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Old 02-15-2008, 03:03 PM
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New to the forum. I just bought a 1999.5 Audi 2.8 qm about 3 weeks ago and it got totaled yesterday by some guy running a red light. But anyways, I am definately looking at getting another audi but this time probably a 1.8t. I know 1.8t's are easier to mod but my question is how does a chipped 1.8t stack up to a 2.8 in terms of speed(0-60) and torque? Also, how much hp can i expect to gain from a chip and either an exhaust/intake? All help is appreciated and I cant wait to get back on the road.
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:09 PM
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a chipped 1.8t would beat the 2.8 sry to hear bout you totalling your car man. some people are just dumb and don't watch where their going
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 03:14 PM
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Have any pictures???

Sorry about the loss.

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Old 02-15-2008, 04:09 PM
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There's a Newbie Guide at the top of the forum...it'll give you a good idea of what kind of gains you can expect for a given mod. Sorry that you lost your car...that's rough. I think it's worth mentioning though that the 2.8 is made a heck of a lot more fun with a chip...I went with SpeedTuning because of the price and it's been great. You're right that the 1.8T will be much more mod-friendly, but remember that you're starting with 20 or 40 hp less (depending on the year of the car) than in the 2.8 30v. I think a chipped 1.8T and a stock 2.8 would be pretty evenly matched. I drove a stock 2001 1.8T and it was disgustingly slow compared to my Avant.
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 04:31 PM
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Sorry for your loss. It was not meant to be. Now get a 1.8T Manual and start modding!!

I drove a stock 2001 1.8T and it was disgustingly slow compared to my Avant.
i have a stock 1.8T thank you


 
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Old 02-15-2008, 04:36 PM
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lmao. sry sniperage but sineo is super right hehe. you should race her haha
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 04:49 PM
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Yeah, i know sineo is right...she will beat the crap out of me.
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 05:09 PM
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You'd be spanked .
 
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Old 02-15-2008, 08:06 PM
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yeah but what does her avant do next to an S4?
 
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:54 AM
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yeah but what does her avant do next to an S4?
Well, in that case my car wouldn't be doing any spanking. But maybe the driver could...
 


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