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Originally posted by auditt1.8l@Feb 25 2005, 07:17 AM
When considering chips, check into 'REVO" software tuning.* I just did a four bar map on my TT and I love the power changes.* It really wakes the 180 up!* The best part is I did not have to pull the ECU.* Find the REVO dealer, drive to him. He'll plug into the OBD port and reflash you computer. Took about 20 min. for the whole thing to get done.* I believe the dealers also allow a 80% 5 hour test drive. Meaning they flash you ECU, you drive it at 80% to let you see the power gains.* After 5 hours drive time the ECU reverts back to stock. Pretty cool system.* I've had my flash now for about 8 or 9 days! Loving it!* I was able to take down a Subaru WRX (not sti) the other evening and I don't think I could have done that without REVO.* Another point is that the cost is about the same as buying a chip. You don't have to pull the ECU, send it in and wait.* IE: no down time.* I'm sold on it.* Once you have the flash you can purchase a SPS3 and program your ECU yourself. Adjust timing, boost and fuel.* Enough ramble from me, check them out.
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Great information man, thanks so much...Im going to do a search now and see what I can find. That sounds a hell of alot better than buying a chip and a replacement ECU.....Your custom CAI looks pretty good, my only question and comment would be, are you encountering any issues regarding heat under the hood? TT's are infmaous for the heat problems or rather the lack of proper heat distribution under the hood.....I would reccomend you find some type of heat shield to wrap around that CAI....pulling hot air into the Cold Air Intake is still going to stay Hot....just received my Neuspeed CAI in the mail today, it comes with a Stainless Heat shield, Stainless helps reflect heat away from intake....let me know what you think.
40 minutes later - Just called a local Revo Software supplier here in South Florida, going down there tomorrow for the test flash
Your suggestion was spot on.... It also looks like the price is right in line with what a chip would cost $499.00...the great thing seems to be that I wouldnt have to buy a replacement ECU that would run me another $600 on top of the chip......i'll keep you posted on the results of my test flash.