APR USA, APR Europe, Revo Technik - Who's who? and Serial Port Chipping
01-05-2003, 09:14 PM
#1
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APR USA, APR Europe, Revo Technik - Who's who? and Serial Port Chipping
APR Europe seems to have changed their name to Revo Technik. APR Europe site mentions nothing of this yet the www.Revotechnik.com site mentions that Revo was APR Europe. Anyone know the history /relationship between them?
Anyway, Revo has new performance software that can be uploaded via. the diag port (ODBCII, VAG interface, etc.). It does not require removal of the ECU, no soldering, etc. The software re-flashes the ECU EPROM.
Software looks cool and they even offer a risk free trial! They are providing free upgrades from the current APR software to the new product.
On the UK TT Forum, Forge UK announced a partnership with them and software specific to all the Forge performance products.
Let's hope this makes it way to the USA. I'd love to skip the cost of a spare ECU and/or having to remove and modify the original unit.
Here is the info Forge posted on the product. I've also provided a link to the UK TT forum thread.
Jeff
Forge UK Post:
Please do not treat this as a blatant advert. It is in response for a request for further information.
As a sign of good faith to the TT forum members, we would be happy to come along to one of your future meetings and install (to non-chipped cars only) demonstration software at no charge to any who wish to give it a try
Forge Motorsport are pleased to announce their association with Revo Technik who are the leaders in serial port programming technology. This technology allows performance software to be written to your cars engine management computer via the vehicle diagnostic port. This will alleviate the need to remove the ECU from the car and the hazards of soldering a new "chip" onto the ECU. Revo Technik also offer the SPS (Serial Port Switching) device which allows the user to select between different ECU modes. The standard mode is the factory original while the performance modes offer from 30 to 70+ BHP gains depending on your vehicle. The Revo Technik performance software is totally invisible to diagnostic equipment and cannot be re-flashed or overwritten by dealer emulators. This stealth technology negates the worry of warranty and insurance issues as it is completely undetectable, even if the ECU is removed and inspected. In addition, when using the Serial Port Switching, you will be able to switch between the original and performance without ever raising the bonnet.
The Revo Technik software has been optimized and tested to work with Forge Motorsport products so you can rest assured that when you install a replacement diverter valve, a performance exhaust or an up-rated intercooler you will see the best results possible.
If you want to ensure total and complete compatibility between all your performance upgrades
You need to select Forge - Revo
Forge Motorsport and Revo have a very knowledgeable team of development technicians and engineers who have worked together to bring you the relationship between power, drivability, and reliability. We have gone to great lengths to test our products and to ensure the engine component longevity is not degraded. Making power is very easy, making power that is smooth and safe under all conditions is very difficult. We typically make more power than the competition using lower boost pressures. We can do this because we increase the efficiency of the engine - not by forcing the turbo to work outside its efficiency range. It is not uncommon to see a decrease in emissions and an increase in fuel economy after the modification.
So if you're after the ultimate in tuning for your vehicle, consider the benefits:
· Full Serial Port programming that does not require ECU removal.
· No soldering.
· Totally invisible to man and machine.
· Fully switchable
· Optional variable boost and timing adjustment software (available soon).
· Optional anti theft mode that disables the ECU.
· Free trial period built into the software so that you can try before you buy.
· Advanced tuning components available that have been matched to the software to give you maximum performance.
· Realistic pricing structure. (from £499 for the TT)
If you would like further details or you would like to arrange a booking for a full installation or just the demonstration (time limited) software , please email or call on or after Monday 6th
Our lines will be fully manned from Monday 6th January
Anyway, Revo has new performance software that can be uploaded via. the diag port (ODBCII, VAG interface, etc.). It does not require removal of the ECU, no soldering, etc. The software re-flashes the ECU EPROM.
Software looks cool and they even offer a risk free trial! They are providing free upgrades from the current APR software to the new product.
On the UK TT Forum, Forge UK announced a partnership with them and software specific to all the Forge performance products.
Let's hope this makes it way to the USA. I'd love to skip the cost of a spare ECU and/or having to remove and modify the original unit.
Here is the info Forge posted on the product. I've also provided a link to the UK TT forum thread.
Jeff
Forge UK Post:
Please do not treat this as a blatant advert. It is in response for a request for further information.
As a sign of good faith to the TT forum members, we would be happy to come along to one of your future meetings and install (to non-chipped cars only) demonstration software at no charge to any who wish to give it a try
Forge Motorsport are pleased to announce their association with Revo Technik who are the leaders in serial port programming technology. This technology allows performance software to be written to your cars engine management computer via the vehicle diagnostic port. This will alleviate the need to remove the ECU from the car and the hazards of soldering a new "chip" onto the ECU. Revo Technik also offer the SPS (Serial Port Switching) device which allows the user to select between different ECU modes. The standard mode is the factory original while the performance modes offer from 30 to 70+ BHP gains depending on your vehicle. The Revo Technik performance software is totally invisible to diagnostic equipment and cannot be re-flashed or overwritten by dealer emulators. This stealth technology negates the worry of warranty and insurance issues as it is completely undetectable, even if the ECU is removed and inspected. In addition, when using the Serial Port Switching, you will be able to switch between the original and performance without ever raising the bonnet.
The Revo Technik software has been optimized and tested to work with Forge Motorsport products so you can rest assured that when you install a replacement diverter valve, a performance exhaust or an up-rated intercooler you will see the best results possible.
If you want to ensure total and complete compatibility between all your performance upgrades
You need to select Forge - Revo
Forge Motorsport and Revo have a very knowledgeable team of development technicians and engineers who have worked together to bring you the relationship between power, drivability, and reliability. We have gone to great lengths to test our products and to ensure the engine component longevity is not degraded. Making power is very easy, making power that is smooth and safe under all conditions is very difficult. We typically make more power than the competition using lower boost pressures. We can do this because we increase the efficiency of the engine - not by forcing the turbo to work outside its efficiency range. It is not uncommon to see a decrease in emissions and an increase in fuel economy after the modification.
So if you're after the ultimate in tuning for your vehicle, consider the benefits:
· Full Serial Port programming that does not require ECU removal.
· No soldering.
· Totally invisible to man and machine.
· Fully switchable
· Optional variable boost and timing adjustment software (available soon).
· Optional anti theft mode that disables the ECU.
· Free trial period built into the software so that you can try before you buy.
· Advanced tuning components available that have been matched to the software to give you maximum performance.
· Realistic pricing structure. (from £499 for the TT)
If you would like further details or you would like to arrange a booking for a full installation or just the demonstration (time limited) software , please email or call on or after Monday 6th
Our lines will be fully manned from Monday 6th January
01-06-2003, 04:19 AM
#5
Here is what I heard regarding this whole situation.......
Now this could be just rumour, not sure....
APR USA decided that it would be great to infiltrate Europe with their products...big market that is untapped with their kind of technology.
APR USA opens a APR Europe, sort of as a licensing deal, and also sent some US guys to get it off the ground. US guys decide that they like Europe, and continue to stay there, with no intentions of coming back to the US.
APR US regroups
APR Europe decide not to limit themselves to VAG stuff, and form Revo Technik to cover all models.
APR USA decided that it would be great to infiltrate Europe with their products...big market that is untapped with their kind of technology.
APR USA opens a APR Europe, sort of as a licensing deal, and also sent some US guys to get it off the ground. US guys decide that they like Europe, and continue to stay there, with no intentions of coming back to the US.
APR US regroups
APR Europe decide not to limit themselves to VAG stuff, and form Revo Technik to cover all models.
