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Anyone know of a good place to get my B7 A4 chipped in the San Diego/Los Angeles area. And any sugestions on apr VS revo chips? I'm new to this
TonyD
05-17-2010, 06:46 PM
Sending you a PM now!
dkenn75
05-17-2010, 10:01 PM
I'll go ahead and suggest Pure Motorsports in Temecula.
Sal_B7
05-17-2010, 10:25 PM
^^+1
Korrect414
05-17-2010, 10:37 PM
Mike at canyon racer motorsports
revo
Spiff69
05-17-2010, 11:03 PM
If you're in the SFV, then Eurowurx in Burbank is a very solid shop with some great guys running it. They are APR.
Mike at canyon racer motorsports
revo
are they any good im leaning more towards a revo chip...
and how does a free trial work ?
Slave IV
05-18-2010, 03:24 PM
I'd also try talking to Jeff Moss (GIAC/Torque Factory)
It's nice to have such great resources around here...
Sending you a PM now!
got ur message ill be calling you guys sometime in the next 2 days
paradigmshift
05-18-2010, 05:08 PM
It sounds like you are about to set foot on the path of modifying your Audi. It is sure to be an entertaining journey filled with extreme joy associated with every modification. Don't be discouraged if you have a hiccup here and there along the way between each modification. With every problem, there is a chance to upgrade!!! It all depends on how deep your addiction becomes. I'm sure that you have seen the sticky for recommended shops in the southern California area. Every local supporter will give you their props to the shop that they frequent.
One of the most important things that you can do is find a shop that is accessible to you. I mean that geographically, as well as in forms of communication. There is no substitute for a shop that has personnel that can answer your questions without leaving you with sense of "Is this guy trying to hide something from me?" If you can find a shop with the personnel to answer your questions to your liking, then you are probably at the right spot. There is a lot of information out there. Audizine can provide a wealth of information as well, but just remember that it can be bias.
Bottom line:
1. If your car breaks and you get stranded, how far will you have to get towed to make it back to the shop? These guys are going to be the ones to fix it when the dealership is totally confused by the modifications. Don't worry, early in the game (chipping), a check engine light is usually the extent of the problem. A tow truck will not usually be involved.
2. Customer Service: How well can you communicate with the shop? Phone, email? Do they answer your questions completely? Ask them about the pros and cons of the alternatives. If they are willing to go into depth about all of your options including ones that they may not carry, then they will probably be up front with you.
Search the forums on the different chips and arm yourself with as much knowledge on the chips as possible, then go talk to a few shops in your area.
Slave IV
05-18-2010, 05:20 PM
It sounds like you are about to set foot on the path of modifying your Audi. It is sure to be an entertaining journey filled with extreme joy associated with every modification. Don't be discouraged if you have a hiccup here and there along the way between each modification. With every problem, there is a chance to upgrade!!! It all depends on how deep your addiction becomes. I'm sure that you have seen the sticky for recommended shops in the southern California area. Every local supporter will give you their props to the shop that they frequent.
One of the most important things that you can do is find a shop that is accessible to you. I mean that geographically, as well as in forms of communication. There is no substitute for a shop that has personnel that can answer your questions without leaving you with sense of "Is this guy trying to hide something from me?" If you can find a shop with the personnel to answer your questions to your liking, then you are probably at the right spot. There is a lot of information out there. Audizine can provide a wealth of information as well, but just remember that it can be bias.
Bottom line:
1. If your car breaks and you get stranded, how far will you have to get towed to make it back to the shop? These guys are going to be the ones to fix it when the dealership is totally confused by the modifications. Don't worry, early in the game (chipping), a check engine light is usually the extent of the problem. A tow truck will not usually be involved.
2. Customer Service: How well can you communicate with the shop? Phone, email? Do they answer your questions completely? Ask them about the pros and cons of the alternatives. If they are willing to go into depth about all of your options including ones that they may not carry, then they will probably be up front with you.
Search the forums on the different chips and arm yourself with as much knowledge on the chips as possible, then go talk to a few shops in your area.
Great advice and I wish more people took this approach to everything they do...
It sounds like you are about to set foot on the path of modifying your Audi. It is sure to be an entertaining journey filled with extreme joy associated with every modification. Don't be discouraged if you have a hiccup here and there along the way between each modification. With every problem, there is a chance to upgrade!!! It all depends on how deep your addiction becomes. I'm sure that you have seen the sticky for recommended shops in the southern California area. Every local supporter will give you their props to the shop that they frequent.
One of the most important things that you can do is find a shop that is accessible to you. I mean that geographically, as well as in forms of communication. There is no substitute for a shop that has personnel that can answer your questions without leaving you with sense of "Is this guy trying to hide something from me?" If you can find a shop with the personnel to answer your questions to your liking, then you are probably at the right spot. There is a lot of information out there. Audizine can provide a wealth of information as well, but just remember that it can be bias.
