Is it bad form to chip A4 with 15in wheels / non sport pkg?
08-16-2001, 11:18 AM
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many here including me would reccomend you upgrade your tires and suspension before
doing any engine mods. I had the non-sport and 15" wheels, and I couldn't stand it. Besides the car handling like $hit, it looked funny too. Now my car sits low, handles excellent, and is ready and willing for an upgrade in power.
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Depends on your priorities
I did just that with my 2000 1.8T (though I added new springs and shocks 2 months later)
If I had to do it again I'd definatly get suspension first then 16" rims minimum.
The chip is very tempting to get first since it's so cheap.
If I had to do it again I'd definatly get suspension first then 16" rims minimum.
The chip is very tempting to get first since it's so cheap.
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08-16-2001, 11:29 AM
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I have been running with a chip and no suspension upgrades for 16000 miles...
I only did the chip first because I got a decent deal on one used. I would recomend doing suspension and wheels first though. Im going insane with the non-sport setup but I cant afford suspension yet.
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Just go easy in the corners and you'll be fine. Passing in 5th gear on the freeway is easier (more)
while chipped.
I chipped then changed my suspension a couple of months later...
I changed my wheels/tires/brakes about a year later.
17"P7000ss, ATE Slotted Rotors, Mintex Red.
Just don't floor the gas right before a turn and while in a turn... too much body roll.
Straight line accel. doesn't take too much special suspension... and you'll love the freeways... =)
I chipped then changed my suspension a couple of months later...
I changed my wheels/tires/brakes about a year later.
17"P7000ss, ATE Slotted Rotors, Mintex Red.
Just don't floor the gas right before a turn and while in a turn... too much body roll.
Straight line accel. doesn't take too much special suspension... and you'll love the freeways... =)
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