When the CHIPS are down

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Just a brief warning to observe ESD precautions when handling the chips - store in a ESD bag (from Maplins) and do not handle them unless you are earthed (mains plug with one wire connected to EARTH pin works fine). Failure to do this can wreck the chip.

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
 
SOC - The companies I have approached in the UK do not have upgrades for the 1.4 Petrol, I wish we had bought a diesel but my wife, who usually drives the A2, doesnt like them.

Ian

2002 1.4 Petrol SE, silver with climate control.
Why are NEARLY all the A2s in Lichfield are silver ? ? ?
 
quote:Originally posted by ianjohnsonws14

SOC - The companies I have approached in the UK do not have upgrades for the 1.4 Petrol, I wish we had bought a diesel but my wife, who usually drives the A2, doesnt like them.
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There are at least 2 continental companies doing "petrol 1.4" chips, (links on A2OC) but sadly I've not yet found one in the UK either.
Some UK companies do the VW 1.4 in Polo form, but not specifically the A2. about +8bhp is claimed for Polo.

However the German firm of WES (formerly AH tuning) claim 90bhp which is +15bhp(+20%).
Cost is €450 + €80 fitting + €190 guarantee.
see http://www.wes-chip-tuning.de/wes/modell/audi/audi29.html

Although tempted I can't justify the expense of driving to Germany, although they will post it and you can fit it yourself.

I'm a little cautious about how much extra torque the 1.4 16V gearbox will handle on the A2 as its uniquely made of magnesium, unlike the Polo, or A2 TDI. WES offer a guarantee on their installations (extra cost), so I guess they think +20% power & torque is OK.
 
Hello every one this will be my inogoral post. Am Picking up a new A2 TDI Sport in the next week and am looking forward to it, I had to sell my Mini Cooper S as i am now doing enterprise Mileage so more power and increased economy sounds right up my street.

How many of us are looking at the impossible performance chip as they are no more than 10 minutes away from me, would it be worth me finding out about a group discount?
 
UK 1.4 Petrol chips:

Still nothing to announce yet!

I did approach AmD, http://www.auto-amd.co.uk/ as it was suggested on a posting in January 2003 that they were in development of one, but when asked, received the following reply back:

"We are in development, but due to a higher volume demand the product is taking a backseat at the moment".


Which I assume to mean "we've put it on our 'things to do list' but business isnt slack enough yet to warrant spending any time on low-sales items"

Shame.
 
Made an appointment to have our 8000 mile 1.4TDI superchipped on Thursday (the day we get the car!).

Tried to arrange insurance through Superchip's recommended insurers and were quite happy with the premium of £398 BUT.......
They insist on uprated brakes and an engineers report to confirm it has been done!!
I suppose that increasing the 75 BHP by 40% probably does need better brakes????[21]

Anyway, have decided not go go ahead with the chip but will probably make do with an extra 15 BHP from a plug in 'Box'

Anyone any experience of a plug in box?:(


tikki

A2 1.4TDI SE - SOON !!
A4 1.9TDI SE 137BHP Cream Leather
 
The brakes on the 1.4tdi might not be disc at the rear but they still do a very good job.

Options for uprating the front bakes are limited to better vent disc and or pads,, not sure what is available for the back wheels. Would be interested to see what you come up with..
 
Picked up our first A2 today (Ex-Demo) and half an hour later had it in at a Superchip installer. The installer had contacted Superchips recommended insurer to see what was needed to upgrade the brakes.

It turns out that they only wanted better pads which cost around £45 on top of the chipping. The Superchip installers also provided the engineers report.

Performance is great, no sudden surges as on our A4 TDI, just smooth power right throughout the rev range.........Mind You, i haven't really got anything to compare it with because I only did about 3 miles before having it chipped :D :D :D

tikki

A2 1.4TDI SE - 108 BHP - Pine Green
A4 1.9TDI SE - 137 BHP - Black with Cream Leather
 
That looks very much like promotion of a company. But in this case I will make an exception!

JON - If you are going to use Superchips, bare in mind that A2OC members can get 15% off. For more info, have a look at: http://www.a2forum.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1825

TIKKI - please ensure that you are familiar with the forum guidelines: http://www.a2forum.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1898


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Cheers Stuart I think i might give them a call later on today
 
These mods all sound great, although I must be honest and say I've lost track of who's fitting which chip now. Is EF's original chip still the one to go for. Also, now some of you have had it fitted for some time, has anyone got some final comments on how it has effected the econony under normal driving conditions as opposed to on a rolling road.
I still doubt that this is going to go like my Chipped S3 or my A8 4.2, but hey, I'm willing to give it a try.
 
Just got my A2 done today from CCCTech in Sheffield. We used Vag-com to measure before and after torque. Before was 238Nm at 2240rpm. After was 358Nm. The chip is the same as EFMAX i think as the two companies are agents for the same company.

This is the 2nd time ive used him as i have had a a 2.5v6tdi chipped by him also. Service is A1!!

As for the A2 - all i can say is that the performance improvement is breathtaking - literally!

Sim
 
I would appreciate Simmo if you would let us know how this effects the economy and also if it's not nosey, how much was it. Are these people marketing as using Superchips or another brand. Thanks.
 
Economy seems no different. I dont have DIS - so have to go on the crude method of miles between fill-ups. The cost is circa £300. Its not a superchip product either. Your best bet for further info would be contact Simon at CCCTech.
 
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