MTM TCU, best $125 spent on my car.

[p3u]

I'm confused by your post, anyways I know you got the MTM chip I just meant where did you get yours.

[650RS]

Guys,

Just letting you know that VAST offer a custom tip program for our cars, they can make it shift as fast/firm as you like if you take them the car.

They will be setting mine up to allow me to run the standard MTM for normal driving and by flipping a switch while the car is off I can select what I can the RACE map.

Hope this helps.

Hope this helps

[Shoppinit]

Now I really want to do this. I wonder if they'll do mine if I ship it from the UK.

[Brav]

Great to know, thanks!

[dahbo]

I've been wanting to get the TCU reprogramed for some time, but didn't want the hassle of the down time of 3 days ( big deal I know) being that I'm down to one car now. Since I was sick last week I said screw it, I'm not going anywhere, so I pulled it, boxed it, and got it shipped.

On the third day, he rose again....

After UPS dropped it off I put the TCU back in its home and buttoned everything back up. Driving my beast so gently, to make sure all seemed well, the first thing I noticed is the control of the gear selection. When I told the car to shift, it shifted. I could go as far as keep 5th gear down to 1200rpm/32mph. This I particularly like, as I am always finding my self going over 40 to have it stay in 5th, and many of the roads are 40 limit..

After affirming the car was good to drive I put my foot down and instantly knew I made the right choice. The torque converter goes from regulating to locking SO much faster, ensuring that all of the power is in fact making it to the wheels as the car accelerates. When you let off the gas the TC tends to also stay engaged much longer, giving the feel the car is really in a gear like a manual would be.

All in all, the car should have been programed like this from the factory, best mod for the money that you can actually notice, and makes a big difference. If you are thinking about it, do it, if you're not thinking about it, start to.

(Sorry if i seem ignorant here but where did you get this done? )

[Roger]

where do you guys recommend getting it done?

[DHall1]

Hoppen motorsports in FL

where do you guys recommend getting it done?

[Beastly]

PSA: Hoppen current out of "chips" will have more next week

[DHall1]

I guess we caused a run on the market

[gjg]

had this done about 80k km ago, recomeded to everyone

[p3u]

Hoppen motorsports in FL

Glad to hear you've seen the light! Hoppen is a good place with good people.

[DHall1]

There is no light to see.

Shops make mistakes and they correct them or die. I know thats what you were digging for and I gave Hoppen the thumbs up for this TCU service. They are the only game in town.

Glad to hear you've seen the light! Hoppen is a good place with good people.

[p3u]

There is no light to see.

Shops make mistakes and they correct them or die. I know thats what you were digging for and I gave Hoppen the thumbs up for this TCU service. They are the only game in town.

I actually was thinking you found a different dealer and was curious to who it was. How you like it so far?

[Elevens]

Well fellows , I went up to Hoppen Motorsports today and got my ECU and TCU done for a $1279 special. You talk about a beast, this thing is now a Monster. The torque is incredible. I have never been shoved into a seat so hard before. Maybe there's better out there but this certainly satisfies my need for speed. I dealt with his brother Mike Hoppen, a very nice fellow. Who did all the work right in front of me. A very nice job, chipped both the ECU and TCU. I believe I saw the TCU's of quite a few of you guys on his work shop table. Believe me you will be pleased. I am thrilled with how the car accelerates and shifts like a true race car. My next step will be a 540hp Mod, which simply involves replacing the Fuel pressure regulator, External fuel pump and a software modification. But that's down the road. All in all a very nice experience.

[AudiRS4ever]

I have the external pump and regulator. Granted I have STage 2 OCT ECU and TCU, but it's worth it to do the fuel mods. Glad you like it so much.

Well fellows , I went up to Hoppen Motorsports today and got my ECU and TCU done for a $1279 special. You talk about a beast, this thing is now a Monster. The torque is incredible. I have never been shoved into a seat so hard before. Maybe there's better out there but this certainly satisfies my need for speed. I dealt with his brother Mike Hoppen, a very nice fellow. Who did all the work right in front of me. A very nice job, chipped both the ECU and TCU. I believe I saw the TCU's of quite a few of you guys on his work shop table. Believe me you will be pleased. I am thrilled with how the car accelerates and shifts like a true race car. My next step will be a 540hp Mod, which simply involves replacing the Fuel pressure regulator, External fuel pump and a software modification. But that's down the road. All in all a very nice experience.

[p3u]

I have the external pump and regulator. Granted I have STage 2 OCT ECU and TCU, but it's worth it to do the fuel mods. Glad you like it so much.

Can you tell us more? Are the parts used Audi parts, or aftermarket?

Most importantly where can we buy them

[p3u]

One thing I noticed tonight, when in tip mod you can no longer use the kick down functionality when you floor it, just keeps it in gear. At first I didn't like this, but then it started making sense. Tip mode is now a true driver controlled gear change, or at least as close to it as possible!

Elevens, that is a great deal you got! Lowest price I've ever heard of for the MTM ECU and TCU.

[uncfrk]

As soon as I can get my car on the street, I'll see if it has the GIAC mod, if not, the ECU is off to Hoppen. I would sure like to add their 19 x9.5 wheels, but 39 lbs is too heavy for me.