chipping vs standalone

[99gti]

I don't mean to open a can of worms by saying this but what is meant by stand alone? Is this a complete replcement for the ECU that is completly customisable?

[static1800]

yes, i.e. Microtech, Wolf 3D etc.

[gpk_gti]

some are piggy backed onto your computer,some are completely stand alone.im not a expert on these but have a basic understanding of them.

[99gti]

Ahhh - now this thread makes a bit more sense! Since this stemed from my original post I'll add that a chip is the only option for me in my own opinion. This is based purely on the gains I want to get for value for money. I'm sure with a standalone there are alot more options etc. but I'm not looking for that much flexibility. The chip I have chosen however does have a certain level of flexibility to upgrade the program as I do further modifications to the car. I wouldn't want to lay out the extra money for a standalone unit for the extra gains that it offers as for my driving style and conditions the gains would be minimal. It was never my intention for my car to turn into a race car and it's very much going to be a daily driver. It's the ease of the installation combined with the power gains that makes this a very apealing upgrade to me. If it's the best solution - I'm sure that's debatable, however a chip is definetly the most suitable solution for me....

[gpk_gti]

care to share who it is that has this adaptable chip 99?? pm is ok,just curious

[99gti]

care to share who it is that has this adaptable chip 99?? pm is ok,just curious

PM sent. I'm not about to start WWIII.... lol

[DUB 20V]

Stand alone is always going to be behind chipping . How many stand alones are compatible with TFSI ? And now that the new Golf GT is out I cant see stand alones being used on that any time soon

ps I dont know what your implying here but I have pulled the whole wiring harness out of the VR6 and running a brand new Autronic wiring harness . I dont like the cheap stand alone systems cause they hack into the wiring harness which looks far less professional than redoing the whole wiring harness !

you say you pulled the whole wiring harness out of the vr6, well why wouldnt you you dont need to run much from it no aircon, proble not using vw dash just to name a few.

so my mate just bought a golf gt, can he come and grab a chip from you already, or will need to wait?

[Bug_racer]

Yes I pulled out the whole harness , I dont need A/C or heater . In fact I'm considering no longer running a radiator .

Chips dont get released the minute the car is released , there is a lot of testing involved , but I dont see stand alone working with current can-bus systems , well not for a while anyway

you say you pulled the whole wiring harness out of the vr6, well why wouldnt you you dont need to run much from it no aircon, proble not using vw dash just to name a few.

so my mate just bought a golf gt, can he come and grab a chip from you already, or will need to wait?