chipped
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Joined: Aug 2004
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RE: chipped
Lets not get confused.
APR:
APR is a single chip unit that can have multiple programs. Most people go with at least 2 programs when getting an APR chip...the stock program and 91octane program. There are a bunch of other programs that are available but I think the chip can only hold 6 total. Anyways, APR claims that their chip is undetectable by a VAG-COM. It will also be undetectable to a test driver if you have the program set to stock. However, if the dealer wants to flash your ECU they might find out that you've tampered with it.
GIAC:
The socket idea from GIAC is a way of getting around having a chip with multiple programs. You can have multiple chips and just plug and play anyone you want. You can configure your ECU for stock settings when going to the dealer. Not sure if a dealer can flash the GIAC or not. If not..they could find out you tampered with it...
The lowdown:
Both solutions are vulnerable to dealer inspection. If a dealer pops your ECU box open to have a looksee...you're screwed. The only sure way around this is to order a second ECU with your chip. That way when you go to the dealer you can quickly swap out your chipped ECU with your stock one. For most work a dealer is gonna do..they will not open your ECU box..but if they suspect that you may have tampered with it..they could check it.
This topic only concerns those that are still under warranty. Everyone else can tell the dealer to kiss your *** when you come in with your chipped ECU.
-T
APR:
APR is a single chip unit that can have multiple programs. Most people go with at least 2 programs when getting an APR chip...the stock program and 91octane program. There are a bunch of other programs that are available but I think the chip can only hold 6 total. Anyways, APR claims that their chip is undetectable by a VAG-COM. It will also be undetectable to a test driver if you have the program set to stock. However, if the dealer wants to flash your ECU they might find out that you've tampered with it.
GIAC:
The socket idea from GIAC is a way of getting around having a chip with multiple programs. You can have multiple chips and just plug and play anyone you want. You can configure your ECU for stock settings when going to the dealer. Not sure if a dealer can flash the GIAC or not. If not..they could find out you tampered with it...
The lowdown:
Both solutions are vulnerable to dealer inspection. If a dealer pops your ECU box open to have a looksee...you're screwed. The only sure way around this is to order a second ECU with your chip. That way when you go to the dealer you can quickly swap out your chipped ECU with your stock one. For most work a dealer is gonna do..they will not open your ECU box..but if they suspect that you may have tampered with it..they could check it.
This topic only concerns those that are still under warranty. Everyone else can tell the dealer to kiss your *** when you come in with your chipped ECU.
-T
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,295
From: Austin, TX
RE: chipped
print up a fake invoice that says the dealer installed the chip. then walk in there with a fake lawyer and throw down some bullshit paper and tell them to see you in court unless the **** is fixed. oh and use the word "******" alot
