[s-cars] RS2 Turbo or Innovative Turbo's K26/RS2++?

[Rokas Reipa]

A while ago, I remember discussions on the regular quattro list regarding
the RS2 automobile as a whole as being very laggy/doggy in the low rpm range
and having a big power dump later on. I believe it was Pantelis who owned
one at the time. Is this accurate and if so, does a chip fix it or are other
things needed as well?

Thanks,

Rokas
95.5 S6


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lewis, Gary M" <gary.m.lewis2 at boeing.com>
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 5:55 PM
Subject: [s-cars] RS2 Turbo or Innovative Turbo's K26/RS2++?


I've been getting a few hits on the RS2 turbo group buy vs. Innovative
Turbo's K26/RS2++ mod (the turbo Cody and I run).  I hope this helps making
a few decisions:

It depends IMHO on:

1. the total set-up of the car, and
2. your preferences of power delivery.

1.  If you are going the full RS2 set-up, including the 26 PSI software,
either turbo is great.  Anything less in terms of set-up (IA Stage 3, MTM
1+), go with the RS2 turbo.

2.  If you do go with the full RS2 set-up, ask yourself where you like the
power delivered.  If you are a sub-3,000 rpm driver, go with the RS2.  If
you drive like I do, which is slow driving most of the time, but when I want
to GO!!, it's normally above 3,000 rpm, and I want all the Bolt-On power I
can get, go with the Innovative K26.  Note I said bolt-on power.  I'm under
the impression that the Garrett hybrid turbos offer better performance than
the Innovative K26/RS2++, but they don't bolt on.

Price for Innovative's turbo is $950 w/ exchange K26.

HTH,
Gary Lewis

1995.5 S6 Avant, Green/Ecru, RS2 MAF, RS2 Exhaust Manifold, RS2 Injectors,
Custom Turbo (K26 Turbine, Factory K26 Cold side (Audi Works '999' P/N) with
50mm intake and custom Innovative Turbo compressor wheel), TurboXS Type 25
Bypass Valve, Bilsteins, Eibachs, Big Reds, Spec II Clutch.

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