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  1. 03-20-2016 07:38 PM #1
    Mattr567
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    How many miles are too many miles for a chip?

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    So my 99 B5 (AEB) has 125k miles and is my daily driver. I am thinking of getting a chip but am worried about reliability.

    Have you had any bad experiences with chips? What chip would you recommend?

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  2. 03-20-2016 07:44 PM #2
    pbcrazy
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    I have 210k on mine with quite a bit more than a chip, as long as your maintenance is up to date (namely timing belt) and the car hasn't been beaten to hell, you will be fine.
    98.5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro | 5 Speed | AEB | Laser Red
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  3. 03-20-2016 07:44 PM #3
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    I chipped my AEB at 130k, now at 153k and it hasn't done any damage, if anything the engine seems happier. At Least once a day I'll do a nice boost happy drive.
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  4. 03-20-2016 07:45 PM #4
    Avant Nate
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    My guess is 300k
    99.5 1.8T QMS: GT2860RS .63 T3, PSI T3 Mani, Turbosmart 38mm EWG, Unitronic 415, Forge 007,Treadstone TR18 FMIC, Walbro e85 450, FSI coil conversion, 3" DIY Magnaflow/Dynomax VT exhaust
    Depo ecodes, DDM slim 6000k, VDO boost gauge, PLX AFR, Greddy profec B EBC,
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  5. 03-20-2016 07:56 PM #5
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    You can buy my AEB tune for dirt cheap (its in the classifieds!), and if it melts down at least you got it for next to nothing!
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  6. 03-20-2016 08:23 PM #6
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    chipped mine at 111,000 now has 152,000. I went with giac and is known to be a aggressive tune, only problem i dealt with was clutch slipping, Just Do It! after you chip you prob will crave for more like we all do!
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  7. 03-20-2016 08:36 PM #7
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    Chipped at 165,000 and at 175,000 with no issues. AWM
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  8. 03-20-2016 08:55 PM #8
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    140k here chipped at 120, lots of highway driving, always in boost in the city basically, just shift early, no need to beat it to redline, matter of fact never redlined since owning it 2yrs now
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  9. 03-20-2016 09:38 PM #9
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    You need to learn to use the search functions. This topic comes up every month.
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    = Parked cause its junk.
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