Upgraded S4 with KO4's now having tiptronic transmission problem - Page 3

ecaddy · 04-25-2004, 09:11 PM

They did 2-KO4's, Bi-Pipe, some hoses but not all. New blow offs, full APR exhaust, APR chipped cpu, 4 step shocks with sway bars and other suspension mods.K&N air filter, idler pully, timing belt, and other engine stuff. They seemed like they were being upfront about everything.

S4mig@PEB tuning · 04-25-2004, 09:13 PM

Did you buy everything from them? Did they pressure you into anything? I'm asking because I feel it was shady of them to not warn you of a known issue that would cost you more money later on.

TwinTurboTerror · 04-25-2004, 09:15 PM

does make the shifts faster, though.

S4mig@PEB tuning · 04-25-2004, 09:15 PM

GTEJR · 04-25-2004, 09:18 PM

S4mig@PEB tuning · 04-25-2004, 09:20 PM

DYOS4 · 04-25-2004, 09:21 PM

as some others have said on here I dont know. But the shifts are faster up and down.

J.Moss@TorqueFactory · 04-25-2004, 09:22 PM

The Firth to four downshift that many call gear hunting is a safety feature to limit torque on a tall gear at a very low rpm. The reason this does not happen with stock software or low torque software is that most of the more aggressive software has much more torque in the beginning.

The GIAC tip chip speeds up shifts and increases line pressure. This can minumize slippage and wear on the shifts.

Jeff

ecaddy · 04-25-2004, 09:23 PM

Would he be able to help? Would I search for him on here ar another site?

'Nova more S4 · 04-25-2004, 09:23 PM

04-25-2004, 09:11 PM	#21
ecaddy New Member Account #: 74391 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 101	Re: Was this a full stage 3 kit then I assume? They did 2-KO4's, Bi-Pipe, some hoses but not all. New blow offs, full APR exhaust, APR chipped cpu, 4 step shocks with sway bars and other suspension mods.K&N air filter, idler pully, timing belt, and other engine stuff. They seemed like they were being upfront about everything.

04-25-2004, 09:13 PM	#22
S4mig@PEB tuning Elder Member Account #: 54947 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,903	It has been known on this forum for a long time that a stock tip trans can only handle so much power Did you buy everything from them? Did they pressure you into anything? I'm asking because I feel it was shady of them to not warn you of a known issue that would cost you more money later on. __________________ <a href="http://account.audiworld.com/users/20137.phtml"> </a> AIM: aSmig4 My favorite "tuner" quote, now deleted: "If you had purchased our kit you car would still be a nice 2002 S4 instead of a big pile of blue garbage." Bob@strat. describing BuffaloNogaro's car. Do tuners lie? FOD kills.

04-25-2004, 09:15 PM	#23
TwinTurboTerror AudiWorld Super User Account #: 3779 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 13,279	Tip chip doesn't eliminate hunting at all. That's just plain false advertising on GIAC's part. It does make the shifts faster, though. __________________

04-25-2004, 09:15 PM	#24
S4mig@PEB tuning Elder Member Account #: 54947 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,903	I'd like to know. I'd add it if I did. __________________ <a href="http://account.audiworld.com/users/20137.phtml"> </a> AIM: aSmig4 My favorite "tuner" quote, now deleted: "If you had purchased our kit you car would still be a nice 2002 S4 instead of a big pile of blue garbage." Bob@strat. describing BuffaloNogaro's car. Do tuners lie? FOD kills.

04-25-2004, 09:18 PM	#25
GTEJR New Member Account #: 4574 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 420	Thanks. I will cross that off my B.Day list. __________________ Hibiscus 2000 Dalbach Chipped ECU RS4 KO4S RS4 Intercoolers Dalbach Tip Chip Dalbach Bypass Valves MTM Cat Back H+R Coilovers BBS LM's 18 APR Y PIPE ADB SLOTTED X DRILLED ROTORS Milltek High FLow Cats.

04-25-2004, 09:20 PM	#26
S4mig@PEB tuning Elder Member Account #: 54947 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 12,903	Search about a guy named bageldog. __________________ <a href="http://account.audiworld.com/users/20137.phtml"> </a> AIM: aSmig4 My favorite "tuner" quote, now deleted: "If you had purchased our kit you car would still be a nice 2002 S4 instead of a big pile of blue garbage." Bob@strat. describing BuffaloNogaro's car. Do tuners lie? FOD kills.

04-25-2004, 09:21 PM	#27
DYOS4 Elder Member Account #: 33816 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 12,014	It is a noticeable difference though, get it. How a chip helps save the trans......... as some others have said on here I dont know. But the shifts are faster up and down. __________________ GIAC X, SLs, Borla, H&R+Bilsteins, Piggie SS. AIM - DYOS4

04-25-2004, 09:22 PM	#28
J.Moss@TorqueFactory Senior Member Account #: 15175 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,077	Never heard anyone say it would eliminate gear hunting- The Firth to four downshift that many call gear hunting is a safety feature to limit torque on a tall gear at a very low rpm. The reason this does not happen with stock software or low torque software is that most of the more aggressive software has much more torque in the beginning. The GIAC tip chip speeds up shifts and increases line pressure. This can minumize slippage and wear on the shifts. Jeff __________________ Sport Compact Car 2007 Ultimate Street Car Challenge Winner Jeff Moss, ASE Certified (A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A8) <a href="http://www.torque-factory.com">Los Angeles area GIAC dealer for Audi, Bentley, BMW, Mini, Porsche and VW. Torque-Factory, Inc.</a> Torque-Factory Support Forum

04-25-2004, 09:23 PM	#29
ecaddy New Member Account #: 74391 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 101	Re: Search about a guy named bageldog. Would he be able to help? Would I search for him on here ar another site?

04-25-2004, 09:23 PM	#30
'Nova more S4 Member Account #: 47523 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7,181	YSATI noob! :-) __________________ http://www.acna-nj.org

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