Anyone had Stage 1 APR Chip done on MKV?

[Tim]

Are we discussing cars here or baracking for football teams? Sometimes im not so sure!

[Corey_R]

ok, maybe not disable the sensor entirely, but it disables the CEL related to the cat readiness code.

Sorry... is this even an issue?

Firstly this thread is discussing Stage 1 flash, not Stage 2 flashes which are for replacement downpipes with 'high flow cats' or 'motorsport cats'.

And even if we were talking about stage 2 upgrades in this thread, does it even matter for Australia? As far as I'm aware, Australia does not perform any emissions testing on vehicles during rego or e-Safety check etc. Even in the USA it's only certain states that do checks where using a high flow/motorsport cats would cause any issue.

And lastly, the use of high flow/motorsport cats and their associated reduction in emission control is nothing new. Even the car manufacturers have battled with this over the years and pushed the limits on what they can get away with in various countries/states based on the emissions regulations. It's not APR are somehow doing something 'dirty' here, unless I'm completely missing the point

[Guy_H]

ok, maybe not disable the sensor entirely, but it disables the CEL related to the cat readiness code.

mate, its all over the internet.

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.p...1&postcount=39

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.p...09&postcount=5

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.p...5&postcount=16

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.p...3&postcount=30

Sorry, you are once again wrong, & firstly you say its deleted, and now you are saying "maybe not disabling the sensor entirely". Here's a test for you.

Get a car with an APR exhaust & software on it with Australian software.

Check the readiness code.

See what it says.

See you are wrong.

Much better test than doing an internet search to try to justify your comments.

FYI, APR does not supply nor condone Catless downpipes except for track use only & we or our dealers will not supply software to anyone stating they are going to run catless on the street.

P.S. APR's exhaust & software passes all Australian State & federal emissions regulation.

[adzy]

Sorry guys but reading this siht is such a fark'n strain on the temper. Ppl talk crap bagging the rival company to the one they use all the bloody time; when they have no bloody clue wtf they are on about.
I have heard some bone heads at the drags talking crap about APR chips as well "Oh they disable this and that" Oh they run lean as then your engine blows" - whatever u tools.

You know what!! If u run GIAC good for u, u run APR good for u or even bloody JAYCAR Lol who cares!!! enjoy it. People just need to grow up and understand we are all here for the same reason, we are enthusiasts so enough bitching and talking crap and just enjoy your own ride as it is unique.

If we have 100% facts from our own PERSONAL experience then we can talk up. I meet ppl that run GIAC and even though we both have GTI's they start to look at u like u are a tosser LOL hang on... dont we enjoy the same car?? Un-bloody-believable.

[Tim]

ok.
First point. This thread has gone way beyond the original posters question. He probably already has his tune and is busy driving his car instead of being a hero on the internet.

Secondly. This thread has nothing to do with GIAC I dont know why the comparisons are being made. Im growing a little bit tired of 2 or 3 people arguing till they are blue in the face. It certainly doesnt do anyone any favours. You wont see a GIAC representative on this forum talking like that.

If we have 100% facts from our own PERSONAL experience then we can talk up. I meet ppl that run GIAC and even though we both have GTI's they start to look at u like u are a tosser LOL hang on... dont we enjoy the same car?? Un-bloody-believable.

I run GIAC and I dont think youre a tosser Mr Adzy. If it was you that we met at the drags that night you seem like a lovely young man.. I hope youre not implying that because of 1 or 2 people you will tar me with the same brush.


Thirdly. I pray that this thread gets deleted because its a pointless waste of time and the original poster is probably long gone.

[adzy]

ok.
First point. This thread has gone way beyond the original posters question. He probably already has his tune and is busy driving his car instead of being a hero on the internet.

Secondly. This thread has nothing to do with GIAC I dont know why the comparisons are being made. Im growing a little bit tired of 2 or 3 people arguing till they are blue in the face. It certainly doesnt do anyone any favours. You wont see a GIAC representative on this forum talking like that.



I run GIAC and I dont think youre a tosser Mr Adzy. If it was you that we met at the drags that night you seem like a lovely young man.. I hope youre not implying that because of 1 or 2 people you will tar me with the same brush.


Thirdly. I pray that this thread gets deleted because its a pointless waste of time and the original poster is probably long gone.

I agree bro , and i dont judge anyone by what mods they have... that is just laughable.

[Big Yellow]

I have heard the usual bull **** storys.
I have read of GIAC tune issues though
EACH TO THEIR OWN I SAY

adzy i know you're trying to play mr. Innocent but dont act like you weren't trying to stir the pot with a comment like this.

[Tim]

adzy i know you're trying to play mr. Innocent but dont act like you weren't trying to stir the pot with a comment like this.

He went fishing yes and caught a big yellow!

[thezoneR32]

Well i paid a crap load of money to get APR tune on my R32 today and I love it. The mid range torque is awesome not to mention the gear changes seem smoother and pulls with power to redline now. I went with APR becasue German Auto is close to my house and I was happy with the R&D that has gone into it. I'm sure that if a GIAC or other tuner was in my local vicinity I probabaly would have gone with that and would still be happy. Its all good people.

[Golf Loon]

Try find a forum that isn't sponsored by APR and you will find stories..

But yes, each to their own.. :p

This forum is not sponsored by APR.
They have no input on how things are run here.

We do however have a pretty short fuse with idiots arguing about chips.
It pretty boring and unproveable as no-one has had more than one tune in their car.

Either goto the drags and race, or shutup.
Its the internet people its not real, no-one thinks you are a hero online.

You should all go and have a christmas beer or goto bed.