Re: MAC01 and MAC02

["Mike Hopton" <mike@genesis-microchip.on.ca>]

     John,
     Thanks for your post on the MAC01. Do you think Ned would be willing to 
     divulge the differences? Personally I don't think so, particularly if your 
     MAC01 is working better than his modified MAC02! 
     
     I don't have a problem with this at all and Ned provides a very good 
     service for some people... but for others (like me, RDH, etc.) who would 
     prefer to modify the ECU and/or the EPROM code themselves it would be great 
     information to have. To understand exactly how Audi detuned the North 
     American cars by 40 horses would be VERY interesting. I know the engines 
     themselves differ, but I think the biggest fundamental differences are in 
     the operation of the MAC01 versus MAC02, probably the timing versus boost 
     maps, over boost maps and the O2 sensor feedback? 
     
     If any one out there has a MAC01 that they would be willing to lend me, so 
     I can read the EPROM code I would be quite happy to pay for their 
     inconvenience and post the differences between the MAC01 and MAC02 to the 
     list? Or if anyone has a "toasted" MAC01 they would like to sell please 
     contact me (hey Murphy, what's the chances it would be the EPROM!).
     
     Where are all the British and German engineers with ur-q's and what's the 
     current cost in Europe of a replacement MAC01?
     
     Regards, Mike
     
     p.s. I'm sure I saw a 4 door 4000 turbo quattro with flared wheel arches 
     and 6" Ronals down at the local pub last night. Which years were they 
     imported to Canada and would this still be called an ur-q?