APR Flash

[kaess]

Does anyone have the APR 93 oct chip? How do you like it? Does it really make 303lb ft of torque because that is the same amount of torque that the Audi B7 S4 has with a v8? Thanks.

[HotLanta MKfizzle]

Originally Posted by kaess

Does anyone have the APR 93 oct chip? How do you like it? Does it really make 303lb ft of torque because that is the same amount of torque that the Audi B7 S4 has with a v8? Thanks.

I got it, love it, no dyno to be sure, but I love the feel.

[DBCPerformance]

i got it, i love it too, changes the car a lot, and then comes stage 2, makes it a beast

[kirk180]

x3, I got it and love it as well.

[etiolate]

im still undecided between the apr, revo, or giac. regardless, is it a bad idea to get flashed if you plan on taking long road trips? I don't do it very often but i have a few trips coming up - 4 hours + how do i handle that ?

[kirk180]

Reflashing your car does nothing to effect you taking a road trip. You don't have to beat the piss out of the car all the time. You can drive the whole 4 hour trip without even using your turbo. Most of the time when I'm driving I never take the boost PSI higher than what it goes stock. Does this make sense? I know because I have a boost gauge and can regulate/monitor my turbo usage. Anyways, unless your running "pedal to the medal" your tubo isn't really running any harder. Actually, it may be beneficial to chip it for a trip. Many of us have got better gas mileage since reflashing our cars.

[etiolate]

Originally Posted by kirk180

Reflashing your car does nothing to effect you taking a road trip. You don't have to beat the piss out of the car all the time. You can drive the whole 4 hour trip without even using your turbo. Most of the time when I'm driving I never take the boost PSI higher than what it goes stock. Does this make sense? I know because I have a boost gauge and can regulate/monitor my turbo usage. Anyways, unless your running "pedal to the medal" your tubo isn't really running any harder. Actually, it may be beneficial to chip it for a trip. Many of us have got better gas mileage since reflashing our cars.

kickass, thanks.

[hensley01]

I have the APR and travel from Colorado Springs To Dallas often and have never had a proble. The only thing iv had is i ran it really hard for a bout an hour and the check engine light came on. I stopped and got it checked and the guy said it was the fuel presure reg. The light went out before i even got to my destination, but has anyone else had this problem besides me.

[kirk180]

Originally Posted by hensley01

I have the APR and travel from Colorado Springs To Dallas often and have never had a proble. The only thing iv had is i ran it really hard for a bout an hour and the check engine light came on. I stopped and got it checked and the guy said it was the fuel presure reg. The light went out before i even got to my destination, but has anyone else had this problem besides me.

Not me

[HotLanta MKfizzle]

Originally Posted by kirk180

Not me

me neither...

[GTI44]

i've had the chip about a month and let me tell you lovin' every minute of it! the power is so strong and smooth. I also get 1/3 mpg better after getting chipped.

P.S. can't wait for the evoms v-flow to come in !!!!!!!

[Temper]

Lead the way!

[CT-GTI]

Anyone care to tell us what they paid for the APR reflash?
Or atleast give us a general ballpark figure?
Also, what options did you go for?
How many programs?
Flipswitch?
Security lockout?
Fault code erase?

And are you happy with the options you chose, or do you wish you did or did not chose something else that APR offers?

Thanks in advance for the info.

[kirk180]

I just went for the 93 octane and stock programs for now. I'm happy with them and don't really have a need for any of the others (Valet, 100 octane, 91 octane, etc). Especially no the valet. Nobody drives my GTI. Anyways, I paid about $800 for it and haven't had any problems yet. The 93 octane program is nice For obvious reasons I'd suggest keeping the stock program though.

[HotLanta MKfizzle]

Originally Posted by CT-GTI

Anyone care to tell us what they paid for the APR reflash?
Or atleast give us a general ballpark figure?
Also, what options did you go for?
How many programs?
Flipswitch?
Security lockout?
Fault code erase?

And are you happy with the options you chose, or do you wish you did or did not chose something else that APR offers?

Thanks in advance for the info.

I paid $740.00 for mine and got everything.

stock,91,93,100 + Security + Valet (and yes they do the fault code erase automatically).

I got it at DurtyFest here in ATL, directly from APR so it was discounted.

I mostly use just 93 octane and stock. 100 I will use when I go to the track. Security I never use because I park my car in a garage, but I'll probablly use it when I go to a concert or something. Valet I used once to mess with my buddy when I let him drive my car. Just get 93 and stock that's all you need. If your in California where all they have is 91 then get that and stock.

[griss1310]

what is the fault code erase?

[HotLanta MKfizzle]

Originally Posted by griss1310

what is the fault code erase?

from APR:

Fault-code Erase: Allows you to erase and reset engine related trouble codes without having to use a specialty tool.

I never had to use this becuase I haven't had a check engine light come on, and if I did I'd probablly take it into the dealer unless I knew what caused it for sure.

[DBCPerformance]

agreed to Hotalanta here, i have the 93 and stock and of course the stage 2 for the TBE

[LivEToDrivE]

Two questions, I've heard you can remove the ECU and ship it directly to APR to get it tuned then reinstall it? anybody else heard about this, trustworthy? second question is does having the 93 program running effect any other basic functions of the vehicle, whether it be the cruise control, the check engine light randomly blinking etc?

[HotLanta MKfizzle]

Originally Posted by LivEToDrivE

Two questions, I've heard you can remove the ECU and ship it directly to APR to get it tuned then reinstall it? anybody else heard about this, trustworthy? second question is does having the 93 program running effect any other basic functions of the vehicle, whether it be the cruise control, the check engine light randomly blinking etc?

you can ship your ECU to them, but with the Direct Port technology it's kinda pointless, unless you don't have an authorized dealer anywhere near you. The APR program doesn't effect anything except your stomach when you feel the torque.