Let's talk about something juicy.....Why does everyone love bashing APR??
08-04-2004, 08:19 PM
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Let's talk about something juicy.....Why does everyone love bashing APR??
I think they make a good product for what they advertise. Of course, they have always been the most conservative of all the tuners with their mentality of making our cars everyday drivable.
I know that GIAC and REVO puts out stronger chips, but why the negativity? The only thing I think that was controversal on APR's part was Alipor's dyno back a year ago. But do think that A4NCAR also showed that other tuners don't put out the HP claims either....(well, for the B6 A4s at least).
Dont' get me wrong. I love REVO chipped cars a lot (ridden in a couple) and I have ridden in GIAC chipped B5 S4s and Neuspeed chipped cars, and I am also thinking of going REVO when I upgrade to the GT28RS turbo. But all this negativity I think is a bandwagon thing.....
Let the flames begin....
I know that GIAC and REVO puts out stronger chips, but why the negativity? The only thing I think that was controversal on APR's part was Alipor's dyno back a year ago. But do think that A4NCAR also showed that other tuners don't put out the HP claims either....(well, for the B6 A4s at least).
Dont' get me wrong. I love REVO chipped cars a lot (ridden in a couple) and I have ridden in GIAC chipped B5 S4s and Neuspeed chipped cars, and I am also thinking of going REVO when I upgrade to the GT28RS turbo. But all this negativity I think is a bandwagon thing.....
Let the flames begin....
08-04-2004, 08:51 PM
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I'm not sure what the fuss is about. I went APR because of the great reviews on this forum...
That was a year and half ago. Since then APR seems to have fallen out of favour (for whatever reason) and become the chip of last choice. I think this says less about APR and more about people on this board.
08-04-2004, 09:04 PM
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Agreed. APR had some bad press bc of the Revo conflict
And other customer service related issues. I had an APR chip on my B5, and loved it. No problems at all, great service, etc. That's why I got another one. Everyone has their loyalties, and every chip manufacturer has had some issues.
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08-04-2004, 09:39 PM
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Totally agree... I hear all the time about B5 guys who've had the Stage 3...
On their cars for like 50K+ no issues. I think the B6 Stage 3 will be an incredible kit. NO doubt that their hardware is the best out there, I can't wait for my Stage 3.
08-04-2004, 09:50 PM
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Oh, goodie! Multiple choice. I'll pick "were". Where's the B6 kit?
Sorry, I forgot. Two weeks?
Once upon a time Lotus 1-2-3 was the dominant spreadsheet software. Excel sucked. Who uses Lotus anymore? They drove the creative talent out of the company - took them for granted. Guess where they went to work (starts with an M)? Excel is now dominant. You lose a few key people in a company and there goes your edge. I don't think it's any coincidence that Revo now has the edge APR fans used to take for granted.
Once upon a time Lotus 1-2-3 was the dominant spreadsheet software. Excel sucked. Who uses Lotus anymore? They drove the creative talent out of the company - took them for granted. Guess where they went to work (starts with an M)? Excel is now dominant. You lose a few key people in a company and there goes your edge. I don't think it's any coincidence that Revo now has the edge APR fans used to take for granted.