Could this mean the end to Chip upgrades ?

[beefa]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/industry/germany-cracking-down-on-aftermarket-ecu-tuning/

Cant see it happening here in Aus for some time, but would definately not be good.

[Timbo]

(groan)...that's all we need -- digital rights management for ECUs

Still, they might try, but they may not succeed

[BlackVr6ix]

I doubt it, most of the good chips already pass emissions anyway.

[gpk_gti]

MTM and OETTINGER have TUV approval for their chips/programmes. check their website.

[Timbo]

Revo says:
"3. TUV -- Since we are not disassembling, changing components, or modifying any hardware on the vehicle there is no need for TUV approval."

Hmmm, at least they are thinking about it

[PoloGTi]

Thats interesting look at the polo GTI standered its 110kw but the polo cup is 130kw and i bet it passes so i dout it will end it but change the way the upgarde works.

[dodgey GTI]

APR vs Powerchip

Anyone heard which will suit my 2007 Polo GTi better? Am hearing mixed results around the traps. Can someone please shed some light and give me a holler.
Cheers
Dodgey

[shaneth]

Dodgey welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.And you have a PM about your question.

[dodgey GTI]

Cheers mate and thanks for the info. I have a contact for more GOFAST bits and cosmetics from OS so I will post details when I have a catalogue.

[PoloGTi]

Hey welcome to the forums hope you find the info you need.

[dodgey GTI]

Thanks and hope to hang around for a while, if you will have me. I can help any of our members nationally with financing or purchasing New or Used VW's as I spent 2.5yrs at VW in Melbourne in finance. Good honest contacts if anyone needs help, just give me a shout out!

Cheers.

[gpk_gti]

welcome dodgey gti!! thanks for the offer! enjoy your stay with us and post up any info you get with your chip experience.

[dodgey GTI]

Thanks I will let you guys know who I can make look silly when they get burnt by a baby GTi.