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#360 of 413 To chip or not to chip? by osrf Feb 23, 2007 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: shelleyp111 (Jun 08, 2006 5:06 am) I recently purchased a 2003 allroad 2.7T Quattro (pretty much fully-loaded except for a nav system) after coming out of a 4 year lease on a 2003 A4 1.8T Quattro.   I have read numerous post on a couple of different message boards about the allroad series, and after doing so, am feeling sorry that I didn't get a 6 speed manual rather than the auto w/TipTronic, but oh well, such is life.   I was contemplating getting the engine modified with the 'chip' however some of what I read on various sites (including here) gave me cause for pause, based on what folks had to say about effects on gas mileage, and the possibility of the warranty being voided due to having the vehicle modified.   I called the manager of the service department at the dealer I use here in California (Rusnak Westlake), and asked him about these two issues.   He stated that although adding a mod chip can void a warranty, if I was to get the chip work done Neuspeed, there would be no issue and they would be sure not to let it effect my warranty.   He said that he has dealt with them for years, and compared to the work that others do, they do not cause modifications that burn out turbos, or even worse, crack engine blocks (something he said that he has seen, when something called a APR chip was used).   As for the gas mileage, he stated that the in-town mileage would definitely suffer, because as was stated earlier in this thread by Mike(?), with the increased HP, people tend to get a heavier foot, and the turbos kicking in faster simply uses more fuel, so the stop-and-go driving just eats up even more fuel than usual.   That being said, I don't think I will be adding a chip...I'm averaging about 20 MPG/per tank, and with gas here in Cali at just below the $3/per range, I wouldn't want that to start eating up even more of my money. Replies to this message: djtwist (Jun 07, 2007 6:13 am)
#361 of 413 2001 allroad: keep or dump? by kjq88 Mar 06, 2007 (2:29 pm)
I'd be interested in the group's advice here. 2001 allroad with 50K miles. two major repairs in the last year (torque converter, air struct) cost about $4k to fix.   love the car (or at least did until last year), but is this the beginning of large annual investments? If the car is going to cost me, say, $1K a year in repairs every year then it's time to move on. Time for this love affair to end? What would you do? thanks. Replies to this message: allrdr (Mar 11, 2007 10:45 am) augustom (Nov 16, 2008 4:23 am)
#362 of 413 Re: 2001 allroad: keep or dump? [kjq88] by allrdr Mar 11, 2007 (10:45 am)
Replying to: kjq88 (Mar 06, 2007 2:29 pm) I have one too and love it... but, I think you should expect to replace the front suspension "bags" (~ $1100 each) in the next 10k - 15k miles. I need counceling on the keep or dump question as well.
#363 of 413 02 allroad air suspension pump noise by jhodges Jun 06, 2007 (11:36 pm)
I have a 02 allraod that has started making a noise when the air suspension pump comes on. It sounds like a bearing noise. Someone told me it could be a spring clip or washer. Anyone have any info? I can not find anything on this problem. Thanks for any ones help. John Replies to this message: pauldvern (Oct 20, 2007 3:28 am)
#364 of 413 Re: To chip or not to chip? [osrf] by djtwist Jun 07, 2007 (6:13 am)
Replying to: osrf (Feb 23, 2007 3:56 pm) Hey bro, I live in Agoura Hills and I recently got a 2007 a4 2.0t and am extremly intrested in getting some flashing done to the ECU and I found that neuspeed is located in camarillo, I was wondering who you spoke with in service at rusnak audi westlake village, was it Richard by chance ? I am getting ready for my first 5k service and figured I could get it done afterwards but am still affraid of any warranty issues, and am also wondering what other mods I would be allowed to do without voiding something, I tried to send you a PM but was unsure how to do that on this board. THANKS!!!!!

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