MRC Stage 1

[Tuscan Wil]

Hello All.

I am currently considering remapping my B8 S4 for MRC stage 1. I have following the queries:
- Do I need to upgrade any other components? Like the pulley for example to be on the safe side?
- I always use V-power, but can't guarantee if I am travelling abroad or remote countryside. Does it do any harm if I put other super unleaded?
- any huge cost implication on maintenance issues?
- Not looking for a huge power surge, but is it really worth doing a stage 2? I have got a set of miltek on my car already.

Anyone can kindly offer their comments would be much appreciated. Thank you!!!

[Dr G]

They're really rapid with a map alone.

Upping power make sure it's serviced regularly (don't string it out to the silly 20k intervals) and if S-Tronic consider more frequent oil for this too.

The odd tank of 95 or 'worse' super won't hurt it, the ECU will pull everything back a bit to keep it safe.

Extra maintenance should be limited to brakes and tyres

[rs4al]

If you search, plenty of answers here and RS246/audisrs.

I've done 40k on a MRCstage one and so far so good...touch wood ! Stage two wasn't available when I had mine mapped, if you've got the money I would go stage two.

[y2blade]

I Can't comment in the specific car in question, however I can vouch for MRC's work being second to none.

The best way to answer your questions would be to ring MRC and ask them directly, they are a great bunch and I'm sure they will gladly discuss the best options for YOU and your car.

[Tuscan Wil]

Thank you guys!!
Thank you for all the comments.

Yes would love to pay a visit to them at some point, check out their set up and have a chat with them.

Cheers!

[MancDan]

Dr G said:

The odd tank of 95 or 'worse' super won't hurt it, the ECU will pull everything back a bit to keep it safe.

Sorry to ask in this thread, but I have a B8 A4 Avant 2.0T FSi multitronic which has a Revo re-map and the guy I bought it off last October said only ever put 98 Ron in and never the standard 95 as it won't like it.
So I now have visions of the car coughing & spluttering to a halt if I d0 ever put a tank of 95 in. Is this correct, or as you say, a tank of 95 every now and then will not hurt it?

[Dr G]

Nope, ECU won't let it hurt it.

Will back the settings off to suit but can feel a bit lazy/reluctant. If you need to stick half a tank in to get you home it will do no harm.

[AJB88]

MancDan said:

Sorry to ask in this thread, but I have a B8 A4 Avant 2.0T FSi multitronic which has a Revo re-map and the guy I bought it off last October said only ever put 98 Ron in and never the standard 95 as it won't like it.
So I now have visions of the car coughing & spluttering to a halt if I d0 ever put a tank of 95 in. Is this correct, or as you say, a tank of 95 every now and then will not hurt it?

If you buy a REVO SPS you will be able to put it in 95ron mode.

[MancDan]

AJB88 said:

If you buy a REVO SPS you will be able to put it in 95ron mode.

What's a REVO SPS?

[MancDan]

Actually just found it: https://products.revotechnik.com/products/sps.aspx