Bottom line:
1. If your car breaks and you get stranded, how far will you have to get towed to make it back to the shop? These guys are going to be the ones to fix it when the dealership is totally confused by the modifications. Don't worry, early in the game (chipping), a check engine light is usually the extent of the problem. A tow truck will not usually be involved.
2. Customer Service: How well can you communicate with the shop? Phone, email? Do they answer your questions completely? Ask them about the pros and cons of the alternatives. If they are willing to go into depth about all of your options including ones that they may not carry, then they will probably be up front with you.
Search the forums on the different chips and arm yourself with as much knowledge on the chips as possible, then go talk to a few shops in your area.
thanks a lot man VERY helpful advice. yea im looking to do a couple mods down the road like drop, wheels and tires, exhaust, and some engine work, not all at the same time or in that orders. this is my 1st car that i bought and i can do whatever i want with so money is a lil tight right now but this summer i will have a lot more $$$
i have been calling around at local shops asking questions and what they can help me out with.
i will be all around this fourm looking for people with the same questions i have and just getting familiar with audis in general.
B5 SLPR
05-19-2010, 08:22 PM
Def recommend Canyon Racer if you want REVO and Pure MS if you want APR. Both are great shops
revotuneda3
05-20-2010, 10:51 AM
canyon racer, mike is the man, i got my car chipped there. Izzy, the last i heard the trial was only for fsi engines not on the tsi engines but then again this was over a year ago when i got it chipped.
itsmatt33
05-20-2010, 12:47 PM
canyon racer, mike is the man, i got my car chipped there. Izzy, the last i heard the trial was only for fsi engines not on the tsi engines but then again this was over a year ago when i got it chipped.
X12345678 for mike at canyon
dude is great and knows his stuff
Quattro
05-20-2010, 06:04 PM
mike is great, god knows how many az members have gone there
TinaTbolt
05-20-2010, 06:06 PM
Revo x10
fusionx
05-20-2010, 06:42 PM
canyonracer!! REVO ftw!
knightstick
05-21-2010, 03:04 PM
Surprised no one has suggested Unitronic. I've driven them all and Unitronic is my hands down favorite.
bugzy
05-21-2010, 03:42 PM
It sounds like you are about to set foot on the path of modifying your Audi. It is sure to be an entertaining journey filled with extreme joy associated with every modification. Don't be discouraged if you have a hiccup here and there along the way between each modification. With every problem, there is a chance to upgrade!!! It all depends on how deep your addiction becomes. I'm sure that you have seen the sticky for recommended shops in the southern California area. Every local supporter will give you their props to the shop that they frequent.
One of the most important things that you can do is find a shop that is accessible to you. I mean that geographically, as well as in forms of communication. There is no substitute for a shop that has personnel that can answer your questions without leaving you with sense of "Is this guy trying to hide something from me?" If you can find a shop with the personnel to answer your questions to your liking, then you are probably at the right spot. There is a lot of information out there. Audizine can provide a wealth of information as well, but just remember that it can be bias.
Bottom line:
1. If your car breaks and you get stranded, how far will you have to get towed to make it back to the shop? These guys are going to be the ones to fix it when the dealership is totally confused by the modifications. Don't worry, early in the game (chipping), a check engine light is usually the extent of the problem. A tow truck will not usually be involved.
2. Customer Service: How well can you communicate with the shop? Phone, email? Do they answer your questions completely? Ask them about the pros and cons of the alternatives. If they are willing to go into depth about all of your options including ones that they may not carry, then they will probably be up front with you.
Search the forums on the different chips and arm yourself with as much knowledge on the chips as possible, then go talk to a few shops in your area.
words from the wise ... thats what i tell people
its about the dealer that supports you, not actual chip you decide to buy
audiction01
05-21-2010, 11:02 PM
whaaaaaat? hmmm i thought apr gave the biggest gain numbers....
SoloGLI
05-24-2010, 03:42 PM
whaaaaaat? hmmm i thought apr gave the biggest gain numbers....
Every stage 1/2 chip is practically the same (except Neuspeed, which they admit is lower gains because its MUCH more conservative). There are thousands of stories where people will say their friend had "Brand X" and they had "Brand Y" and "Brand Y" was faster, and vise-versa. Unless you are going to do a Big Turbo or major engine work down the road, find a shop that is closest to you and one which you feel comfortable working with, and go with that tune. Aside from that, it's really just personal opinion. For example, I had REVO on my mkIV GLI, and it was horrible... so I would never get Revo again. But my friend has REVO on his New Beetle, and it runs great for him.
fg_carz18
05-27-2010, 03:43 PM
If you're in the SFV, then Eurowurx in Burbank is a very solid shop with some great guys running it. They are APR.
I think I live really close to tihs place. did you get you car chip from them??
02won.eiht
06-21-2010, 12:51 PM
renner motorsports in inglewood..if you plan on going with a revo chip