1.8T/2.7T/2.8 Chip Survey

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Chip detail: 2.8 engine
Drivetrain ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
2.8 Manual FWD




1

2




3
2.8 Manual Quattro
1
1


1

1


1
3
9
2.8 Tiptronic FWD









2
1
3
2.8 Tiptronic Quattro




1

1



2
4

Total

1
1
0
0
3
0
4
0
0
3
6
18
Chipped mileage ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
0-5,000
1





1


1
3
6
10,000-15,000









1

1
15,001-20,000






2




2
20,001-25,000




2




1

3
25,001-30,000






1




1
5,001-10,000

1


1





3
6
Miles driven ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
0-10,000

1


3

1


1
3
9
10,001-20,000






3


2
1
6
100,001+
1










1
20,001-30,000










1
1
30,001-40,000










1
2
No problems ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen(MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1




2


1
2
8
yes




3

2


2
4
11
Rate performance ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
Somewhat satisfied
1
1


1

3


1
4
12
Very satisfied




2

1


2
2
7
Fuel type ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
Premium fuel
1
1


3

4


3
6
19
RFG fuel ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

3


2
1
11
yes




1

1


1
5
8
Synthetic oil ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no




2

2


1
3
8
yes
1
1


1

2


2
3
11
Boost pressure ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
Normally aspirated

1


3

4


3
6
18
Unsure or don't know
1










1
Hose failure ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
No start ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Check engine light ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Detonation ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


2
6
17
yes




1




1

2
Dies while driving ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
ECU failure ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Exhaust problems ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Hesitation ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Increased turbo lag ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Overboost ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Poor mpg ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Rough idle ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Turbo failure ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Unsteady boost ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Unsteady idle ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
17
yes




1






2
Poor drivablility ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
6
18
yes




1






1
Other problems ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


2

4


3
5
17
yes




1





1
2
Customer service ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
Somewhat satisfied
1



1

3


1
3
9
Very satisfied

1


2

1


2
3
10
Vendor correct probs ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total


1


3

3


2
5
15
no






1



1
2
yes
1








1

2
Buy from vendor again ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no






1




1
yes
1
1


3

3


3
6
18
Fuel mileage ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
Decreased









1

1
Decreased via style










2
2
Increased






2



2
5
No change
1
1


3

2


2
2
11
Denied warranty ABT AMS APR AutoThority Garrett Hoppen (MTM) Neuspeed (Greedspeed) Sportec Superchips TAP Wetterauer Total
no
1
1


3

3


3
6
18
yes






1




1

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