S4 Re-mapping

[Stephen Pook]

Just bought an S4 (2.7TT) 2000 model. Looked at a few and chose one without any suspect rattling noises from the engine, and which did have 101k on the clock but with a full Audi service history. Generally v. pleased etc.

I am aware that these engines respond quite well to a re-map and was considering having this done. I also believe that a few other mods may be required for reliability reasons including changing the recirculation valves to later TT types.

What sort of power/torque figures could I reasonably expect if I only wanted to spend £300-£500? Would the performance increase be significant in terms of how the car feels to drive? And lastly, does anyone know of a firm in the Brighton/ Sussex area who is good at this sort of work?

Many thanks in advance.

Steve.

[Defcon5]

Its just under £900 for a Stage1 remap from AMD

[FUBAR]

Steve, I had my A4 (and the previous one ) remapped by Kim Collins at QS Tuning in Haywards Heath. Known and respected, not the cheapest but you get what you pay for?

S4 tuning page http://www.qstuning.com/display.php?make=1&mod...

Just for the record, I purchased the '245bhp' option and I have a RR graph on my desk showing I ended up with 269bhp

If nothing else, drive up there and have a chat with Kim.

[MikeA3]

MRC tuning seem to be very popular with the S4 boys, I believe the two owners have S4's rinning circa 400 & 500bhp worth having a look at if nothing else

[Stephen Pook]

Thanks guys.

Looks like I may have underestimated the cost but a few hundred extra quid shouldn't break the bank.

Fubar... Cheers for the advice. I may well take a little trip up to HH and introduce myself. Did the power/torque feel much different after the re-map? Any reliability issues?

Any one had any first hand experience of an MRC re-map/ chip?

All advice gratefully received!

Steve.

[FUBAR]

It definitely gave the car an extra, more muscular shove (torque went up quite a bit too, but at home now so dont have the figures to hand). Not mental but can defo feel the difference.

No reliability issues so far

[Daggerpie]

Speak with Doug at MRC, they specialize in S4 & RS4 tuning & live mapping. His S4 was pushing 194mph at recent V-max as well.

[FUBAR]

Daggerpie said:

Speak with Doug at MRC, they specialize in S4 & RS4 tuning & live mapping. His S4 was pushing 194mph at recent V-max as well.

I dont think he will get 194mph with his budget.

[Daggerpie]

Actually, my mistake, i meant to say 198mph. Obviously you wont get that with a simple re-map but the majority of their work is S4/RS4 related.

[SunDiver]

Go to MRC in Banbury - more than recommended. I drive from Bristol to go there for services such is their ability and savings over Audi dealers. To the enthusiast a MRC stamp in the book would be worth more anyway. MRC will healthcheck your car prior to remap which should tell you if there's anything that needs addressing.

http://www.mrctuning.com/

More specifically for the remaps...

http://www.mrctuning.com/products.php?do=engine&am...

No affiliation etc - other tuners are available. DYOR.

Edited by SunDiver on Tuesday 12th August 14:54

[FUBAR]

Stephen, just dug out my graphs. Torque went from 289 Nms to 348Nms.

[Stephen Pook]

Thanks guys. On the face of it, it would seem MRC are most recommended and priced very reasonably but it's a bit of a journey to get there from here. Think I'll have think about it and if I'm in the Banbury area soon I may well be tempted.

Thanks for all the input!

Steve.