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FirestarterGER ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 09-Dec-2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
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I recommend the Wetterauer Chip for the W8 (all years).
Cost approx. $560.00 plus $40.00 for the flash. Gains: Up to 290hp and 288fpt, without any other modifications. Bonus: Better response in first Gear, not as jumpy as in normal mode (TIP). Top Speed Limiter is gone!!! ![]() Caution: Don't get caught at a regular Service Visit at VW. Avoid the P9 Service Action Notice! Warranty might be at risk. Supplier: Steve´s European Automotive Inc. Waterford, Michigan 48328 United States Tel: 248-674-2770 ext: 221 Fax: 248-674-2778 Internet: http://www.steveseuropeanauto.com eMail: steve@steveseuropeanauto.com I'm not affiliated with Steve's and you might find some new Suppliers that have been added. Check the Chicago area! Best regards, FS |
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B5crazy ![]() Super Poster ![]() ![]() Joined: 08-Dec-2006 Location: Central NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 1222 |
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Thanks for the info. Do you have any information on Upsolute's chips in a W8? Finding one for an '04 with a 6MT is tough.
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2004 W8 Variant 6MT Pacific Blue/Grey
1992 Cabriolet 2012 Golf R 4dr CW http://mysite.verizon.net/b5crazy/ |
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MP33Dave ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 07-Sep-2007 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
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I'll post some details from my GIAC contact when I get some news from them. I have a 04 6MT and it is tough...I have to go back in to get more info uploaded to send to GIAC...they are supposed to be working on something for the 6MT.
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B5crazy ![]() Super Poster ![]() ![]() Joined: 08-Dec-2006 Location: Central NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 1222 |
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I sent GIAC my ecu PN and they said no luck for a '04 6MT. If they are having secind thoughts that would be great. PLEASE keep us posted on any news.
I contacted Steve about getting a Wett chip and he said there is no problem for a '04 6MT. Only I'm not near Michigan and I don't want to loose my car for a week. |
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2004 W8 Variant 6MT Pacific Blue/Grey
1992 Cabriolet 2012 Golf R 4dr CW http://mysite.verizon.net/b5crazy/ |
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JimmyPringles ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 12-Dec-2006 Location: Queens, NYC Online Status: Offline Posts: 394 |
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I like the idea of a chip just for the better gas milage. However, I dont think I would want to lose the rev limiter, I have come up on that pretty fast a couple of times, seems like a good safety net.
However some more options for the 6MT's would be nice. |
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VWAffe ![]() Super Poster ![]() ![]() Joined: 26-Mar-2007 Location: Dayton, OH Online Status: Offline Posts: 494 |
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Careful there... the rev limiter doesn't go away. The first-gear soft limiter that starts at about 5000 rpm does, though... according to what's been posted before. The top speed limiter does go away, though. |
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'03 W8 Sedan 6MT ..."it goes to 11!"
'02 V6 Wagon 4Mo 5MT (Swap In Work) ...both black on black w/ limo tint '14 JSW TDI 6MT |
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B5crazy ![]() Super Poster ![]() ![]() Joined: 08-Dec-2006 Location: Central NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 1222 |
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Any upates?????? |
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2004 W8 Variant 6MT Pacific Blue/Grey
1992 Cabriolet 2012 Golf R 4dr CW http://mysite.verizon.net/b5crazy/ |
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BlueSteW8 ![]() Super Poster ![]() Joined: 08-Dec-2006 Location: SW-FL, US Online Status: Offline Posts: 906 |
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I still haven't seen any signs of GIAC doing the MT6 yet(07D906018AL?), but they do now list the 07D906018C.
I'm guessing the "C" is for european spec W8s, as it lists these modes: 95 to 98 RON, Stock, 108 RON, Valet, and Kill In the past I have talked to the Upsolute rep in the US. I think he is the distrubutor listed in NC - their website doesn't specify ECU code numbers or transmission type(s). |
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2003 W8 Tip Limousine - locked in sports mode
GIAC pump/stock/ race files Blue Spirit/ Black |
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fitzski ![]() Super Poster ![]() Joined: 11-Dec-2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Online Status: Offline Posts: 778 |
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FYI... my ECU (2003 6MT) is 07D 906 018 D.
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2003 Passat W8 Variant
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B5crazy ![]() Super Poster ![]() ![]() Joined: 08-Dec-2006 Location: Central NY Online Status: Offline Posts: 1222 |
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GIAC should have a chip for your 6MT ECU. |
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2004 W8 Variant 6MT Pacific Blue/Grey
1992 Cabriolet 2012 Golf R 4dr CW http://mysite.verizon.net/b5crazy/ |
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