APR Question

[poloplayer]

Hey guys, just got my car APR'ed a coupla days ago and dean at volkspower told me that it does take about 100miles for the chip to deliver max power. Does he mean that its adapting to my driving style? i.e. if I'm driving like an old lady, its not going to deliver much more power? Should I be bringing up the revs frequently to get the most out of the chip?

[leasaunce]

Doesn't matter if you drive it slow or fast. after 80-100km or so, that's when you'll get 100% full power.

[Whubbsie]

drive it like you stole it, but it should continue to adapt regardless, so if you go through a granny stage it will adapt to suit and when you get back to you driving like an F1 drive it will adapt back... well at least thats how it was explained to me

[T Go]

Does anyone know the reason behind this "adapting" phase?
Just interested 2 kno...

[Chuck]

Does anyone know the reason behind this "adapting" phase?
Just interested 2 kno...

Putting mine to Quattro next week for a chip'n T Go...that guy is super nice - can't wait for the results

This is the first i have heard on the adaptive feature tho...very interesting...will watch this thread closely!

How long did the process take for you to have it done @ Quattro?

[Whubbsie]

I think the adaptive things is just part of the ECU should adapted to driving style and fuel changes apr'ed or not, so when you get it tuned it needs some time to change to the new parameters for each driving situation.

[RhysQ]

ECU's in any car continuously adapt to your driving style. when you push the car hard, more air and fuel is required to keep up with your demands on the engine. if you consistenty drive like this, your ECU will learn to pump more fuel etc. through than that of a babied car. it does this so the engine is not straining under pressure.

this is why when you pick up a car off the showroom floor it is best to drive it hard from the start, so it will adapt to your style and perform to its peak. if you baby your car from the showroom for 1,000km's and then start 'booting' it, the ECU will not be used to this style of driving and problems can arise.

same goes with the APR chip, because it is an instant change to the setup of your ECU, it does not enable the settings to properly 'settle' in. after about 100km's (100 miles is a bit much), the new settings should be fully adapted to the ECU and the optimal air/fuel ratios and boost levels are reached.

[Chipped]

Putting mine to Quattro next week for a chip'n T Go...that guy is super nice - can't wait for the results

This is the first i have heard on the adaptive feature tho...very interesting...will watch this thread closely!

How long did the process take for you to have it done @ Quattro?

Bumpknuck
Brian@quattro is a super nice and very trustworthy guy.
The software loads in about half an hour but I guess he'll have your car for half a day or so to fit in with other jobs...I got my DP and HFC booked for 1st week of Jan with Quattro...tick..tock..tick...

[Chuck]

Bumpknuck
Brian@quattro is a super nice and very trustworthy guy.
The software loads in about half an hour but I guess he'll have your car for half a day or so to fit in with other jobs...I got my DP and HFC booked for 1st week of Jan with Quattro...tick..tock..tick...

What was the price of your HFC?

He spoke of you yesterday when i was with him

[gerhard]

ECU's in any car continuously adapt to your driving style. when you push the car hard, more air and fuel is required to keep up with your demands on the engine. if you consistenty drive like this, your ECU will learn to pump more fuel etc. through than that of a babied car. it does this so the engine is not straining under pressure.

this is why when you pick up a car off the showroom floor it is best to drive it hard from the start, so it will adapt to your style and perform to its peak. if you baby your car from the showroom for 1,000km's and then start 'booting' it, the ECU will not be used to this style of driving and problems can arise.

same goes with the APR chip, because it is an instant change to the setup of your ECU, it does not enable the settings to properly 'settle' in. after about 100km's (100 miles is a bit much), the new settings should be fully adapted to the ECU and the optimal air/fuel ratios and boost levels are reached.

Sorry, but there seems to be quite a bit of rubbish in here.

Exactly what are the "problems" that occur if you start "booting it" after 1000ks of not driving hard.?