Anyone had Stage 1 APR Chip done on MKV?

[gtimk5]

Logger, as you are a new member here you wouldnt know that Dave is no longer with us....
The idea with the free trial is to get it done before a weekend that you know you will have time to use the car to evaluate its worth. The 6 hour trial is just that, whether you have it switched or not. I find that people realise whether its for them in the first 5 minutes!!
Andrew

[logger]

Thanks for the explanation Andrew. Based on driving time regardless of program setting. So will take your advice and see if I can get it done just before I go off on a decent drive somewhere.

[maraach]

hrmmm.... im seriously doing something wrong with insurance considering the numbers all you guys are quoting. 60% NCD and a $1400 excess and the best i could get was $1954 from GIO...

In saying that my previous car was stolen... but still...

[robbyx]

hrmmm.... im seriously doing something wrong with insurance considering the numbers all you guys are quoting. 60% NCD and a $1400 excess and the best i could get was $1954 from GIO...

In saying that my previous car was stolen... but still...

Yeh, that's my biggest worry.. the jump in insurance costs =S

Have you tried Shannon's? From what I've gathered in these forums, they're usually pretty good when it comes to unique (ie. modded) cars.

[Tim]

with shannons my GTI modifications made a very negligible difference to the premium price

[Manfred]

I agree that after a 5 minutes you know whether you want it. I had the trial last week and since have purchased the Stage 1 upgrade and am extremely happy with it. The car seems to run smoother, apart from other the obvious advantages.

Shannons quoted me over $1k p.a. (I ended up ringing twice as I could not believe how expensive it was considering I am an old bastard (over 40) and live in a 'leafy' suburb). RACQ would flat out not insure me (even after 20 years of good driving history) so I went to Suncorp and pay about $700 p.a.

Whatever you do, I suggest you spend an hour and ring around for quotes prior to doing the mods so you know what your up for...also make sure that if you have a preferred repairer you can take your car to them if you do have an accident.I am sure you will find someone who will look after you.

Good luck!

[Blitzen]

I'm with AAMI, and have all of my mods listed, including my APR ECU tune, and I am paying $680 a year.

You are right about the trial tune though. I had Guy put the trial tune in, and 10 min later, I drove back into his workshop and got the full tune put on for me.

Make sure you shop around with tunes too. APR has exactly what I wanted, but I looked at 6 before I settled on what I wanted. I spoke to different suppliers, and their customers.

[maraach]

Yeh, that's my biggest worry.. the jump in insurance costs =S

Have you tried Shannon's? From what I've gathered in these forums, they're usually pretty good when it comes to unique (ie. modded) cars.

the only 'mod' my car has is the 18" kathorium (spelling?) rims... thats why im a little hesitant to actually do any performance stuff (as my premiums are already so high).

Not exactly sure how you guys get the cheaper premiums.. im wondering whether it is just simply an age thing (i am 29, my wife 27). Both have good driving records, but my wife did have one accident earlier this year (only one we have had in 10 years) and unfortunately our car did get stolen this year too (its been a good year....)... in saying that.. we were paying $1800 a year (60% NCD etc.) for our $18k corolla before any of this happened... so something just isnt adding up...

anyway enough thread hijacking by me...

Edit : Just an update, GIO seems to charge me the whole of an extra $20pa if i select the "performance chip" option on their site, so it seems that is neglegable to my outcome, so its probably worth checking ones own individual scenario.

[bluefin]

Hi Im an installer for Bluefin and it should give you 195 kw and 10% better fuel economy. Great move. I did my Multivan and love it.

Regards
bluefin

[John Deere]

I am with Suncorp, they know about the APR Stage 1 flash and they didn't mind, but they did add it to the list of accessories in case I need to get it redone after a write off.

I have found the APR flash to be excellent by the way, however I have had to have the DSG replaced. It was done under warranty at 68,000km without issue.