got my ecu tuned by powerchip

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

So I plugged everything back in, burnt myself FOR THE SECOND TIME on that burning hot fluorescent lamp that's behind the carpeting,

Ha! Funny you mention that. I actually scard my arm pretty bad on the tiny lamp in the rear trunk behind the carpet.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Trav tried to warn me about that, but I didn't know he was talking about so I ignored him.



I have new reports...



- I do feel a bit more torque, especially in high gear


- The exhaust note does sound a bit different


- I notice that I don't always have to downshift to speed up from low RPM. It is not a huge difference but it is a difference.


- I AM GETTING INCREASE MPG. This was apparent immediately. I was driving like an ass to get the ECU to adapt and I was still getting better over-all MPG than before.



I am going to change my oil for the first time since I bought the car...and see if that helps.

[dcporsche99]

Thanks for posting info!! Keep us posted!!!

To probably get the most out of the install, maybe getting a dyno done on your car may help you see more of what you do or don't feel....although, you don't have the pre-ECU upgrade info for the car.... it may still give you more information if you compare it to the information that is out there for your model.

...btw, for a leased car, are you allowed to do that?? I am not certain about this. I have always owned my cars and could not give you definitive information on this. Maybe one of the other guys could chime in.

[Bavarian Motorist]

As long as I return it back to stock, which I understand will happen.



I am still very uncertain about this product.


In first gear, my car used to pull insanely...and now...it feels like it is losing power around mid-range as opposed to gaining it like it should be.



It is weird. There are definitely some improvements but it feels to me like there are some losses. I can't fully tell, though, w/out a comparison.



Maybe if I used it in conjunction w/ a mod such as an exhaust or intake?



Well, I still have a little while to decide.



I will record the exhaust for you guys and see if you can detect a difference.

I always unplugged the light, easy and I didnt have to worry about it.

[Bavarian Motorist]

If my oil is less than half full, I should add oil?



What type of oil do I need for my car? My dealership said they charge $300 for an oil change (LOL) but also that my car burns 1/2 qt - 1 qt of oil every 1000 miles (WTF? LOL)


Is adding oil as simple as opening that little thing in the boot and pouring some oil in?

[MartinJ]

Yup just open up the rear and pour in. On a 987 each mark on the oil level indicator corresponds to about 1/3 of a quart.

I usually add 1/4 of a quart if it is down by one mark wait 5 minutes and then measure. After that I add very small amounts.

My car burns almost exactly one quart per 3,500 miles.