2.0T chips, how much risk?
04-23-2006, 01:23 PM
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yeah....a quick explanation about chipping please....
-about how much $?
-is vag tool needed?
-you take the chip out when you go to dealer right?
-% chance it could totally f-up your engine?
-is vag tool needed?
-you take the chip out when you go to dealer right?
-% chance it could totally f-up your engine?
04-23-2006, 02:19 PM
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Well.......
I'd typically think chips with one program would start in the $400-500 range.
A vag tool isn't needed, but if you plan to mod your car, it would be money well spent.
Most chips are "flashed" meaning there is no physical chip to take out. You can however, have a stock mode put in to switch back to when taking it to the dealer. I leave mine in chipped mode on my TT and they don't squawk, but my dealer is mod friendly.
Most of the big manufacturers are very reputable and I can't think of a single instance where a chip was a cause of an engine failure.
A vag tool isn't needed, but if you plan to mod your car, it would be money well spent.
Most chips are "flashed" meaning there is no physical chip to take out. You can however, have a stock mode put in to switch back to when taking it to the dealer. I leave mine in chipped mode on my TT and they don't squawk, but my dealer is mod friendly.
Most of the big manufacturers are very reputable and I can't think of a single instance where a chip was a cause of an engine failure.
04-23-2006, 02:28 PM
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Very little actual risk to your vehicle although...
most dealers do frown on this type of engine modification. If you ever have any engine problems, and they know about the after-market chip-tuning, they may try to void your warranty.
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04-24-2006, 07:38 AM
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very tempting
I have APR and that adds another 50HP. Very tempting. chipping adds fun to driving. I cannot stand the stock performance since I am from very strong V6 engine. Chip and S mode are a must for me. They are all very reliable. A few says chip it after breaking in (not my words). I chip it after 300 miles (dyno -> chip -> dyno)
04-24-2006, 09:14 AM
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APR has had some issues here; product and customer service
I think this thread is worth reading:
https://forums.audiworld.com/a3/msgs/51897.phtml
Most chips are reliable, but not all. Plus APR seems like a company I'd not do business with.
https://forums.audiworld.com/a3/msgs/51897.phtml
Most chips are reliable, but not all. Plus APR seems like a company I'd not do business with.
