C7 A6 TDI

[mrsbtdi]

Windshield tint is illegal in nearly every state (including MD). That part was completely under the table. Considering it's the largest window, it only makes sense to me to reject the most heat out of it. I don't really notice reduction of visibility either.

Thank for your service too!





That is always the risk with tuning/modifying cars. If you have to bring in the car for any kind of warranty work and they scan the ECU, it would come up as flashed (even if you went back to stock) and they will flag you TD1 and reject warranty claims for the engine, transmission, and exhaust, most likely. But things like control arms, axles, etc, would still be warrantied.

I forget the name of it, but there is a piggyback or add-on box available that plugs into the harness somewhere in the engine bay and acts like a tuned ECU. On the plus side, for anything warranty-related, you can remove it (go back to stock), drive it in, and won't get flagged. On the minus side, it isn't as custom as some software and you can't pick/choose your options, or go more/less aggressive on it.

One thing to look into is an Extended Warranty as well. That way if you are past the original warranty and it's something the dealership won't warranty b/c you are flagged, you can go to an indy shop you trust and they can likely work with the warranty company to take care of you.

I was looking at the RaceChip as a piggyback but, it seemed a little “too good to be true” kinda thing. So, that’s why I started looking more into the mod side. But, after finding the emissions warranty in my glove box, I second guessed the mod side because of something really does get dumb with this thing, I want that 4yr/48k or 10yr/120k (whichever applies at this rate). After I make it outta that though, or once I pay the car off, maybe I will explore more mod side. I really just want the exhaust done. I love the sound of some of these damn cars and just love the concept of making it sound rowdy.


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[delmd92]

My local dealer was mod friendly until the scandal and now they tell me they have no choice. The tune comes up first item when they plug in the computer. Didn't want to risk it. Have had a Chipwerke plug in tuner box in the wife's Q5 for awhile and while the mechanics see it front and center, it doesn't register on the scan and so they ignore it. Will have mine to install this weekend. Probably not the same as a Malone tune, but does noticeably improve the vehicle. After the warranty? Probably will get Malone and deletes to really maximize this car. I tinted to WI legal and did ceramic. I like the look and it seems a bit cooler.

[Audibot]

My local dealer was mod friendly until the scandal and now they tell me they have no choice. The tune comes up first item when they plug in the computer. Didn't want to risk it. Have had a Chipwerke plug in tuner box in the wife's Q5 for awhile and while the mechanics see it front and center, it doesn't register on the scan and so they ignore it. Will have mine to install this weekend. Probably not the same as a Malone tune, but does noticeably improve the vehicle. After the warranty? Probably will get Malone and deletes to really maximize this car. I tinted to WI legal and did ceramic. I like the look and it seems a bit cooler.

Ironically, my Service Advisor asked me when I'm gonna get it tuned. Her S4 is tuned, and the dealership has been mod friendly as far as long as I've been there