 Today's
modern cars are computer controlled by an ECU or “
engine control unit”.
The
ECU contains the software that controls the fuel delivery,
ignition timing and essentially dictates to the engine
what the driver is asking of the car.
Chip-Tuning
optimises, or rewrites these programs onto the ECU.
These programs change the fuel delivery maps and boost
pressure on turbocharged or supercharged cars. As a
result, the engine will run more efficiently as well
as have increased horsepower and much better torque
figures.
The
standard manufacturer maps are designed for models that
need to meet different quality’s of fuel worldwide,
countries that may also have stricter emission controls
and for countries at different altitudes with differing
air quality. Servicing intervals recommended by the
manufacturers are also different dependant on country.
To save cost and rather than produce a different ECU
for each country, an ECU is produced in volume and made
to satisfy these legislations in all countries, limiting
the cars potential in countries like ours where fuel
quality is good, emission requirements are less than
in other countries and our air quality is very good.
Essentially
– the chips and remaps we sell will make your
car drive and perform as it should. Whether you’re
a GTI owner wanting more performance, or you cover mileages
where fuel consumption is paramount, a remap/chip makes
a lot of sense.
On
average, turbocharged vehicles will achieve between
a 20 to 40 % increase in horsepower and a remarkably
stronger torque curve. In non turbocharged cars the
performance increase will be between 6% and 8%. The
acceleration and top speed will be hugely improved together
with better fuel consumption.
There
maybe other firms that offer two or three horsepower
more, but we believe this is at the expense of torque
– or in gear performance. With APR
and Wetterauer chips/remaps
the torque curve is a nice smooth curve mirroring the
standard curve – only at a lot higher figure.
This extra torque will see, in most instances, the car
deliver it’s power more smoothly than even the
factory settings and in the all important 50 –
70mph overtaking bracket, the extra torque delivers
huge gains.
*We
have added a FAQ section which
covers information on remaps and chipping but if there
is anything that isn’t covered please just drop
us an email or pick up the phone*
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