RaceChip

[Uacat540]

Anyone have experience with RaceChip tuning before? Looks like they have a product out for the B9 that may avoid the TD1 issue, can anyone confirm it? Seems like an interesting solution versus a hard flash on the ECU.

https://www.racechip.com/shop/audi/a...3kw-370nm.html

[Sauci]

This is the same basic thing as the ChipWerke that has been around forever.

ChipWerke

Same potential problems where the piggyback doesn't have access to full ecu. But people are running them and say good things.

[HyperM3]

Not to cross forums but see my thread over here http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b...alled-2906992/

[Ze_Nardo6]

Not to cross forums but see my thread over here http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b...alled-2906992/

Great info in that thread. Holy hell man how have you purchased and dumped 4 different C7 S6s???

[jmeenach]

Great info in that thread. Holy hell man how have you purchased and dumped 4 different C7 S6s???

Hahaha valid question.

[HyperM3]

Great info in that thread. Holy hell man how have you purchased and dumped 4 different C7 S6s???

Hahaha valid question.

I sold Audi's for the past 5 years. Just got into a new one every year.

[AUDIMAN33]

I sold Audi's for the past 5 years. Just got into a new one every year.

Why two 14s? and not a 15?

[HyperM3]

Why two 14s? and not a 15?

Ended up ordering it at end of the 14 order period before the 15 was released.

[Ze_Nardo6]

I sold Audi's for the past 5 years. Just got into a new one every year.

Fair enough. Last question, why the hell would you want to go from a C7.5 S6 to a new A4? No offense to A4, I love the car but that's a major downgrade.

[Uacat540]

Not to cross forums but see my thread over here http://www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b...alled-2906992/

Is the initial lag improved? It drives me nuts now and part of the reason why I want to tune it. Looks like there is a difference of about 30 ft lbs of torque between this an the APR tune as well.

[HyperM3]

Fair enough. Last question, why the hell would you want to go from a C7.5 S6 to a new A4? No offense to A4, I love the car but that's a major downgrade.

I don't sell cars anymore and needed to reduce my payment for the time being.

Is the initial lag improved? It drives me nuts now and part of the reason why I want to tune it. Looks like there is a difference of about 30 ft lbs of torque between this an the APR tune as well.

Have you tried sport mode in the transmission? That helps a little. The power difference is quite significant with the racechip though. Highly recommended.

[Uacat540]

I do usually leave it in Sport mode, I have noticed the better response off the line. I may give the racechip a try, i like how they give a 14 day money back if you dont like it. I want to try and keep this thing away from TD1 as I will probably end up in an S4 in the next 18 months or so

[HyperM3]

Great info in that thread. Holy hell man how have you purchased and dumped 4 different C7 S6s???

I do usually leave it in Sport mode, I have noticed the better response off the line. I may give the racechip a try, i like how they give a 14 day money back if you dont like it. I want to try and keep this thing away from TD1 as I will probably end up in an S4 in the next 18 months or so

I had a Racechip on my last S6 with great success. This is the reason I decided to try it again on the A4.

[Uacat540]

Think i may go this route. Seems just what i need, id really like more power in this thing without something like an ECU flash.

[Cyrax]

thx for the info,never heard of this racechip.gonna search for some more info on it doh.

maybe this is a good way to add some HP on new cars without voiding the warranty ( bought a 2.0 A4 B9 this year )

[HyperM3]

I added an install video to my thread on AW.

[kgroschi]

Sorry for the dumb question guys, I usually mod BMWs. Is it plug and play? Will the dealer be able to find out and void your warranty? With COBB for BMW, this isn't an issue.

[HyperM3]

Sorry for the dumb question guys, I usually mod BMWs. Is it plug and play? Will the dealer be able to find out and void your warranty? With COBB for BMW, this isn't an issue.

Yes, did you read my thread? Your questions are answered there.

[kgroschi]

Sorry! Thanks!

[Uacat540]

I had a Racechip on my last S6 with great success. This is the reason I decided to try it again on the A4.

