LighTTnin

I am thinking of going with the AWE/Garrett chip, but I think I will hold on the
Borla exhaust.
How many miles do u have on yr car with the chip (stage I and II), any problems?

Also, did they have to solder the borla or was it just a plug and play job?

Would you recommend the chip even if I'm not going to get the exhaust?
Any heat related issues (overheating, etc)?

Thanks for taking the time,
Alex<p>2000 Audi TT 180hp Coupé (Blue)

Larrytt

I have about 12-15,000 miles on my Garrett Chips. I would need to check my records if you want an EXACT mileage number

An exhaust would not get soldered, it would get welded. That is not needed. It is just two clamps, one is the factory clamp the other is a clamp that comes with the exhaust.

If you are not getting the exhaust (any exhaust), then you will be getting the Stage I chip. The stage II requires an exhaust.

I would highly recommend the chip even as a stand-alone, but you are better off getting the two of them, either together or pretty close to each other.

Each part will allow the engine to run cooler, but the exhaust has a larger impact on this. An exhaust allows the turbo to expel hot gases faster.

I have not had any problems with either the chip or exhaust.

Just Plain Cliff

What he said ^^^^

LighTTnin

<p>2000 Audi TT 180hp Coupé (Blue)

Jim TT

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CarTTman

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ctmooregottapee

And now that I have had the Borla on a few weeks, I have noticed a signifigant improvement. The two were really made to go together, my 180TTQ performs more smoothly now, it was a little 'jumpy' with just the chip.

I wished I would have done both at the same time.<p>2000 180CQ D.Blue/Ebony - MII mod
18" Axis Seven - Pirelli SS7000 R225/45 - Borla
Garrett stage II - K&N - EBC Green Stuff

Just Plain Cliff

WOW is that back asswards or what?

S4C4ME

Where did you buy the Borla & which one??
are there some choices - I'm getting the StageIIa chip/ecu set for the 225Q - I can't seem to find a good website for the TTQ kit (pictures)

JSCTTQ/AmRed/MYTTOY

Larrytt

we had a local Borla dist. in CT arrange it for us. I have heard that a guy in CO has relaly good prices, but I don't know his name or tel #. Sorry

I don't know if the Borla kit is out for the 225 as of yet. Give Borla a call and ask them for the name of their Dist in CO.