APR 5.0 A-Box Stage 1 First Impressions (93oct).........

Mark.core™ · 01-11-2006, 04:49 PM

Meh.

I used to have a GIAC chip in the car and the grunt that it gave you at any time in any gear is really missed here - Talking about the low RPMs.

Smoothness is definitely there with this chip as it feels smoother than stock in 1st and 2nd gear (probably from the aid in boost in those gears).

However, the car feels like it has a good amount of lag to it .. Almost feels like a chipped 1.8T.

Once it gets going it is fast and smooth as any chip I suppose. I didn't get that ****-eating grin with this chip that I'd thought I would get.

I am happy with it as I only paid $500 for a complete ECU (which is important to me as I have an aftermarket warranty - shhh).

All in all not bad, but I would prefer GIAC or ABT/AMS.

BeeRock::Riding Red · 01-11-2006, 04:53 PM

Fixn2xlr8 · 01-11-2006, 05:15 PM

EE:OutofBounds · 01-11-2006, 05:16 PM

"suspension before power"

EE:OutofBounds · 01-11-2006, 05:17 PM

djillusion · 01-11-2006, 05:26 PM

BeeRock::Riding Red · 01-11-2006, 06:39 PM

I never got an answer though, wheres your giac chip?

wanna sell your apr ecu?

Mark.core™ · 01-11-2006, 08:38 PM

Mark.core™ · 01-11-2006, 08:38 PM

Hibiscus Red S4 · 01-11-2006, 10:22 PM

APR is faster than stock, but the feel of AMS/MTM just aint there. Feels more like a turbo engine (complete w/lag and all) where the others make it feel like a bigger torquier engine.

01-11-2006, 04:49 PM	#1
Mark.core™ Elder Member Account #: 44671 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 34,304	APR 5.0 A-Box Stage 1 First Impressions (93oct)......... Meh. I used to have a GIAC chip in the car and the grunt that it gave you at any time in any gear is really missed here - Talking about the low RPMs. Smoothness is definitely there with this chip as it feels smoother than stock in 1st and 2nd gear (probably from the aid in boost in those gears). However, the car feels like it has a good amount of lag to it .. Almost feels like a chipped 1.8T. Once it gets going it is fast and smooth as any chip I suppose. I didn't get that **-eating grin with this chip that I'd thought I would get. I am happy with it as I only paid $500 for a complete ECU (which is important to me as I have an aftermarket warranty - shhh). All in all not bad, but I would prefer GIAC or ABT/AMS. __________________ Mark.core** New Jersey & London

01-11-2006, 04:53 PM	#2
BeeRock::Riding Red Member Account #: 102758 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,095	wheres your giac chip at? want to sell it? __________________ My Pics-My Vids-My Space Autospeed Performance What you need to know about gasoline

01-11-2006, 05:15 PM	#3
Fixn2xlr8 Junior Member Account #: 90271 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,220	2nd __________________ Audi Haiku: The Spinning Turbo - Rejoice! The Air Becomes Speed! - My Money Is Gone.

01-11-2006, 05:16 PM	#4
EE:OutofBounds Elder Member Account #: 23890 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,300	massive 3rd!! "suspension before power" __________________ Out of Bounds Rideshop (908) 232-4500 (Nike SB, Supra, Diamond, Krew, Burton, Rome, Grenade, etc) Out of Bounds MySpace

01-11-2006, 05:17 PM	#5
EE:OutofBounds Elder Member Account #: 23890 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,300	sell it if you find an X or AMS box __________________ Out of Bounds Rideshop (908) 232-4500 (Nike SB, Supra, Diamond, Krew, Burton, Rome, Grenade, etc) Out of Bounds MySpace

01-11-2006, 05:26 PM	#6
djillusion AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7258 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 10,899	those were my thoughts exactly. __________________ GO FAST / STOP FAST: KO4s \| ASP Fueling Kit \| AWE DPs + TPs \| AWE Intercoolers \| Miltek Super Dual Exhaust w/ Custom Tips \| 710N BPVs \| Stasis Motorsports \| APR Snub Mount \| UUC SS \| ECS Stage 4 Brakes \| ECS Rear Stage 1 Brakes \| V1 Hardwired \| Achtuning Oil Cooler \| RS4 Clutch \| Re-Surfaced Stock FW \| Samco TBB \| ASP TSB \| LIL SOMETHIN' ELSE: Euro Lights \| Fog Light Mod \| Custom A-Pillar w/ Prosport Boost Gauge \| "S4" Shift Knob / RS4 Alcantara Shift Knob \| Oettinger Front Grill / RS4 Grill \| OEM RS4 Front \| OEM RS4 CF Engine Covers \| Rear M3 Lip Spoiler \| 19x8.5" DCR Catalunyas \| 235.35.19 Bridgestone KDWs \| AL Sideview Mirrors \| 20G Phatbox \| Greddy TT \| RNS-E NAV \| Infinity Basslink \| 35% Tint \| Winter Setup: B6 S4 Avus 18" Wheels w/ 235.40.18 Hancook IceBear Winter Tires \| 255 lph fuel pump \| Zoldman O2 sensors \| OEM RS4 Alcantara Steering Wheel

01-11-2006, 06:39 PM	#7
BeeRock::Riding Red Member Account #: 102758 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,095	man this forum is still crazy tryin to post with the last thing someone said its so complicated I never got an answer though, wheres your giac chip? wanna sell your apr ecu? __________________ My Pics-My Vids-My Space Autospeed Performance What you need to know about gasoline

01-11-2006, 08:38 PM	#8
Mark.core™ Elder Member Account #: 44671 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 34,304	Yeah, if I can ever get one for a decent price __________________ Mark.core New Jersey & London

01-11-2006, 08:38 PM	#9
Mark.core™ Elder Member Account #: 44671 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 34,304	sold it a long time ago __________________ Mark.core New Jersey & London

01-11-2006, 10:22 PM	#10
Hibiscus Red S4 Member Account #: 57154 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,646	Sorry to say, but I told you :-/ APR is faster than stock, but the feel of AMS/MTM just aint there. Feels more like a turbo engine (complete w/lag and all) where the others make it feel like a bigger torquier engine. __________________ Registry Logbook

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