Anyone had APR Chip > 3 yrs on Mk5 Golf?

[cktsi]

Just wondering if there are any Mk5 Golf owners out there who have had their car "chipped" with an APR flash update for more than 3 years? Have you had any abnormal wear?

I'm thinking of getting my Mk6 118TSI chipped, but a bit worried about the possible impact on the engine and/or DSG.

In particular, if there are any Golf GT / GT Sport TSI owners who had theirs chipped for 2 years (I think that's how long GT TSI has been around) I'd be interested in hearing from you.

[tinto]

The APR reflash for the 1.4tsi has only been on the market for a few months.
All those who have jumped in seem very happy.

[POLARBEAR666]

My car has been 'almost' chipped for a year and half now. hehehe

[spiff]

Considering you drive your car in a similar fashion before and after a chip, does fuel consumption increase considerably?

This does not account for the fact that you would be more inclined to push it harder and more frequently, otherwise why else would you want to chip it?

i'm pondering this with chips and exhausts upgrades. not wanting to sacrifice too much of the good fuel consumption numbers, but willing to sacrifice some for the fact it's a twincharger that may get a bit of an upgrade.

[Dragonzdk]

yep

[adzy]

Considering you drive your car in a similar fashion before and after a chip, does fuel consumption increase considerably?

This does not account for the fact that you would be more inclined to push it harder and more frequently, otherwise why else would you want to chip it?

i'm pondering this with chips and exhausts upgrades. not wanting to sacrifice too much of the good fuel consumption numbers, but willing to sacrifice some for the fact it's a twincharger that may get a bit of an upgrade.

I have searched and searched for a bad word about APR's tuning and have failed to find any. I am not muuuuch help to your question as I only just had mine tuned recently and I have noticed better fuel consumption when driving in a ecconomical fashion
Any other questions just holler, I doubt you will have regrets though.

[GTom]

Well..... I'm going against what most have said here..... My fuel consumption has gone up by a very very tiny amount, soething like 0.1L/100km ish.

If I was driving it bit more like an old 50/60+ y.o grandpa it would prob. stay the same....

[adzy]

The conclusion would be that it depends on your foot I guess, some say better economy, some say the same and others a slight amount worse.
The best part is the transformation your engine receives from the new tune

[Dragonzdk]

For me...definite increase in fuel consumption...about 1.5-1.7L /100km and i keep logs for work - currently 64000K....had the APR tune since new =)

However the fuel increase is probably more closely related to the HP fuel pump + TBE + Stage 2+ tune...which was only done recently.

Prior to that I can honestly say that in my experience the standard tune with no other mods than CAI that I had for a few years gave me exactly the same 9.6 - 10L / 100km I had for the first 2 months lol with all the benefits of the extra power. On longer drives say from home (FTG) to the airport (Tulla) i could easily do that 60km trip on about 6.5L / 100km...now it's closer to 8 but I seem to enjoy overtaking more now....

Cant say about other tunes but if you are just going from stock to a tune the APR setup is great.

[Marcotto]

Does the APR chip Void VW extended warrenty?

cheers

[Maverick]

Does the APR chip Void VW extended warrenty?

cheers

Do you really need to ask this question? Read the warranty conditions for the car (and the extended warranty) as it goes into detail on what is covered and any modifications that contribute to a fault are not covered. If you're not comfortable doing it after reading those than don't do it.

Best to choose a product that has the ability to switch to stock easily so you can unflash the car before taking it in for warranty service. APR offer this via the cruise control stalk, GIAC via a switchbox and Bluefin via handheld device.

[Marcotto]

Cheers Maverick,

I am really intrested in chipping my car, but i need to do alot more research before doing so.

[John Deere]

Warranty will be void technically, but my dealer doesn't ask question he doesn't want to know the answer too. I have had the DSG replaced and about to have the mechtronic unit replaced under warranty.

The chip may have contributed to this, but hard to say really.

Fuel econ for me has stayed pretty much the same....except last track day I was able to get 31.5L/100k

[seangti]

APR have been chipping cars for many years. Whilst it's a different engine, there's many audi's and vw's with the 1.8t (mk IV GTI) that have been running around safely for quite a few years without drama.

It's more likely to impact clutch/gearbox wear due to increased power which usually means you'll drive it harder anyway. Maintain some mechanical sympathy and you can reasonably expect smiles for years to come.

[anarchycamp]

Ive had mine 5 years this April and has been APR'd for well over 4 years. No dramas.

...touch wood of course