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Old 01-04-2005, 01:49 AM
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I never chipped my 2000 A4, although I had always planned too. Now that I have a Quattro, I'm ready. It's new and Leased, so I don't want to tip the dealer off that it is chipped. I've read that you can get a new ECU that can be swapped out with the factory and if you have a major service warranty type need, you can put the old one end. Is this true? Any guidence here would be greatful.

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Old 01-04-2005, 01:59 AM
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Yeah you can, Im selling my apr chip right now if your interested.
 
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Old 01-04-2005, 03:15 AM
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I emailed the local dealer and he already responded. For $499 + $45 labor, they are going to install the APR State 1 chip in my ECU. Could I even use yours? I thought they were more engine/year specific.

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Old 01-04-2005, 04:27 AM
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buy the audiboy1618 ecu
 
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Old 01-04-2005, 04:49 AM
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audiboy's chip will not work.
 
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Old 01-04-2005, 06:34 PM
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I got APR's software installed today. Two otions (1) Stock and (2) 91 Octane. You change it with the cruise control lever. It also includes a security code so the dealer can't access it. To say the least, APR's 1.1 Bar program really rocks. It pulls much harder now at lower RPMs.
 
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Old 01-04-2005, 06:39 PM
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Glad to hear you like it.
 
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