[s-cars] MRC Chip = Red Rocket!

Emre Washburn yumyjager at gmail.com
Fri Mar 10 10:19:19 EST 2006


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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