ECU Flashes for '06 Polo GTi

mdonohoe · 18-02-2007, 09:38 PM

Hi Guys,

First of all I'll provide a little background to let you know where I'm coming from!

I've owned a few cars in the last few years... '05-06 2003 Astra SRi Turbo, '06 MY05 Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec 8 & now '07 a 10/10/06 delivered Polo GTi 2006.

Essentially I love the Polo GTi due to its ease of use and drivability. I've got about 1050kms on the clock. My current fuel consumption driving to work with 98 Octane is fantastic(about 7.5-8.0km/100). Driving locally is also good usually about 9.5(much better than the WRX which I'm sure could EASILY be up around the 10-15L/100kms).

Always loved FWDs over AWD/RWDs as I find they are easier to handle and most times more predictable(especially in the wet). Ever since my Astra Turbo.

Anyways, enough c*ap from me! The real questions...

I'd love to Powerchip/Unichip or some other chip my Polo GTi.

*** I have serious concerns with Fuel Consumption(a dramatic increase in daily fuel consumption over standard when using the same driving techniques). I've had good experiences so far(I had my WRX tuned to produce 158.1kW ATW and fuel consumption was BETTER than factory!). Any figures from the chips suggested??? Do they make fuel consumption really bad?

*** Power figures???

*** Cost for chip/tune?

*** Warranty concerns???

I'm open to ANY options right now. Possibly as I reach 5kkms-15kkms(to allow my engine to bed in a little bit, more if recommended!).

I guess my power goal is around 145kW flywheel(astra turbo) with my final goal around 190kW flywheel(same as Mazda 3 MPS for power/weight).

I'd love a PM from any perspective chip dealers etc or feedback!!!

Thanks
Matt
donohoematt@hotmail.com

**shaneth** · 18-02-2007, 09:59 PM

Welcome Matt, Good choice of car there. The two chip tuners i would choose from is GIAC GIAC Euro Auto bug_racer on the forum and APR or OETTINGER guy_h HArding Performance. CHips are a very sensitive topic (similar to holden vs Ford debate). Both these have Websites and i know both would help you with your build up. I know that both offer roughly 150kw@tf stage 1 chips for the polo. Cost for GIAC circa $1500 for the plain flash and APR $1750 with 2 programs. Where abouts do you live. Cause you also have to consider aftersales service, although i hard on the grape vine that GIAC might be coming to SEQ. As for warranty well its up to the discretion of the dealer. With APR you are able to switch between the stock and chipped settings on the Cruise control stalk, and i believe GIAC has something similar. Your best bet is to PM like you said. Hope this helps

mdonohoe · 18-02-2007, 10:28 PM

Greetings,

Thanks so much for your reply!!!

Chips I think are ALWAYS going to be very sensitive, no matter what car/vehicle you speak about. One is always going have something over the other!

I currently reside in Park Ridge, QLD.

Thanks for your input tho!

Matt

**Timbo** · 19-02-2007, 07:21 AM

Also look at Oettinger (www.oettinger.com.au), also distributed by Harding Performance, and Revo-Technik (www.revotechnik.com.au).

The quoted output of all of these is c145-155fwKw -- around 120-125 atw. Tribalism aside, I don't believe there's much difference between any of these.

It seems to go above that you'd need to look at a bigger turbo.

However, I'd give yourself a bit more time in the car (1,000k since Oct '06 seems very low...or am I missing something

). And IMHO, if you are thinking of doing anything in the way of chipping you MUST also consider improving the brakes.

My 2psi

**MACCAA** · 19-02-2007, 07:31 AM

I have the Oettinger reflash on my Polo.Performance is very good,fuel consumption virtually the same as stock.Oettinger is a little dearer than the others,but has a big advantage in that they cover Warranty on their product-a big plus.
Otherwise,as Timbo says,I don't think there'd be much difference between brands.
Cheers

mdonohoe · 19-02-2007, 07:31 PM

Hey,

Got the trial flash done today to mine too.

Great flash, quick! How much?

Thanks
Matt

**Bug_racer** · 20-02-2007, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by MACCAA

I have the Oettinger reflash on my Polo.Performance is very good,fuel consumption virtually the same as stock.Oettinger is a little dearer than the others,but has a big advantage in that they cover Warranty on their product-a big plus.
Otherwise,as Timbo says,I don't think there'd be much difference between brands.
Cheers

Oettingers warranty doesnt differ that from my workshop warranty . Maybe its there so that the chip company doesnt get a bad name if something fails and the workshop doesnt have its own warranty (that is quite common in the industry!)

**Guy_H** · 20-02-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bug_racer

Oettingers warranty doesnt differ that from my workshop warranty . Maybe its there so that the chip company doesnt get a bad name if something fails and the workshop doesnt have its own warranty (that is quite common in the industry!)

Oettingers warranty is listed here:

http://www.oettinger.com.au/oau_warranty.html

Seb, please post a copy of your "workshop" warranty for a comparison please. I'd be interested in seeing it as I have not seen one.