So, I had this bright idea and re-checked the maintenance records for my car. It states the 80K maintenance was done, but does not specifically mention the TB. So, I'm a little worried. But I have almost 130K on the car now, so I'm sure something would have exploded, the moon would have crashed into the earth, and we would have ripped a huge hole in the time/ space continueum by now. Definately not going to wait much longer before I undergo that task... Kinda scary, but I'm pretty mechanically inclined, and I know a few guys who know a few things and are willing to help.

While I was checking the records, I noticed, written in the margins, that an APR chip was done back in '02, and a Forge DV was done in '04 (I think). So, you would think I'd be real happy about that, right? Not so much! All this time I was thinking my car had so much more potential! Is this as good as it gets as far as the "inexpensive" upgrades? What a disappointment...

Guess I reeeeeeally need a boost gauge and figure out how much boost I'm actually pushing. I think that would be a good indication of whether or not this chip is actually there... anyone got an old one they're looking to donate to my cause?

 

i would be happy if i found out i already had $450 in software and $120 DV on the car. more money to spend on wheels.

 

^ Ever the optimist!

He's right though man, thats all stuff you don't have to pay for now. That K04 just got a little closer to being under your hood!

 

I'm thinking there may be a few little problems with my car, because it just doesn't have the power I thought it should if it is truely chipped. I'm not upset with the DV at all, I just wanted MORE POWER UHH UHH UHH (in my best Tim Allen voice...).

I'm guessing the K04 and FMIC are the next power steps, once I get the new wheel and suspension... Of course, once I do that, I may need to get new software with a more aggresive file...

 

get a boost gauge (pretty cheap) and check for boost leaks (lots of different write ups on this)

Always a good place to look

http://www.audidiy.com/b5a4.html

 

As for your TBelt problem, have a look under your hood around the TBelt area. If the belt was changed but not noted in the book the mechanic may have noted the mileage it was done here.

 

Good tip Badman, I'll look into that...

Definately need the boost gauge now!