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1.My 1.8T just went over 15K. When would you guys say it is TOO LATE to chip my car. Also, I plan on using Hoppen's MTM chip... any one have any experince with them? Pros & Cons?

2. Every time I turn on the A/C I get a very strong smell from the unit but it goes away after a couple of seconds. The smell reminds a lot of how a car would smell if the interior were wet and the car were left out in the sun all day. I have never got the carpets wet though. Has anyone experienced the same thing and how can I get rid of the smell?

Thanks for all your help...

nicky

and I just signed up for the upcomming APR group purchase (if it is going to happen of course). As to the A/C problem sorry but can't help you there.

Nicky 99.5 1.8TQSM (ready to chip)

Ray Khan

Hoppen is overpriced and most people will recommend APR. I don't have a chip yet, but I'm planning to go with APR. I got a ride an APR chipped 1.8T recently and it felt awesome. Check out the chip survey on www.audizone.com and see what people say.<p>rakha

mark mahadeo

...despite all the APR hype, MTM does have a relationship with Audi, at least in Germany, and I think that may give them an advantage. Also, a delaer near me (Toronto area) does MTM installs, and I'm not crazy about my ECU getting stopped at the border while my car sits useless in the driveway !!

...the new APR switchable chip sounds interesting, but I'm not sure when I woud NOT want the extra power, so why have a switch?

Here's a post from someone who put in an MTM chip recently...

https://www.audiworld.com/forum/m/a4/66346.phtml

Let me know which way you go.<p>'00 1.8TQS Tip, no chip (yet...)

nicky

MTM is good if you have "deep pockets."

blankman

I chipped mine at 32K, love it (APR)!

WJM

check the archives about a year ago...
where do you live? it sounds like it just may be a humidity related issue. Possibly water condensation in the AC system which stays there until you reactivate the system. *shrug* I am pretty sure I saw something about a year+ agao in the forum.

good luck and enjoy the new chip
-Will

99.5 1.8TQMS TAP 1

mark mahadeo

<p>'00 1.8TQS Tip, no chip (yet...)

DRC

Moisture gets trapped in the fan housing and ducts and after a while in the heat and humidity, mold/mildew begins to form just and this is what you're smelling. Unfortunately most cars suffer from it. If you're allergic to mold or mildew, it can really become a health issue. The only way to effectively get rid of it is to have the fan housing and ducts removed and thoroughly cleaned. But even this has no guarantee of 100% cure. DON'T spray anything like odor killers into the vents...you'll regret it. I tried it...and regretted it! The mold/mildew has to be removed and a local Honda shop quoted me $150 to do it. I sold the car when I got my A4 so the new owner will have to worry about it.

Good luck.

a4orced_air

Where is the MTM dealer located in the Toronto Area?