[s-cars] MRC Chip = Red Rocket!

[Brian Armstead]

Thanks Emre.  I understand there are some potential drawbacks to this. 
Do you know of any?

Brian

Emre Washburn wrote:
> 
> Now, if you want some more kick in the pants, install a stiffened
> wastegate spring, like available at www.034motorsport.com and unleash
> some more power, penny investment, dollar return.
> 
> --
> Emre
> 92 //S4
> 90 Cq
> 40 valves 'O plenty!
> 
> On 3/10/06, Brian Armstead <barmstea at ibb.gov> wrote:
> > Fellow listers,
> >
> > Finally got a chance yesterday to install my MRC modified ECU.  I've
> > owned a few turbo Audis, but this is the first I've ever had chipped.
> > The ECU removal procedure was simple.  Word of caution though, if you've
> > had any high end stereo gear installed, make sure there are no wires
> > underneath the carpet before you do the mandatory cutting to access the
> > ECU.  My brain switched on at the last minute before cutting (a rare
> > occurrence!) and I found a ton of wires right in the path of my intended
> > cut.
> >
> > Working with Bob Myers is straightforward and easy.  He's a real pro and
> > keeps his word on when you will get back your ECU.  Thanks Bob for your
> > professionalism and making your number available in case I got stuck
> > with ECU removal.
> >
> > As for the mod itself:  YEEEEE HAH!  I know I'm not telling most of you
> > anything, as a lot of you have even more powerful cars, but I could not
> > believe the transformation.  The redline comes FAST, and you can feel
> > the power come on even harder mid range.  It's quite an upgrade for the
> > buck.
> >
> > The Stromung exhaust sounds even sweeter now!  I highly recommend
> > chipping to those who have not done it yet, and I highly recommend Bob
> > and his MRC chips.
> >
> > All I need now is to get some BIRA brakes on the car, and I'll be set.
> >
> > NAC - Consumer Reports will be on my XM program tonight.  Channel 169 at
> > midnight eastern.  They'll talk about the 2006 Car Buyers Guide and how
> > they come up with the rankings.  I was in CT at their headquarters
> > (freezing my a$$ off last week) to see their road test facility.  Very
> > impressive.  866.801.8255 if you'd like to join in.
> >
> > Brian
> > Fast 93 S4
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