AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?

[Aud1]

Though not exactly in you guys league i'm considering a re-chip from AMD for my 1.8T giving an extra 40BHP and 40lbs of torque. All the usual questions, performance wise no doubt its a big plus, but what are the likely down sides?

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[Bushy]

no downside except insurance premiums mate

AmD are a top firm, you wont regret it

[DJG]

I had an AMD chip in my A4 1.8T Sport.

Very pleased with the extra performance and for me there was no change in the fuel consumption. [img]images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Go for it.

David

[SJS]

Have to agree on the fuel consumption statement. My A4 has a superchip and fuel economy is not affected, unless you are driving very hard.

[Hopsta]

Not sure about the fuel consumption, perhaps I'm just using more right foot [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. Very happy with the service i got from AmD last summer. Let me know where in Kent you are and I may be able to take you for a spin [img]images/graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

Graham

[DavidR]

Ditto above, I had 196bhp and 220lbft from a 150bhp 1.8T. Fuel economy improved along with drivability and torque characteristics. Couldn't fault AmD and the car did 50,000 miles on the chip without problems.

[Aud1]

That's quite a chunk of extra oomph! Do the insurers require me to sign over the souls of my children in respect of additional premiums???? Oh and should I ask AMD to fit a Hyperboost valve too?

I'm sure her indoors[img]images/graemlins/FIREdevil.gif[/img] is going to be thrilled at all this!

[ChrisG]

Ditto , you will not regret and my fuel consuptiom got better by several mpg, overall I got 37/38 for three years, up to 43/44 on long steady runs averaging 53/54 mph. Speed ......... more than enough for the Thames Valley area !!

[Aud1]

Cripes! That's good, the 'computer' on my A6 tells me i'm doing 30mpg in trainers or 27.5 in lead boots, could there be something amiss?

On a recent blast to Hannover these figures didn't vary despite averages of over 120MPH... [img]images/graemlins/greyrs4.gif[/img]

[DJG]

Don't worry your fuel consumption sounds OK (Chris had an A3 1.8T, still 37/38 MPG average sounds bloody good Chris!).

My A4 did approx. 27 to 28 MPG overall standard and chipped.

David

[Aud1]

Thanks for the offer, i've sent you a private message revealing my exact [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img] whereabouts!

[b_williams]

if ur thinking of performance chip if available u can try a free 5 hour REVO trial if u want, just contact me on 01634 260 280 and we'll see what we can do for you! we're a Kent based company (Medway), easily locatable too!

[johneroberts]

Mr Turkey Baggins?
why not put somthing in your own heading like.....
FREE TRIAL [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
It might work
Cheers
jr

[dog]

Turkey, would you have that offer for australia too? A friend of mine wants more from his TT.

[Hopsta]

Turkey, would you have that offer for australia too? A friend of mine wants more from his TT.

Probably better off contacting Revo direct, they'll be able to say if they have an agent down under