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Yet another Newcomer - 12/6/2007 2:10:19 PM

Sirn

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I just traded in my 99 A4 that I bought with way too many miles from an owner who beat the crap out of it. I was definitely the dumb college kid who wasted away a lot of money repairing a car I shouldn't have bought. Now that I am a working man I got rid of the problem car and picked up a 2001 A6 2.7t last night. It has 50k, in great condition and I plan on chipping it this weekend. I am drooling over the thought of gaining 70 hp in 20 min. Hopefully I can get the TBB and DV's replaced soon too. When I got the A4 I thought it was a smooth ride, but damn the A6 is amazing. The car just flows. Looking forward to chatting it up on the board with fellow enthusiasts.

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/6/2007 5:38:39 PM

Sephiroth

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congrats on the new purchase! Let me know how the chipping goes. Still trying to find info on why such a big gain. I'm searching!!

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/6/2007 7:11:11 PM

formulagigi

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Congrats, great car, needs TLC but rides so good and I think it looks good great too, better than the new A6, which is more... common. Make sure you maintain it religiously at a good AUDI specialized indy shop. YOu will LOVE the chip, just amazing how $500 change the car! The torque is addictive, feels like a V8... deep! YOU'll get the mod bug ;) Definitely get a SMACO TBB or APR bipipe and N710 DV's.
Post pics of the beast!

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/7/2007 7:43:39 AM

Sirn

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I will try to get some pics up as soon as I can. Should the TBB and DV's be replaced right after chipping or is it ok to wait a month or so? Is the APR Bipipe worth the extra bucks over the Samco TBB? To me it looks like the APR is a more efficient redesign of the system. Instead of only a superior part replacement from Samco. I already have the mod bug, and luckily for me one of my friends just finished with the Audi Tech school so I will be able to get a lot of free checkups from him.

And speaking of maintenance i will start a new thread for my next question if I can't find it in a search.

Last night was the first time I finally got it out on the road without traffic and sloppy roads. DAMN!!! I am actually scared of what chipping it will do... Next purchase after the chip is definitely going to be a radar detector.

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/7/2007 9:46:01 AM

formulagigi

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A month is probably fnie but you really never know.
I personally liek the APR bipipe product betetr but most think it is over kill and too much $$$, Thery are on sale now though! YOu can get a APR Bipipe and N710Dvs on sale at ECS TUning

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/7/2007 9:53:23 AM

AZAudiA6Q

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Congrats on the new Audi. Sexy little beasts aren't they. Especially with your modable turbo 2.7!! Enjoy

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/7/2007 9:56:30 AM

dmrdennie

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Welcome and congrats.
I'm hooked on A6's. I'm a tall guy (6'4") and an A4 is a little too small. The A8 is a little too "plush" and too expensive. I think my wife is leaning towards us too (she's a BMW fan).

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RE: Yet another Newcomer - 12/7/2007 10:30:57 AM

Sirn

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Thanks guys. The size in the cabin is much better than the A4. I don't know how we ever fit 5 people in mine...

I think I am definitely going to go with the APR bipipe. I believe the air flow would be more efficient since there are two less linkages that won't be able to disrupt the flow. Overkill? I don't believe in it. Might as well grab them while they are on sale, and APR has a deal on chipping programs too... I guess since I have spent soo much money this month, what is another 1200 gonna do? ha I wish it was that easy

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