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MK5_wants_CF · 08-08-2006, 12:48 AM

APR?GIAC?AWE? this is my first car that i will actually be doing any modifications to. I want to "chip" it but can someone please list manufacturers and tell me the best? I like to spend my money wisely. I'm leaning toward APR 93 program. From what i read on here the numbers speak for themselves. stock in houston, and i can't keep my hand out of the cookie jar forever. cookie jar being my freakin savings account.

kirk180 · 08-08-2006, 01:02 AM

KABOOM!!! To put it short. They're all good and it depends on what you're looking for in a chip. Now use the search button and you will see where they all have been talked about a hundred and one times.

Deezz_Nuttz · 08-08-2006, 01:04 AM

Does AWE make software? If so I didnt know that... anyways I have GIAC and I'm 100% Happy. I'm sure whatever company you go with, you too will be 100% Happy. My suggestion: Choose the dealer that is closest to you, that way, when/if ever you get, lets say Intake or Exhaust, they can re-map your software for you new power adders. G/L

kirk180 · 08-08-2006, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deezz_Nuttz

Does AWE make software? G/L

Not that I know of.

Nikos147 · 08-08-2006, 01:52 AM

The best and safest way to boost your GTI is through MTM.

I don't know if you guys have them at the States. They are certified to modify VWs by VW A.G.

Have a look at their web-site...

http://www.mtm-online.de/en/index.php?nav=3&marke=VW

These guys are amazing!

I have seen a lot of GTIs modified by MTM (their sound raises your hair that the back of your neck!) here.

I believe they are the safest and most reliable way to go...

06gtimkv · 08-08-2006, 10:34 AM

APR, GIAC, and REVO are prolly the most popular flash programs. like everyone said, find the dealer that is closest to you. All the programs are basically the same. I was torn bwtween APR and REVO. the APR dealer was closer, but the REVO was a $100 less and i liked how the REVO dealer responded to all the questions i asked. I love REVO, i had it done with 3000 miles on my car, and now there is 5500 and its smoother than ever. But whatever program you go with, you'll be more than happy with the results

MK5_wants_CF · 08-08-2006, 10:38 AM

thanks guys i'm really appreciative of all the help.

alf · 08-08-2006, 10:43 AM

www.hwpartstuning.com

for the only houston revo dealer.

www.bartuning.com

for houstons APR dealer

baat06 · 08-08-2006, 12:36 PM

I haven't heard of MTM being offered over here...

alf · 08-08-2006, 12:38 PM

MTM, ABT, Wetterbauer, Wendland, B&B all of them overseas

MHS216 · 08-08-2006, 01:03 PM

http://www.mtm-online.de/en/index.ph...m=MGO5200313FX

Holy crap. 313 hp with chip, exhaust and turbo. It is 11,219 Euros though. I think I'll wait for APR's kit to come out thank you.

alf · 08-08-2006, 01:08 PM

replacing the K03 with a K04 is like replacing a shitty turbo with a slightly less shittier turbo. in teh end u just arent happy with the power.

AntiRice292 · 08-08-2006, 01:39 PM

i believe that GIAC is coming out with a GT series upgrade for the GTI soon

rica_roel · 08-08-2006, 01:48 PM

I go with APR because you can chip or unchiped the car and they will make more programs, valet, diferent gas octane.

Cheers

Nikos147 · 08-08-2006, 02:41 PM

The good thing with MTM is that they are all under warranty and they are done by German engineers, trained by VW. Actually, MTM modifies several Audi's too.

I wish you had it at the States guys...

Wantagti · 08-08-2006, 02:49 PM

As usual, some of the coolest stuff stays over the pond.

mobo · 08-08-2006, 02:56 PM

http://www.hoppenmotorsport.com/Welcome_new2.htm

Joe Hoppen Motorsport has been importing MTM products for at least 10 years.

jkaruzas · 08-08-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baat06

I haven't heard of MTM being offered over here...

the only dealer in the US is in Sarasota, Florida.

ünpimptheauto · 08-08-2006, 05:21 PM

hahaha...if you only new the truth about MTM, Dalhback and other euro tuners. You'd think twice about the domestic software offered here.

Wild Hare · 08-08-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ünpimptheauto

hahaha...if you only new the truth about MTM, Dalhback and other euro tuners. You'd think twice about the domestic software offered here.

Speak up old wise one. You opened the can... now release those worms!

Wild Hare · 08-08-2006, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alf

MTM, ABT, Wetterbauer, Wendland, B&B all of them overseas

Correct spelling: Wetterauer.

Site: http://www.chip-tuning.com/

Wild Hare · 08-08-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rica_roel

I go with APR because you can chip or unchiped the car and they will make more programs, valet, diferent gas octane.

Cheers

Many tuners out there are offering this same thing now.

08-08-2006, 12:48 AM	#1
MK5_wants_CF Passed Driver's Ed Drives: 2006 MK5 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H-Town Posts: 5	Flash programs, chips, whatever APR?GIAC?AWE? this is my first car that i will actually be doing any modifications to. I want to "chip" it but can someone please list manufacturers and tell me the best? I like to spend my money wisely. I'm leaning toward APR 93 program. From what i read on here the numbers speak for themselves. stock in houston, and i can't keep my hand out of the cookie jar forever. cookie jar being my freakin savings account.

