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AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 1:05 pm
by 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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Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 1:26 pm
by Bushy
no downside except insurance premiums mate
AmD are a top firm, you wont regret it
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:41 pm
by 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
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 3:29 pm
by 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.
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 6:26 pm
by 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
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 8:26 am
by 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.
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 9:57 am
by 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!
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 12:53 pm
by 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 !!
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 1:34 pm
by 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]
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2003 1:42 pm
by 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
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 10:43 am
by Aud1
Thanks for the offer, i've sent you a private message revealing my exact [img]images/graemlins/1syellow1.gif[/img] whereabouts!
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 10:59 pm
by 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!
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2003 9:44 pm
by 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
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 9:29 am
by dog
Turkey, would you have that offer for australia too? A friend of mine wants more from his TT.
Re: AMD chip for a 1.8T - a good idea?
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 3:24 pm
by 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