Would you chip your car?

[ViperASR]

I have a Porsche Performance Chip in the Porsche. It helped alot in terms of power and gas milage. Just remember that this isnt something to cheap out on, if your gonna do it, do it right and get the right part.

Dingo-It depends on the chip and the car as to wether or not you need a Dyno tune. My car didnt need a tune, but thats because the motor isnt a high strung motor like in the Evo or WRX. A dyno tune wouldnt hurt, but in my car it wasnt nessesary.

[Skaala]

NO POWERBOX!, make sure you get a proper programming/replacement of the chip.
We chipped our old Seat Alahambra 1,9TDI (org 110hp) turned out 145whp after. Got a good reduction in fuel consumption as well.

The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km.

[Schwalbe]

I put an Garrett Chip on my previous B5 Audi A4 1.8T, it given me excellent performance with my K04 turbocharged that I installed. It's obvious that I recommend it for some turbocharged cars.

[TopGearNL]

The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km.

More power, more torque

[pagani]

Originally Posted by TopGearNL The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km. More power, more torque

If you want to go further whit engine tuning/building then you better get a stand alone ecu.
8)

[Q]

Originally Posted by pagani Originally Posted by TopGearNL The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km. More power, more torque If you want to go further whit engine tuning/building then you better get a stand alone ecu. 8)

best ECU for the Q7's 4.2 V8 is from DMS Motorsport

[RC45]

Originally Posted by Q Originally Posted by pagani Originally Posted by TopGearNL The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km. More power, more torque If you want to go further whit engine tuning/building then you better get a stand alone ecu. 8) best ECU for the Q7's 4.2 V8 is from DMS Motorsport

or just begin with a car and engine that has a completly programmable system from the beginning.. like GM provides

[Q]

Originally Posted by Schwalbe I put an Garrett Chip on my previous B5 Audi A4 1.8T, it given me excellent performance with my K04 turbocharged that I installed. It's obvious that I recommend it for some turbocharged cars.

i didnt know that garret made a chip for the VAG engines.... the best chip out there for your stock 1.8t which gaines 35+hp 30Tq is from GIAC.. and they have it for your KO4 setup too...

[pagani]

Originally Posted by RC45 Originally Posted by Q Originally Posted by pagani Originally Posted by TopGearNL The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km. More power, more torque If you want to go further whit engine tuning/building then you better get a stand alone ecu. 8) best ECU for the Q7's 4.2 V8 is from DMS Motorsport or just begin with a car and engine that has a completly programmable system from the beginning.. like GM provides

Orcourse rc45 you could do that.
I would go for motec or autronic or pectel or gems.
These brands are the best for stand alone ecu.
8)

[Q]

^^ i agreee with u, but for example, motec and autronic r only used for hightly modified/racing cars which have stroker kits, turboed, etc....

[pagani]

Originally Posted by Q ^^ i agreee with u, but for example, motec and autronic r only used for hightly modified/racing cars which have stroker kits, turboed, etc....

Yes they are motorsport ecu's only need for cars whit proper engine tuning fast road use/competion.
Not needed on your golf tdi.

[graywolf624]

I would get a custom mod.. I dont like the idea of a pre speced chip.. Each car has minor differences even from factory.. It simply can't be as good as a custom option.

Otherwise yes I would.. but Id try to keep the standard tune handy if your warrentee is still good.

[novass]

I thought about getting the Split Second boost controller for my Audi over a chip due to the fact that I could change the amount of boost as opposed to being stuck with high boost. I may still get it, but I don't expect my A4 to become a race car anytime soon without dumping tons of cash into it, which I don't want to do LOL

[RC45]

Originally Posted by brembo Originally Posted by RC45 Originally Posted by Q Originally Posted by pagani Originally Posted by TopGearNL The Q7 is also getting a Superchips chip as soon as it passes 15.000km. More power, more torque If you want to go further whit engine tuning/building then you better get a stand alone ecu. 8) best ECU for the Q7's 4.2 V8 is from DMS Motorsport or just begin with a car and engine that has a completly programmable system from the beginning.. like GM provides Like the motronic in my Audi you mean..... Its basicly the same as a motec or simular, it seems like there are alot of simular things here....

Well, if out of the box - boe stock - as delivered from the dealer - your Audi allows custom fuel mapping, ignition timing, rev limiter, torque management and other things to be adjusted and tuned to the nth degree - then yes.

[Mr.Vercetti]

I have chipped both the Ibiza with a Revo and the BMW with the ESS chip. The Ibiza after a 1st stage upgrade provided 124bhp which is an increase of 20bhp. The Revo makes the car to respond a liiiittle bit more aggressive (Ibiza like all the VW group cars have electric pedal) which is was primarily the reason for putting it.
As for the BMW the chiping was essential after installing ESS s/c.
So yeah, I d say that if the chip is a well known and tested one then yeah why not?