Anyone have any experience with the Stasis upgrade from your Audi dealer? It's 1295 for the SW upgrade + 300 labor from my Audi dealer (Rector in Burlingame, CA). Wondering if I can get it cheaper elsewhere without voiding my warranty. What gets me is the labor cost! It's a simple SW upgrade, what kind of labor could that possible involve???????

 

The 2011 A5 ECU must be removed and shipped to Stasis for flash, then returned and re-installed, hence the labor charge.

It's certainly more expensive than other flashes (APR and the like) but comparable factory warranty provided.

 

Ah ok...didn't know that...thanks!

 

Btw, has anyone got this job done on their car? Is the performance increase noteworthy enough?

 

I've read reviews that the differences are noticeable as you might expect with a 50hp/50lbft increase. I just picked up a Premium Plus 6MT 2 weeks ago with the expectation that I'll get the SW upgrade soon. That way I'll be able to appreciate the difference!

 

I'm taking delivery of a 2012 A5 Cab this week. I had them add the Stasis software upgrade. I'll post my observations on it after I've driven it a bit.

 

@dhhaudi - Looking forward to the update! I have 2k miles on mine and have set up an appointment for the upgrade in 2 weeks. I'd like to hear your feedback!

 

I just picked mine up last week, so here's some initial feedback. The difference is very noticeable, particularly at 3000rpm and up. It's right around there when you can really feel a kick. It's also a bit subtle: the engine is so smooth that you hardly notice how fast you're going, and that happens very quickly.

My only complaint has nothing to do with the chip, but rather the exhaust: it sounds like a 4-cylinder. So I am now considering the Stassis exhaust upgrade. Does anyone have any experiences to share on that?

 

Picked up my car last Friday...drove it around all weekend and the difference is definitely noticeable!!! I had about 2600 stock miles on it to ensure that I'd be able to appreciate the increase in torque/hp. It's most noticeable between 2nd and 3rd and 3rd and 4th.

But you're right, now I want an exhaust upgrade so the car can sound as good as it feels. Gonna search around for feedback before I pull the trigger.

 

Awesome, please post what you find!