Just wanted to see how your longer term (few months, i know) has been with it? I am thinking about ordering it here today because i have a desire to buy something unnecessary.

[HyperM3]

Just wanted to see how your longer term (few months, i know) has been with it? I am thinking about ordering it here today because i have a desire to buy something unnecessary.

Haha, I cannot be your voice of reason, my friends call me their worst enemy when it comes to convincing them to buy something. That being said, I'm very happy with the racechip. Bare in mind, I'm coming from 4 S6's in a row and the biggest thing I miss is the power. On my last S6 I also had a racechip for over a year with no issues. That's why I had no reservations trying it on the A4. While I don't have the previous power I was used to, the power I have now is much more usable in daily driving. Merging onto the highway is significantly more satisfying and just taking off from a light is fun again. The best part about this product is it has a return policy if you aren't happy with it. I can only suggest trying it. I doubt you would return it though.

[Uacat540]

I think you and i have the same friends as I like to buy things to buy things. What vendor did you go through to by it in the states?

[HyperM3]

I think you and i have the same friends as I like to buy things to buy things. What vendor did you go through to by it in the states?

https://www.racechip-usa.com/

[Uacat540]

A silly question but do you know the difference between the ultimate and the RaceChip TB Ultimate Connect Tuning-Set?

[HyperM3]

A silly question but do you know the difference between the ultimate and the RaceChip TB Ultimate Connect Tuning-Set?

Well, I actually had to discover this on my own since the salesperson didnt even know when I called. It seems the more expensive one(the one I got) you can control through bluetooth with an app. The regular one you have to take apart if you want to change any settings. I like the fact I can connect via the app and make any changes on the fly if I want. However, there is a caveat, if you have an android phone and updated to nougat, the app isnt updated for it. They responded to my complaint that they are in the process of updating it but in the meantime I cannot make any changes.

[Uacat540]

Awesome, im actually an iphone user so hopefully it works with ios10. Also, if they dont update the android version sone, im sure you can buy a cheap one off craigslist and just make that your racechip phone.

[HyperM3]

Awesome, im actually an iphone user so hopefully it works with ios10. Also, if they dont update the android version sone, im sure you can buy a cheap one off craigslist and just make that your racechip phone.

I actually collect all my phones, have about 7 in my closet. That being said, I don't really have any desire to make any changes to the racechip. I set it in race mode and that's where I want it.

[Uacat540]

Got the one with bluetooth, now hopefully it comes in a timely manner.

[Nikoman]

lol racechip.

[Uacat540]

Why lol?

[HyperM3]

Why lol?

Don't feed the troll.

[Nikoman]

Any experienced tuner knows why.

[ModItNow]

In my opinion chipwerke is the most proven piggyback for Audi right now. I've been running it on my b8 s4 for over a year and it's great.


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[HyperM3]

In my opinion chipwerke is the most proven piggyback for Audi right now. I've been running it on my b8 s4 for over a year and it's great.

They are both just as proven. You can go either way.

[Uacat540]

Just installed my and seems to be a decent little product, i need some more time to fart around with it. Started freaking out when it started throwing a code at me but i forgot to clip in one of the sensors all the way, whoops.

[b4a41point8t]

Just installed my and seems to be a decent little product, i need some more time to fart around with it. Started freaking out when it started throwing a code at me but i forgot to clip in one of the sensors all the way, whoops.

I felt like it needed some drive time to really kick in. I imagine its the ECU recalibrating and setting maps. Or it could be that I installed mine early morning and drive like a grandma through morning rush hour traffic. But later in the day (the following day?) it was very strong. Just curious, what setting did it come on?

[Nikoman]

How does this compare to APR or another reputable ECU tuning company? Are the gains similar, consistent and safe?

[HyperM3]

How does this compare to APR or another reputable ECU tuning company? Are the gains similar, consistent and safe?

If you see my referenced thread on the other site, youll see more discussion around your question.

[b4a41point8t]

Gonna try and get on the rollers soon. I'll be sure to put up my numbers to put my numbers up

[subzero05]

racechip makes it for chipwerke