ED. 30 307BHP Bluefin article.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Thanks for putting me straight there! Every days a school day!

Cool, you're most welcome.  It's good to know we can sort the wheat from the chaff! 

[topher]

Interesting!  What about the integrated valves on the 2litre FSI turbo, though?  Heard of any probs with these yet?

Haven't had my hands on one yet, but if they're still using a plastic diaphragm in them rather than a piston... then they really haven't learned their lesson yet!

[Peskarik]

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But hey, if you like SuperChips, then go with them, and enjoy (whilst it lasts)!

Very informative post, TT, thank you!

Actually, what I really, really like is Oettinger 305bhp remap with mapswitching. 
Problem is, I have 4 year warranty, and Oettinger only gives 2 year warranty. 
I don't know what to do... waiting 2 years seems tooooooooooo long 

I am not waiting when it comes to exhaust. When Milltek cat-back is here - I install it!
They have full exhaust for new S3, I guess the system for Ed.30 is not long way off now.. 
It is not 305bhp, but 8-10% promissed increase in peak bhp, and better mid-range torque, should be soothing. 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Interesting!  What about the integrated valves on the 2litre FSI turbo, though?  Heard of any probs with these yet?

Haven't had my hands on one yet, but if they're still using a plastic diaphragm in them rather than a piston... then they really haven't learned their lesson yet!

Well, I suppose if it lasts OK without any tuning, then why bother.  Afterall, VW must know there are plenty of aftermarket ones out there! 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

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But hey, if you like SuperChips, then go with them, and enjoy (whilst it lasts)!

Very informative post, TT, thank you!

OK, cool. 

Actually, what I really, really like is Oettinger 305bhp remap with mapswitching. 
Problem is, I have 4 year warranty, and Oettinger only gives 2 year warranty. 
I don't know what to do... waiting 2 years seems tooooooooooo long 

Yebut, the Oettinger warranty is two years more than the SuperChips warranty!    And with the Oettinger being well tried and tested, hopefully you shouldnt need to use the warranty anyway.

I am not waiting when it comes to exhaust. When Milltek cat-back is here - I install it!
They have full exhaust for new S3, I guess the system for Ed.30 is not long way off now.. 
It is not 305bhp, but 8-10% promissed increase in peak bhp, and better mid-range torque, should be soothing. 

Nah, go the whole hog, and install the turbo-back Milltek when they release it!

[Peskarik]

I am not waiting when it comes to exhaust. When Milltek cat-back is here - I install it!
They have full exhaust for new S3, I guess the system for Ed.30 is not long way off now.. 
It is not 305bhp, but 8-10% promissed increase in peak bhp, and better mid-range torque, should be soothing. 

Nah, go the whole hog, and install the turbo-back Milltek when they release it!

Doh!  I miss-spelled. I meant TURBO-BACK, of course! cat-back is waste of money, IMHO. So, full system when it is here! 

[Hurdy]

Regarding the systems check that VW can do to see how many times the ECU has been re-flashed - Does this mean that if you have Revo or Bluefin that each time you swap the map it adds another re-flash check to it's memory. If this is the case then reversible maps are transparent to say the least

[Peskarik]

Regarding the systems check that VW can do to see how many times the ECU has been re-flashed - Does this mean that if you have Revo or Bluefin that each time you swap the map it adds another re-flash check to it's memory. If this is the case then reversible maps are transparent to say the least

exactly. So no fooling VW and insurance people!   

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Regarding the systems check that VW can do to see how many times the ECU has been re-flashed - Does this mean that if you have Revo or Bluefin that each time you swap the map it adds another re-flash check to it's memory. If this is the case then reversible maps are transparent to say the least

Exactly - though just like main stealer technicians for all manufacturers, weather they have the detailed expertise (and intelligence  ) to (a) actually notice the number of re-flashes, and (b) can be bothered to do anything about it during routine maintenance - is another matter.

Should any "issues" arise, I still think you would be in a considerably stronger position if you only used the VAG specialist chip tuners, and were open about it's use.  VW/Audi arn't stupid - they know that some people chip their motors, just like they know people fit Millteks.  Indeed, as you (Hurdy) indicated on another thread, some main stealers even fit aftermarket kit in their own workshops - and that includes stuff like Milltek, and Revo!

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Regarding the systems check that VW can do to see how many times the ECU has been re-flashed - Does this mean that if you have Revo or Bluefin that each time you swap the map it adds another re-flash check to it's memory. If this is the case then reversible maps are transparent to say the least

exactly. So no fooling VW and insurance people!   

I'm not so sure on that ^^^ point!