Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 My car: 2004 vw jetta GLI 1.8t 6spd Mods before the chip: (not including the non performance mods) Magnaflow 2.5in. catback exhaust ARP R1 diverter valve AWE boost gauge with vent pod (lol not perf. mod but put it here anyways) DieselGeek short shifter kit I thought long and hard at which chip company to go with. I narrowed it down to either Unitronics or APR. What ended up being the deal breaker was that APR had a couple extra options and also that an APR dealer was 10 min. away. So I thought it was time and take advantage of the deal APR had going on with they're chip special so I drove to the nearest APR dealer (10 min. away:cool:) and got it done. The advertised hp/tq increast vs stock is this: stock: 180hp/170tq APR 91 oct: 209hp/242tq APR 93oct.:215hp/247tq APR 100oct:???hp/ ???tq:cool: So 35hp/77tq increase over stock Took less then an hour before It was ready for me. 4 programs came with the fully loaded package: stock 91octane 93octane 100 octane race map (3 other non performance programs came with the car also) *valet mode *security mode *throttle body alignment mode All these are controlled via ur cruise control switch which is baller as hell since no other company gives you that option on top of having the ability to switch through programs at will. First thoughts Before I left I clicked through the programs and made sure the 93oct. program was set in. Well the car already broke loose in first but now with this chip it smokes them off. I also gotta watch it in 2nd at times or else they'll go up in smoke too. Acceleration change was night and day. doing a 40roll pull is a whole diferent beast and just the car pulling in general is completely diferent. I was also told my gas mileage would go up a few(already getting 32+ on the highway before the chip so we'll see) Usually my stock boost levels would spike at 10psi and just stay around that. Now its spiking around 15-17psi and holding 13-14psi to redline. The car is also soo much more responsive. I mean you'd think after getting 35hp/74tq increase that this was expected and it was. I love the car more now and I can't wait till I see some more performance increases after the 3in. dp w/ catless testpipe here in a week or 2. Its like a whole diferent car now and I wish it came this way from the factory. In the end I could've went with other company's that have more aggressive chips (giac+x, unitronics stage 2) but I ended up going with APR for they're options that came with the chip along with the fact that if I ever need anything from them I can just drive 10min. to they're dealer. lasting thoughts: I'd recommend this chip to anybody wanting to up the power of they're car. You cant beat the power increase for $500. A chip should be the first mod on ur list everytime and APR got my vote. Comming soon: review on the 3in. downpipe w/ catless testpipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 sound fun I just ordered a 140+ chip for my powerstroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Fantastic.. I wasn't kidding you when I said it was a night and day difference Does the car have a boost gauge? With all my mods I'm spiking to 22-23psi and holding 16-17 to red line. I'm jealous you can switch between your programs on your stalk though. I just get.. one program You'll notice more gains as you get more of your parts installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Fantastic.. I wasn't kidding you when I said it was a night and day difference Does the car have a boost gauge? With all my mods I'm spiking to 22-23psi and holding 16-17 to red line. I'm jealous you can switch between your programs on your stalk though. I just get.. one program You'll notice more gains as you get more of your parts installed Yea. I got a AWE boost gauge with driver side vent pod. It looks completely stock during the day and at night. I cant wait til I put a lil 100octane in the car and run the 100oct.race program!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yea. I got a AWE boost gauge with driver side vent pod. It looks completely stock during the day and at night :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 :thumbup: Here's a pic of it in my car. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj288/Dubs740/driversideinterior.jpg And thats not a stain on the driver seat lol. I had wet hands from washing it and the water left a few fingerprints. Notice the euroheadlight switch too I'm going to get some high res. shots of the car up soon once I get a nice cam. what camera do you use for ur pic taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Damn you. I told myself I would resist modifying my DD. I keep hearing about how well the 1.8T responds to the APR chip, and I'm definitely close to going for it. Where did you go to get the work done? Did the $500 include installation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Damn you. I told myself I would resist modifying my DD. I keep hearing about how well the 1.8T responds to the APR chip, and I'm definitely close to going for it. Where did you go to get the work done? Did the $500 include installation? Careful, Mike. That's a slippery slope you're heading towards...... So where can I get this done, and did the $500 include installation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic_Influx Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Careful, Mike. That's a slippery slope you're heading towards...... So where can I get this done, and did the $500 include installation? Don't worry, it's not first on the list. Tune Z32 -> GLI timing belt -> Z32 rust -> GLI chip And ummm, ahem, why are you asking questions sir? Going to chip that gorgeous Audi are we? Oh and, today would make for a great photo shoot day...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Awesome....... The stg 2 (flash and dp) should net you a few more hp and tq to top off your basic bolt ons. You will never see that kind of hp/$ ration again, so might as well leave the engine alone after that lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 it was $500 plus tax and what not so ur looking around $550 after all is said and done but the package alone 2 monthes ago was $1200 so ur making a killer deal on it. def worth it mike and mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Nice man, I like everything about your car. Love the color, but what in gods name were they thinking with that steering wheel...then again I can't talk. My car has the same steering wheel gm used in the 93 Camaros lol. Good gains though! How do these things work? Do they just install the chip and bam theres the power? Or does it need tuned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Aye paul, you should trade me dash vents to match your vent pod.. I've been wanting the GLI vents Mine are the non-shutter style just like your vent pod. http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c8/eightsixgts/IMG_2480.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Nice man, I like everything about your car. Love the color, but what in gods name were they thinking with that steering wheel...then again I can't talk. My car has the same steering wheel gm used in the 93 Camaros lol. Good gains though! How do these things work? Do they just install the chip and bam theres the power? Or does it need tuned? Its a file on a computer. The computer gets plugged into the obd style port and downloaded like a computer file. And then you have a different car. Takes about 30 minutes total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Huh, that's wild. Pretty nifty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 And ummm, ahem, why are you asking questions sir? Going to chip that gorgeous Audi are we? Oh and, today would make for a great photo shoot day...... I wouldn't mind a little extra punch in the A4! My brother has been looking into mods for his 1.8 TT as well. Today would be a great day! Im getting ready to head to the car show, though. Soon enough, hopefully. This camera gear has been staring at me all winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 That is cool you chipped your car. Glad everything worked out for ya! I always wanted to chip my last civic light up the check engine light turn on as a "shift light". I don't know anything about that on VW's is that something you could do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 That is cool you chipped your car. Glad everything worked out for ya! I always wanted to chip my last civic light up the check engine light turn on as a "shift light". I don't know anything about that on VW's is that something you could do? Never heard of that.. but interesting idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yeah, I was surprised at what a change a chip made to a couple of my cars, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Yeah, I was surprised at what a change a chip made to a couple of my cars, too. I just can't wait to see the diference when I fill my tank up with 100octane and run the 100oct. race map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Aye paul, you should trade me dash vents to match your vent pod.. I've been wanting the GLI vents Mine are the non-shutter style just like your vent pod. http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c8/eightsixgts/IMG_2480.jpg LOL, keep looking on vwvortex for GLI partouts. I see them all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 So how far away was the shop from your house ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 So how far away was the shop from your house ;-) 10 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I just can't wait to see the diference when I fill my tank up with 100octane and run the 100oct. race map. Not as much as you are going to see once you put the TP in and go back for the reflash perhaps. Did you already have them do the TP program in advance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 You will never see that kind of hp/$ ration again, so might as well leave the engine alone after that lol. Write that on your bathroom mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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