08-08-2006, 01:02 AM	#2
kirk180 FIA Formula 1 Champion Drives: '08 GTI & '08 3.2 A3 Sline Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 11,196 View kirk180's Garage	KABOOM!!! To put it short. They're all good and it depends on what you're looking for in a chip. Now use the search button and you will see where they all have been talked about a hundred and one times. Attached Images

08-08-2006, 01:04 AM	#3
Deezz_Nuttz What's a User Title? Drives: '99.Celica.GT / '12.Golf.R Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,908 View Deezz_Nuttz's Garage	Does AWE make software? If so I didnt know that... anyways I have GIAC and I'm 100% Happy. I'm sure whatever company you go with, you too will be 100% Happy. My suggestion: Choose the dealer that is closest to you, that way, when/if ever you get, lets say Intake or Exhaust, they can re-map your software for you new power adders. G/L __________________ '99 Celica GT & '12 Golf R

08-08-2006, 10:34 AM	#6
06gtimkv Autocross Newbie Drives: 06 GTI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 111	APR, GIAC, and REVO are prolly the most popular flash programs. like everyone said, find the dealer that is closest to you. All the programs are basically the same. I was torn bwtween APR and REVO. the APR dealer was closer, but the REVO was a $100 less and i liked how the REVO dealer responded to all the questions i asked. I love REVO, i had it done with 3000 miles on my car, and now there is 5500 and its smoother than ever. But whatever program you go with, you'll be more than happy with the results __________________ Candy White 6spd/ REVO'D/ AWE Catback W/ Forge spacer

08-08-2006, 01:03 PM	#11
MHS216 Anchors Aweigh Drives: 06 United Grey GTI Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: All over the place... Posts: 2,789	http://www.mtm-online.de/en/index.ph...m=MGO5200313FX Holy crap. 313 hp with chip, exhaust and turbo. It is 11,219 Euros though. I think I'll wait for APR's kit to come out thank you. __________________ Matt-Because signatures offend the elite.

08-08-2006, 01:52 AM	#5
Nikos147 Go Kart Champion Drives: Alfa Romeo 147 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 45	The best and safest way to boost your GTI is through MTM. I don't know if you guys have them at the States. They are certified to modify VWs by VW A.G. Have a look at their web-site... http://www.mtm-online.de/en/index.php?nav=3&marke=VW These guys are amazing! I have seen a lot of GTIs modified by MTM (their sound raises your hair that the back of your neck!) here. I believe they are the safest and most reliable way to go...

08-08-2006, 10:38 AM	#7
MK5_wants_CF Passed Driver's Ed Drives: 2006 MK5 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H-Town Posts: 5	thanks guys i'm really appreciative of all the help.

08-08-2006, 10:43 AM	#8
alf Modwhoreator Drives: \/ \/\/ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12,345 View alf's Garage	www.hwpartstuning.com for the only houston revo dealer. www.bartuning.com for houstons APR dealer

08-08-2006, 12:36 PM	#9
baat06 Drag Racing Champion Drives: 2006 GTI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: WNY, US Posts: 126	I haven't heard of MTM being offered over here...

08-08-2006, 12:38 PM	#10
alf Modwhoreator Drives: \/ \/\/ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12,345 View alf's Garage	MTM, ABT, Wetterbauer, Wendland, B&B all of them overseas

08-08-2006, 01:08 PM	#12
alf Modwhoreator Drives: \/ \/\/ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 12,345 View alf's Garage	replacing the K03 with a K04 is like replacing a shitty turbo with a slightly less shittier turbo. in teh end u just arent happy with the power.

08-08-2006, 01:39 PM	#13
AntiRice292 Drag Racing Champion Drives: 06 GTI Tornado Red Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 69	i believe that GIAC is coming out with a GT series upgrade for the GTI soon

08-08-2006, 01:48 PM	#14
rica_roel Rally Car Newbie Drives: GLI 2006 DSG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mexico City Posts: 327 View rica_roel's Garage	I go with APR because you can chip or unchiped the car and they will make more programs, valet, diferent gas octane. Cheers

08-08-2006, 02:41 PM	#15
Nikos147 Go Kart Champion Drives: Alfa Romeo 147 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 45	The good thing with MTM is that they are all under warranty and they are done by German engineers, trained by VW. Actually, MTM modifies several Audi's too. I wish you had it at the States guys...

08-08-2006, 02:49 PM	#16
Wantagti insufficient funds Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,366 View Wantagti's Garage	As usual, some of the coolest stuff stays over the pond. __________________ 03 Suburban Z71..... :(

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08-08-2006, 02:56 PM	#17
mobo Go Kart Newbie Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	http://www.hoppenmotorsport.com/Welcome_new2.htm Joe Hoppen Motorsport has been importing MTM products for at least 10 years.

08-08-2006, 05:21 PM	#19
ünpimptheauto Touring Car Newbie Drives: 2006 GTI MKV PACKAGE ZERO Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 400	hahaha...if you only new the truth about MTM, Dalhback and other euro tuners. You'd think twice about the domestic software offered here. __________________

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