a4odie

I am debating whether to get an APR chip or GIAC chip (when it comes out). What do you guys think?

Steve_Ag Arrow

Don"t know until the GIAC chip comes out.

a4odie

based upon GIACs software on other Audis (A4, A6, etc).

Miwa

I had GIAC X in my 2001 S4. I like their programming, and Garrett would stop by the dealer up here too. So my dealer had good support.

I'm a bit disheartened by AWE's exhaust plans tho, and APR's exhaust+chip combo may be a better solution. It's a shame tho, because AWE's parts are really nice. I had AWE downpipes on my B5 S4 and the things were works of art.

a4odie

Is your reservation about the exhaust because it's reported to be loud?

Miwa

So not only concerned about it being loud, but also having it sound like it has a riced-up fart cannon on it.

It sure looks nice tho, and is light... If someone here got one, I'd sure go give it a listen.

On my 2 S4's, the biggest gains were from swapping downpipes, and if AWE doesn't go after that (with custom GIAC programming if needed), then something like APR's solution may be better.

a4odie

I liked the phrasing....riced-up fart cannon....HAH!!!!

Where are you located?

BrandonLive

Prefer the APR. That's why I went with them in the A3.

PD Performance

Might as well compare the tune on a civic to a mustang...