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08-09-2001, 06:08 AM
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Hello from NJ. I picked up my TT 180 Coupe, Brilliant Black about 3 weeks ago and ever since I have been enjoying the posts here. I look forward to sharing some stories and learning some new stuff about our TT's. I have already installed a K&N Drop filter and look forward to buying a Chip and a Forge DV in the next few weeks. I have 1109 miles, so when do you guy's suggest I chip my car. Thanks.
08-09-2001, 06:12 AM
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Re: Welcome..
From my experience with other cars, the chip will enhance HP and yes I do believe you can or will void the warranty. The guys here I'm sure will answer that for us.
08-09-2001, 06:16 AM
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Re: Don't mess with the warranty
Solo, from what I have been reading on here, we don't want to mess with the warranty. I am having the same problem on my 3 week old that LarryTT had on his. It took 12 months for him to get his straightened out.
08-09-2001, 06:24 AM
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If you guys are worried about losing your warranty and you want to chip...
there is a solution but it will cost a few more dollars...
When you chip a car, they remove the factory chip and solder in the aftermarket one potentially voiding your warranty if you get caught.
Your option is to buy a spare ecu and have that one chipped so you have the ability to switch the factory ecu and the chipped ecu to keep yourself protected.
Chips range in the $500 range....
a spare ECU will run around $600
it boils down to how *safe* you want to be and how much you are willing to spend for that security
When you chip a car, they remove the factory chip and solder in the aftermarket one potentially voiding your warranty if you get caught.
Your option is to buy a spare ecu and have that one chipped so you have the ability to switch the factory ecu and the chipped ecu to keep yourself protected.
Chips range in the $500 range....
a spare ECU will run around $600
it boils down to how *safe* you want to be and how much you are willing to spend for that security
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08-09-2001, 11:24 AM
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Even the APR chip is not a perfect solution....
w/o the second ECU. If there is a major problem, the dealer MIGHT replace the ECU or at least take a look at it. In that case, the "stock" ECU is the only solution...
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ECU replacement
Why not chip and if it becomes a problem then go out and buy a stock ecu replace ur chipped one and then take it back to the dealer, thus nulling their argument? I dont see how it is worth paying the extra 600 if ur dealer isnt going to be a jerk about it.