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Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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I have a 99.5 a4 1.8T Tip, I want to know, if i can do anything to make it shift faster in manual mode?
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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hmm, maybe there is a chip.

I would think is to increase the presure of oil in tranny, and reprogram the computer to shift shorter with a kick.
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Whats the first place i should check, that might be able to reprogram it?
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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yea there is definatly a tip chip somewhere out there i think its GIAC or at least thats one
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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I'm also pretty sure giac has one, I think they said takes shifting from1.2 sec to .2 seconds, faster than a manual.
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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yes giac makes the chip, its around 200 bux. i plan on getting it in the future. also level 10 has the valve body upgrade which will shift faster and ur car can hold like 350 whp, its around 800.
 
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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cool!! thanks for the info...i'm going to get one now...
 
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:19 AM
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I wonder how this affects relaibility, that and how harsh the shifts are for DD.
 
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 01:54 AM
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i have not heard anyone say any negetive thing about there daily driveablity
 



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