Few questions bout my ko4

[Mike~p]

i just had it installed and i will be picking it up today and i read something that said that when i first start up my car i need to let it sit and adapt/read the new software.....is this true and if so how long will i need...

Oh and no-1 really ever answered this when i asked a few days ago but will 91 be ok or should i get oct. boosters and add those every fill up?

[joeya103]

You don't need octane boosters man, that would be retarded if you had to do that at every fill up =P

Some people say that when they get new chips/software, they'll start up their car and while at idle, their RPMs kinda jump up and down. I guess when it settles, you'll know...

But I've never seen this. Someone with a K04 will chime in soon to answer ya

[MR VTEC]

it so it can calibrate itself i think...

[A4 in SC]

I am pretty sure this is for the throttle body alignment (TBA). It's been a while since I chipped my A4 (two and a half years now) so I really can't remember...

Mike

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by A4 in SC
I am pretty sure this is for the throttle body alignment (TBA). It's been a while since I chipped my A4 (two and a half years now) so I really can't remember...

Mike

throttle body adaptation is what its called and what happens is the ecu makes adjustments to the butterfly inside the throttlebody so that it can more accurately judge throttle percentage. if you dont do it WOT might actually be 75% throttle. iirc you are supposed to do everytime you reset your ecu (take the battery cable off)

[Mike~p]

Oh alright thanks...ill make sure to give it some time b4 runnin it today

[Mike~p]

wait, how long or when will i know when itd done adjusting?

[AudiMan]

just wait like 3 mins, it shouldn't even take that long, most tuners will do it before they let you drive it off, Anthony at greedspeed did it, test drove it and then handed me the keys

[marcini]

so did you get the car yet?, what software are you running with it, is it j31 by giac, or something elese, let me know

[Mike~p]

Alright cool thanks man.....i see u live in irvine...im juss south in san diego but its not a far drive. Where do u get most your parts at?........Is greedspeed close to you?

[Mike~p]

ive got the giac software and ill be picking it up around 12 oclock here so 3 oclock where u live.

[Mike~p]

Oh and i also got the tip chip, so ill tell ya how that goes when i pick it up

[DDQ]

How to do a TBA:

1) Turn key to ACC position.
2) Wait 1 minute.
3) Start car. Let idle for 3 minutes. Do NOT touch gas pedal during the process.

[Mike~p]

there we go.....now those are directions i can understand....small words and the steps are in order


thanks alot man

[J_Ho1997]

listen for pinging w/ 91 on the GIAC k04 software. AudiJuice on AW had that problem with his k04. The software was designed with 93 octane in mind. be careful.

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by J_Ho1997
listen for pinging w/ 91 on the GIAC k04 software. AudiJuice on AW had that problem with his k04. The software was designed with 93 octane in mind. be careful.

i believe that they have a 91 program now.

[Mike~p]

well just to be safe, should i go stock up on little oct. boosters from wall-mart or sumthin an juss keep em in my spare tire area and use one every fill?

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Mike~p
well just to be safe, should i go stock up on little oct. boosters from wall-mart or sumthin an juss keep em in my spare tire area and use one every fill?

no you would be better off to save the money and get a fmic as soon as possible.... though i wouldnt recommend boosting hard when its really hot outside.

[Mike~p]

Alright now im going to sound dumb, but how does the fmic play a role in that?

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Mike~p
Alright now im going to sound dumb, but how does the fmic play a role in that?

well by you saying that you wanna stock up on octane boosters i would assume it would be to reduce the possibility of detonation by cooling your combustion temps. you would be better off reducing your combustion temperatures by cooling your intake air, not to mention you would reduce the issue of heat soak and help to prolong the life of your new turbo....

[Mike~p]

Ohhhhhh alright i understand that.....yeah a fmic was going to be one my next things to do.....im looking at the greddy one because so far its the cheepest ive seen

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Mike~p
Ohhhhhh alright i understand that.....yeah a fmic was going to be one my next things to do.....im looking at the greddy one because so far its the cheepest ive seen

if you get that one make sure that you have the Rs4 bumper as the most of the core will sit up inside the bumper... imho the greddy should look like this:

[Mike~p]

yeah id need to get the front rs4 piece first then huh....do you know of any places that sell them for a good price

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Mike~p
yeah id need to get the front rs4 piece first then huh....do you know of any places that sell them for a good price

you could also run an S4 bumper as well if you look in the classifieds there are a bunch of people selling those which would be a much cheaper option if you found one that was already painted... i have specific pictures for everything that you need to do to install it like i did.

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Mike~p
yeah id need to get the front rs4 piece first then huh....do you know of any places that sell them for a good price

if you want the RS4 piece then contact euroaddict on here he runs ECmotorwerks he always has great prices from what i have heard.

[Hassmeister]

Originally posted by Mike~p
Ohhhhhh alright i understand that.....yeah a fmic was going to be one my next things to do.....im looking at the greddy one because so far its the cheepest ive seen

I got my SPP ($750)and it works great. Just slight trimming needed.

[Devious27t]

Originally posted by Hassmeister
I got my SPP ($750)and it works great. Just slight trimming needed.

only problem with that is SPP is in production limbo as they are coming out with a new version (or something like that) either way they are not producing new FMIC's. from what i have heard the newer higher quality units will cost more. dont quote me on that last part though.

[Mike~p]

hmmm where did you get it @...i should probly do this soon then...and also, how hard was the instal>?