[s-cars] MRC Chip = Red Rocket!

[Brian Armstead]

Thanks Emre!

Brian

Emre Washburn wrote:
> 
> Brain,
> 
> No drawbacks here, but if there is a weak spot in your ignition system
> (coil, POS, etc.) the new found boost will find the weak link.
> 
> This is the spring I have in my car, it's na MTM unit:
> 
> <http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y73/YumyJager/auto/MTM20vwgspring.jpg>
> 
> 034EFI's unit shoudl be similar/same.
> 
> --
> Emre
> 92 //S4
> 90 Cq
> 40 valves 'O plenty!
> 
> On 3/10/06, Brian Armstead <barmstea at ibb.gov> wrote:
> > Emre,
> >
> > I have a stiffer srping from my type 44 days.  It's got light green
> > paint markings on it.  Do you remember what color the markings are on
> > the spring you recommend?
> >
> > 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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