCU upgrade should resolve this issue.
01-21-2009, 11:48 PM
#26
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Location: Toronto DT
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Re: Engine Chip Reviews
Tried the free trial stage 1 93 octane and loved it!
Going with APR stage 1+ this weekend. APR is having a sale from april 14 until may 11.
Buy 1 program and get 2nd free.....or buy 2 progams get a fully loaded ecu (w/ anti thieft, security lock, clear code and forgot the last one)
Going with APR stage 1+ this weekend. APR is having a sale from april 14 until may 11.
Buy 1 program and get 2nd free.....or buy 2 progams get a fully loaded ecu (w/ anti thieft, security lock, clear code and forgot the last one)
So did you get it done?
how much did it cost and where you did it?
let me know
or email me at huby_han@hotmail.com
Thank you
03-01-2009, 09:45 PM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: Engine Chip Reviews
Im waiting for my tax return an Im planning on going with a APR tune for my B5 1.8T
I was wondering if APR is having a sale soon that any one knows about?
I want to get the Tune and DV through them at the same time. And wuldnt hurt to save some $$ haha
I was wondering if APR is having a sale soon that any one knows about?
I want to get the Tune and DV through them at the same time. And wuldnt hurt to save some $$ haha
03-27-2009, 01:52 PM
#29
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Location: Schomberg, ON
Posts: 100
Re: Engine Chip Reviews
revo should be banned from this planet, period.
....what ever boost setting you want.....use some commonsense.
just as the trial version they flash your car with.
SCAMMERS.
....what ever boost setting you want.....use some commonsense.
just as the trial version they flash your car with.
SCAMMERS.
so they make you buy the REVO software to feel fast again
