Chipping, Reflashing and other Modifications.

[spellbound]

So far v. happy with the choice. Colleagues are amazed at the performance/price/spec package. I'm now building up the courage for APR stage 1 remap....[/QUOTE]

Hi CODE618 , same here keep looking at stage 1 apr or ottenger , had a couple of back yarders quote $600 , but bit wary no warranty .

Let me know if you get it done how/when/where, and the result , did it to my mk4 gti with great results ,power chip $1100 in 03 , they now want $1800.

[code618]

So far v. happy with the choice. Colleagues are amazed at the performance/price/spec package. I'm now building up the courage for APR stage 1 remap....

Hi CODE618 , same here keep looking at stage 1 apr or ottenger , had a couple of back yarders quote $600 , but bit wary no warranty .

Let me know if you get it done how/when/where, and the result , did it to my mk4 gti with great results ,power chip $1100 in 03 , they now want $1800.[/QUOTE]

$600!!? Sound to good to be true + I would want a warranty/support.

I've spoken to German Auto about it - seem to have their act together. Have been servicing the car and their service is top rate.

May wait until it's out of warranty. Still thinking out it....

[spellbound]

$600!!? Sound to good to be true + I would want a warranty/support.

I've spoken to German Auto about it - seem to have their act together. Have been servicing the car and their service is top rate.

May wait until it's out of warranty. Still thinking out it....[/QUOTE]

Wondered about german auto about service ,as solitaire treat you like a number , will try them next service .

They do the oettinger stage 1 ,173 kw 340nm $1700 .

Although now its over 12k that motor really powers on with a bit of stick , be great in the country the extra torks

Will have to keep an eye out for your car , have not seen a yellow wagon as yet in adelaide ,iam wagon black .

Cheers

[Graybags]

Have you considered Bluefin? I have had it since 40km on the odo and just ticked over to 1500km, so far love it. Just got back from a trip down the coast(sandy point) and economy was average 6.9l/100 on the way home. But the amount of torque is amazing, barely raises a sweat when overtaking most of the time still in 6th gear. Cost less the $600!

[K1W1]

Have you considered Bluefin?

Have you seen the warning on JKMs web site about post Sept 09 bilud cars?

Link here.

[Graybags]

Yeah saw that. I was told not to worry just a disclaimer they have to warn people about. I will ask before serviceing if they plan to do a ecu reflash. Bluefin are suposed to inform of any new software as it comes available. fingers crossed

[K1W1]

This is really just a though for clarification.

I assume that the handset thingy is linked to only one vehicle?
What would stop you plugging your handset into my car and uploading my info for a "boost" now that yours has been done?

[Buller_Scott]

if its like most programme-loadable handsets it'll be unique to your vin.

[Graybags]

Yep thats right. The first time it is used to download factory file onto the handset it renders it useless on another vehicle unless it is reset by superchips for a fee.

[K1W1]

Thanks. I assumed that was probably the case but just wanted to confirm.

[4thchicken]

stupid question but just wondering whether chipping/reflashing etc has any effect on either warranty or insurance premiums?

Also is the benefit mainly just more power? or improved fuel efficiency? etc

thanks

[team_v]

stupid question but just wondering whether chipping/reflashing etc has any effect on either warranty or insurance premiums?

Also is the benefit mainly just more power? or improved fuel efficiency? etc

thanks

Unless the part that fails under warrnaty is directly related to teh reflash, then you should be fine.
They might try to get out of it however so be wary, APR is apparently invisible and they have thier own warranty.

Insurance only went up $16 when i added the future mods of my car (6k all up) to the online quote so it shouldn't make abig change to the price if you include it.
If you don't add it and have it done, they may try to pull out of the payout if anything goes wrong.


The remaps generally give increased power figures and more torque, while smoothing the torque curve out to give power throught the rev range.

Most poeple get better fuel economy when driving at the same economical standard they did before the chip.
However if you gun it due to the new found power, you will see a drop in economy.

[Antiplastix]

If the APR tune is invisible, then I m sure the insurance company is going to have a hard time finding it on a stock looking car. Now if you have a larger exhaust, pod filter and other obvious signs of tampering it would be a differant matter.