For the HP gain these things sound to good for the money. Any guys running them and what is the down side to them?

 

I have the Upsolute. Runs great. No CEL and I'm getting 1.2 bar easily.

 

hkdude, how many miles have you run with the Upsolute?

I am looking for those with an Upsolute chip + long term usage/many miles.

What are the long term effects? Who has the most miles on their Upsolute'd TT?

 

i am also looking into the upsolute, my 996 is getting a new engine this week as some main shaft broke in the engine so porsche is replacing it...dont need any problem with the chip....thanks in advance

 

5k miles on my $500 upsolute and no problems at all. 1.0-1.1 bars. Ted

 

3K miles on mine w/o any problems.

 

Is the Upsolute better then the GIAC? Where in SoCal is a good shop that deals them?

 

25K on the car, 20K with the UpSolute.
I've had my MAF sensor replaced twice because of CELs but no CELs because of the UpSolute. I am completely happy with the chip.

 

I have a tough time trusting it, or any chip. My car runs so good right now. I'd hate to screw up it's reliability for .1-2 more bar. However, it would be more fun.

 

It is absolutely 100% reliable. Ran it for ~1.5 yrs. 455rwhp 505rwtq with just Upsolute and exhaust on the K16s. IMO, best bang-for-buck mod you'll ever spend for the Turbo.

 

.1-2 more? Is yours stock? I was only get .7 bar stock.

 

That's about right. There should be a SHORT spike to .8 bar (for about 300rpm) where it will drop off to .7bar...fall to .6 bar and then raise to .7 bar as it hits around 6000rpm or so. This is the on the stock K-16 turbo setup with a 6spd.

 

I get 0.9 bar on my car, 0.8 consistently. It is a stock 02 TT.

 

Had it on my 02 TT....amazing difference. No problems.

 

i have a 996 C2, putting the cold air intake on it, just put the exhaust and porsche oem shortshifter kit, and i want to chip it, but as i said i has a brand new engine, oh yeah and the BMC air filter, with all this what is the HP increase and will i actually feel it? and is it only $500??? why so much less than the evo or giac?
what do you when you need to bring the car to the dealer for service? thanks in advanc e Ted