Considering a Sky Redline - I STFA and can't find anything on R&D for a chip...

AthruC · 12-08-2006, 03:13 PM

Hello All,

I am currently in the market for a new car and am considering either a Volvo S40 T5 AWD 6-speed (great lease rates right now) or a Sky Redline. I currently drive an Audi A4Q 1.8T and have my car chipped (among other things). Are there any tuning companies out there working on developing a chip for the Solstace GXP and Sky Redline (besides the facotyr GXP-R)? TIA for your help.

Rick Tinley Park · 12-08-2006, 03:32 PM

Welcome AthruC...

You will find lots of info on chips and I believe we even have at least one supporting vendor of chips for the Sky and Sky RedLine..
If you use the search engine (perhaps words like "ECM" and "chip" will help guide you to the knowlege you seek! )

snaponbob · 12-08-2006, 03:53 PM

Hey RTP, I don't think anybody has a flash for the 2.0 turbo yet.

AthruC · 12-08-2006, 03:54 PM

Thank you for the welcome, I hope to be owing one of these cars in the near future

Regarding the current "chips" that I have found, I am interested only in the potential of the 2.0T motor. There is GM's Solstice GXP-R w/ new headers and a retune IIRC and that puts out 300HP, but that doesn't help any of us until it actually comes out - and when it does, how much will the upgraded parts and new ECU cost? There are companies out there like Vishu Tuning who already have a (not ECU chip or flash, it's a standalone) program for the BMW 335ci, and then dozens of companies for the VW/Audi's (who had programs for the new 2.0T motor before it even came out). I am a little surprised that there's nothing for this car yet (besides a Magnaflow Exhaust it seems).

The moral of this reply is that I have searched and cannot find a single thing for this motor.

Antonio · 12-08-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AthruC

Thank you for the welcome, I hope to be owing one of these cars in the near future

Regarding the current "chips" that I have found, I am interested only in the potential of the 2.0T motor. There is GM's Solstice GXP-R w/ new headers and a retune IIRC and that puts out 300HP, but that doesn't help any of us until it actually comes out - and when it does, how much will the upgraded parts and new ECU cost? There are companies out there like Vishu Tuning who already have a (not ECU chip or flash, it's a standalone) program for the BMW 335ci, and then dozens of companies for the VW/Audi's (who had programs for the new 2.0T motor before it even came out). I am a little surprised that there's nothing for this car yet (besides a Magnaflow Exhaust it seems).

The moral of this reply is that I have searched and cannot find a single thing for this motor.

I had asked Vector (supporting vendor here) about this very issue, and they replied back to me with "it's in the works, but isn't finished yet, and won't be for a little while"

Hope that helps a little bit.

Rick Tinley Park · 12-08-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaponbob

Hey RTP, I don't think anybody has a flash for the 2.0 turbo yet.

Ok sorry if I lead you astray - I do not have the R/L package so was not sure if there was any info on that

GMinTheDriveway · 12-08-2006, 04:44 PM

Why not contact some custom tuners in your area (wherever that may be) and they can tell you if they have the proper software to tune the SRL ECM. I know HPTuners was working on it, but can't recall if it is out yet. A good dyno tune will get you more gains than a canned "chip" tune.

TOY4TWO · 12-08-2006, 05:12 PM

I'm building a collection of different ECU tunes for the Base car, don't have any Turbo ones yet. Stay tuned, they will be in the public domain for everyone to use, or blow up their engine

12-08-2006, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
AthruC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	Considering a Sky Redline - I STFA and can't find anything on R&D for a chip... Hello All, I am currently in the market for a new car and am considering either a Volvo S40 T5 AWD 6-speed (great lease rates right now) or a Sky Redline. I currently drive an Audi A4Q 1.8T and have my car chipped (among other things). Are there any tuning companies out there working on developing a chip for the Solstace GXP and Sky Redline (besides the facotyr GXP-R)? TIA for your help.

12-08-2006, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	Welcome AthruC... You will find lots of info on chips and I believe we even have at least one supporting vendor of chips for the Sky and Sky RedLine.. If you use the search engine (perhaps words like "ECM" and "chip" will help guide you to the knowlege you seek! ) __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1

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AthruC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	I have done a search and have only found a handfull of posts about the 2.4... Thank you for the welcome, I hope to be owing one of these cars in the near future Regarding the current "chips" that I have found, I am interested only in the potential of the 2.0T motor. There is GM's Solstice GXP-R w/ new headers and a retune IIRC and that puts out 300HP, but that doesn't help any of us until it actually comes out - and when it does, how much will the upgraded parts and new ECU cost? There are companies out there like Vishu Tuning who already have a (not ECU chip or flash, it's a standalone) program for the BMW 335ci, and then dozens of companies for the VW/Audi's (who had programs for the new 2.0T motor before it even came out). I am a little surprised that there's nothing for this car yet (besides a Magnaflow Exhaust it seems). The moral of this reply is that I have searched and cannot find a single thing for this motor. Last edited by AthruC : 12-08-2006 at 04:16 PM.

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GMinTheDriveway First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 202 My Photos: (0)	Why not contact some custom tuners in your area (wherever that may be) and they can tell you if they have the proper software to tune the SRL ECM. I know HPTuners was working on it, but can't recall if it is out yet. A good dyno tune will get you more gains than a canned "chip" tune. __________________ In the Driveway... 05 GTO M6 487RWHP/490RWTQ 1 of 714 05 GMC Canyon 02 Strn SL2 00 Strn SL1 70 Chevelle 307 69 Camaro 68 Firebird 400 04 BMW Z4 3.0i M6 02 BMW 325 Ci 'vert saturnpeter @ gmail.com

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