Those of you with GIAC stage 1 and Tip chip, is the tip chip worth it?
08-18-2001, 02:11 PM
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Not really....
I bought an automatic so I wouldn't have to worry about shifting, but I went ahead and got the tip chip with the ECU chip anyways. They said I'd notice a difference even in full auto mode. I don't think I did, but in tip mode there is a difference.
08-18-2001, 02:19 PM
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Re: Those of you with GIAC stage 1 and Tip chip, is the tip chip worth it?
I have the same setup but with a supersprint exhaust system. I really dont notice much difference to tell you the truth, some yes, but nothing to really mention. I mostly drive in tip mode anyways b/c its hard to get that 4 banger to move sometimes and especially if you're not in the right gear 
08-18-2001, 02:26 PM
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Ive been here a while & reads lots on it & driven in both.I highly recommend TipChip its for those
who know the difference & there is a difference? 1 more thing chipped with tipchip is a must bcause its helps smooth out shifts from xtra power from the chip & will prolong trans life these facts alone make it worth it
08-18-2001, 02:52 PM
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speculation like on the stock market great word all I can say is do a search on AW for tipchip NASA
racer how posted volumes on this subject in S4 forum & search in the performance forum good reads there on this subject. IMHO from I read its makes sense.
08-18-2001, 03:15 PM
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Re: Those of you with GIAC stage 1 and Tip chip, is the tip chip worth it?
i got a tip chip.. its worth it... i have a 1.8t with apr chip and a tip chip and after the tip chip its shifts faster that it keeps up boost onto every gear you go through... its worth it
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08-18-2001, 04:38 PM
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my thoughts...
i would get a tip chip and the giac chip at the same time. it's cheaper and i think at that price it is worth the money.
the tip chip does have a noticable difference in tip mode but a little less in auto mode. i think this is because it shifts earlier anyways and the lower engine rpm's masks it's quicker shifts.
the reason why i recommend getting both at the same time is because i don't think the price of a tip chip seperately is worth it - it doesn't make $300 of diff, but it does make $200 diff. does that make sense?
those aren't the real prices of the tip chip - i've forgotten how much it was. but since you're in the market for an ecu and tip chip - get both. you won't go wrong that way.
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the tip chip does have a noticable difference in tip mode but a little less in auto mode. i think this is because it shifts earlier anyways and the lower engine rpm's masks it's quicker shifts.
the reason why i recommend getting both at the same time is because i don't think the price of a tip chip seperately is worth it - it doesn't make $300 of diff, but it does make $200 diff. does that make sense?
those aren't the real prices of the tip chip - i've forgotten how much it was. but since you're in the market for an ecu and tip chip - get both. you won't go wrong that way.
jason@2003a4.org
(nee jason in toronto)
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