Re: TAP Chip & WG Spring in '90 200Q

[Greg Johnson <gregsj@iea.com>]

Michael Callaghan wrote:

> Yesterday my local Audi specialist (Eurosport in Merrimack, NH)
> received the chip and wastegate spring from Total Audi Performance.
>
> 1) The wastegate spring, once installed, caused the engine to shut
> down completely above 2000 RPM.... I was under the impression that this
> was a plug-and-play operation. (Plug and Pray?).
> ...
> 3) With just the chip installed (the spring is in the glove box),
> performance is no better than stock, and perhaps a bit worse....
>
> ... I want to make sure that no one thinks I'm trying to trash TAP's
> reputation...

When I received my upgraded motronic from Hoppen, I plugged it into my '91
200 20V TQW and off I went. Once the car warmed up, I put my foot in it
and it was obviously quicker. :>). When Ned Ritche changed the "chip brew"
to his specs; he plugged everything back in, and we went for a test drive.
It was a bit quicker still. :>)! It was all plug and play for me, but
maybe I was lucky. Keep us posted.

Happy New Year to all you wonderful QListers! Here's to a healthy and
prosperous '98!
GregJ